Malta excursions in English

The Maltese islands include the main islands of Malta, Gozo and Comino. The islands lie at the cross-roads of the Mediterranean and are filled with history and colour.

Malta’s capital city Valletta is the 2018 European Capital of Culture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as are Malta’s famous Megalithic Temples and the Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum. Valletta is described by UNESCO as “one of the most concentrated historic areas in the world.” Valletta has also been listed in CNN’s 20 most beautiful World Heritage Sites.

The following are a some of the most popular scheduled guided excursions we offer in English, with English speaking licensed guides, unless stated otherwise. Please see other pages for scheduled guided excursions in other languages with guides speaking in French, German, Italian, Russian and Spanish. Please contact us if you require excursions in a language not shown.

These scheduled guided excursions run on fixed days of the week at the quoted prices for individuals wishing to join other individuals also visiting the Maltese islands. Quoted prices include return hotel transport, professional licensed guides in a number of languages and entrances to the sites mentioned. Lunch and return ferry tickets are also included in the price where specifically stated. The pick-up times for excursions depend on the where you will be staying and will be confirmed when you tell us where you will be staying.

Alternatively if you are travelling with family or friends, or organising a group, private tours can be customised to your requirements.

Valletta and the Malta Experience audiovisual show

Malta scheduled guided excursion with an English speaking guide, including return transport and entrance tickets

Monday afternoon: from November to April – you will be picked up by the excursion transport between 13:00hrs and 13:45hrs depending on where you are staying

Monday morning: from May to October – you will be picked up by the excursion transport between 08:30hrs and 09:15hrs depending on where you are staying

Duration (approximately): 4 hours

Euro 50.00 per person (Euro 22.00 per child aged 4.0 to 12.99 years old) including ticket for St. John’s Co-Cathedral

Euro 35.00 per person (Euro 22.00 per child aged 4.0 to 12.99 years old) excluding ticket for St. John’s Co-Cathedral

Our guided tour through the vibrant streets of Valletta will allow you to discover the beauty and charm of the fortified city built by the Knights in 1566. The Order of St. John ruled over the islands for 268 years and left a unique cultural legacy of which Valletta is the prime example. We first enjoy a breathtaking view of the Grand Harbour from the Upper Barracca Gardens. Then we visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral (optional or free time), including the Caravaggio masterpieces in the Oratory, the Flemish tapestries and the church museum. The Co-Cathedral houses one of the most beautiful marble inlaid floors in the world.

Going down Republic Street you will walk past the Grand Masters’ Palace and the recently restored St. George’s Square before watching the Malta Experience, an audiovisual show where Malta’s history throughout the centuries is brought back to life.

Mdina

Malta scheduled guided excursion with an English speaking guide, including return transport, entrance tickets and lunch

Tuesday full day

Pick-up by the excursion transport (depending on where you are staying) will be between: 08:30hrs and 09:15hrs

Duration (approximately): 8 hours

Euro 61.00 per person (Euro 31.00 per child aged 4.0 to 12.99 years old)

Lunch is included in the price of the tour

Today’s excursion takes us to the central part of Malta, dominated by the medieval fortified city of Mdina, Malta’s former capital city. The narrow, winding streets, dating back to medieval times, lead to the imposing bastions, commanding a magnificent panorama of the island. On the way there, you will discover different styles of architecture, including Siculo-Norman palaces and other baroque buildings of great historical importance. Time stands still in this ‘Silent City’ which is a film-maker’s paradise.

Leaving Mdina through Greeks’ Gate, we stop at the early Christian catacombs in Rabat before proceeding to the cliffs at Dingli. After lunch we will visit the San Anton botanical gardens situated near the Presidential Palace, which you will be able to admire from outside. We shall also spend time at the crafts centre at Ta’ Qali. At the end of the tour, allow us to astound you with Mosta’s majestic dome, one of Europe’s largest.

