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1 day sicily - pozzallo, mount etna & syracuse tour.

This exciting new itinerary, features Mount ETNA, the largest active volcano in Europe, Syracuse and Ortygia Island, a hub for typical ...

1 day Sicily - Modica, Ragusa Ibla & Scicli Heritage Tour

Visit unique UNESCO World Heritage Sites, explore charming towns and experience the rich culture this region of Sicily is so famous for. A ...

Gozo by Jeep + Boat Trip to Comino Caves

Join our jeep convoy on this fun and exciting day exploring the natural beauty of Gozo including locations off the beaten track which even ...

Gozo with a Difference Tour

Explore the ancient Ggantija Temples, Dwejra Bay, the fortified Citadel in Victoria and tour the beautiful coastal scenic route of ...

Gozo by Quad Bike + Boat Trip to Comino Caves

Looking for a bit of adventure during your vacation? You will visit some stunning locations around the island during this tour which ends ...

Discovering Gozo Tour

Guided tour including visits to Ggantija Temples, Ta’Pinu Shrine, Dwejra Bay, Victoria and The Citadel. Enjoy, great views from Qala ...

Gozo TUK TUK Land & Sea

A fun way to explore the charm and stunning vistas of Gozo, combined with an exciting boat trip around Comino caves and bays. A truly ...

3 Day Tour - Glimpse of Malta & Gozo

Ideal if you are visiting for a long weekend break. This 3 day coach group tour includes Gozo Island, Blue Grotto, Marsaxlokk, Mdina ...

4 Day Tour - Highlights of Malta & Gozo

Excellent 4 day tour coach group tour which is the ideal itinerary if you want to discover popular locations and highlights of Malta & Gozo ...

5 Day Tour - Discover Malta & Gozo

Join us on this 5 day coach group tour and discover many the main places of interest including Gozo Island, Valletta, Blue Grotto, Mdina, ...

6 Day Tour - Best of Malta & Gozo

This 6 day coach group tour includes ancient temples, the fortified cities of Mdina, Birgu and Valletta, quaint villages in the south, Blue ...

Blue Grotto & Marsaxlokk Tour

Tour to the south including a scenic drive to Wied iz-Zurrieq, home to the Blue Grotto and the popular market in the pretty fishing village ...

Three Cities & Winery Tour

A guided tour visiting the oldest region of the Grand Harbour, including Senglea, Cospicua, Vittoriosa (Birgu) and one of the most ...

Mosta, Crafts Village & Mdina Tour

Guided tour to the central part of the island including visits to the magnificent Mosta dome, the ancient medieval city of Mdina and local ...

San Anton Gardens, Mdina & Rabat Tour

Discover Malta’s old capital ‘Mdina’, the impressive Catacombs in the old town of Rabat and the beautiful gardens of San Anton, home ...

Prehistoric Temples Tour

Discover the ancient monuments of Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples on the south coast and Ghar Dalam, where the earliest humans settled

North Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour

The north of the island features many interesting towns and places of interest including the Mosta Dome, Rabat, Mdina, Golden Bay, ...

South Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour

The south of the island features many interesting towns and places of interest including the 3 Cities, Ancient Temples, Marsaxlokk Fishing ...

Dark Side of Valletta - Ghost Tour

Legends, Murders & Mysteries! Walk the silent streets of the capital at night and learn about the most spectral and mysterious side, the ...

WWII & British History in Malta Tour

Did you know Malta was the most heavily bombed place on earth during WWII? Find out why during this fascinating tour which ...

Traditional Harbour Cruise with Transfers

A cruise around both sides of the harbour giving the best possible view of the magnificent Grand Harbour fortifications and beautiful ...

Night Tour + Malta 5D

The beautifully illuminated bastions and old buildings around Valletta, Mdina and the imposing Mosta Dome are simply stunning. A fabulous ...

Valletta & Malta Experience

A guided tour of the capital featuring the Upper Barraka Gardens, St. John’s Co. Cathedral and the award-winning Malta Experience ...

Vintage Malta Scenic Tour

Board a vintage bus for a unique touring itinerary which includes the impressive Palazzo Falson, the woodland area of Buskett, cliffs of ...

Mdina, Mosta, Crafts, Valletta Tour

Tour the old medieval city, admire one of the largest unsupported domes in the world, see the local artisans and explore our 17th-century ...

EXPLORE THE HEART OF THE MEDITERRANEAN

The magic of malta, beautiful gozo, sicily in a day, booking terms & conditions.

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Suggested Tour Itineraries

The tours listed below can be customised to your specifications

Classic Tours

Half day tours.

