The 15 Best Historical Tours in Malta

1.Prehistoric Temples, Limestone Heritage & Blue Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 412 reviews · 4 hours · from $41Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned coach from mainland Malta to the Limestone Heritage Park, Ħaġar Qim Temples, and the Blue Grotto. A local guide explains Malta’s stone, archaeology, and coastal scenery. The optional Blue Grotto boat ride costs about €10 for adults and depends on calm weather.

“Unfortunately missed out on the Blue Grotto due to windy weather. The bus smelled of stale cigarettes.”

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2.Maltese Islands History Audio-Visual Show and La Sacra Infermeria Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 344 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Begin at The Malta Experience in Valletta with an audio-visual presentation covering Malta’s first settlers, the Great Siege, and World War II. Then join a professional guide inside La Sacra Infermeria, the hospital built by the Knights of St. John. The full visit lasts about 75 minutes and is offered in English.

“The whole thing was great, we all really enjoyed it. We would recommend everyone coming to Malta experienced it.”

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3.Self-Guided Historical Walking Tour (Audio Guide)

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 251 reviews · 1 - 7 days · from $8Best value

Use your smartphone and headphones to follow a 3 to 4 hour audio route through Valletta, from Tritons’ Fountain to Victoria Gate. Hear commentary in English, French, German, Italian, or Polish, download maps for offline use, and receive a second audio tour of Mdina at no extra charge.

“les mails envoyés sont systématiquement en Anglais donc si tu ne parles pas là langue c'est compliqué. j'ai réussi à avoir quelqu'un au téléphone au bout d'une heure et la dame m'a envoyé balader en me disant que je n'avais qu'à parler Anglais. Évidemment elle ne parlait aucune autre langue que la sienne et elle a finit par m'envoyer un lien tout prêt en Français.Ce qui aurait été simple à faire dès le début plutôt que de me faire perdre une heure au téléphone. Bref, je déconseille vivement...”

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4.Wonderful Valletta, gastronomy, art, and history in the Mediterranean

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Walk from Victoria Gate to St. John’s Co-Cathedral with a local guide and explore Valletta’s history, art, politics, and food culture. You’ll hear about the Knights, Napoleon, the British period, and Caravaggio, with tips for pastizzi, pizza, cocktails, and jazz. Guides have included Luis, Moises, and Julia.

“Something has to be said about getting a locals point of view from such a wonderful place. Our guide Luis was fantastic, brought us to the "must see attractions" but also gave us a glimpse of the normal life Valletta. The views were just amazing and the history is so fascinating. Easy to find Luis and a great time with him. Fantastic young man with a great passion for his adopted city.”

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5.The Dark History of Valletta – Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24Top rated

Walk from Tritons’ Fountain into Valletta with an English-speaking guide such as Mario, hearing stories of ghostly parties, murder, vanished boys, Jean de Valette, and a grotesque statue above the city streets. The two-hour route ends at the Grand Master’s Palace and includes hills, stairs, and a walk downhill before climbing back up.

“Mario our guide was very knowledgeable and the tour was very interesting. As frequent visitors to Malta we learnt some new information doing this tour. While I would recommend this tour you do need to be mobile and fit as Valletta is very hilly and you do walk right down to the bottom and back up. It was a great night.”

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6.The Food & History Private Tour of Malta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 44 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $167

Spend four to five hours exploring Mdina, Rabat, Mosta, or Valletta with a private English-speaking guide. Expect Maltese favorites such as pastizzi, local drinks, and a planned meal, plus stories about culture and history. Guides including Chris, Catherine, and Lorraine have earned praise, but food stops and transport arrangements can vary.

“Chris was very knowledgeable and was able to tell us a lot not just about the history of Mdina, but also Malta too. Me and my partner had a great time and we’d recommend this to anyone visiting Malta.”

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7.Private Historical City Walking Tour with Rabat Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 2 hours

Meet your licensed guide at Mdina Gate for a private two-hour walk through Mdina and Rabat. Expect historic churches, palaces, convents, bastions, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and local tips from guides such as Carmen or Chris. English and Italian tours are available. Entry fees are extra.

“We had a great tour with Chris. He was very knowledgeable, insightful, and fun. We learned a lot and had many good laughs. We highly recommend him and the tour.”

