Prehistoric Temples, Limestone Heritage and Blue Grotto Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Join us on this fascinating guided tour of Ħaġar Qim Temples, the Limestone Heritage Park and Gardens, and the Blue Grotto, carefully designed to make your experience truly memorable.
During the whole tour, our knowledgeable and experienced guides will provide you with riveting information and enhance your experience through narration and engaging storytelling.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The time shown on the website or on your ticket is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time. Your pick-up time can be anytime between 8:30 AM and 9:15 AM, depending on where you are staying.
The boat trip at the Blue Grotto is optional (to be paid on location), and it’s always subject to favourable weather conditions. The fee for the boat trip is around €10 for adults and €5 for children (the fee can change without any prior notice).
The tour in Spanish will be conducted by either a Spanish-speaking guide (subject to availability) or an English-speaking guide together with a Spanish-speaking host serving as a translator.
The tour will be guided in the language you have booked, however please note that at times, depending on operational circumstances, the commentary might be provided by a multilingual guide (limited to a maximum of 2 languages).
The provider reserves the right to change the order of the visits without any prior notice.
The tour is not wheelchair-accessible.
Foldable strollers are allowed during the tour.
The total duration of the tour encompasses all transportation time including pick-up/drop-off transfers and travel time throughout the day.
Not recommended for travellers with mobility impairments
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Limestone Heritage Park & Gardens
Located in the traditional Maltese village of Siġġiewi, the Limestone Heritage Park and Gardens is an innovative and award-winning attraction that will take you on a journey of discovery, where history and nature blend together to give you a unique experience. Relish the opportunity to immerse yourselves in the islands’ eclectic history through an engaging audio-visual presentation and a very informative audio-guided walk-through. This attraction offers immense insight into the islands’ compelling history and broad culture.
Hagar Qim & Mnajdra Archaeological Park
From here, we will proceed to visit the megalithic temple complex of Ħaġar Qim, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992. The complex is located on the southern edge of the island on a hilltop overlooking the sea and the islet of Filfa. These temples are among the most ancient religious sites on Earth and are described by the World Heritage Sites Committee as “unique architectural masterpieces” dating back to c. 3600–3200 BC; they are over 5000 years old, predating the pyramids of Egypt by approximately 1000 years! The site consists of a central building and the remains of at least two more structures. The large forecourt and the monumental façade of the central structure follow the pattern typical of Maltese prehistoric temples. Along the external wall, one may find some of the largest megaliths used in the building of these structures, such as a 5.2-meter-high stone and a huge megalith estimated to weigh close to 20 tonnes.
What‘s Included
All transportation during the tour in an airconditioned coach or bus
Admission ticket to the Limestone Heritage Park and Gardens
Admission ticket to the Megalithic Temples of Ħaġar Qim
Pick-up and drop-off transfers (choose your preferred location from one of our meeting points)
Licenced tour guide
The optional boat trip at the Blue Grotto (to be paid on location), the cost is around €10 p/person
Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
With Italian-Speaking Guide
Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time.
Pickup included
With German-Speaking Guide
Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time.
Pickup included
With English-Speaking Guide
Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time.
Pickup included
With French-Speaking Guide
Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time.
Pickup included
With Spanish-Speaking Guide
The tour is done with a Spanish-speaking guide or with an English-speaking guide together with a Spanish-speaking translator.
Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time.
Pickup included
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Like organising getting drunk in a brewery
Ygwir,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00On a recent trip to Malta we booked three trips with this company, mainly because we were met by their rep Yann on our first morning. We didn’t see another company. All did not go well, the first trip was to Mosta for a meal and to watch traditional dancing. The bus arrived to take us but was full. After the driver made some call it was arranged to take us by taxi. The taxi eventually arrived and we were told thar we would go back on the bus, however later in the evening we were advised that a different bus would take us and we were to watch out for when another group was leaving. We left with that group as told but the driver refused to take us and left. We had to phone the office and eventually that driver came back to get us. Obviously we had been added to his run and he was not best pleased and after all the other passengers had been dropped off he drove like a madman to our Hotel. At one point when a police car with blue lights on passed I think he thought he was going to be stopped and slowed down and put his seatbelt on. Next morning we were waiting for the bus to take us to Gozo and whilst waiting the lady from the desk came to say we were waiting in the wrong place and had probably missed it. As she was telling us the bus arrived and the trip to Gozo went ahead. We stopped for lunch as arranged but to be honest I would have rather found my own food. The restaurant staff were unfriendly and the food was poor. The guide on this trip seemed to be in a rush, constantly looking at her watch. Last trip, this time the bus actually couldn’t come to the hotel because of a marathon taking place. The guide arrived and he had a bad attitude straight away. Some passengers could not walk to the meeting point and were told to get their money back. We the walked to the bus with the rep telling us what a hero he was walking round and gathering all the passengers. Never a hint of an apology, I refuse to believe that they didn’t know about the marathon. The tour was ok but ended at lunch time in Marsaxlokk. There was a big market but we were given 45 minutes to return to the bus. This wasn’t enough time so we(and another passenger) opted to stay and find our own way back. The guide was quite rude and after taking our names hesitated as if waiting for something, if it was a tip he had a long wait because he wasn’t getting on off me. Going back to the passengers that couldn’t make the walk to the bus. I think they had a lucky escape because there was a lot of walking. Some passenger that were on the tour struggled. They should have been advised and should never have been sold this tour.
Wasn't bad if you don't...
Lindsay S,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Wasn't bad if you don't have a car. I would have rather visited all these places by car. We did go back to the Grotto on our own later. Too many people and stops on the huge bus.
It was okay, we spent a...
Cara V,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00It was okay, we spent a long time waiting for the rest of our group to arrive before the tour started. As it was too windy, the boats did not run so we did not get to see the blue grotto or even the viewpoint advertised. The temples were fantastic but we only had tickets/time to see one of the temples at the complex.
Well organized tour
Peter K,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00We selected the Gun Post Bar pickup point as it was only 5 min from the place we stayed in. We were promptly picked up at the specified time and transferred to the collection point near Rabat. Everything was well organized. The English speaking guide had rather difficult to understand accent and even when she spoke into a microphone with a little loudspeaker, people at the back would hear very little.
Visits were great but...
Peter S,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Visits were great but transport arrangements were poor and difficult to understand and somewhat frustrating
History & Coastline meet
Rita S,Jul 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was truly an amazing tour. From the limestone tour to the Prehistoric Temple which was unbelievable, the final stop at the Blue Grotto was the best. The water and the coastline was awesome.
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