Wine Tasting in Malta: The 11 Best Cellar Visits

1.Malta’s 3 Cities Tour & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 502 reviews · 4 hours · from $54Our pick

Spend four hours visiting Cospicua, Vittoriosa, and Senglea, then learn how Maltese wine is made at Razzett l-Antik in Qormi. Guides such as Mark and Daiva bring the history to life, while the tasting includes red, white, rosé, Maltese bread, cheeses, and traditional snacks. Hotel pickup is included, though group sizes can be large.

“The guide always kept you interested and the walk around the "Three cities" was interesting The wine tasting could have been a little longer and the food served was excellent”

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2.Romantic Wine Tasting Experience at Koccio Valletta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 259 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $57

At Koccio Valletta on Santa Lucia Street, you’ll taste three glasses of Maltese wine, champagne, or prosecco with matching local bites. Staff explain each pour and its story in English or Italian. The small group is limited to eight, though some sessions feel almost private. Expect a picturesque setting, generous food, and about 90 minutes at the foot of Valletta’s famous steps.

“My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the wine tasting experience. We received a description of three lovely tasting wines and enjoyed a course with each wine. A particular favourite was the tasty biscuit. The setting was also very nice.”

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3.Maltese Wine & Chocolate Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $36Top rated

At the Malta Chocolate Factory in San Pawl il-Baħar, a guide such as Emma, Greta, or Renee leads you through four Maltese wines and five handmade chocolates. Expect Gellewza, Girgentina, sparkling rosé, pairing tips, Maltese wine history, and time to shop for gifts afterward.

“Delicious chocolate and interesting wines. Wonderful explanations and great service. A cute shop and nice area.”

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4.The Three Cities and Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 105 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $55

Travel from your hotel to Malta’s Three Cities, walk Vittoriosa’s narrow streets and waterfront, and hear about Senglea and Cospicua. Finish in Qormi with three Maltese wines and a substantial spread of bread, cheese, dips, sausage, and other savory bites. Guides may include Mario, Mark, or Daiwa, depending on the departure.

“We were very happy with the tour, the pick up was on time, the tour guide Daiwa gave us a lot of information. We walked through the amazing old narrow streets and the wine tasting was also great!”

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5.Wine and Chocolate Pairing Experience

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

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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6.Wine Tasting and Paired Dinner Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · 3 hours · from $108

Spend three hours at Maldonado Bistro in Victoria with owner George and his team, tasting seven certified Maltese and Gozitan wines alongside four locally sourced courses. You’ll eat at a private table in the restaurant’s historic vault, hear stories about producers and recipes, and finish with coffee.

“Delicious dinner in a fantastic open kitchen space above this well-regarded restaurant in Victoria. An exciting list of 8 wines and interesting explanations about each from the owner of the restaurant, who knows all there is to know about Maltese and Gozitan wine. Extremely high value for money when considering the quality of the meal and wines. I was grateful that they adapted the menu for me as a vegetarian, and we especially enjoyed watching the food being prepared right next to us. Would recommend to any foodies.”

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7.The Taste of Malta Artisan Wine Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Meet Joanna or another English-speaking host at the Malta Chocolate Factory for a 75-minute tasting of four Maltese wines matched with chocolates and savory bites. You’ll hear about Maltese vineyards, learn why each pairing works, and finish back at the shop, where you can browse local treats.

“High knowledge and excellent chocolates and savoury to the wine. Nice and friendly staff. Felt like a private sitting”

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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.Art Experience with Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

In Sliema, Vicky and Sole guide a relaxed two-hour sip-and-paint session for your private group. Wine, canvas, paints, and brushes are included. You can follow step-by-step guidance or paint freely, with terrace sessions offering views across Malta when the weather allows.

“Relaxing and fun - no experience needed. We had an abstract session with music so I was free to paint whatever I wanted and felt like at that moment in time.”

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10.Wine Tasting & Open Kitchen Dinner in 17 Mons Vella

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $108

At Maldonado Bistro in Victoria, Gozo, George leads a three-hour evening of seven Maltese and Gozitan wines, including indigenous Girgentina and Gellewza, alongside a four-course meal cooked in a private air-conditioned open kitchen. Water, coffee, and tea are included, with space for no more than 16 people.

“Fabulous food (4 courses) with a rainbow of local wine pairings and lots of good stories too. I left with a very full tummy, happy taste buds, and a warm heart. An evening well spent in Victoria!”

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11.Tour of Malta (Private Driver) Including Lunch Platter & Wine in the countryside

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews

Spend about six hours touring Malta with your private group of up to eight. Visit Mdina, Ta’ Qali, the National Aquarium, Popeye Village, Blue Grotto, and Valletta Waterfront, then enjoy a full Maltese platter with meat, goat cheese, olives, snacks, and unlimited red and white wine in the countryside. Pickup and transport are included.

“Our guide didn’t have a good command of English. I asked him where the bathroom was in Mdina and he either didn’t know what I was saying or whatever. I found it on my own. He also didn’t know what the tour was supposed to include. GRead more”

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