Malta · FOOD
The good food experiences fill up in summer and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Taste Valletta street food and local drinks on a 3-hour culture walk, with a licensed guide and plenty of photo stops.
“Clearly someone who knows local food and is probably a great cook at home Highly recommend. Lots of typical Maltese food items that were well prepared and served and explained Just do it!”
A 4-hour Lazy Pirate boat party from Sliema with an open bar, DJ music, snacks and a moonlight swim stop off Malta’s coast.
“It was amazing, I can truly recommend it. I met a lot of friendly people, the workers were also always super nice! One of the best experiences I’ve ever had.”
Taste classic Valletta street food, sip Maltese favorites like Kinnie and Cisk, and learn the city’s story on a 3-hour walk.
“It was a marvelous experience. Marisa was an excellent guide, who combined the foodie tour with Valletta and Malta city and country history in one tour. Tasting was very good and fulfilling. This was my 3rd foodie tour( before I was in Athens and Venice). I could see the difference between a licensed guide and food lovers guiding. I learned a lot where the food is coming from, how knights had coffee and other yummy stories what only guides can tell. ( I am not telling this because I am a guide also. It is the way I felt). Excellent job.”
A 3.5-hour small-group walking food tour through Valletta, mixing classic and modern Maltese bites, beer, coffee, and city history.
“Definitely don’t need breakfast before this tour. Plenty of food. Good variety and all very good. A lot of history and background information included on this tour not just exclusively food. Very good.”
Valletta food and drink guided walking tour with Maltese tastings, history at key landmarks, and shopping tips, ending on Melita Street.
“The walking tour gave me familiarity with Valletta while trying local snacks, chocolate, savoury foods. Tour guide was lovely and answered all our questions. It was a great chance to meet other travellers as well.”
Taste Maltese classics on a 3.5-hour Valletta walking tour with tastings plus one drink at each stop, ending with a proper lunch.
“Can’t recommend this walking tour highly enough. Our guide Karl, was knowledgeable, humourous, and considerate. The group was a perfect size and we learned lots about Valletta and its history. The one thing I’d say to any would be participant is don’t bother eating breakfast beforehand as there’s lots of lovely local food to get through during the tour!”
A 4-hour Sliema sailboat party with an open bar, DJ music, onboard photographer, a swim stop, and ftira snack plus fruit.
Taste Maltese snacks in small group Valletta, with a guide who links each bite to the Knights of St John history, ending at Is-Suq Tal-Belt.
“Our Guide Julia bought Valletta history and connection with food alive! Tasty Maltese treats and knowledge about the city. Thank you Julia for this exceptional experience!”
Private Malta food and history tour with Mdina, Rabat and Mosta, plus pastizzi tastings and included food. Pickup for Mdina tours.
“Chris was absolutely amazing. He was very friendly, knowledgeable and just a pleasure to be around. The local cuisine was delightful and well prepared. We did the evening tour. The lights highlighted the architecture in a way that was breathtaking.”
Private 3.5-hour Valletta food tour with lunch tastings of pastizzi, ftira, local platter, kinnie beer, plus local history.
“Melissa describing the way foods are prepared and the rich hotdogs details was delightful. She went at or pace and we never felt rushed”
Private 3-hour Valletta food tour for up to 4 with local snacks, Maltese drink, and dessert from Victoria Gate, guided in English.
“The food was so-so. Nothing spectacular to talk about. Basically we got to try local daily sandwiches, snacks at bus station, sweets, and we also went to food court and had Maltese samples. The tour guide Giulia was excellent. She had lots of information/Malta history to share and answered our questions readily. We all liked her very much and she spent extra time with us before she had to leave. Thank you Giulia!!”
Maltese Folklore Night Tour with hotel pickup, a four-course feast, free-flowing wine, live folk dance show, then a disco at Ta’ Marija.
“This was a second visit for us as we we enjoyed the dancing. The meal was identical to the previous visit we did in June so if you do have a second visit keep this in mind.”
Taste Malta in Mdina and Rabat on a small-group tour with beer, wine, kinnie, and classic snacks tied to St Paul landmarks.
“This was a great tour. Small and personal with only 6 participants in the group. Bridgette was a delight. We were lucky to be in Rabat on the eve of the festa, so we got to see the set up of the flags and lights and see the locals come together as one. The food was plentiful. Stop one: Pasitizzi & Kinnie ( best pasitizzi's in Malta) Stop two: Maltese coffee and fresh fruit Stop three: maltese platter Stop four: rabbit stew, bragoli, roast potatoes and veggies, Maltese bread, wine imqaret This tour is definitely worth a try if you want traditional food and history too.”
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!”
Private Valletta food tour from the cruise port with local tastings like pastizzi, mqaret, rabbit stew, kinnie, beer, wine, and city sights.
“This is a wonderful way to enjoy the city, learn about the history and experience the flavors of Malta. Our guide was amazing, highly recommend!”
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