Mdina

Malta scheduled guided excursion with an English speaking guide, including return transport and entrance tickets

Tuesday half day

Pick-up by the excursion transport (depending on where you are staying) will be between: 08:30hrs and 09:15hrs

Duration (approximately): 4 hours

Euro 32.00 per person (Euro 17.00 per child aged 4.0 to 12.99 years old)

A half day tour of Malta’s medieval city of Mdina, Malta’s former capital. The narrow, winding streets, dating back to the Arab period, lead to the imposing bastions, commanding a panoramic view of the islands. On the way there, you will discover different styles of architecture, including the medieval Siculo-Norman palaces, and other baroque buildings of great historical importance.

Time stands still in this ‘Silent City’ which is a film-maker’s paradise. Leaving Mdina through Greek’s Gate, we proceed to the cliffs at Dingli. The tour ends with a visit to the San Anton botanical gardens situated near the Presidential Palace, which you will be able to admire from outside.

Malta under the Stars

Malta scheduled guided excursion with an English speaking guide, including return transport and entrance tickets

Tuesday evening

Pick-up by the excursion transport (depending on where you are staying) will be between: 19:30hrs and 20:30hrs

Duration (approximately): 3 hours

Euro 31.00 per person (free for children up to 12.99 years of age)

Drive around the fortifications of Valletta, which are beautifully lit at night, and stop at the Valletta Waterfront in Grand Harbour. Built during the time of Grand Master Pinto, this area comes alive at night, attracting Maltese and tourists alike to its many bars and restaurants. Some free time will be given.

Discover Rabat in the centre of the island and walk along its narrow winding streets before reaching Mdina, Malta’s Silent old Capital City – at night a mysterious city which looks so different from what it looks like during the day. A city of palaces and churches, once only inhabited by noblemen, its history goes back to the times of the Phoenicians, the Romans, the Normans, and the Knights of St John. From the ramparts of Mdina you will be able to see practically half the island sparkling in front of you.

Three Cities

Malta scheduled guided excursion with an English speaking guide, including return transport and entrance tickets

Wednesday morning – half day

Pick-up by the excursion transport (depending on where you are staying) will be between: 08:15hrs and 09:15hrs

Duration (approximately): 4 hours

Euro 36.00 per person (Euro 23.00 per child aged 4.0 to 12.99 years old)

Discover the Grand Harbour area opposite Valletta known as the Three Cities – Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea, where the Knights of St. John first settled in 1530. Driving past Cospicua we reach Vittoriosa for a walking tour through the narrow streets in the shade of historic buildings, including the first auberges of the various langues of the Order. At the Vittoriosa waterfront we take a typical harbour boat (dghajsa) for a tour of the colourful harbour creeks.

From the Senglea Garden, situated at the tip of the peninsula, enjoy a stunning 360° view of the Grand Harbour, including the impressive Fort Sant Angelo from where Grand Master La Valette led the defence of the island during the Great Siege of 1565.

Valletta and audiovisual show

Malta scheduled guided excursion with an English speaking guide, including return transport and entrance tickets

Wednesday mornings

Pick-up by the excursion transport (depending on where you are staying) will be between: 08:30hrs and 09:15hrs

Duration (approximately): 4 hours

Euro 50.00 per person (Euro 22.00 per child aged 4.0 to 12.99 years old) including ticket for St. John’s Co-Cathedral

Euro 35.00 per person (Euro 22.00 per child aged 4.0 to 12.99 years old) excluding ticket for St. John’s Co-Cathedral

Our guided tour through the vibrant streets of Valletta will allow you to discover the beauty and charm of the fortified city built by the Knights in 1566. The Order of St John ruled over the islands for 268 years and left a unique cultural legacy of which Valletta is the prime example. We first enjoy a breathtaking view of the Grand Harbour from the Upper Barracca Gardens. Then we visit St John’s Co-Cathedral (optional or free time), including the Caravaggio masterpieces in the Oratory. The Co-Cathedral houses one of the most beautiful marble inlaid floors in the world.

