The 10 Shore Excursions Tours in Malta That Earn Their Price

1.Malta Shore Excursion: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras

★★★★★★★★★★2.5 · 152 reviews · from $29Our pick

Malta hop-on hop-off bus with two routes, onboard audio, and optional harbor cruise, built for cruise days and flexible sightseeing.

“This was our first visit to Malta and we had high expectations of what to visit. We reviewed the Hop On tour map and decided to take the BLUE route through the northern part of the country so we could visit the old city of Medina. The Hop On bus stops outside the main Port which is convenient but there is ZERO organization with respect to passenger numbers and people who bought and reserved tickets well ahead of time were not given an advantages or a different queue line from those who bought from the ticket booth on the day. What's the point of buying MONTHS in advance if there…”

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2.Sightseeing Shore Excursion for Cruise Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 43 reviews · 4 hours · from $117

Cruise-friendly 4-hour guided Malta trip from Mdina to Valletta with expert commentary, Barrakka Gardens, and port pickup for $117.

“La veleta gran ciudad. Muy bonita. Mendoza también. La guía…. Mmm. No muy amena. Pero si sabía el tema. Comida. Excelente. El tour cansado. La gente desertó para ir a comer.”

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3.Malta Shore Excursion: Malta in One Day Private Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $357

Private 5-hour Malta shore tour from Valletta, with Marsaxlokk harbor, Valletta highlights, Grandmaster’s Palace, and harbor views.

“Roberta was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. She listened to our preferences and filled the day exactly as requested.”

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4.Private guided Malta shore excursion with a professional guide and transport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $699Top rated

Private guided Valletta shore excursion with licensed guide and air-conditioned transport, starting at Valletta Cruise Port, up to 3 people.

“Jocelyn was great tour guide and she was able to provide us with a great day visiting the historical city of Valletta. She was also able to include a couple hours of beach time at the beach of Ghadira Bay.”

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5.Valletta and 3 Cities Private 4-Hour Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 4 hours · from $283

Private 4-hour Valletta and 3 Cities shore tour with UNESCO sights, Caravaggio at St John's, and a water-taxi visit to Vittoriosa.

“So interesting. Malta is steeped in history and we were lucky enough to have Tony as our guide who had a wealth of information. Was a great tour and I would definitely recommend.”

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6.Malta Shore Excursion: Private tour of Valletta and Mdina

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $321

Private shore tour of Mdina and Valletta from Mellieha, with port pickup, St John’s Co-Cathedral tickets, and harbour views.

“We were picked up at the Port on time. We had booked the excursion for the four of us. However we had two more friends who wanted to come along. The tour company accommodated us without any fuss. The van we were traveling in was very comfortable. The guide was very well versed with the historical facts and kept us informed at all the locations. He was especially good about the old city of Mdina. Malta has some great picturesque spots and we stopped and took in the beauty of the place. We returned to the ship on time. It was a very good experience.”

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7.Malta Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Historic Palaces and Noble Homes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $315

Private 4-hour Valletta palaces shore tour from Mellieha, with Upper Barrakka views, Casa Rocca Piccola, and Palazzo Parisio gardens.

“Excellent guide, Rita, expert in her field with answers to all questions,perfect English. Highly recommend.”

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8.Shore Excursion Tour – Half Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $259

A 4-hour Malta private shore excursion with a car and driver to shape your route, hit Mdina, Valletta, plus crafts, aquarium, and Popeye.

“Knowledgeable driver, courteous and attentive to our safety, convenience and interests.”

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9.Shore Excursion, Best of Valletta, An Insider’s View

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $325

Valletta shore excursion with a licensed guide. Easy port pickup, a 3-hour walking loop, and key sights like St John’s Co-Cathedral.

“Marissa with City Walking Tours Malta was fabulous. We were on a cruise and she met us at the port and we were fortunate to have only 6 of us on the tour. She was great in maneuvering us through the crowds and finding shady spots to talk about the sights. She catered to our needs as one of us was looking to buy a Maltese cross, she took us into a jewellery store and showed us what it looked like, another wanted to get a rosary blessed so she advised where and when this could be done. It was so sweet when she ran into her 2 children while…”

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10.Shore Excursion: Private Full-Day Tour of Valletta & Mdina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $433

Private Malta shore tour with a licensed guide, air-conditioned pickup, and walking in UNESCO Valletta and fortified Mdina, ending in Valletta.

“Angela was an amazing guide who tailored stops to our needs and gave us a very complete explanation of Malta's history and its beautiful cathedral. She also speaks five languages and was very fluent in Spanish. Greatly recommended.”

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