The 4 Best Shore Excursions in Malta

1.Sightseeing Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 43 reviews · 4 hours · from $117Our pick

Join an English-speaking guide for a four-hour Malta shore excursion from Valletta Cruise Port to Mdina and back. You’ll see St. Paul’s Cathedral, Mdina’s old streets, Palazzo Testaferrata, Valletta, the Upper Barrakka Gardens, Grandmaster’s Palace Courtyard, and St. John’s Co-Cathedral. Transport is included, and you can return to the ship or stay in Valletta.

“La veleta gran ciudad. Muy bonita. Mendoza también. La guía…. Mmm. No muy amena. Pero si sabía el tema. Comida. Excelente. El tour cansado. La gente desertó para ir a comer.”

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2.Malta Shore Excursion: Malta in One Day Private Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $357

Meet your English-speaking guide at the cruise terminal for a private five-hour tour of Malta. Visit Marsaxlokk, Wied iz-Zurrieq, Mosta Dome, the Grandmaster’s Palace, and Upper Barrakka Gardens, with a private vehicle, port transfers, and time for photos or lunch.

“This excursion was exceptionally good, everything we were hoping it would be. Our guide Frederick was extremely knowledgeable and attentive, and very easy to get along with. The car was cool and comfortable, Duncan the driver was courteous and accommodating. Nothing was rushed and we saw everything we were hoping to see. All in all, excellent value - we have no hesitation in recommending this tour to anyone visiting Valletta.”

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3.Private guided Malta shore excursion with a professional guide and transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) Top rated

Explore Malta by private car or minibus with a licensed guide and cruise-port pickup. Shape the day around Valletta, Mdina, the Blue Grotto, Dingli Cliffs, gardens, beaches, or family interests. Guides such as Valentina, Fabrizia, Jenny, and Charles have led past tours, but your assigned guide may differ.

“Our guide and driver were fantastic. Our guide was so knowledgeable and we wished we could have spent the entire day with him. Our cruise stop was short in Malta so we were only able to see a little bit of Malta.”

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4.Valletta and 3 Cities Private 4-Hour Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 4 hours · from $283

You’ll tour Valletta and Vittoriosa with a private multilingual guide, visiting Barracca and Gardjola Gardens, St. John’s Co-Cathedral, the Inquisitor’s Palace, and Malta’s Grand Harbour. Guides such as Tony, Julia, Dennis, Sabine, and Emilio have led this route. A private water taxi links Valletta with the Three Cities.

“I had a WONDERFUL TIME!! Julia was my tour guide and she was amazing! It was just the two of us and it felt more like having a great friend to show you their home than a tour. I loved every minute of it. She also pointed out great food options along the route which helped so much! This is the best way to get started in Malta!!!”

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