The 9 Best Tours That You Can Enjoy In Malta - Updated 2024

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Veidehi
Veidehi 
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In recent times, Malta is more famous for the filming of Games of Thrones than its Mediterranean archipelago between Sicily, and the African coastline. A variety of tours in Malta showcase the city’s splendid megalithic temples, fortresses, and Saflieni Hypogeum, which is a 4th-century subterranean complex of burial chambers. Here’s a rundown of the 9 best tours to take in Malta!

1. Popeye Village Admission Ticket with Transport (from 25.24 USD)


This theme park is built on Anchor Bay, the first film set for the Popeye musical. Indeed, a wonderful place, where you can sunbathe, take boat rides, enjoy water trampolines and meet Popeye. Not only will Popeye and his friends greet you but they will also entertain you throughout the day. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, therefore, make the best out it. Explore Santa’s toy town, or become a movie star - this wooden village has a lot to offer.

Popeye Village Admission Ticket with Transport

Price: from 25.24 USD

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2. Gozo Day Trip from Malta Including Ggantija Temples (from 70.94 USD)


Visiting the pre-historic UNESCO listed, Ġgantija Temples of Gozo is one of the best things to do in Malta. In addition, you can enjoy delicious meals, at one of the stunning Mediterranean beach sides. In the morning, you will be picked up from your Malta hotel, to travel to the Gozo island. At first, you will visit Xaghra, where you will unfold stories about the majestic Ggantija Temples. Thereafter, you will visit the Xlendi Bay cliffs, capital of Victoria and the hilltop citadel.

Gozo Day Trip from Malta Including Ggantija Temples

Price: from 70.94 USD

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3. Malta in One Day Private Sightseeing Tour (from USD 252.0)

The Malta Shore Excursion allows you to explore beautiful Malta, with a driver-guide. A Valletta driven panoramic tour of this UNESCO-listed capital will introduce you to the village of Marsaxlokk, Grandmaster’s Palace, Mosta Dome, and Upper Barrakka Gardens. Enjoy the multicolored fishing boats, and then head to Wied Iz-Zurrieq, Blue Grotto and Filfla island. Discover Europe’s largest domes, Grand Harbour and Valletta’s ancient bastions before you leave.

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Malta in 1-Day Shore Excursion: Valletta, Barraka Gardens Tour

Duration: 5 hours

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4. Comino Blue Lagoon Full Day Cruise Tour (from 30.05 USD)


Comino Island is famed for its Blue Lagoon, which can be enjoyed best through a day trip. The island tour features the Blue Lagoon, with swimming, snorkeling, beaches, caves, and onboard a buffet lunch. Sail around the beautiful bays, while you stream through St. Julians, St. Andrews, St. Paul’s Island, and Salina Bay. Sip a glass of wine as you admire the spectacular views and arrive back in Sliema in the evening.

Comino Blue Lagoon Full Day Cruise Tour

Price: from 30.05 USD

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5. City Sightseeing Malta Hop-On Hop-Off Tour (from USD 30.0)

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One of the best ways to get acquainted with Malta is through its Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing bus tour. The 24-hour ticket allows you to enjoy Malta by open-top, double-decker bus. You will come across attractions like the Three Cities, Blue Grotto, Rabat, Mosta and Castille. The onboard audio commentary will encourage you to learn about Malta’s history. With this bus ticket, you will be able to access 2 different routes. These buses allow you to cherish the freedom to hop on and off at your leisure. We suggest you stay on the bus for its full loop to learn more about Malta’s culture.

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Malta City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour 24-Hour Pass

Duration: 135 to 210 minutes

6. Malta Sightseeing to Mosta Dome, Mdina, and Ta Qali Crafts Village (from 58.90 USD)


This comprehensive, full-day tour of Malta will introduce you to some of its most incredible architectural gems. This tour features a glimpse of Mosta Dome, Dingli Cliffs, Ta Qali Crafts Village, San Anton Botanical Garden, and a typical Maltese restaurant, where you savor a 3-course traditional lunch with wine. Explore the scenic archipelago, the fortified city of Mdina, imposing bastions, narrow streets, and Siculo-Norman palaces. Your guide will finish the tour after you make one last stop at the small town of Mosta, to visit Mosta Church, the dome of which is considered to be the largest in the world.

Malta Sightseeing to Mosta Dome, Mdina, and Ta Qali Crafts Village

Price: from 58.90 USD

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7. Malta's Three Cities and Wine Tasting Tour (from USD 44.0)

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The Three Cities and Wine Tasting Tour of Malta is a fascinating 4-hour trip to Vittoriosa, Cospicua, and Senglea. This tour allows you to explore historic landmarks, Malta’s dramatic past, and the island’s top sites. Drive to the fortified city of Cospicua, walk through Vittoriosa, and eventually immerse into the culture of the 15th-century island city of Senglea. Following the Three Cities Tour, you will be taken to Marsovin Cellars, to acquire knowledge about grape farming and winemaking. This is where you will also sample the Maltese wine along with a selection of savory appetizers.

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Malta: The Three Cities and Wine Tasting Tour

Duration: 4 hours

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8. Private tour of Valletta, Vittoriosa and Hagar Qim Temple (from USD 320.0)


Explore Malta’s fascinating history on this full-day private shore excursion. A traditional Maltese boat will show you around the Birgu, Grand Harbor, Vittoriosa, and the Malta archipelago. Stroll along the narrow streets to observe architectural gems like the Inquisitor’s Palace, Church of St Lawrence and the prehistoric temple of Hagar Qim. Return to UNESCO-listed Valletta for lunch, then visit St John’s Co-Cathedral, Upper Barrakka Gardens, and the Grandmasters’ Palace.

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Valletta, Vittoriosa, Hagar Qim Temple Malta Shore Excursion

Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes

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9. Game of Thrones Filming Locations Tour in Malta

Aerial view Mdina, Malta
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Malta is also famed as the Lands of Ice and Fire for its ‘Game of Thrones’ filming locations. This particular tour has been designed by two actors, who introduce you to parkland, ancient forts, and streets that you saw in the King’s Landing and Red Keep scenes. Enjoy a ride in the climate-controlled vehicle to the three villages. There’s a lot to enjoy from the tales of dragons, Presidential Palace, Tower of the Hand, Maegor’s Holdfast, to the Battle of the Blackwater. Your trip will conclude after you visit the monastery in Rabat.

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Malta 'Game of Thrones' Filming Locations Full-Day Tour

Duration: 9 hours

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Visitors enjoy discovering the historic sites in Malta. Add some of these tours to your itinerary when you visit this fascinating place to get the very most out of your trip!

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Veidehi, also known as Krazy Butterfly, is a multi-award-winning travel writer and explorer who likes to write about destinations, diverse cultures and cuisines that bring everyone together.

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