15 Self-Guided Tours in Malta Worth Booking

1.“The Malta Experience” Audio-Visual Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 468 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $16Our pick

Begin in Valletta’s Mediterranean Conference Centre with a 45-minute audio-visual journey through 7,000 years of Maltese history. Commentary is offered in 17 languages. Add the 30-minute English-language tour of La Sacra Infermeria, where guides such as Anne and Anna bring the Knights’ hospital story to life.

“I thought The Malta Experience was well put together, entertaining and informative. I loved the tour of the infirmary, so interesting.”

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2.Maltese Islands History Audio-Visual Show and La Sacra Infermeria Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 344 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Begin at The Malta Experience in Valletta for a 45-minute audio-visual journey through 7,000 years of Maltese history, from early settlers to World War II. Then join a guided visit to the Knights of St. John’s Sacra Infermeria hospital. The experience lasts about 1 hour 15 minutes, costs $24.14, and is offered in English.

“My friend had never visited Malta before but I had. The film allowed you to listen to it in a wide arrange of languages very clearly. The quality of the film is of very high quality. I would recommend you watch this film as it gives you so much history and the geography of the island and surrounding islands. This will prove helpful to enhance the rest of your holiday. It's not a boaring film length just right. Well known celebrates for narrators. Comfortable seating. Well worth going also great views from the outside cafe.”

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3.Self-Guided Historical Walking Tour (Audio Guide)

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 251 reviews · 1 - 7 days · from $8

Use the PopGuide app to explore Valletta in five languages, following a suggested 3 to 4-hour route through gardens, palaces, churches, and forts. Download the maps before setting out, then listen offline at your own pace. Your purchase also includes an audio tour of Mdina.

“The information about each point was good and interesting.”

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4.3-City Self-Drive Exploration with GPS Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 126 reviews · 2.5 hours

Take a 2.5-hour self-drive tour through Vittoriosa, Senglea, Cospicua, Kalkara, and Smart City in a small electric car. Your programmed GPS leads you past more than 50 sights, while audio commentary is available in eight languages. Staff explain the controls before you leave and monitor the route to help if you take a wrong turn.

“The cars are easy to drive and you totally feel safe would highly recommend time just absolutely wizzed bye we both had so much fun.”

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5.Malta 5D Audio-Visual Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 91 reviews · 1 day · from $12

At Malta 5D in Valletta, you watch a 20-minute 3D film about Malta’s temples, the Great Siege, and World War II. Moving seats, air blasts, water spray, scents, and leg ticklers add physical effects. English-speaking staff welcome you, while audio commentary is available in 17 languages. The theatre is wheelchair accessible.

“A pesar de indicar que no había horario, tuvimos que volver una hora y media más tarde para completar un grupo. En cuanto a la experiencia, muy positiva e interesante.”

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6.30 minute, Jet Ski Rental Malta – Self guided – No Licence Needed

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Take a 2024 WaveRunner from Ċirkewwa and ride Malta’s northern coast without a boating license. Adults over 18 may drive, and passengers from age 7 can join for €10. The self-guided route reaches Paradise Bay, Armier, Marfa, and nearby coves. Plan to arrive 30 minutes early for training.

“Die Umgebung war schön, allerdings die Organisation an sich mangelhaft. Es konnte nicht beim eigentlichen Punkt gestartet werden und deswegen musste eine halbe Stunde lange durch Geröll gewandert werden - in flip flops”

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7.Self-Guided Audio Tour, Map and Directions

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 2 hours · from $9

Download 29 English audio tracks and a printable map, then walk Valletta from the Main Gate at your own pace. The route covers St. John’s Co-Cathedral, the Grand Master’s Palace, Fort Saint Elmo, Lower and Upper Barracca Gardens, and other key sites. You control the timing, but you must manage the files yourself.

“The audio files were clumsy to download and were in sporadic order. The narration was good and insightful, I wish it could have played in order though without having to navigate to the downloaded files each time”

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8.The Mdina Experience Audio-Visual Show (Open Ticket)

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 22 reviews · 1 day · from $7

Step into the Mdina Experience theatre for a 30-minute film about Malta’s former capital, from the mother goddess cult to St. Paul’s shipwreck and the earthquake that reshaped the city. Choose from 12 audio languages, then stop at the medieval tavern for food and drinks at your own cost.

