Top 15 Half-Day Tours in Malta

1.Half-Day Quad Bike Adventure Tour Including Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 185 reviews · 4 hours · from $95Our pick

Self-drive quad bikes in Mellieha with hotel transfers, safety briefing, north Malta views, optional bay swim, and stops like Popeye Village.

“this was amazing, from the initial meeting to the very end..The team were very friendly and welcoming. The teaching session was very precise and they made sure that every step of the way that safety was maintained. Over all Don and Neil were amazing and the experience was excellent ; would definitely do this again”

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2.Half-Day City Discovery Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 157 reviews · 3 hours · from $22Best value

Walk Valletta’s UNESCO streets with a licensed guide, grand harbor views, and free time at St. John’s Co-Cathedral and La Sacra Infermeria options.

“La guida persona eccellente, peccato che avevamo prenotato una visita in italiano che, comunque abbiamo fatto, uniti a un gruppo di francesi.”

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3.Half-Day Tour of Mosta, Ta’Qali Crafts Village & Mdina

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 110 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

Half-day Malta tour covering Mosta’s Church of St Mary, Ta’ Qali crafts, and Mdina medieval lanes with panoramic views.

“It was good seeing the countryside and the guide was able to tell us something of life in Malta. I liked the convenient pickup and drop-off points and the fact that I didn't need to worry about where to alight from the bus. Negatives are - not enough time to see things properly. We were supposed to go to three craft outlets at Ta'kali - we didn't get to the ceramic outlet and we only had about 20 minutes each at the other two. They were spaced out between each other so it's not as though we could have walked between one and the other. When we got to Mdina,…”

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4.Half-Day Luxury Catamaran Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · from $74

Small-group luxury catamaran from St. Paul’s Bay with Santa Maria Caves, Blue Lagoon and Crystal Lagoon swims, plus drinks.

“Incredible experience, just the right amount of time on the boat and we got to know everyone on board very well as it’s limited to 20 people. Plenty of room to lie down on comfy padded seats and sun loungers. Unlimited drinks on board, paddle boards to use, snorkels and foam noodles. Definitely worth the money.”

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5.Valletta Half-Day Guided Tour with Optional Cathedral Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 58 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $45

Half-day guided tour of Valletta with Grand Harbour views, St. John’s Co-Cathedral, and the Malta Experience show. Hotel pickup included.

“Very poor meetup instructions in Valletta. As a result we were lost and missed our tour which was not cheap. We did try to meet up with the group at another point but it was too late to connect with them. I would hesitate to use this company again.”

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6.Blue Grotto and Marsaxlokk Half-Day Tour from Valletta

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 53 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $45

Half-day Blue Grotto and Marsaxlokk from Valletta, market time in a fishing port, with a weather-dependent boat trip.

“TOO rushed and TOO hot. They were 45 min late picking us up. Rushed. We ended up paying for a taxi to take us back to our hotel. My suggestion... Take a taxi to the Blue Grotto (you have to buy your own boat tickets anyway) then go on over to Marsaxlokk. Casually enjoy your time there and then go out to St Peters Bay and swim. This trip is a total waste of time and money.”

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7.Half-Day Malta Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $798Top rated

Private half-day tour from Valletta that you can tailor between Mdina, Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto, temples, cliffs, and film spots.

“Flore was friendly and knowledgeable and very clearly loves Malta and its history. She answered all 752 questions we asked. She even had the driver get us some amazing pastizzi because we hadn't had any yet.”

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8.Malta Private Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $300

Private 4-hour Malta ride from Mellieha to Valletta, Mosta Rotunda, Mdina, and Dingli Cliffs, with pickup, WiFi, and door-to-door ease.

“It was a wonderful trip! We had time for own things we wanted to Do and our driver also made an extra stop possible! Great Job!”

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9.Half-Day Private Guided Tour in Malta with Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $276

Private half-day Malta tour with island-wide pickup: Valletta sights, Blue Grotto cave boat, and Mdina old city.

“Our tour guide, Mireille, was such a fun, vibrant, and knowledgeable young woman. She made the tour a pleasure. My family and I had a great time and learned so much about this beautiful country. She took excellent care of us and helped us get the most out of this experience. Thank you so much.”

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10.Private Half-Day Archeological Sites Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 4 hours · from $324

A 4-hour private tour through Malta’s Tarxien, Ħaġar Qim, Mnajdra, and Ghar Dalam, with pickup, guides in 4 languages, and tickets included.

“The tour was great and Julia our tour guide was amazing. The only thing that let the tour down was it was supposed to a private tour which I had booked for my husbands birthday but unfortunately due to another tour guide going sick we had to share with another couple, this was not really a problem however the price for the tour was quite expensive and really we should of at least had been offered a partial refund”

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11.Half-Day Quad Bike Adventure Tour Including Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $97

Half-day quad bike in Malta from Mellieha: forts, Popeye views, sea bays, swim stop, helmets and insurance with transfers.

“The quads were very modern and in great condition. The tour itself allows you to explore the island and enjoy the stunning views. You really stop everywhere "for the gram" and they let you take cool pictures and help you too to take pictures. A bit shame that in every stop there was absolutely no guidance or explanation about the views or some historical background. For adrenaline seeker it's a perfect ride.”

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12.Discover Valletta Half-Day Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $22

Half-day group walking tour of Valletta with a licensed guide, key landmarks from Triton Fountain to Fort St Elmo, plus free time options.

“Un tour interessante per conoscere la nascita e il suo progressivo svilupparsi di Malta. Guida molto preparata e simpatica,.”

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13.Comino & Blue Lagoon: Private Half-Day Boat Charter(4 Hours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $387

Private 4-hour charter from Malta or Gozo for Comino caves, Blue Lagoon swimming, snorkeling, and SUP, with a flexible skipper route.

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14.Half-Day Journey – Trips in Comino, Gozo & Crystal Lagoon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $99

Private half-day boat in Comino and the Blue Lagoon with snorkel gear, Bluetooth music, and customizable stops from Malta or Gozo.

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15.Half-Day Private Boat Charter Tour in Malta, Gozo and Comino

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $1,023

Half-day private boat charter around Malta, Gozo and Comino for up to 8, with captain, fuel, snorkeling gear, and paddleboards.

“Lovely day out! Boat is great and so were the ccrew. Got to see plenty of sea life and really enjoyed the cleae blue water. Recommended!”

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