Going down Republic Street you will walk past the Grand Masters’ Palace and the recently restored St. George’s Square before watching an impressive audiovisual show where Malta’s history throughout the ages is brought back to life.

Harbour Cruise

Malta scheduled guided excursion with an English speaking guide, including return transport and cruise ticket

Wednesday afternoon

Pick-up by the excursion transport (depending on where you are staying) will be between: 13:30hrs and 14:20hrs

Duration (approximately): 4 hours

Euro 36.00 per person (Euro 18.00 per child aged 4.0 to 12.99 years old)

On this boat trip you will discover the beauty of Valletta’s two natural harbours – Marsamxett and the Grand Harbour – which have played a vital role in Malta’s history. Seen from the sea, Valletta appears in all its grandeur, providing photographers with the best opportunity for original pictures. After the cruise you will have time to stroll along Sliema’s main shopping area, where you can also relax in one of the many cafés. Return transfer from Sliema at 18.00hrs.

Gozo

Maltese islands scheduled guided excursion with an English speaking guide, including return transport, entrance tickets, ferry tickets and lunch

Thursday full day

Pick-up by the excursion transport (depending on where you are staying) will be between: 08:00hrs and 09:00hrs

Duration (approximately): 9 hours

Euro 70.00 per person (Euro 32.00 per child aged 4.0 to 12.99 years old)

Lunch is included in the price of the tour

After a short twenty-minute ferry crossing you will reach Mgarr harbour, which immediately sets the pace to Gozo’s unique atmosphere. Your guide will lead you around the Megalithic temples of Ggantija, the oldest free-standing monuments in the world, pre-dating the Pyramids of Egypt. This will be followed by visits to the medieval citadel in Victoria, the fjord-like bay at Xlendi and Dwejra. Gozo is well known for its crafts, particularly handmade lace and knitted garments. Visitors cannot fail to be impressed by the island’s lush countryside, its serene atmosphere and how different it is from the larger island of Malta.

Mdina

Malta scheduled guided excursion with an English speaking guide, including return transport, entrance tickets and lunch

Friday full day

Pick-up by the excursion transport (depending on where you are staying) will be between: 08:30hrs and 09:15hrs

Duration (approximately): 8 hours

Euro 61.00 per person (Euro 31.00 per child aged 4.0 to 12.99 years old)

Lunch is included in the price of the tour

Time stands still in this ‘Silent City’ which is a filmmaker’s paradise.

Leaving Mdina through Greeks’ Gate, we stop at the early Christian catacombs in Rabat before proceeding to the cliffs at Dingli.

After lunch we will visit the San Anton botanical gardens situated near the Presidential Palace, which you will be able to admire from outside. We shall also spend time at the crafts centre at Ta’ Qali . At the end of the tour, allow us to astound you with Mosta’s majestic dome, that is one of Europe’s largest.

Mdina

Malta scheduled guided excursion with an English speaking guide, including return transport and entrance tickets

Friday morning – half day

Pick-up by the excursion transport (depending on where you are staying) will be between: 08:30hrs and 09:15hrs

Duration (approximately): 4 hours

Euro 32.00 per person (Euro 17.00 per child aged 4.0 to 12.99 years old)

Hagar Qim Temple, Limestone Heritage and Market

Malta scheduled guided excursion with an English speaking guide, including return transport, entrance tickets (unless stated otherwise) and lunch

Friday full day

Pick-up by the excursion transport (depending on where you are staying) will be between: 08:30hrs and 09:15hrs

Duration (approximately): 8 hours

Euro 65.00 per person (Euro 30.00 per child aged 4.0 to 12.99 years old)

Lunch is included in the price of the tour

The tour starts with a visit to one of Malta’s oldest quarries which has been transformed into an attraction for tourists and locals alike and which provides a vivid account of one of Malta’s leading skills – the use of limestone for building purposes, a skill that goes back thousands of years. The magic of Malta’s antiquity will be explained at Hagar Qim, Malta’s main pre-historic site, overlooking the wide expanse of the blue Mediterranean and the islet of Filfa. From Hagar Qim you will proceed to Wied iz-Zurrieq where (weather permitting – boat price not included) you can take a boat trip to the Blue Grotto, renowned for its crystal clear waters.

