Top 15 Marsaxlokk & the South Tours

1.Blue Grotto & Sunday Market at Marsaxlokk Fishing Village

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 803 reviews · 4 hours · from $35Our pick

Visit Malta’s Blue Grotto, with an optional 20-minute boat ride, then spend about 90 minutes at Marsaxlokk’s Sunday market and fishing harbor. Hotel pickup, transport, and a multilingual guide are included. Guides such as Mario, Maria, Mariela, Mark, and Vincent have been praised for clear commentary and good humor.

“We were all disapointed that the boats were not available to take us to the caves. My husband and I saw them 48yrs ago and had recommended them to our friends and they were so looking forward to the visit. I guess we'll just have to come again to see them but one of our friends has Parkinsons and sadly is deterieorating and will be unable to visit again. but we loved visiting the village and the cliffs too.”

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2.Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto, and Qrendi Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 547 reviews · 4 hours · from $45

Travel from Valletta by air-conditioned bus to the Blue Grotto, Marsaxlokk, and Qrendi. Your guide leads the way in English, German, Spanish, French, or Italian. You’ll see colorful luzzu boats, browse a local market, and walk through a traditional village. The optional grotto boat ride costs extra and depends on sea conditions.

“Our guide ( a lady from Russia, I forgot her name) was excellent. She gave us just enough information to keep us interested and enough time to walk around and see the places that we visited. Marsaxlokk was a beautiful town to visit on Sunday. So colourful and full of vendors and interesting people. The extra 5 euro ride into the Blue Grotto was worth the $. It was not too much and we got to see beautiful views of the Grotto and the island. Qrendi was a quaint, quiet , and cute little village. The whole tour was a lovely way to spend the day.”

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3.Prehistoric Temples, Limestone Heritage & Blue Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 412 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

Visit a 5,000-year-old temple complex, an old limestone quarry, and Malta’s famous Blue Grotto with a local guide. Guides such as Anna, Maria, Mary, and Philip are praised for clear explanations. Hotel pickup, transport, and entry fees are included, while the Blue Grotto boat costs extra and depends on weather.

“Maria our tour guide was amazing. She was full of information and you could tell she was passionate about the temples when she was talking about them. Slightly gutted that the boats weren’t running for the blue grotto. This was due to adverse weather though so not in their control. But it was still a good trip. I know I’ve said it once but I will say again, Maria was amazing!!”

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4.Sunday Vintage Bus to Marsaxlokk

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 117 reviews · 1 day · from $9Best value

Take a restored Maltese vintage bus from near Valletta’s Triton Fountain to Marsaxlokk fishing village and back. You get transport, not a guided tour, with four departures in each direction. The English-speaking driver or host provides basic help, while you set your own pace at the Sunday market, waterfront, and restaurants.

“Fun trip in a beutiful vintage bus. The market was a bit crowded but you were able to find some nice things like olive oil, honey and delicacies. There was no guide, it's just transportation.”

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5.Blue Grotto and Sunday Market at Marsaxlokk Fishing Village Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 65 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $36

Spend about four hours visiting Malta’s Blue Grotto and Marsaxlokk from Valletta. Your guide, possibly Mark or Maria, provides live commentary while you enjoy free time at both stops. The Blue Grotto boat ride costs extra and depends on sea conditions. Sunday market crowds can make the schedule feel tight.

“A very pleasant half-day tour if a little tight on time at the destinations. Blue Grotto visit is only possible by boat (and, of course, in appropriate sea conditions!): €10pp extra payable in cash at the quayside. Certainly worth it, we thought, to explore the several sea caves under the cliffs with their eponymous bright waters. (Otherwise, just a pleasant little harbour with a few colourful luzzijiet.) Although without compromising safety, the little boats were packed with passengers, and those sitting in front or at the side had the better experience and the greater ease of photography. Marsaxlokk (South Port) still very much a picturesque fishing village (despite the pow...”

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6.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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7.Blue Grotto, Hagar Qim, and Marsaxlokk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 35 reviews

Join an English-speaking driver for a private four-hour tour from your Malta pickup point to Blue Grotto, Ħaġar Qim, and Marsaxlokk. Expect strong coastal views, painted luzzu boats, local food options, and clear explanations of Maltese history and daily life. Boat rides, entrance fees, food, and drinks cost extra.

“Our driver was Amazing! He spoke about many historical and cultural points of Malta. He was very friendly and a great guide. All sites on the tour were great, however the Blue Grotto tour was especially spectacular! We had an amazing day and experience, thank you!”