• Mdina, Hagar Qim Temples & Blue Grotto
• Valletta & Birgu
• Valletta & Mdina
• Landscapes, Villages & Blue Grotto

Full Day Tours

• Valletta, Marsaxlokk Village, Hagar Qim Temples & Mdina
• Fortess Island 'Valletta, Mdina & Birgu'
• Mdina & Central Highlights
• Gozo Island Tour

Night Tours

• Birgu by Night

Multi Day Tours

• 2 Day Discover Malta & Gozo
• 3 Day Discover Malta & Gozo
• 4 Day Discover Malta & Gozo

Special Interest & Themed Tours

Short themed walking tours.

• Valletta Walking Tour 'A Courtesan. A Knight. A Baker'
• Birgu Walking Tour 'An Ancient Maritime Gem'
• Mdina & Rabat Walking Tour 'Medieval & Roman Times'
• Game of Thrones
• Food Culture Tour
• Megalithic Temples of Malta
• Cities of the Knights
• Sacred Island of St. Paul
• Great Siege 1565
• 2 Day Ancient Temples of Malta
• 3 Day Ancient Temples of Malta
• 2 Day Footsteps of St. Paul
• 2 Day Trail of the Knights
• 3 Day Trail of the Knights

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• Malta tours are customised to your specifications and requirements
• Pick up/drop off from hotels, cruise terminal, airport or private accommodation
• Fully licensed and modern transport - cars, vans and coaches for any group size
• Malta guided tours can include anything you like; culture, history, scenery, boat trips etc..
• As intensive or relaxed as you like, paced to your requirements
• Stop/Start as often as you like for great photo opportunities
• Ideal tour options for singles, couples,   family, friends, work colleagues or your clients
• Beat the queues! NO time wasting! Advanced entrance ticket purchase option
• Try the delicious Maltese cuisine at good quality 'local' restaurants
• Accompanied by a licensed tour guide with over 30 years of guiding experience
• Genuinly passionate guide who wants to show you her beloved country and people

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About Malta

The Maltese Archipelago comprising of Malta, Gozo and Comino lie just 90 kilometres south of Sicily and 350 kilometres north of the African coast. They offer little natural resources but possess natural, deep and well-protected harbours and it was precisely for this reason why the different Mediterranean powers, whether for trade or for control, always desired to occupy these islands. The earliest settlement of the islands is believed to be around 5200BC, evidence of which can be found in natural caves such as Ghar Dalam (meaning Dark Cave), Skorba and Ta’Hagrat which where actually open air villages. Around 3600BC early man started to erect megalithic structures which brought about an incredible Temple building period. The main temples include Hagar Qim and Mnajdra, Tarxien and of course the largest free standing megalithic structure in the world, Ggantija. Other unique structures including the Hypogeum and the Xaghra Stone Circle indicate large necropolises catering for area communities. The Temple Culture came to an end around 2500BC. Throughout the years our islands have been occupied by a number of different civilisations. One of the earliest were the Phoenicians from Lebanon (Syria), traders who made good use of Malta’s excellent harbours. The Phoenicians were followed by the Carthaginians and during the Second Punic War 218BC Malta was taken over by the Romans. The most important event during the Roman period was the shipwreck of St Paul the Apostle as told in the Acts of the Apostles 27 and 28. Traditionally it is believed St Paul introduced Christianity into Malta. The main sites connected with the saint's visit include St Paul’s Grotto, San Pawl Milqi (Roman Villa), St Paul’s Shipwreck Church and St Paul’s Cathedral & Museum in Mdina. Other interesting sites related to Roman period include large complexes of tombs, ‘catacombs’ which were used by religious communities. Worth visiting are St Paul’s Catacombs and St Agatha’s Catacombs both in Rabat. The long Roman occupation lasted until 535AD when it finally fell under Byzantine rule, later under Arab rule and then Aragonese rule until the 16th century. In 1530 the Order of St John arrived in Malta, this was the start to a 268 year rule by the Military and Hospitaller Order of St John. During their time the Knights offered the islands security, medication and jobs. This was the start of a Golden era for the Maltese Islands. The Order settled in the harbour, in a small seaside village called Birgu. They built a magnificent line of fortifications to provide adequate defence in case of attacks such as the Great Siege of 1565 when the mighty Turkish Armada was defeated. They continued to fortify the harbour and on 28th March 1566 the foundation stone of the new city of Valletta was laid. They added magnificent palaces, theatres, churches and gardens all of which you can see today. Do not miss St. John's Co. Cathedral which was the conventual church of the Order, the Grand Masters Palace and the beautiful Upper Barraka Gardens from where you can admire stunning views of the spectacular harbour. Under the Order’s rule the Maltese Islands flourished however this came to an end in 1798 when in June of that year Napoleon’s fleet cast anchor off the islands and launched an invasion. In a few hours the Order capitulated and Napoleon entered Valletta. During his short sojourn of 6 days he issued rules and regulations which the Maltese were not happy with. In fact after a few months the Maltese rose up in revolt and asked the British for help. The French troops were blockaded inside Valletta. Two years siege followed until the French capitulated and the British took over Malta. The British took the islands into the 20th century, during which time there were two world wars, independence, formation of a republic and the closure of the British bases. The largest natural harbour in the Mediterranean was excellent for the needs of the British fleet so much so that it became its home port and major modern developments took shape. During the First World War Malta was nicknamed “nurse of the Mediterranean” but the Second World War was to be a completely different story. The day after Mussolini declared war on Britain and its allies in June 1940, Malta had suffered its first attack from the air. 16,000 tons of bombs fell on the island during the war, with a loss of 35,000 buildings and over 6000 casualties. In 1942 Malta and its people were awarded the George Cross by King George VI as an official recognition of the island’s courage. This cross is part of the national flag. After the war, the political situation changed drastically. The Maltese were asking for more representational government and a much more liberal constitution. This political work was to lead to the granting of independence from Britain on 21st September 1964. On 13th December 1974 Malta was declared a republic within the Commonwealth, thus retaining the connection with Britain. Five years later, on 31st March 1979, there was the final closure of the British base in Malta. Finally, for the very first time, no foreign troops were stationed on the islands.  Malta is a member of the United Nations and also of the Commonwealth. Moreover, in May 2004 it joined the European Union.

