Private Tour

Malta Shore Excursion: Malta in One Day Private Sightseeing Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

While you’re in port in Malta, explore this beautiful island on a private sightseeing shore excursion. With your own driver to chauffeur you around, you’ll see the best of this fabulous, world-famous travel destination. Discover the capital city, Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich with culture and history. You’ll see the Upper Barrakka Gardens and many other attractions while you relax in your comfortable private vehicle. You will also have free time to shop, eat or explore on your own.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

At time of booking, Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following details under Special Requirements: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time

Clients will need to wear face masks in transport and museums.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

1

Marsaxlokk

Visit the characteristic fishing village of Marsaxlokk – bobbing luzzus in the harbour, lace tablecloths fluttering in the breeze and the daily ritual of mending nets. Here they will have some free time for to take photos and wonder round a small local open air market.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Mosta Rotunda

This large and imposing Church was built by voluntary labour and donations, and is said to be the third largest in the world. Higher internally than the Pantheon in Rome and larger in diameter than the Dome of St. Paul’s in London. During the Second World War a large bomb came through the dome while the church was full, but fortunately failed to explode.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Private vehicle

Worry-Free Shore Excursion Guarantee

Port pickup and drop-off

Private tour guide

Food and drinks, unless specified

Pickup points

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Malta Shore Excursion: Malta in One Day Private Sightseeing Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.50

22 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • So much to see, so little time to experience it!

    Nancy S,,Sep 20, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    With limited time, our family was able to see a wonderful overview of Malta. Traveling through the entire island showed us the very different styles of architecture and landscape. The guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. Many people that only utilized the hop on, hop off bus didn't get a real flavor for this wonderful place. I especially loved the blue grotto.

  • Paid big $ but didn't get to go

    mmv20,,May 29, 2023

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    2.00

    May 11, 2023 Husband and I were on the ship, just outside the port, eating breakfast, waiting to leave the ship when the Breakaway's Captain announced that it was too windy and unsafe to take the ship all the way in to port, so the day was cancelled. I immediately called the tour operator to let them know that our ship would not be in so we couldn't show up for the excursion. They told me no refund because they had to "pay the guide and transportation." I was told to make a claim through my trip insurance. I did not intend to cancel, just couldn't get to the island! A refund inquiry through Tripadvisor told me that since I had only called one hour before excursion and other ships had made it into port I would not receive any money back. (Like I had any control over these factors) Be AWARE that trip insurance does NOT cover excursions unless you specifically add the cost of them to the policy, this also increases the policy cost! As I'm pretty sure our tour spots could have been filled by other ship's passengers, I don't know why my $470 had to be used to pay the guide and transportation. Disappointed not only in missing the Malta experience, but in this policy when factors are beyond your control.

  • Roberta was an amazing...

    Tonya B,,May 28, 2023

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Roberta was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. She listened to our preferences and filled the day exactly as requested.

  • Beautiful Country

    407margob5,,Nov 10, 2019

    - Review from Viator

    3.00

    We hired a private car with driver and guide . She met us on time and the driver was good. We found the guide knowledgable but not very personable. When her mic went out shortly after our tour started she did not speak loud enough for us to hear and when problem was brought to her attention she said yes that’s a problem but did not even attempt to speak louder. Most of the time driving she did not really talk about the surroundings. Once we where stopped at different sites she did seem knowledgeable and would answer questions.

  • Private Tour in Malta

    Kenneth H,,Sep 26, 2019

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    We visited Malta as part of a cruise and was able to save some money by using Viator with a private tour. Our Guide met us at the Port and began sharing very interesting information about Malta as soon as we closed the doors to the van. We were a party of six; two of us have visited Malta before, but four had not. We discussed the best places to visit with the Guide so that the four would get a good idea of what Malta has to offer. He listened to our questions and gave complete answers. As the day went on, he realized that we may be running short on time to visit the main Cathedral in Valletta, so he contacted people he knew and made sure we would be able to get in for the visit. Sure enough, we made it just in the nick of time and they were waiting on us. We appreciate the extra effort he gave our party and would book again.

  • Ideal Highlights of Malta in 6 hours!

    Kim F,,Sep 22, 2019

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    This tour was great. We were on a cruise so had limited time. Julia was our guide and Lele was our driver. We quickly and efficiently moved about the island seeing the highlights. Our guide was well-versed in the rich history of Malta and ensured we saw the sights and learned some history. Medieval Medina was the highlight along with the colorful fishermen’s harbor.

  • Very good Guide

    Irene M,,Jun 15, 2019

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    Malta is a wonderful place to visit. Our guide was very nice (turn the visit to spanish - wich was VERY helpful) has a perfect knowledge of the history and culture of the island. Highly recommends that tour for people visiting the island by cruise!!!

  • Malta trip was wonderful. We had a...

    RobertG P,,Feb 5, 2018

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Malta trip was wonderful. We had a private van that took us all over this gorgeous island. We did some walking through a Palace and towns. Our guide was super. She was a local that knew her way around this island. I would recommend the tour for anyone.

  • Tour was good and interesting. It was...

    Robert B. K,,Jan 3, 2018

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    Tour was good and interesting. It was on Sunday and very crowded.

  • Fab was a fantastic guide! We loved...

    Jeanie,,Nov 10, 2017

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Fab was a fantastic guide! We loved her humor and she gave us different options for our tour that we loved. Malta is a beautiful city and a must see.

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4.50
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