Maltese Islands Exploration: Half-Day Private Group Tour with Blue Grotto Ride

This journey melds together the local way of life, cultural aspects, folklore of Malta, historical elements, and an excursion on the gorgeous azure waters of the Blue Grotto (subject to weather conditions)! Hence, if you’re eager to explore the essence of Malta, this is the perfect tour for you!

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Marsaxlokk Bay - First, we start off by visiting the picturesque village of Marsaxlokk, in the south-east of Malta. This is a very small village renowned for its fishing community. It offers peaceful walks and nice cafes along the water strip. If we go on a Sunday then we will be enjoying its typical markets with food and fish stalls, clothing wares and various other nick-nacks.
  • Blue Grotto (Il-Hnejja) - Å»urrieq is also famous for the beach in Wied iż-Å»urrieq and the Blue Grotto which will be our next stop. If you love the sea, then you will surely fall in love with the cool blue waters of Zurrieq. Here you will have the option to take a boat ride and have a closer look at the beauty of the Maltese coast. During summer, you can take a refreshing dip in the sea and lunch in one of the restaurants serving typical Mediterranean cuisine.
  • Hagar Qim Temples - Our last destination will be at the site of two of the most famous Megalithic Temples of Malta, Hagar Qim and Mnajdra in Qrendi dating 3600-3200 BC. These two temples are among the most ancient religious sites on Earth and are described by the World Heritage Sites committee as architectural masterpieces.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
What's Not Included
  • Boat trip fee to Blue Grotto - €10 per person to be paid in cash prior to boarding
  • Entrance fee to Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples - €10 per person
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance to the Xarolla Windmill - €3 per adult to be paid in cash. Students pay €1.
Location
Marsaxlokk Bay
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Christine_m
Jul 26, 2024
The Blue grotto and prehistory is amazing. A must see! - The most memorable parts were the spectacular blue grotto and its rich prehistory. Our tour guide Cynthia was very knowledgeable and friendly. We very enjoyed our time with her.
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Shirin_b
Jul 13, 2024
Wonderful day - We had a great day with Cynthia and George. We were whisked around their beautiful island. Their timing was impeccable, getting us from step to step with no waiting and giving such a wonderful overview of the island. It was a perfect day.
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Leslie_k
Jul 13, 2024
Great way to see the area in a short amount of time - Cynthia was a wonderful tour guide. She was very accommodating, I messaged her the day before the tour to customize it and she had no issues changing it up. Mdina, the silent city, the Blue Grotto with the boat tour, and the driving tour of the city were all great. Especially for cruisers. An excellent way to see highlights and learn history.
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Allienep
Jun 23, 2024
Malta with Cynthia!! A must - Cynthia was our AWESOME guide for our half day trip to Malta! She is a native and was very happy to share all her knowledge!! We plan on going back to Malta next year and will definitely book another excursion!!
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Carrie_b
Jun 13, 2024
Malta History, Sights & Blue Grotto - Perfect day on our own with Cynthia! Nothing like exploring the island with a local that, as an added bonus is a history major. She even took us to a local blue swimming hole to cool off. Half day was enough to see the main sights and then walk on own through the shops and sights nearby port. We feel like we spent the day with an old friend. Highly recommend!
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Marilyn_m
May 24, 2024
Book this trip! - The perfect private tour. Don’t miss this excursion! Cynthia is very knowledgeable of her homeland and it’s history. A great driver. I saw everything I planned. Never rushed. Thank you!
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Glenn_a
Mar 24, 2024
George was fantastic! - What a fantastic tour that was! George was an excellent guide. He used the half-day to take me to the popular and scenic sites in all of Malta. I never felt rushed and the manner he conducted the tour was great. He was informative and even gave me recommendations on where to dine in Valletta. I was so impressed by him that I had him come back the following day, early in the morning to take me to the start line of the marathon I signed up for. The exact location of the start was a bit confusing but he managed to find the way with time to spare. I would highly recommend booking a tour with George!
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Alina_b
Oct 24, 2023
Discovering Malta - Cynthia, the guide was great! Very welcoming and accommodating. I loved the Blue grotto and the fishermen village..it's a nice tour
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Lori_k
Oct 21, 2023
A Visit We Will Never Forget - What a fabulous tour we had with Cynthia! We were a group of three ladies, one with limited mobility. Cynthia wanted to be sure everyone was having a great time. We visited the Village of Marsaxlokk Bay, Zurrieq, the Blue Grotto, and the amazing Dingli Cliffs. A highlight of the day was the warm pastizzi that Cynthia got us to snack on during our tour. What a treat! Cynthia made our short time in Malta a memorable visit that we will never forget.
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Pamela_w
May 12, 2024
A lot to be desired. - The tour guide was excellent. The bus was comfortable. No water was offered on the bus. It was warm outside. The dancing was cute. However the food was not only cold but prepared before we arrived and piled on the plate. Yougurt running into the coleslaw that was running into the rice and meat.
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