After lunch, we drive through local vineyards right up to the idyllic fishing village of Marsaxlokk. You will have time to stroll through the local market set out on its waterfront. Later we proceed to the cave at Ghar Dalam where archaeologists have unearthed ample proof that Malta once formed part of the European landmass.

Hagar Qim Temple and Limestone Heritage

Malta scheduled guided excursion with an English speaking guide, including return transport and entrance tickets (unless stated otherwise)

Friday half day

Pick-up by the excursion transport (depending on where you are staying) will be between: 08:30hrs and 09:15hrs

Duration (approximately): 4 hours

Euro 32.00 per person (Euro 18.00 per child aged 4.0 to 12.99 years old)

The tour starts with a visit to one of Malta’s oldest quarries which has been transformed into an attraction for tourists and locals alike and which provides a vivid account of one of Malta’s leading skills – the use of limestone for building purposes, a skill that goes back thousands of years. The magic of Malta’s antiquity will be explained at Hagar Qim, Malta’s main pre-historic site, overlooking the wide expanse of the blue Mediterranean and the islet of Filfla. From Hagar Qim you will proceed to Wied iz-Zurrieq where (weather permitting – boat price not included) you can take a boat trip to the Blue Grotto, renowned for its crystal clear waters.

Malta under the Stars

Malta scheduled guided excursion with an English speaking guide, including return transport and entrance tickets

Friday evening

Pick-up by the excursion transport (depending on where you are staying) will be between: 19:30hrs and 20:30hrs

Duration (approximately): 3 hours

Euro 31.00 per person (free for children up to 12.99 years of age)

Gozo

Maltese islands scheduled guided excursion with an English speaking guide, including return transport, entrance tickets, ferry tickets and lunch

Saturday full day

Pick-up by the excursion transport (depending on where you are staying) will be between: 08:00hrs and 09:00hrs

Duration (approximately): 9 hours

Euro 70.00 per person (Euro 32.00 per child aged 4.0 to 12.99 years old)

Lunch is included in the price of the tour

After a short twenty-minute ferry crossing you will reach Mgarr harbour, which immediately sets the pace to Gozo’s unique atmosphere. Your guide will lead you around the Megalithic temples of Ggantija, the oldest free-standing monuments in the world, pre-dating the Pyramids of Egypt. This will be followed by visits to the medieval citadel in Victoria, the fjord-like bay at Xlendi and Dwejra. Gozo is well-known for its crafts, particularly handmade lace and knitted garments. Visitors cannot fail to be impressed by the island’s lush countryside, its serene atmosphere and how different it is from the larger island of Malta.

Three Cities

Malta scheduled guided excursion with an English speaking guide, including return transport and entrance tickets

Saturday morning half day

Pick-up by the excursion transport (depending on where you are staying) will be between: 08:15hrs and 09:15hrs

Duration (approximately): 4 hours

Euro 36.00 per person (Euro 23.00 per child aged 4.0 to 12.99 years old)

Discover the Grand Harbour area opposite Valletta known as the Three Cities – Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea, where the Knights of St John first settled in 1530. Driving past Cospicua we reach Vittoriosa for a walking tour through the narrow streets in the shade of historic buildings, including the first auberges of the various langues of the Order. At the Vittoriosa waterfront we take a typical harbour boat (dghajsa) for a tour of the colourful harbour creeks.

