12 1-Day Tours in Malta Worth Booking

1.Gozo Day Trip Including Ggantija Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,399 reviews · 9 hours · from $92Our pick

Spend nine hours exploring Gozo with a multilingual guide such as John, Chantelle, Althea, or Rita. Visit the 5,000-year-old Ggantija Temples, walk through Victoria’s Citadel, stop at Xlendi Bay, and see Dwejra’s Inland Sea. Hotel pickup, ferry tickets, transport, lunch, and entry fees are included. An optional cave boat costs about €6.

“Fantastic trip through Gozo. Guide was an absolute expert and professional”

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2.Gozo Guided Day Trip Incl. Ggantija Temples and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 368 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $93

Travel from Malta to Gozo by ferry, then visit the ancient Ġgantija Temples, Victoria’s Citadel, Xlendi Bay, and Dwejra. A licensed guide, air-conditioned transport, ferry tickets, fixed-menu lunch, and a glass of wine are included. Expect a full, tiring day with some rushed stops and a group of up to 52 people.

“We enjoyed our trip to Gozo. Definitely worth the trip. The van driver that picked us up in Valletta was a fast driver. Not too happy with that. It was a little confusing at the Gozo Ferry Terminal, but once we got our tour guide we were good. She did a great job.”

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3.Sliema or St. Paul’s Bay: Best of Gozo and Comino Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 271 reviews · 7 - 7.5 hours · from $52

Cruise from Sliema or St. Paul’s Bay to Gozo, ride by bus to Victoria and the Citadel, then spend about two hours at Comino’s Blue Lagoon. This is an independent day out, not a guided tour. Bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, cash, and a pre-arranged Blue Lagoon access pass.

“The trip was good, would advise getting there early to get a good seat, it was good to get transport to and from Gozo and we paid an extra €15 to see the Clift which I would recommend. The staff were friendly and will book again.”

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4.Comino, Blue Lagoon, + Sea Caves Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · 4 - 6.5 hours · from $35Best value

Sail from Bugibba on Seahorse Cruises with Captain Owen and crew, stopping at Santa Maria Bay and the Blue Lagoon for swimming and snorkeling. You’ll also pass St. Paul’s Island, Gozo Harbor, Crystal Lagoon, Elephant Rock, and sea caves. The boat has a snack bar, toilets, showers, a swim platform, and masks with a €10 deposit.

“The captain and crew were wonderful - they went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. We enjoyed our day.”

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5.Gozo Buggy Tour: All-inclusive Day Trip + Blue Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 113 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $117

Spend about seven hours driving a self-drive buggy across Gozo with an experienced guide such as Saif, Chris, Max, or Jonathan. You’ll visit cliffs, Dwejra, Ta’ Pinu, salt pans, and Marsalforn, with lunch included. The return boat passes Comino’s caves and stops at the Blue Lagoon, with swimming in summer.

“They place me in an incorrect tour option which is the quad ride. But i ordered a tuktuk tour since i dont want to drive. They corrected it and offered me a private driver in a quad since all the tuktuks were occupied. My guy's name is Nabil. He did an excellent job and i was impressed with his courtesy, multi lingual skills and respect. I highly recommend this tour. I highly recommend Nabil if you have a chance to have him as your guide. I forgot to take a photo with him. He is an awesome lad and an asset to his company.”

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6.1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus + Harbour Cruise Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 108 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $42

Spend one day touring Malta on North and South hop-on hop-off bus routes, then view Valletta, the Grand Harbour, and the Three Cities from a luxury air-conditioned catamaran. Wi-Fi is included, but clear meeting instructions and timely ticket delivery matter. The harbour cruise runs from Sliema at 10:30, 12:30, and 2:45.

“Our booking stated we would receive our tickets via a email. We messaged the tour operator twice to get our tickets,no answer. We phoned 5 times and finally received the tickets the day after our event. We got on a bus the next day but no seats available so we stood for 3 stops until seats became available, then we hit a traffic jam that lasted for 2 hours before the next stop, so we got off.”

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7.An Exclusive Private day trip around Malta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $336Top rated

Spend 7 to 8 hours seeing Malta by private, air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup. Your guide can shape the day around Valletta, Marsaxlokk, the Blue Grotto, Dingli Cliffs, and Mdina, with room for extra stops. Boat rides, lunch, and entrance fees cost extra.

“I would highly recommend Mindaugas and his tour. He is very welcoming, has great knowlede of the island and good energy!”

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8.Syracuse and Marzamemi Day Trip with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · from $154

You’ll cross from Malta to Sicily by high-speed catamaran, then visit Syracuse and Marzamemi with an English-speaking guide. See Ortygia’s Greek-founded old town, Piazza Duomo, a local food market, and Marzamemi’s old tuna village. The day runs from an early 7:30 am departure to an evening return.

“Great trip. Everything went very smoothly and Sicily is beautiful. I wish we had more time there but it has certainly made me want to return.”

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9.Malta Shore Excursion: Malta in One Day Private Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $357

Meet your English-speaking guide at the cruise terminal for a private drive across Malta. See Marsaxlokk’s colorful luzzus, the Blue Grotto viewpoint, Mosta Dome, the Grandmaster’s Palace, and Upper Barrakka Gardens. Guides such as Roberta, Julia, and Frederick have tailored routes to guests’ interests when time allowed.

“Roberta was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. She listened to our preferences and filled the day exactly as requested.”

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10.An Insider’s Malta All in 1 Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $173

Explore Malta’s Blue Grotto, Hagar Qim, Mnajdra, Mdina, and Valletta in a private vehicle for up to four people. Guides such as Anna, Anton, and Ana tailor the route to your interests, with hotel pickup available. The optional Blue Grotto boat trip is a highlight, while temple admission costs extra.

“Anna picked us up and showed us some of the highlights of Malta. She was a great tour guide with lots of knowledge. I wish we had more time with her to see more sights but we were on a cruise. I highly recommend this tour.”

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11.1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus + Harbour Cruise (CMO)

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 7 reviews · from $40

Use one pass for Malta’s North and South bus routes, with stops near the Three Cities, Mosta, Blue Grotto, and Għar Dalam. The pass is valid for one day from first activation, while the 90-minute Grand Harbour cruise can be taken within three days. Commentary is offered in four languages.

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12.Carpe Diem Malta – A Private day trip around Malta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $319

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Malta by private vehicle, from Valletta and Marsaxlokk to the Blue Grotto, Dingli Cliffs, Mdina, and Mosta. Hotel pickup, transport, and a licensed guide are included. Mindaugas has earned praise for thoughtful planning, but check vehicle size if your party has four or more people.

“Car was the only negative about the whole experience, too small for 4 guests and driver. Guide was great, provided all we asked for and then some. Had a wonderful lunch at a restaurant near the Blue Grotto, food was fantastic and great view .”

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