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8.The Limestone Heritage Park and Gardens (Entry Ticket)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 27 reviews · 1 day · from $11

Spend a flexible day at this family-run park in Siggiewi, where 7,000 years of Maltese history unfold through an audio-visual show, multilingual walking tour, geology displays, a 400 B.C. Punic tomb, citrus gardens, farm animals, and live stone carving. Food, drinks, and transport are not included.

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9.Marsaxlokk Market and Blue Grotto guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $45

Visit Marsaxlokk’s fishing harbor and Sunday market, stop at Wied iz-Zurrieq for the optional Blue Grotto boat ride, and walk through Qrendi with an English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup and an air-conditioned vehicle are included, but the boat costs extra and runs only when sea conditions allow.

“"The sea was angry that day, my friends", so no boat rides at the Blue Grotto, but it was a very pleasant tour. Our guide, whose name I've alas forgotten (a lady from the Netherlands that speaks Dutch, German, English and French) was excellent: just the right quantity of information delivered in a very professional and delightful way!”

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10.The Good Friday Procession: Afternoon Tour in Zejtun

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 5 hours · from $33

Spend five hours in Zejtun for Malta’s Good Friday procession, watching life-size Passion statues and Old Testament scenes from a reserved seat. Your package includes hotel or nearby pickup, an air-conditioned coach, and a local guide such as Mario. It suits you if you want an easy, organised way to reach this crowded village ceremony.

“A very interesting tour for the good Friday processions, the guide was very helpful with regard to local information.”

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11.Blue Grotto Trip – Including Boat Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18 reviews · from $34

Set out from Sliema by private bus for Malta’s Blue Grotto. You’ll stop at a panoramic viewpoint, walk toward Xutu Tower, take a small-boat tour through the sea caves, then enjoy free time for lunch, swimming, or village shops. The English-led outing suits active adults and international groups.

“Great trip organised by group of active students from Cafe English. Very well organised, nice hike (please remember about hat and these shoes ;), beautiful views in planned stops, boat rides and swimming break were super cool. I will go definately for another one with these guides! 5/5”

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12.Visit Tarxien Temples, Kalanka Bay, Blue Grotto, Marsaxlokk

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 11 reviews · from $57

Spend eight hours exploring Malta’s south, from the prehistoric Tarxien Temples and Zejtun’s museum to Marsaxlokk’s fishing boats, Blue Grotto, and Delimara Peninsula. You’ll have a seasonal swim stop at Kalanka Bay from May to October, or a countryside walk in winter. Transport, guide, and admissions are included.

“Chaotic organization. I do not recommend. I wasted my money and time on this "outing". Absolutely avoid...”

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13.Hagar Qim temple (UNESCO) and Limestone Heritage guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · from $40

Visit the Limestone Heritage Park, then see UNESCO-listed Hagar Qim above the Mediterranean. Your guide explains Malta’s stone-building past and prehistoric temples. Hotel pickup is available from select locations, admission to Hagar Qim is included, and the Blue Grotto boat costs extra. Past departures have included guides Maria and Bernardee.

“Really unstructured. We had not even 10min time at the temples but spend 1 hour at the limestone park. Our guide did not communicate with the group about how much time we have to spend there and when/where to meet.”

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14.Hagar Qim temple (UNESCO), Limestone Heritage & Marsaxlokk Market guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $88

Spend about eight hours exploring Malta’s prehistoric temples, limestone heritage, Ghar Dalam Cave, and Marsaxlokk Harbour. Hotel and cruise-port pickup, lunch, admission tickets, and air-conditioned transport are included. The Blue Grotto boat ride costs extra and depends on sea conditions. The tour is offered in English, though occasional bilingual groups may occur.

“While the tour guide was excellent - well organized, informative, responsive - I was disappointed that we spent a very short time at Hagar Qim, didn’t get to see Mnajdra at all, and spent almost an hour at Limestone Heritage and the garden. I came to see the ancient ruins. We were rushed through viewing Hagar Qim in about 20 minutes, then later people were milling around the garden with nothing to do for 50 minutes waiting to leave. The times should have been reversed!”

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15.Southern Malta Tour – Blue Grotto, Hagar Qim & Marsaxlokk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews Top rated

Spend eight hours exploring southern Malta by private vehicle, from the sea caves at Blue Grotto and ancient Ħaġar Qim to Marsaxlokk’s luzzu boats and Sunday market. Your English-speaking driver handles pickup and drop-off, while you choose the pace. Josef is one named driver praised for accommodating extra stops and dining suggestions.

“a very nice driver, very friendly and open. we saw beautiful places, not only those mentioned in the program. we also visited viewpoints. the driver advised where to eat a good lunch and drink coffee. a great day, I highly recommend! comfortable car.”

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