Malta · HALF-DAY

15 Half-Day Tours in Malta Worth Booking

34 tours  ·  from $22

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 half-day tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.

Half Day Private Tour around the Island in Malta - Mosta Dome and the scale of Malta’s churches
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Half Day Private Tour around the Island in Malta

1.Half Day Private Tour around the Island in Malta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) Our pick

Cover Malta’s major sights in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with pickup, Wi-Fi, and bottled water. Your guide takes you from Mosta Dome and medieval Mdina to Dingli Cliffs, Hagar Qim, and the Blue Grotto viewpoint. Guides such as John, Steve, Simon, Jason, and Tony have been praised for local insight and flexible pacing.

“Saw the highlights of Malta in a private vehicle. John our driver guide was very courteous and informative.we saw so much and never were we rushed. Excellent job.”

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Malta: Half-Day Quad Bike Adventure Tour Including Transfers - Pick-up from Malta hotels and the Mellieħa briefing
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Malta: Half-Day Quad Bike Adventure Tour Including Transfers

2.Half-Day Quad Bike Adventure Tour Including Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 185 reviews · 4 hours · from $95

You’ll drive a two-seat quad through northern Malta with a small group, stopping at Fort Campbell, Popeye Village, the Red Tower, Mellieħa Bay, and more. Guides such as Rowen, Niel, Neil, and Don focus on clear instruction and safe road crossings. Summer trips may include a swim stop, so bring swimwear and a towel.

“Really fun and relaxed tour! Beautiful sights and great way to see the island!!!❤️”

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Valletta: Half-Day City Discovery Walking Tour - Starting at The Phoenicia and Entering Through City Gate
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Valletta: Half-Day City Discovery Walking Tour

3.Half-Day City Discovery Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 157 reviews · 3 hours · from $22Best value

Meet your licensed guide at The Phoenicia Malta and walk into Valletta past its grand squares, palaces, and harbor viewpoints. You’ll have 45 minutes for St. John’s Co-Cathedral, though admission costs extra. The tour ends at The Malta Experience, leaving you free to visit La Sacra Infermeria or Fort St. Elmo.

“La guida persona eccellente, peccato che avevamo prenotato una visita in italiano che, comunque abbiamo fatto, uniti a un gruppo di francesi.”

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Half-Day Tour of Mosta, Ta'Qali Crafts Village & Mdina - Mosta and the dome that survived a bomb
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Half-Day Tour of Mosta, Ta’Qali Crafts Village & Mdina

4.Half-Day Tour of Mosta, Ta’Qali Crafts Village & Mdina

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 110 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

You’ll visit Mosta’s Church of St. Mary, Ta’Qali’s craft workshops, and Mdina with a licensed guide in English, German, French, or Italian. Hotel or nearby pickup, transport, and church entry are included. Expect a brisk schedule, especially in Ta’Qali and Mdina.

“It was good seeing the countryside and the guide was able to tell us something of life in Malta. I liked the convenient pickup and drop-off points and the fact that I didn't need to worry about where to alight from the bus. Negatives are - not enough time to see things properly. We were supposed to go to three craft outlets at Ta'kali - we didn't get to the ceramic outlet and we only had about 20 minutes each at the other two. They were spaced out between each other so it's not as though we could have walked between one and the other. When we got to Mdina,…”

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Half day Cruise - Comino, Gozo, Blue & Crystal Lagoon, and Caves - Blue Lagoon: beautiful, busy, and worth seeing
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Half day Cruise – Comino, Gozo, Blue & Crystal Lagoon, and Caves

5.Half day Cruise – Comino, Gozo, Blue & Crystal Lagoon, and Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 84 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $30

Join Xlendi Pleasure Cruises for a three to four-hour coastal trip from Cirkewwa. Swim at the Blue Lagoon and Crystal Lagoon, visit Mgarr Harbour, and pass Comino’s caves, Santa Maria Bay, and Elephant’s Head. The smaller boat carries up to 40 people and includes a welcome drink, watermelon, toilet, and padded sun deck.

