Maltese Islands Exploration: Half-Day Private Group Tour with Blue Grotto Ride
4.9
18 Ratings
Marsaxlokk

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.
  • Xarolla Windmill - After Marsaxlokk, we will be visiting .urrieq, one of the oldest towns on the island. Here we will be visiting the Xarolla Windmill which is the only functioning windmill in Malta that can still grind wheat. There are a number of adjacent catacombs which can be easily explored near the Windmill.
  • Blue Grotto (Il-Hnejja) - .urrieq is also famous for the beach in Wied iż-żurrieq 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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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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Wendy_h
Oct 6, 2023
Beautiful Malta - If you want to experience a personalized tour then this is for you! You Definitely get your money's worth! Cynthia was very accommodating in changing my pickup location. She made me feel so comfortable and welcome during my short time in Malta. Definitely a five star tour!
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Janice_b
Oct 1, 2023
Fun and helpful - Excellent guide was very helpful and full of good information. She went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable and to retrieve the mask and snorkel my husband left on the beach.
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Timothy_c
Sep 20, 2023
Bellisima! - Malta was a wonderful experience. Our favorite part was meeting the Maltese Falcon, and going into the Blue Grotto. Cynthia was a great guide, we were very happy with our excursion!
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Timmq7658nj
Sep 19, 2023
Very informative, beautiful scenery - History or sightseeing, this trip has it all. Temples, towers, windmills, caves, and water. Cynthia was a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable, and you can tell she loves Malta. The conversation and commentary never lagged. At each stop someone was ready to add to my experience. I highly recommend this tour.
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Goplaces581496
Sep 15, 2023
Fabulous tour - We spent a fabulous half day tour with Cynthia. She was a careful driver with whom we felt comfortable. She explained the history of places as we travelled around the south of Malta. At each stop she made sure we knew where to go, took photos and was very considerate of us , making sure we enjoyed each experience. I highly recommend this tour and sincerely thank Cynthia for an interesting and informative time.
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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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