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Malta in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Malta? You can see Valletta and the Silent City of Mdina. Here is how to spend one perfect day based in Valletta — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Valletta & Co-Cathedral
  2. 2Barrakka Gardens
  3. 3Mdina Silent City
  4. 4Maltese dinner

Morning: Valletta

Explore St John’s Co-Cathedral and the Upper Barrakka Gardens.

Afternoon: Mdina

Wander the silent lanes of Mdina and Rabat.

Evening: Maltese food

Enjoy pastizzi, rabbit stew and local wine.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Valletta — prices per person.

Privat Valletta madtur
Malta
Privat Valletta madtur
5.0(26)·3 timer
fra$488/ person
via Viator
Malta Highlights Tour – Blå Grotte, Rabat, Mdina, Mosta Fuld dag
Malta
Malta Highlights Tour – Blå Grotte, Rabat, Mdina, Mosta Fuld dag
5.0(12)·8 timer
fra$93/ person
via Viator
Valletta Food Tour
Valletta
Valletta Food Tour
4.9(766)·4 timer
fra$64/ person
via Viator
Valletta Private Walking Tour
Malta
Valletta Private Walking Tour
4.9(174)·3 timer
fra$348/ person
via Viator
Mdina og Rabat Insider's Tour
Malta
Mdina og Rabat Insider's Tour
5.0(553)·3 timer
fra$23/ person
via Viator
Valletta Food Tour Experience, en privat tur
Malta
Valletta Food Tour Experience, en privat tur
4.9(30)·4 timer
fra$494/ person
via Viator
Den originale Valletta Walking Tour
Valletta
Den originale Valletta Walking Tour
4.9(3,038)·3 timer
fra$26/ person
via Viator
Mdina og Rabat - Byvandring
Valletta
Mdina og Rabat - Byvandring
4.9(234)·2 timer
fra$23/ person
via Viator

Malta in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Malta in one day?
Yes — you can explore Valletta and St John’s Co-Cathedral, the Barrakka Gardens, and the Silent City of Mdina in a day, as Malta is small and distances are short.
What is the best one-day Malta tour?
A Valletta walking tour paired with a visit to Mdina and a Maltese food experience is the most rewarding way to see the highlights in a day.
How much does one day in Malta cost?
Budget roughly €30–€70 per person for a Valletta walking tour, a Mdina trip and a food experience — Malta is affordable, with cheap pastizzi and good buses.

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