Marsaxlokk Market and Blue Grotto

Malta scheduled guided excursion with an English speaking guide, including return transport and entrance tickets (unless stated otherwise)

Sunday extended half day

Pick-up by the excursion transport (depending on where you are staying) will be between: 08:30hrs and 09:15hrs

Duration (approximately): 5 hours

Euro 34.00 per person (Euro 18.00 per child aged 4.0 to 12.99 years old)

The idyllic fishing village of Marsaxlokk with its colourful luzzus and unique character make the unrivalled setting for the local market. This is the perfect place to spend a Sunday morning, where you can rub your shoulders with the locals as you browse through the various stalls. We continue our tour with a visit to the Blue Grotto (weather permitting – boat price not included) and the nearby caves. Admire the whole expanse of the blue Mediterranean and the islet of Filfla.

Later our guide will help you explore one of Malta’s unspoilt villages. From the main square, the hub of the village with its parish church and band club, you will be led through a maze of winding narrow streets that all have a story to be told.

Local Events and The Village Festa

Malta scheduled guided excursion with an English speaking guide, including return transport and entrance tickets

Selective evenings

Duration (approximately): 4 hours

Euro 23.00 per person (Euro 9.00 per child aged 4.0 to 12.99 years old)

Besides tours to the best village festas during the summer months, we also organise excursions to special events such as the Good Friday procession, Notte Bianca and Birgufest.

These tours offer a unique opportunity for you to meet and mix with the locals and become part of the celebration, which might turn out to be the highlight of your holiday.

Private Tours

Malta private guided excursions with an English speaking guide, including return private transport

Customised excursions are suitable for guests who have little time available but still wish to catch a glimpse of Malta’s history and culture. Please note that the prices include a licensed guide in the language of your choice and a chauffeur-driven air-conditioned luxury vehicle. Lunch and ferry tickets (where applicable) are not included in the price. Should guests wish to visit museums, kindly note that entrance tickets must be bought directly during the tour. For walking tours with no transportation please deduct €60 for a half day tour or €80 for a full day tour from the prices below.

	1 to 3 passengers	4 to 8 passengers	9 to 13 passengers
	Total per group	Total per group	Total per PERSON

Half day tour (4 hours)	€390	€440	€55.00

Full day tour (8 hours)	€540	€580	€72.50

Gozo tour (9 hours)	€600	€630	€78.75

Sicily Mount Etna and Taormina

Scheduled guided excursion with an English speaking guide, including return transport and ferry tickets

Pick-up by the excursion transport (depending on where you are staying) will be between: 04:45hrs and 05:50hrs

Duration (approximately): 19 hours

Price on request

On arrival in Pozzallo we proceed by coach through Catania’s via Etna, the main thoroughfare. Our guide will give you a running commentary about the city as well as Mount Etna as we drive up to the Sylvester Craters. There will be ample time for shopping and lunch (this is not included in the price). After Mount Etna we drive to Taormina with its superb panoramic views overlooking Giardini Naxos, a former Greek Colony which is now a well-known yachting centre. There will be free time for shopping followed by a coach trip to Pozzallo and our return trip by catamaran to Malta.

You are requested to bring your passport and embarkation card

The tour includes :-

a. Transport to and from hotel in Malta

b. Ferry fare

c. The services of a tour guide

d. Guided coach tour in Sicily.

The price does not include the port tax (Euro 22.00) to be paid in Malta

NOTES AND CONDITIONS

We act only as agents and cannot be held responsible for any damages, loss, accident, delay or irregularity, injury to persons or property whatsoever or however caused, arising out of or in connection with any excursion or tour. Our liability for any claim whatsoever is only limited to the price of the excursion ticket.
When entering churches, ladies are kindly requested to cover their shoulders, and not to wear shorts or skirts that are too short. Gentlemen are asked not to wear shorts.
Entrances, ferry tickets and lunches (on full days) are included unless otherwise indicated. Pick-ups are done from most hotels. Please allow 10 minutes from the indicated pick-up times.
We cannot be held responsible for boat tours that are cancelled due to rough seas.
Personal belongings: Please make sure not to forget anything in our transport. In spite of the staff’s efforts, no guarantees can be given to recover them.
All prices are inclusive of local taxes.