Spend an entire day exploring the Maltese countryside, the majestic beaches, and the coastline of the main Maltese island. Immerse yourself in the ancient culture of the megalithic period, explore the imposing fortifications of the Mdina old town, discover the wide network of catacombs in Rabat, be amazed by the depth of the Dingli Cliffs and its historical surroundings, and relax by the Marsaxlokk (Fishermen's Village) eating a special local dish.
After pick-up from your location in Malta, around 9:00 am, we will start our journey by visiting the old city of Mdina. Located in a very central location, this imposing fortified town is built strategically on a hill giving a dynamic view of the whole island and its landscape. The ramparts are a vantage point for the onlookers and photo enthusiasts. Its roots date back to the late Roman times, but the hill is believed to have been settled since Neolithic times. You can spend time wandering along the narrow street and the ramparts. Cross the street you can try the local pastizzi - a local pastry delight filled with peas or cheese.
After your visit in Mdina one can visit the Paleo-Christian Catacombs of St Paul. Serving as a burial ground from Punic and Roman times, the site represents the earliest and largest archaeological evidence of Christianity in Malta. Its association to the saint derives from the myth that this cluster of catacombs was once connected with St Paul’s Grotto. This site has an admission fee and can be challenging in some areas but still a wonder for the history enthusiast.
After leaving Ta' Qali we head to Mosta to visit the Mosta Church, also known as the Mosta Dome renowned as being the third largest unsupported dome in the world. Optional is to stop for a quick lunch.
Located on Malta’s western coast, at 253 metres above sea-level the Dingli Cliffs are the highest part of the Island. The cliffs became a popular attraction for tourists visiting Malta, heading there for a peaceful walk with boasting views of Filfa and the Mediterranean sea. If you do decide to visit the Dingli cliffs, then one thing that you will quickly realise is that the views are completely breathtaking. You’ll be able to enjoy also stretches of countryside beneath the cliffs with terraced fields,
An interesting site that marks Malta's neolithic period are the megalithic temples of Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra. The temple of Ħaġar Qim stands on a hilltop overlooking the sea and the islet of Filfa, not more than 2km south-west of the village of Qrendi. At the bottom of the hill, only 500m away, one finds the remarkable temples of Mnajdra. Both sites are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The remains suggest a date between 3800 – 2200 BC; a period known as the Ġgantija phase in Maltese prehistory. One can either visit the interpretation centre and enter inside the temples at a fee from reception or walk for free around the archaeological park.
The Blue Grotto refers to a number of sea caverns on the southeast coast of Malta, a short distance from the fishing harbor limits of Wied iż-Żurrieq.
After visiting the blue caverns of Qrendi we dive into the depths of Maltese culture at Marsaxlokk, a beautiful fishing town in southern Malta that’s famous for its colourful luzzu boats. One can choose to relax by the sea or try a meal at one of the restaurants in the area and perhaps eat fresh fish caught by the fishermen or other local dish. This would be the last stop for the day, at around 04:45pm the group will gather again to head back to the hotel.
Home/Hostel address. Pick-up times can be adjusted according to your specifications. Departure times and pick-up locations can be discussed whilst doing booking.
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Malta Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour with Pickup lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $189 per person for this Malta experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Home/Hostel address. Pick-up times can be adjusted according to your specifications. Departure times and pick-up locations can be discussed whilst doing booking. Pickup points include Bella Vista Hotel Malta, Canifor Hotel.
The experience is available in EN, IT.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 17 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by CallCabs Malta.
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Not a good experience. The worst of all was the tour van had a broken air conditioner and the driver should’ve known that was an issue and offered to reschedule the tour with another vehicle. It is pretty hot in Malta in June so we were sweeting uncontrollably and very uncomfortable the entire day. I was very disappointed the tour company did not even offer any accommodations after this disastrous tour.
Great, very informative and flexible. Michael was very knowledgeable and polite. We used him for airport transfers as well.
Really enjoyed this tour! Our guide, Mike, was very friendly, knowledgable of Malta sights, and full of interesting history nuggets. His driving was great, and took us to all the great sights. Our butts were wore out after 8 full hours of sightseeing! Great value for one or two couples without a rental car.
This was a wonderful day trip. Our driver, Michael, was very informative, and we had a very full day exploring the sites of Malta. It was great to be driven around in comfort and to have the history of Malta explained. Great pics too
Thanks for your positive comments, glad that you enjoyed your day trip.
I didn't like the walk very much. We had other expectations. I thought it would be a private city tour, but we were simply left in the sights and after some time wanted. You didn't get what I'd like. But the driver was super polite. We just don't really like it. I would never do it again.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the experience did not fully meet your expectations. This programme is a driver-led itinerary, as described in the tour details, where guests are provided with flexible transport between key attractions and informative explanations from the driver. A private licensed guide can always be added upon request for a more in-depth, guided experience. We truly appreciate your kind words about our driver’s professionalism and politeness, and we hope you were still able to enjoy the destinations visited. Your comments help us continue improving our communication and services.
Excellent show, good food, nice evening. very interesting restaurant The various dances were quite similiar but very good
We had Michael as our driver, and I think he's the owner. He was very knowledgeable and spoke English very well. He took us to places on our list plus more. We absolutely loved it. Although its an expensive way to travel for just a couple, it was well worth it. We covered everything we wanted to see in just 1 day, leaving us the other days to explore beaches.
We spent a day with Michael touring around Malta. Michael was a great tour guide. He helped us see a lot of the island in one day. We were able to combine his ideas as to what to see with some additional stops along the way. He had many stories about the island to share. We would highly recommend spending a day with Michael to get to know more about Malta.
It is better than joining a bus load of people. A more relaxed and enjoyable experience in a comfortable car. It makes the trip easier as you don’t have to wait for lot’s of other people to get on and off the bus. The local driver was very informative and able to share about more intimate aspects of life in Malta.
Michael was really informative and asked if there was anything specific we wanted to see or do do he could tailor the tour more to our preferences. We did the full day and it was a great way to see all the main sights in one go. Well worth the money
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