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The 15 Best Things to Book in Valletta

59 tours  ·  from $8 a head

The capital is six hundred metres end to end, so the question is never how to fit it in but what to do with the rest of the day. These 15 cover the walks, the harbour, the shows and the food, with prices and the start times that dodge the cruise crowds.

From Malta: Full-Day Gozo UTV Tour with Lunch and Boat Ride - Pickup from Malta and the ferry crossing
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From Malta: Full-Day Gozo UTV Tour with Lunch and Boat Ride

1.Full-Day Gozo UTV Tour with Lunch and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,408 reviews · 8 hours · from $94Our pick

Ride across Gozo in a six-seat open-air UTV with a local guide such as Benny, George, Godwin, or Connie. Visit the Citadel, Ramla Bay, Dwejra, Ta’ Pinu, salt pans, and village viewpoints, then enjoy lunch and a weather-dependent boat ride past Comino’s Blue Lagoon and caves.

“Ben was entertaining, energetic, and informative. Although the unpredictable rain dampened our spirits at times, Ben made sure we still enjoyed the tour.”

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The Original Valletta Walking Tour - Pjazza Teatru Rjal and the first historic churches
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The Original Valletta Walking Tour

2.The Original Valletta Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,719 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $26Top rated

Explore Valletta with a guide and up to 25 people, starting at the New Parliament Building and ending at St. George’s Square. You’ll see Baroque churches, the Grand Master’s Palace, Upper Barrakka Gardens, historic monuments, and Grand Harbour views. Guides such as Mario, Matthew, Carmel, and Giulia bring the city’s story to life.

“Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. Answered many from the group. Would highly recommend him but I don’t know his name.”

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Valletta: 3-Hour Walking Tour - Starting at Parliament and the City Gate
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Valletta: 3-Hour Walking Tour

3.3-Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,605 reviews · from $25

Walk Valletta with an English-speaking licensed guide, passing Parliament, Auberge de Castille, St. John’s Co-Cathedral, and the Barrakka Gardens. Guides such as Matthew, Maria, Julia, and Carmel bring Malta’s story to life through clear explanations, local detail, and useful recommendations. Entrance fees are not included.

“Excellent tour. Matthew was extremely knowledgeable and great fun”

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From Malta: Full-Day Gozo Quad Tour with Lunch and Boat Ride - Qala Belvedere and Gozo’s eastern views
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From Malta: Full-Day Gozo Quad Tour with Lunch and Boat Ride

4.Full-Day Gozo Quad Tour with Lunch and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,419 reviews · from $131

Ride a quad in convoy across Gozo with guides such as Mark, Dave, Kiko, and Tony, stopping at Qala Belvedere, Ramla Valley, the saltpans, Ghasri Valley, and Dwejra. Lunch, hotel pickup, helmets, insurance, and a 20-minute boat ride are included. You must be over 21 with a current driving licence to drive.

“The tour was absolutely fantastic, we both had a wonderful time. Our tour guide mark was amazing and made the trip even better! thank you”

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Valletta: Guided City Walking Tour - Meeting the guide at the City Gate
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Valletta: Guided City Walking Tour

5.Guided City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,256 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $24

Walk Valletta with an English-speaking guide such as Marisa, Angela, Nadine, or John, learning how this fortress city grew through war, faith, and daily life. The route passes major squares, Knights’ auberges, palaces, churches, and Barracca Gardens, with harbour views and practical tips for exploring on your own.

“Marisa did an excellent job of explaining the history of Valenletta. She kept us away from the crowded sections for most of the tour and gave us opportunities to sit down twice to rest our tired legs.”