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"Jo is the perfect host to begin your stay in Valletta. She is extremely knowledgeable about her city and very enthusiastic to share any information that you could possibly need. The food and drink were great just be prepared and come hungry as you are in for some great food. All we can do is thank Jo for our introduction to Valletta and for giving us a fantastic tour. Hopefullly our paths will cross again in the future."

Excellent professional guide in Valetta

"We had a very informative tour of Valetta with Victoria and learned a lot about the History of Malta and the Knights. Victoria also gave us great tips about restaurants and other places to visit in our own time. Perfect start to our first visit to Malta!"

Josefa a professional and passionate guide

"We had many tours with withlocals over the years and honestly our tour in valetta with Josefa was one of the best we had. She is a wonderful host, so passionate about her city nad job, she is great and friendly with children, my daughters loved her, and made history seems fun and interesting for all of us. We enjoyed every minute and we hope to meet with her for another tour in the future. We highly recommend Josefa as local host. "

Very interesting and entertaining tour

"We really enjoyed the tour with Victoria. She gave us interesting and amusing information about Valletta and its history and insights of the Order of knights of of St John. Thank you very much for some nice insights into the culture of Malta! We can highly recommend Viktoria."

Perfect experience: 11 out of 10

"Jo is a very likeable and open person. She's very knowledgeable about the history of Malta and she perfectly combines this with her an her families history. The food she selected was a perfect representation of the Maltese cuisine and very tasty, whereby she always made sure that the choices were in line with our taste. It was a perfect couple of relaxing and joyful hours with Jo. Absolutely recomendable. "

Great tour of Valletta

"We really enjoyed our tour with Jo who was friendly, helpful and knowledgable. We came away with a really good understanding of the area and the many things to see. Highly recommended to anyone wanting a relaxed but informative tour."

Perfect introduction to Valletta

"Jo was very knowledgeable of Valletta in history, culture and cuisine. Her selection of stops were well chosen and took our preferences always in mind. Couldn't recommend her more"

Great food tour of Valletta

"Josefa was the perfect host. She knew that I already had some knowledge of the food and culture of Malta, so she tailored our experience accordingly. I was impressed by how much food and drink was included and Josefa was so generous with her time and sharing her knowledge of local places to eat and drink. I feel I gained a real insight into the local food and drink culture of Valletta. I would definitely recommend booking with Josefa if you are in the area and looking for a fun and relaxed tour, which includes lots of different food and drink to try. :)"

A really fun, informative morning

"We had such a great time with Bruna. She is a very warm person and was so helpful in giving us tips for our time in Malta. She is very knowledgeable about local history and showed us all the key sites in Valetta. Strongly recommend doing one of these tours, you immediately get a sense of the city and make a new friend too! Thank you, Bruna. "

"We took a tour of Valletta with Vicky. I could say this made all the difference. She is polite, experienced, patient (I stopped many times to take photos). She showed us and explained all the highlights of the city. She knows the history and details of monuments, churches and even the best places to eat. Unfortunately she was busy most of the days we spent there, otherwise we would have scheduled other tours with her. I highly recommend her."

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But it doesn't stop at city limits. Day trips let you escape the urban jungle and explore nearby wonders. And if you're just setting foot in Valletta, kickstart tours give you a taste of everything. Think of it as a crash course in Valletta awesomeness, guided by a local who knows the city like the back of their hand.

So, next time you're in Valletta, ditch the ordinary. Grab a local tour and unlock the city's real magic – the stories, flavors, and places that make it uniquely Valletta. Get ready to explore like a local!

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