Top 9 Temple Tours in Southern Malta

1.Prehistoric Temples, Limestone Heritage & Blue Grotto

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.Hagar Qim temple (UNESCO) and Limestone Heritage guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · from $40Best value

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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5.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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6.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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7.Full Day to Blue Grotto, Marsaxlokk, Kalanka Bay, Tarxien Temples

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews · from $58

From Mellieha, this eight-hour outing combines Zejtun’s museum and garden, Marsaxlokk market, Tarxien’s prehistoric temples, Kalanka Bay, and the Blue Grotto. Maria may guide the day. You get free time at several stops, with seasonal walking or swimming at Kalanka Bay and an optional boat ride at the Blue Grotto.

“First of all, they were late more than 30 min for pickup. Second of all, there was written that we'd spend about 1 hour in each place, but we spent less. It should have been a full-day trip, but we came back to the hotel at about 5 p.m. However, the guide - Maria - was great :)”

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8.Malta tour 3Cities , Marsaxlok ,Blue grotto Hagar qim

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4 reviews · 4 hours

Start at Valletta Waterfront with a private English or Italian-speaking driver, then visit the Blue Grotto, Marsaxlokk fishing village, and the Three Cities. The route can be customized, with guides such as Ray and Johnothan offering historical context and photo stops. Water and a souvenir are included, while entry tickets are optional.

“An unforgettable tour through Malta’s rich history! Our guide, Ray, seemed to know all there is to know about the history of Malta from the 1500’s to more recent history. This was one of the best tours we have taken. We especially enjoyed the Fort St. Angelo stop as well as the blue grotto. What an amazing place! We never felt rushed and Ray stopped along our route for photos and even circled back to allow us to get great pics. I highly recommend this tour with Ray.”

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9.Temples, Blue Grotto, Marsaxlokk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews

Start at Grand Harbour with a licensed guide, then visit Hagar Qim and Mnajdra, view the Blue Grotto, and spend time at Marsaxlokk Harbour. The private format keeps the day focused, though temple admission is extra. One named guide, Stanley, received praise for his cultural and historical explanations.

“Blue Grotto was amazing. Our guide, Stanley, was phenomenal. He was very knowledgeable about the culture and history. Would definitely recommend.”

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