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9.Gozo Day Pass Ferry and Hop-on Hop-off buses with audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 19 reviews · 7 hours · from $59

Take a same-day Captain Morgan ferry from Sliema or Bugibba to Gozo, then use two open-top bus routes to see Victoria’s Citadel, Dwejra, Xlendi, Marsalforn, Ramla, and the Ġgantija Temples. The multilingual audio guide helps explain the island, but ferry and bus schedules leave little room for delays or many long stops.

“Absolute shambles. worst HOPO we ve been on. No one co ordinating at disembarkation of ferry. Finally found someone on red bus who checked our ticket via phone & told us to go on green bus. Got on it as instructed by lady outside green bus. Ticket issuer spoke very badly by telling us to get off & go to red bus for assistance. Finally same lady that sent us to green bus accepted our ticket this time. For some reason our paper ticket with QR code was not enough By this time we missed our bus. They got an additional one some 15 min later. The driver drove like…”

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10.Malta 5D Audio-Visual Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 17 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $11

At Malta5D in Valletta, you watch a short 3D film about Malta’s history and geography while your seat moves with the action. Audio commentary is available in 17 languages, including English. Shows run every 30 minutes, and your mobile ticket can be used once at any show on your booked day.

“It was very interesting.. few people were there and not crowded. You will learn a lot about Malta. Try it and you will not regret it.”

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11.Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour in Valletta

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 12 reviews

Explore Valletta at your own pace with a private scavenger hunt for up to three people. The app guides you from St Publius Church through 10 important city sights, using location-based riddles, photos, and short historical notes. Pause for coffee, lunch, or a museum visit, then continue when ready. English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, and Dutch are available.

“Our kids were tired of sticking with tour groups on our cruise, so we decided to give this one a try. The self-guided scavenger hunt was a fun way to tour the city of Valletta. I feel like we were able to cover a lot of the city during our tour, and our kids enjoyed solving the puzzles as we went. Super fun day!”

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12.20-Minute Audio-Visual Show + Optional Valletta Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★3.2 · 11 reviews · 20 - 260 minutes · from $12

Watch Malta’s story unfold in a 20-minute 5D film with moving seats, water, air, scents, and leg ticklers. Commentary comes in 17 languages. Add the Valletta audio guide for a self-guided 3½ to 4-hour walk, with offline maps and audio points in five languages. No live guide or hotel transport is included.

“Deux approches la première est que vous découvrez l’histoire sur des sièges interactifs de cette île depuis 1565 en 5D. protégée par les Français et Jean de La Valette et annexé par les Anglais par la suite la deuxième et que vous récupérer de la chaleur car au frais pendant 20 minutes”

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13.Jet Ski Rental Malta- Self Guided Jetski Hire Malta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 10 to 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34Top rated

Start at Cirkewwa Ferry Terminal, learn the controls in a short safety session, then ride a 2025 Yamaha jet ski at your own pace. No license is needed. Josef and Loan can help you get set up, and an adult may take a passenger under 18. Rentals run about 10 to 30 minutes, with longer rides possible.

“This was one of the best experiences I have ever had in my life🔥. Jet skiing is a MUST again when I come to Malta 🇲🇹, absolutely loved it. The staff members were very nice and friendly with my friends and I. I was hosted by staff members Josef and Loan who were super helpful. Thank you very much both of you.”

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14.Valletta’s Hidden Minds: Self-Guided Psychological Puzzle Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $7

Use the Questo app to solve a psychological mystery while walking from Valletta’s City Gate to Fort St. Elmo. You’ll follow clues through palaces, churches, courts, theaters, and old streets at your own pace. The route takes about 1 to 1.5 hours, requires no guide or attraction tickets, and works well for private groups, couples, and families who enjoy a little competition.

“I didn’t really like this experience. First, you have to create an account on the app to access the game. Second, the game itself was almost all ghost stories. It wasn’t very informative. Third, I received 9 emails in the course of booking and competing this experience - too much spam!”

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15.30-Minute Mdina Experience Audio-Visual Show Ticket (Open Ticket)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $6Best value

At The Mdina Experience, you’ll watch a 30-minute panoramic audio-visual show tracing Mdina from the mother goddess cult and St. Paul’s shipwreck to the earthquake and rebuilding. Headsets offer commentary in 12 languages. Your ticket is open dated, costs $6.95, and does not include food or drinks.

“bon résumé des époques et des péripéties de la vie sur l’île de Malte depuis da fondation jusqu’à ce jour”

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