Top 11 Shows in Malta

1.Folklore Dinner Show at a Traditional Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 613 reviews · 3 hours · from $78Our pick

Spend three hours at Ta’ Marija Restaurant, a family-run Maltese venue dating to 1964. Choose from local dishes such as rabbit, horsemeat stew, squid, or ravioli, then watch six dancers in 18th-century costume tell Malta’s story. Hotel transfers are optional, and the evening ends with dancing.

“Great show, good food, nice folklore dances, good disco dancing and timely pick up and drop off. I would recommend.”

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

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

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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3.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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4.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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5.Valletta, Mdina, and Mosta Night Tour with 5D Show

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 90 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $41

Join an English-speaking guide for an evening bus tour through Valletta, a 5D presentation about Malta, a night photo stop at Mosta Dome, and a walking visit to Mdina. You will see the Grand Harbor from Barrakka Gardens, hear the story of Mosta’s wartime bomb, and have free time for coffee in Mdina.

“The tour was very entertaining and insightful. Our guide was knowledgeable and witty. The only thing is that sometimes it was hard to hear him, especially in crowded areas.”

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6.Maltese Traditional Dinner and Folklore Show with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $84

Spend about three hours at Ta’ Marija in Mosta, where host Ben introduces Maltese food, music, and traditional dances in eighteenth-century dress. You’ll get a four-course dinner with local wine, a table reserved for your booking group, and round-trip transfers from several Malta pickup points. Rabbit and horse stew may appear on the menu.

“Experience was ruined by the driver who picked us up to take us to the dinner as provided by Viator. He drove extreme speeds, down one way streets the wrong way, argued with other drivers who got out of car to start a fight. He got lost and argued with lady on phone. We were late but thank god arrived alive. Viator needs to screen these drivers.”

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7.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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8.Folklore Evening Dinner Show at a Traditional Maltese Restaurant Incl. Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend about three hours at Ta' Marija, a Maltese restaurant dating to 1964. You’ll enjoy four courses, free-flowing local wine, mineral water, coffee or tea, and a folklore show with six dancers in eighteenth-century costume. Hotel pickup and return are available, but confirm your exact time and meeting point before the evening.

“The show and the food were good and well presented, but not great. We were not told to expect a large tour bus - we looked for someone or some form of transport with a sign - nothing. We saw a tour bus and asked the driver who after some difficulty confirmed that this was what we needed.”

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9.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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10.20-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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11.30-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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