Malta Shore Excursions

Snapshot of Malta

Two capitals, one guided day — the walled silence of Mdina and the fortress streets of Valletta, back to back.

It is the strongest all-round introduction to Malta because it combines the current capital and the former capital in a single, cruise-appropriate day — most other excursions specialise in one or the other.

4 Hours 30 Minutes · Moderate

Malta Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

Your own itinerary, your own pace — a full day's ticket to move around Malta on your own terms.

For travellers who value control over their own itinerary above all else, this is the most flexible option in the collection — provided the return planning is treated seriously.

1 Day · Relaxed

Two Harbours Cruise

Fortress walls from the water — Malta's two great harbours seen the way the Knights saw them.

No other excursion in the collection shows Valletta's fortifications from this angle, and its short length makes it an easy add-on for passengers on a shorter call.

1 Hour 30 Minutes · Relaxed

The Three Cities

Fortress towns across the water — where the Knights of St John lived before Valletta existed.

It gives the Knights' fortress history more room than a capital-city overview can, and includes a Grand Harbour cruise as part of a single confirmed itinerary.

4 Hours · Moderate

Blue Grotto & Marsaxlokk

Turquoise caves and painted fishing boats — Malta's south coast, at a gentler pace than the capital.

It's the clearest way to see Malta's working coastline rather than another fortress or cathedral, and we flag the optional Blue Grotto boat plainly so nobody is caught out.

5 Hours · Moderate

Medieval Mdina

Malta's Silent City, given the time it deserves — walled lanes, private cars barred, history at every turn.

No other excursion in the collection gives Mdina this much uninterrupted time, making it the best choice for travellers who want to properly absorb the Silent City.

4 Hours · Moderate

Prehistoric Temples & Views

Stone older than the pyramids — Malta's prehistoric temples, paired with south-coast views.

4 Hours · Relaxed

Valletta Street Food Tasting Walk

The capital, tasted rather than photographed — a small-group route through Valletta's food culture.

It's the only excursion in the collection built entirely around Valletta's food rather than its monuments, and its small-group format suits travellers who've already seen the capital's landmarks.

3 Hours · Relaxed

Private Highlights: Valletta & Mdina

Malta's two capitals, on your schedule — a private guide and vehicle for just your party.

It's the private equivalent of our Editor's Choice, giving families and small groups the same two-capitals route without the pacing compromises of a standard group tour.

5 Hours · Moderate

Private Guide & Vehicle — Half Day

A blank half-day, filled with your priorities — private guide and vehicle, route built around you.

4 Hours · Relaxed

Private Guide & Vehicle — Full Day

A full day, entirely yours — private guide and vehicle for the longest port calls.

8 Hours · Moderate

Gozo With a Difference

Malta's quieter sister island, given a full day — but only when your port call has the hours to spare.

It's the most complete way to see Gozo in a single day, but we recommend it specifically and only for passengers whose port call genuinely has the hours to absorb the ferry crossing safely.

8 Hours · Moderate