The 14 Best Valletta Food Tours

1.Street Food and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,251 reviews · 3 hours · from $65Our pick

Spend three hours walking Valletta with a licensed English-speaking guide such as Nadine, Ernest, Marissa, or Charlotte. Along the way, taste pastizzi, ftira, rabbit, Maltese sweets, Cisk lager, and Kinnie while learning how the city’s food connects to its past. Arrive hungry and wear comfortable shoes.

“Mirabel was an excellent guide, personable and knowledgeable. the food was great and varied so we learned about the city as well as the food.”

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2.The Valletta Street Food and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 711 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66Top rated

Start at Valletta’s New Parliament Building at 9:30 am for a small-group walk led by a licensed guide such as Ernest, Marisa, or Charlotte. Taste pastizzi, ftira, Kinnie, coffee, sweets, Cisk lager, and a changing local dish while learning how Malta’s past shaped its food.

“Great tour of Valletta with excellent guide and delicious food. The tour guide, Marisa, was excellent and highly informative. We loved it and highly recommend it.”

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3.Valletta Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 711 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Spend about 3.5 hours walking from Floriana into Valletta, sampling pastizzi, imqaret, ftira, Kinnie, Maltese coffee, beer, and other local treats. Guides such as Romina, Karl, and Chris mix food with city stories, small details, and practical restaurant tips. The group is limited to 11 people.

“Lots of local food, Maltese coffee, and a beverage to try. Also learned historical facts about the area.”

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4.Maltese Food and Drink Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 601 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Walk from Valletta’s City Gate through historic streets with an English-speaking guide such as Matthew or Julia. Stop for pastizzi, ftira, timpana, sweets, chocolate, and local drinks, with a generous final meal at an indoor food hall. Vegetarian menus are available when requested in advance.

“We had a great time trying some Maltese, traditional and current food selections. The locations were diverse from coffee shops to open market. The Maltese cuisine is adopted from many cultures so it does lack a bit of originality. In my opinion, it is worth taking this tour as a guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Malta, including some specific points in Valaretta that proved to be very interesting. Overall, it’s worth the time.”

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5.Malta’s 3 Cities Tour & Wine Tasting

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

Spend four hours exploring Malta’s historic Three Cities, with a guided walk through Vittoriosa and views of Cospicua and Senglea from an air-conditioned bus. Guides such as Mark and Daiva bring the past to life before a tasting of Maltese red, white, and rosé wines at Razzett l-Antik in Qormi, served with a generous spread of local food.

“We live in Malta and are always looking for new things to do so we decided to take this walking tour of the 3 cities, mainly because we wanted to do the wine tasting at the end! We have visited this area many times but never get much beyond the harbour and main square of Vittoriosa (Birgu). We've done the electric buggy tour (probably the best way to see all 3 cities) and the noddy train that leaves from Vittoriosa waterfront but this is definitely the best way to really appreciate the uniqueness of Vittoriosa. It doesn't really cover all 3 cities but, quite frankly, there's not that much to…”

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6.Romantic Wine Tasting Experience at Koccio Valletta

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

At Koccio Valletta, you’ll taste three glasses of wine, champagne, or prosecco with seasonal Maltese food pairings on a picturesque Valletta street. Hosts explain each pour in English or Italian. The small group is limited to eight, though some sessions feel private. Allow 90 minutes, and don’t book dinner afterward.

“Great venue, beautiful location. We had 3 wines & 3 food plates to match. Food was lovely fresh flavors, wines all from Malta. We were told about each wine, origin, flavors, etc. The host was excellent, very friendly, welcoming & informative. Highly recommend.”

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7.Food Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 220 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $65

Walk Valletta with an English-speaking guide such as Romina, Chris, or Karl, stopping for pastizzi, sweets, drinks, and hearty Maltese food. The route covers the area near Triton Fountain, Republic Street, and Merchants Street, with history and local customs woven into each tasting. Come hungry, wear good shoes, and bring water.

“The tour was excellent. The tour guide, Chris, was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. It was clear how much he knew about the city, its history, and of course its cuisine. The tour provided a good balance of sightseeing, food and drink, and gentle exercise to burn some of it off - we would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Malta.”