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8.The Limestone Heritage Park and Gardens (Entry Ticket)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 27 reviews · 1 day · from $11

At Limestone Heritage Park in Siggiewi, you’ll follow a multilingual audio-visual presentation and self-guided route through Malta’s stone-cutting past. See a 400 B.C. Punic tomb, geology displays, museum exhibits, citrus gardens, farm animals, and live stonework. English hosts are on hand, while audio tours come in 17 languages.

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9.Mdina and Rabat Food and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $81

Walk Mdina and Rabat with a licensed guide such as Chris, Bridgette, or Darrell, tasting pastizzi, Maltese bread, rabbit, bragioli, Kinnie, wine, and local beer. The 3.5-hour tour begins at 10:30 am at Crystal Palace Bar, includes up to 12 people, and returns to the same meeting point.

“Really lovely tour of Mdina and Rabat by a local Chris, a fantastic guy who is passionate about food and about sharing his country's culture and history with visitors. Very informative and I left very full!”

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10.Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum entrance ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22 reviews · 1 day · from $15

Spend a day exploring Palazzo Falson in Mdina with a multilingual audio guide and printed information. See 45 collections across 17 rooms, including paintings, silver, jewellery, furniture, armour, rugs, books, and manuscripts. Finish with coffee at the rooftop cafeteria and views across Malta.

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11.From Sliema or Bugibba: Gozo Heritage Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 16 reviews · 7 hours · from $71

Spend about seven hours touring Gozo with a Captain Morgan ferry from Sliema or Bugibba, two City Sightseeing bus routes, and entry to seven heritage sites. You can hear multilingual audio commentary and visit the Citadel, Ġgantija Temples, Ta’ Kola Windmill, museums, and the Old Prison, but tight bus times demand careful planning.

“The boat trip over to Gozo was fine but when we tried to access the hop on bus (which was included in the price we paid) the woman on the bus refused us saying we booked through a third party therefore we could not get on the bus!!! We were left stranded at the ferry port!!! We then had to pay for a taxi to take us to to where the bus SHOULD have taken us! Not impressed to say the least. We felt ripped off and let down. (Cost was €120)”

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12.Valletta Street Food & History Tour With Private Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 3h 9m · from $114

Spend 189 minutes walking Valletta with an English-speaking guide such as Nadine, Angelle, Angel or Maribelle. Taste pastizzi, Maltese antipasti, sweets and drinks while seeing Republic Street, Castille Square, Merchants Street, the Upper Barrakka Gardens and the old market. Private transfers take you from your accommodation to Valletta and back.

“Amazing tour with maribelle,she was so knowledgeable and the food on the tour was fantastic and very authentic cuisine- really enjoyable morning”

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13.Heritage Pass in Malta

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 14 reviews · from $92

This Malta pass combines entry to more than 20 Heritage Malta sites with hop-on hop-off buses, a Valletta and Three Cities harbor cruise, and a coastal route toward Comino and Gozo. You can visit Fort St. Elmo, Ħaġar Qim, Mdina, and St. Paul’s Catacombs, but check opening times and pass validity before you set out.

“We bought a Heritage Pass for EU40 at Fort St Elmo Sunday 18 May 2025. It is very hard to understand this Pass as we were going to visit five sites. The Hotel looked blank when we presented it to our Concierge asking advice how to use it. Read more”

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14.Hagar Qim temple (UNESCO) and Limestone Heritage guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · from $40

Visit Malta’s ancient Hagar Qim temple and a working-history limestone quarry on a guided half-day trip from select hotels. Guides such as Maria and Bernardee explain Malta’s stone-building tradition and prehistoric sites. A Blue Grotto boat ride at Wied iz-Zurrieq is optional and costs extra.

“Great to see the history of mining limestone and its important role in Malta's history. It was also nice to imagine how temples were constructed over 5000 years ago.”

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15.Private Malta Full Day Historical and Cultural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours seeing Malta’s main sights in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to eight people. Visit Valletta, Marsaxlokk, the Blue Grotto, Dingli Cliffs, Hagar Qim and Mnajdra, Mdina, and Mosta. A guide is optional, and drivers including Mark, Carl, Tony, and Carmen have helped shape flexible days for visitors.

“Outstanding day. Guide Carmen and driver (forgive me I can’t remember your name) were fabulous and friendly. From a delay on my end, of about half an hour we still fitted in the full day. Carmen was educational and informative, we asked to see the highlights of Malta and they didn’t disappoint. Absolutely beautiful country and the people are extremely friendly. I would highly recommend this tour. Mark went above and beyond setting this tour up.”

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