“The trip was organized perfect. The time spent on the both lagoons was optimal to enjoy the place. The capitan and the staff were very kind and supportive to have comfortable trip. Strongly recommended.”

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The Three Fortified Cities of Malta Half Day Tour Incl. Boat Trip and Transfers - The frejgatina turns the harbour into a viewpoint
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The Three Fortified Cities of Malta Half Day Tour Incl. Boat Trip and Transfers

6.The Three Fortified Cities of Malta Half Day Tour Incl. Boat Trip and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 83 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $46

See Cospicua from the coach, walk the old streets of Birgu and Senglea, and cruise Malta’s harbour creeks in a traditional frejgatina. A licensed guide, air-conditioned transport, and pickup from selected meeting points are included. Expect about four hours, plenty of walking, and memorable views from Gardjola Gardens.

“Could be hard going if you have mobility issues Fab knowledgeable guide Boat trip was better than expected”

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Half Day Malta Tour to Gozo Comino and Blue Lagoon Caves - Crystal Lagoon: the strongest swimming stop
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Half Day Malta Tour to Gozo Comino and Blue Lagoon Caves

7.Half Day Malta Tour to Gozo Comino and Blue Lagoon Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $30

Spend about four hours on a small Sea Life Cruises boat around Comino and Gozo. Swim at Crystal Lagoon and Blue Lagoon, cruise past Gozo Harbour, visit Santa Marija Bay when seasonal, and enter the Santa Maria Caves. The crew provides floaties, a paddle board, toilets, and guidance, while snorkel gear, drinks, and towels cost extra.

“We did the 9 AM departure. It was absolutely beautiful, and well organized. The Captain and his deck hand made the day very special. He’s is an excellent boat handler, and knows the waters very well. I felt comfortable and safe the entire time!”

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Half Day Private Tour Around Malta - Dingli Cliffs and Maltas highest point
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Half day private tour around malta

8.Half day private tour around malta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend four hours exploring Malta with a private driver-guide such as Jonathan, Isaac, Simon, John, or Kenneth. Visit the Blue Grotto, Mdina, Dingli Cliffs, and Upper Barrakka, with time for a boat ride, local treats, photos, and questions. Pickup, transport, water, WiFi, and a small souvenir are included, though boat tickets cost extra.

“We could not have had a nicer experience around Malta than being driven around by Simon. He took a us to experience the blue grotto, to have local sweets and pastries, to the original capital of Malta. Perfect English, warm personality. A wonderful ambassador for his country. We look ok forward to a return visit.”

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Malta: St Paul in Malta & Early Christian Era Half Day Tour - Rabat and the Grotto Beneath the Town
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Malta: St Paul in Malta & Early Christian Era Half Day Tour

9.St Paul in Malta & Early Christian Era Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 64 reviews · 6 hours · from $71

Follow St. Paul’s story through Rabat, Mdina, and St. Paul’s Bay on a six-hour guided tour. You’ll visit St. Paul’s Grotto and Cathedral, walk medieval streets, and hear about Malta’s early Christian era. Guide Mario is often praised for bringing history, religion, botany, and daily life together, though your guide may vary.

“Mario was an excellent guide (and the driver was very good too) and I learnt not only about St Paul but so much more about the history of the island and its current issues. Highly recommended.”

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Half Day Private Tour Around Malta - Dingli Cliffs and Maltas highest point
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Half Day Private Tour Around Malta

10.Half Day Private Tour Around Malta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

You get a private, air-conditioned minivan for up to eight people, hotel or port pickup, and a flexible four-hour route around Malta. Drivers such as Alex, John, Kenneth, Duncan, and Kevin can help shape your stops, though a licensed guide is optional and not included. Expect quick visits to Mdina, the cliffs, Blue Grotto, Ta' Qali, and Valletta.

“Our driver was an excellent host. He was extremely knowledgeable, he was kind and very helpful. I would recommend him to anyone.”