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Valletta: Street Food and Culture Walking Tour - Pastizzi and the small foods of Malta
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Valletta: Street Food and Culture Walking Tour

6.Street Food and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,251 reviews · 3 hours · from $65

Spend three hours walking Valletta with a licensed English-speaking guide and stopping for Maltese favorites such as pastizzi, ftira, rabbit, sweets, Cisk lager, and Kinnie. Guides including Nadine, Ernest, Maribella, and Charlotte bring local stories to the route. Come hungry, wear comfortable clothes, and note that the tour is not suitable for vegans, wheelchair users, or people with gluten intolerance.

“Clearly someone who knows local food and is probably a great cook at home Highly recommend. Lots of typical Maltese food items that were well prepared and served and explained Just do it!”

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Gozo Full-Day Jeep Tour with Private Boat to Gozo & return - Crossing to Gozo and meeting your driver
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Gozo Full-Day Jeep Tour with Private Boat to Gozo & return

7.Gozo Full-Day Jeep Tour with Private Boat to Gozo & return

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,048 reviews · from $92

Spend about eight hours touring Gozo in a small Jeep with a local driver-guide. See Victoria, the Citadel, Ġgantija, Dwejra, Xlendi, Ramla Bay, salt pans, and Ta’ Pinu, with lunch, local tastings, hotel pickup, and private boat transfers included. Guides such as Louis, Joe Z, Mustapha, and Keegan are known for adding local stories and humor.

“This was the best tour and we had the greatest guide(s)! Our tour guide, Joe, was the life of the party all over the island along with his trainee, Sam! We saw the most beautiful sights and had a very memorable experience with them!”

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Valletta: City Walking Tour in a Small Group - Meeting the guide beside the Triton Fountain
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Valletta: City Walking Tour in a Small Group

8.City Walking Tour in a Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 957 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $24

Walk from Valletta’s City Gate through Republic Street, historic squares, knight-built palaces, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the Barrakka Gardens. English-speaking guides such as Karl, Chris, Lorraine, and Leila bring Malta’s story to life with humour and clear explanations. The tour costs $24, runs for 2.5 hours, and finishes above the Grand Harbour.

“Chris was our guide and delivered the tour with a quirky sense of humour. His passion for his country and knowledge of it came across in his delivery. Highly recommend. 🙂👍🙂”

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Valletta Food Tour - Floriana, grain stores, gardens, and the walk to the gate
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Valletta Food Tour

9.Valletta Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 711 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Start at 10:30 am in Floriana and walk into Valletta with a small group of up to 11 people. Guides such as Romina, Karl, and Chris combine Maltese history with generous tastings of pastizzi, ftira, imqaret, Kinnie, local beer, coffee, and other treats. Food and drinks are included.

“Romina was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and engaging. The tour was great, covering a lot of ground and with a very generous amount of food. Would heartily recommend! A great way to see the city and learn more about Maltese culture.”

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From Malta: Blue Lagoon and Gozo Tour w/Quads and Dinner - Gozo by 570cc quad bike
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From Malta: Blue Lagoon and Gozo Tour w/Quads and Dinner

10.Blue Lagoon and Gozo Tour w/Quads and Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 667 reviews · 7 hours · from $135

Start with a boat ride past Comino’s caves and Crystal Lagoon, then swim near the Blue Lagoon before crossing to Gozo. Guides such as Emilio, Dave, Leon, and Seif lead the 570cc quad tour through coastal viewpoints, salt pans, valleys, and bays. A light Gozitan meal follows, with French, English, and German support.

“This was a really good day. We were picked up in Valletta & transported to the next stop which was the boat journey. Communication could have been a bit better between stops as sometimes you were stood around unsure what was going to happen. This did not detract from the experience however. We had 45 minutes to swim in the lovely waters, then taken to Gozo to be transported to our quad bikes. Sief was very thorough and knowledgeable. I think we covered every square inch of Gozo on the bikes, it was great. We had dinner in between which was very good. We were riding until about 8:30 in…”

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Gozo Quad Bike Day Tour - All-inclusive + Blue Lagoon - Pickup, boats, and the early start
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Gozo Quad Bike Day Tour – All-inclusive + Blue Lagoon

11.Gozo Quad Bike Day Tour – All-inclusive + Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 650 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $117

Ride a high-power quad bike across Gozo’s cliffs, bays, villages, salt pans, and rough coastal tracks, then visit Comino’s Blue Lagoon by boat. The seven-hour tour includes pickup, lunch, helmets, fuel, ferry or boat crossings, and a tour leader. Drivers must be 21 or older with a valid driving license.

