9 Tours in Bugibba to Build a Day Around

1.Blue Lagoon, Beaches & Bays Trip by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,496 reviews · from $62Our pick

From Sirens Quay, cruise Malta’s coast on a modern catamaran with an English-speaking crew, sun beds, swim ladders, music, and a cocktail bar. Stop at the Blue Lagoon and one or two other bays, depending on the sea. Add the halal chicken BBQ for €15, or choose the sunset sailing for cooler air and softer light.

“Overall a good day, good people and great cruise team, music selection could be better, the first drink should be on the house.”

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2.Blue Lagoon Afternoon Swim with Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 725 reviews · from $34

From Bugibba’s Sirens Quay, cruise to Malta’s Blue Lagoon and Crystal Lagoon for swimming, snorkeling, and waterslide fun. You get about two hours at Blue Lagoon, 30 minutes at Crystal Lagoon, and a sunset view by Santa Maria Caves. Drinks and snacks cost extra, and you should bring swimwear and a towel.

“Beautiful experience!! Got to see the turquoise blue waters for ourselves! Staff are also friendly and informative ! Defo would book this again”

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3.Chocolate Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 80 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

At Malta Chocolate Factory, you’ll put on an apron, learn how chocolate is made, and create truffles, molded figures, and decorated treats. English-speaking staff, including Joanna and Jovana in recent sessions, guide you through each step. You’ll leave with chocolate souvenirs, though the one-hour format can feel brisk.

“Was super fun and enjoyable with lots of chocolate being eaten”

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4.Scenic Sunset Cruise with Blue Lagoon Swim Stop

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 77 reviews · from $28Best value

Join Captain Matthew and the Mermaid Cruises crew at Bugibba for a 3.5-hour evening cruise to Comino's Blue Lagoon. Swim beneath the sunset or stay aboard with a drink and reggae music. The boat returns by moonlight around 9 pm. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunglasses, and cash.

“it was really enjoyable and would definitely do it again”

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5.Truffle Making Master Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 53 reviews · 1 hour · from $35

At Malta Chocolate Factory just off Bugibba Square, an English-speaking chocolatier guides you through chocolate history, ganache making, fillings, and decorations. You create 12 truffles using dark, milk, and white chocolate, then pack them in a gift box. The one-hour class costs $35 and suits beginners aged eight and up.

“Great fun! choice of different flavour fillings for truffles and toppings to decorate to let your creativity run wild, short fun activity for any age plus getting to take away and enjoy what you have made”

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6.Wine and Chocolate Pairing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 52 reviews · 1 hour · from $35

Meet your English-speaking host at Malta Chocolate Factory near Bugibba Square for a one-hour tasting of four Maltese wines and five handmade chocolates. Learn how Gellewza and Girgentina pair with sweet flavors, with Dzovana explaining the grapes and wine-making process. The venue is wheelchair accessible.

“Fantastic guid gorgeous chocolate and not shy on the wine felt a little giddy after 😂 highly recommend”

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7.Blue Lagoon Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 22 reviews · from $28

Board The Mermaid at Bugibba Jetty for a 3.5-hour evening cruise to Comino. You’ll watch the Maltese sunset, swim or snorkel at Blue Lagoon, explore after dark, and return by 9:00pm. An English-speaking captain and guide are onboard, with drinks and snorkel hire available for an extra charge.

“It was a really great experience, sometimes a bit crowded”

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8.The Taste of Malta Artisan Wine Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 1 hour · from $41

Meet an English-speaking host at the Malta Chocolate Factory, just off Bugibba Square, for a one-hour tasting of Maltese wines with local cheese, olives, savory snacks, and handmade chocolate. You will learn how Malta’s produce connects to its culture, though the tasting is upstairs via a very narrow staircase.

“The host was very welcoming, knowledgeable about the different wines. The pairing with cheese and chocolate was fantastic highly recommend 😃”

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9.Southern Malta Tour – Blue Grotto, Hagar Qim & Marsaxlokk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews Top rated

Spend eight hours touring southern Malta by private vehicle, with hotel pickup and drop-off. Visit Blue Grotto, Ħaġar Qim Temples and Marsaxlokk, then shape the day around your pace. Driver Josef is one named option, and weather permitting, you can add a Blue Grotto boat ride for a separate fee.

“a very nice driver, very friendly and open. we saw beautiful places, not only those mentioned in the program. we also visited viewpoints. the driver advised where to eat a good lunch and drink coffee. a great day, I highly recommend! comfortable car.”

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