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St. Paul's Bay: Half-Day Luxury Catamaran Tour with Drinks - Starting at Fekruna Jetty in St. Paul’s Bay
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St. Paul’s Bay: Half-Day Luxury Catamaran Tour with Drinks

11.Half-Day Luxury Catamaran Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · from $74

Sail from Fekruna Jetty with a maximum of 20 people, stopping at Santa Maria Caves, Blue Lagoon, and Crystal Lagoon. Expect a relaxed four-hour trip, English-speaking crew, unlimited water, soft drinks, beer, and wine, plus shared paddleboards and snorkel masks for a deposit. Captain Dustan may share local stories along the way.

“An amazing experience!! The crew were incredible and made it soo much better. Had beer and wine the whole ride and some snacks. They gave you advice on the best places to see and told us amazing things about Malta. Highly recommend fantastic experience best part of our holiday. Don’t forget to tip them, they were incredible!!”

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Valletta Half-Day Guided Tour with Optional Cathedral Tour - Walking Valletta past palaces and squares
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Valletta Half-Day Guided Tour with Optional Cathedral Tour

12.Valletta Half-Day Guided Tour with Optional Cathedral Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 58 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $45

Walk Valletta with a licensed guide, see Grand Harbour from Upper Barrakka Gardens, visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral if you choose that option, and watch The Malta Experience. Hotel pickup and drop-off are offered from selected locations. Guides may include Sylvia, Hannah, Maria, Tatianna, or Jenika, depending on the date.

“The tour was very well organized and the tour guide was very knowledgeable and good to understand. The visit to Valletta was excellent.”

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Blue Grotto and Marsaxlokk Half-Day Tour from Valletta - The Blue Grotto from Il-Hnejja
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Blue Grotto and Marsaxlokk Half-Day Tour from Valletta

13.Blue Grotto and Marsaxlokk Half-Day Tour from Valletta

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 53 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $45

This four-hour English-language outing links Marsaxlokk’s fishing harbor and market with the Blue Grotto near Il-Hnejja. A driver-guide handles hotel pickup and transport, while you get free time at both stops. The grotto boat costs extra and runs only when sea conditions allow. Groups can reach 35 people.

“I love the Marsaxlokk and Blue Grotto areas, but I was disappointed with this trip. The schedule was not as advertised and the tour was little more than bus transportation for free time at Marsaxlokk and the Blue Grotto, so it wasn't really a tour as such. Also, they gave us time at another village which wasn't in the schedule but wasn't of interest to me anyway.”

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St Julian's: Comino Blue Lagoon Half Day - Finding the marina meeting point
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St Julian’s: Comino Blue Lagoon Half Day

14.Comino Blue Lagoon Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 52 reviews · 5 hours · from $53

Leave from Corinthia Beach Resort in St Julian’s for a 45-minute boat ride to Comino’s Blue Lagoon. You get about two hours to swim, snorkel, sunbathe, or buy refreshments, followed by a visit to Santa Maria Caves. The English-speaking crew includes boat driver Alex, who helps make the ride lively and smooth.

“Przejazd szybką łodzią motorową należał do bardzo udanych. Szczerze polecam, dużo adrenaliny. Również dużo czasu do spędzenia na Błękitnej Lagunie :)”

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Half day Gozo Sightseeing Segway Tour - Why a Segway works well on Gozo
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Half day Gozo Sightseeing Segway Tour

15.Half day Gozo Sightseeing Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $96

Ride across Gozo with guides Javier and Kevin on a four-hour Segway tour capped at six people. After training, you visit La Rotunda, Mgarr ix-Xini, Ta’ Cenc Cliffs, and Sanap Cliffs, with time for a swim and a traditional bakery lunch. Expect road and off-road riding, helmets, water, snacks, and photos.

“It was very good, patient leader but probably a bit too long. You need to be very competent on the Segway - lots of off-road uneven ground and also travelling on the road next to cars. We were all OK because we had prior experience, but I think it would be tough ask for a beginner.”

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