“We definitely enjoyed driving through areas where no one else could go. We could have used more description of where we were and what we were seeing”

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Malta: Full-Day Gozo Buggy Tour with Lunch & Boat Ride - Crossing the water and getting ready to drive
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Malta: Full-Day Gozo Buggy Tour with Lunch & Boat Ride

12.Full-Day Gozo Buggy Tour with Lunch & Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 610 reviews · 6 hours · from $115

Take a guided buggy across Gozo with pickup in Malta, safety gear, a three-course lunch, swimming in summer, and stops at villages, cliffs, and scenic bays. Guides such as Mark, Ronnie, Dave, and Cedric lead the route. You must be at least 21 with a full driving licence, and the return boat passes Comino Caves and Blue Lagoon.

“Great fun, Ronny and Dave are fantastic guides, very friendly and helpful. Great way to see Gozo. Maybe ensure you have water and a good hat as it can get pretty hot and dry throughout the drive, it is a big day in the heat.”

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From Sliema: Full-Day Cruise to Comino and the Blue Lagoon - Meeting at Sliema ferry terminal
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From Sliema: Full-Day Cruise to Comino and the Blue Lagoon

13.Full-Day Cruise to Comino and the Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 609 reviews · from $34

Spend a full day sailing from Sliema to Comino’s Blue Lagoon, with English commentary, bar, toilets, air-conditioning, and time for swimming and snorkeling. The boat leaves at 10:30 AM and returns at 6:30 PM. Bring a towel and sunscreen, and arrange the free Comino walking ticket for the 1:30 to 5:30 PM slot.

“before i booked this trip I read a lot of negative and positive feedbacks but a lot of negatives. But I had a very good experience. The pickup point is legit and the trip is amazing. A MUST!!!!!!!!!!!”

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Valletta: Maltese Food and Drink Guided Walking Tour - Meeting at City Gate and finding the guide
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Valletta: Maltese Food and Drink Guided Walking Tour

14.Maltese Food and Drink Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 601 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Walk Valletta from the Triton Fountain to Melita Street with an English-speaking guide such as Matthew or Julia. Stop for pastizzi, ftira, timpana, sweets, chocolate, and Maltese drinks while learning how the Knights of St. John and foreign powers shaped the city’s food, language, and architecture. Vegetarian menus are available with advance notice.

“Tour was very nice, lot of useful informations about Malta and food. Food and drinks were all very tasty. Tour Guide was very friendly. 👍🏻”

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Malta: Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto, and Qrendi Guided Tour - Marsaxlokk and its brightly painted luzzu
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Malta: Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto, and Qrendi Guided Tour

15.Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto, and Qrendi Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 547 reviews · 4 hours · from $45

From Valletta, ride an air-conditioned bus to Marsaxlokk, Wied iz-Zurrieq, and Qrendi. A licensed guide explains Maltese culture and history while you browse the market, view the Blue Grotto, and walk narrow village streets. The optional grotto boat ride costs extra and depends on sea conditions.

“Our guide Chantelle was amazing. Very friendly, funny and gave so much information. Very helpful! The driver (didn't quite catch his name) was also lovely. Had a lovely trip. Stopped at the Blue Grotto which was really windy but great to see. We only stopped for 10 minutes here but I'd rather have spent more time here, despite the wind, than in Qrendi. We spent ages here on a walking tour around the tiny town. We then only had about 1hr 20mins in Marsaxlokk which was just enough to get some food after spending too much time in a very long queue for 3 ladies toilets, only 2 of which…”

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