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8.Valletta Food Tour – Eat like a local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · from $52Best value

Walk Valletta from the New Parliament Building to Is-Suq Tal-Belt with a local guide such as Matthew or Julia. Over about three hours, taste enough Maltese snacks to replace lunch or dinner while learning how the Knights, foreign influences, and city life shaped the food. The tour welcomes ages 16 and up, with a vegetarian option but limited help for other dietary needs.

“Interesting and knowledgeable guide. Great tour, completed with sit down food at the end and the opportunity to ask the guide many questions about Malta, its traditions and history.”

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9.The Three Cities and Wine Tasting Tour

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

Travel from your Malta hotel to Cospicua, Vittoriosa, and Senglea, then walk Vittoriosa’s narrow streets with a local guide. Finish at 1743 Ir-Razzett l-Antik in Qormi with three Maltese wines and a generous spread of bread, cheese, dips, sausage, and other savory foods. Pickup is offered from selected areas.

“Great half day tour, Mario the guide was informative and funny . Although it was raining it was only a short walking tour about 1 hour , then bus to a wine restaurant for quite a few snacks - more like a light lunch and 3 small glasses of wine. Very good value for money”

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10.The Valletta Food Tour Experience, a private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $510

Spend about three and a half hours walking Valletta with a private English-speaking guide such as Nadine, Angele, Marisa, or Mariella. Taste pastizzi, ftira, a local platter, Kinnie beer, and a traditional sweet, with possible additions such as rabbit and ravioli. The route is flexible, but church and museum admission costs extra.

“Amazing short intro to Valletta and Malta and their history accompanied with a taste of local food. Visnja was a great host, gave us not just what was planned but extended the info to everything that we could need or use during our short vacation. Ver recommended!”

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11.Private Valletta Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours tasting Maltese snacks, drinks, sandwiches, sweets, and food-court samples around Valletta with a private English-speaking guide. Giulia and Matthew have led this experience, pairing food with stories about Malta’s changing rulers, language, architecture, and daily life. Start and finish at Victoria Gate.

“A wonderful tour! Matthew took us around the city and we got to sample many types of Maltese food—both on the street and in the sit down setting while getting a good history of the city and how it influenced the cuisine. Highly recommended !”

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12.Private Valletta Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $216

Explore Valletta with a private guide such as Josianne, Gianni, Romina, Chris, Karl, or Tracey. Over about three and a half hours, you’ll see palaces, churches, and tucked-away streets while sampling pastizzi, rabbit, Maltese wine, Kinnie, chocolate, ftira, and other local favorites. Pickup is available at the cruise port or Valletta gates.

“Gianni was the best. His knowledge about his home country was remarkable. He was proud to share in the rich cultural heritage of the various influences other countries brought to the culinary industry in Malta. From the sweet and savory pastizzi to the traditional rabbit and assortment of caponata, the food was delicious. We are grateful for the experience and for the company.”

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13.Valletta Street Food & History Tour With Private Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 3h 9m · from $114

Walk Valletta with an English-speaking guide such as Nadine, Angelle, Angel, or Maribelle, tasting pastizzi, antipasti, sweets, and drinks along the way. Your private vehicle collects you from your accommodation, drops you near the city gate, and returns when you choose. Plan for nearly three hours of walking and food stops.

“We really enjoyed our tour today with our guide, Angelle. She was very knowledgeable about the history of Malta, Valletta, and the Knights of St John. The tour was well paced, taking us through different areas while we tasted delicious local food and drinks. Angelle was very engaging throughout, making the history come alive and the whole experience both interesting and fun. Thank you very much 😊”

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14.Food and Culture Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 3 hours

Meet your private guide at Valletta’s City Gate and spend three hours walking the historic center while tasting pastizzi, hobz biz-zejt, rabbit, sweets, Cisk beer, and Kinnie. Guides such as Nadine and Angela bring local stories, food context, and a relaxed pace. The tour runs in several languages and suits travelers who want food and sightseeing together.

“Angela was fantastic! Very slow pace and walkable for those concerned. I would have preferred more walking, but she was a true born Maltese with so many stories from personal experience to knowledge about history and architecture. Truly enjoyable, not to mention a legitimate taste of Malta. I highly recommend her.”

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