Malta · BLUE GROTTO
Small wooden boats from the slipway at Wied iż-Żurrieq, into caves where the water glows off white sand. These 15 trips are compared on what else is in the day — usually Marsaxlokk, sometimes the temples — with prices and a note on which have the flexibility to move when the sea gets up.
A half-day Malta trip combining the light-lit sea caves of the Blue Grotto with time to roam the Marsaxlokk Sunday Market.
“Great value for money. Lots of info given by the guide. Unfortunately we couldn’t do the boat trip - but it’s February, so I almost wasn’t expecting it. The market was VERY crowded - but again, to be expected.”
Half-day guided tour from Valletta to Marsaxlokk, the Blue Grotto in Zurrieq Valley, and Qrendi, with optional boat rides.
“The lady guide, was very honest, spoke about the history of Malta, buildings, churches and Malteses culture. Marsaxlokk village and the local market, were interesting, so many souvenirs to choose from (I would say: walk first to the end of market, and when you go back to bus you already will know where is what you want or need). The driver was very polite and stopped for us to see the Blue Grotto Arch. Sadly, because of wind it wasn’t possible to go by boat, but we had more time for walk in the village, which quite nice. Qrendi, was short walk through the centre, little roads, nice architecture (in…”
A half-day guided Malta tour packing Ħaġar Qim, the Limestone Heritage Park, and the Blue Grotto, with optional cave boat rides.
“The guide was very good and the whole trip was very interesting”
Private, chauffeured half-day Malta highlights from the Blue Grotto to Dingli, Rabat, Mdina, Ta' Qali crafts, and Mosta Rotunda.
“Mellissa was a great guide, a safe driver, and very flexible in accommodating our needs. The weather was windy so we didn’t get to take a boat ride at the blue grotto, and the Ta Qali workshops were a bit of a waste of time if like me, you don’t care much for glass or rocks…..although watching them blow glass at the Valletta glass shop was interesting.”
A 4-hour Malta tour from Valletta to Blue Grotto caves and the Marsaxlokk Sunday market, with pickup and free time to explore.
“Cela venait peut être du fait que nous étions hors saison, mais passer 2 heures au port ne sert à rien. De plus le bus fait le tour de tous les hôtels, quelle perte de temps ! Autant y aller par ses propres moyens.”
Half-day tour from Valletta featuring Blue Grotto cruise views and free time at Marsaxlokk’s fishing harbor market, with hotel pickup.
“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.”
Private Malta van tour from Mellieha covering Mosta Dome, Mdina, Dingli Cliffs, and the Blue Grotto, with hotel pickup included.
“Good day trip. Not designed to be a guided tour, more like a driver with commentary and recommendations. Really great way to see a ton of the island at a leisurely pace and in a nice (air conditioned) van.”
Private southern Malta tour with Blue Grotto boat ride option, Ħaġar Qim Temples, and Marsaxlokk market, plus hotel pickup and photo stops.
“My guide provided excellent information to educate me at each stopping point on the tour, as well as in between while we were driving from location to location. He was also very happy to answer my questions about Malta’s economy, infrastructure, international relations and government. I would recommend this tour to future customers with similar interests! Thank you!!”
Private Malta day trip with ChrisPrivate Cab, covering Valletta, Birgu, Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto caves, Ħaġar Qim, Mdina, and scenic stops.
“Chris was a great guide. Would recommend come to my family”
Private 5-hour Comino and Gozo boat charter with Blue Lagoon snorkeling, Mdina stop, and Blue Grotto caves for up to 6.
“A great way to see the highlights of the islands if you’re pressed for time. Our guide was great, very knowledgeable and flexible with the itinerary. More expensive than other tours but worth the price to have the boat to ourselves.”
Malta private car tour covering the Three Cities, Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto caves, Ħaġar Qim temples, Mdina, Dingli Cliffs, and Mosta.
“My wife, daughter & I were in Malta from the States for only 3 days. We booked this tour to try to see several sites as easily as possible. We could not have been more pleased with our tour. Chris was very communicative leading up to our tour. Vince, our driver, was amazing. He showed us the different sites/cities we were interested in. He was great at sharing information about the different sites, Malta's culture & history, and answered all the questions we asked. I would highly recommend this tour. When it was time to head to the airport, we walked through Valletta with our luggage struggling to get a…”
Half-day shared tour from Valletta with hotel pickup, guided market in Marsaxlokk, Qrendi village walk, and a weather-permitting Blue Grotto upgrade.
“"The sea was angry that day, my friends", so no boat rides at the Blue Grotto, but it was a very pleasant tour. Our guide, whose name I've alas forgotten (a lady from the Netherlands that speaks Dutch, German, English and French) was excellent: just the right quantity of information delivered in a very professional and delightful way!”
A 5-hour Malta vintage bus tour with Marsaxlokk, Siġġiewi snacks, Dingli Cliffs, Mdina, and a Blue Grotto boat option.
“We really enjoyed the tour, our tour guide Dan was great! Very knowledgeable, the sights were beautiful and we would definitely go again!”
An 8-hour private Malta traditional route with Blue Grotto boat views, Dingli cliffs, Rabat catacombs, Mdina, crafts at Ta Qali, and Mosta.
“I liked the fact that we got to see places in a single day that might have either 1) taken multiple trips or 2) had to be on a bus load of people. This was a personalised experience. Also, the driver, Kais, was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful.”
Blue Grotto from Sliema by private bus, panoramic hike to Xutu Tower, small-boat cave tour, swim time, and village stroll.
“Ride, hike and boat trip were excellent. The waiting times for the bus rides could be improved (more than 30 minutes for both rides).”
Every kind of day out on the three islands, and the best of each.
