Top 12 Half-Day Tours in Malta

1.Half-Day Quad Bike Adventure Tour Including Transfers

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

Ride a quad through northern Malta’s coastal tracks, bays, forts, and villages, with hotel transfers, guides, and a possible summer swim.

“Everything about this was excellent. Guides superb. Only thing that let it down was one ‘driver’ who in reality should not have being riding a quad meant we went at snails pace all day, very frustrating but not the guides fault and he was amazing with them so…. Overall, great way to see and get around Malta would 100% recommend”

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2.Half-Day City Discovery Walking Tour

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

Explore Valletta on a three-hour guided walk with Grand Harbour views, St. John’s Co-Cathedral, and the Knights’ landmarks.

“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

See Mosta’s miracle dome, Ta’ Qali artisans, and medieval Mdina on a practical four-hour Malta tour with hotel pickup.

“The glass blowing was really good I would have liked someone to explain the processes.”

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4.St. Paul’s Bay: Half-Day Luxury Catamaran Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · from $74

Review of Malta’s small-group catamaran tour to Santa Maria Caves, Blue Lagoon, and Crystal Lagoon, with drinks, swimming, and SUP boards.

“I met so many friendly people and so much fun with them, guide and captine is really lovely person :) if I comming here again defo, I will do it again!! Highly recommended”

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

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

Review of Valletta’s half-day guided tour, with Upper Barrakka views, St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Malta Experience, and hotel transfers.

“This tour description said a ‘traditional harbour boat’ was included and the reason we booked this particular tour. There was no harbour boat ride and the guide didn’t know anything about it. Very disappointing!!!! We contacted Viator for a partial refund but this was refused even though the details of the tour were not met. Not good enough Viator!!!! Having said this the tour guide Maria was very very good. Very knowledgeable about the history of Valletta, had a friendly manner and was interesting to listen to. Really disappointing we did not get the tour we had actually booked!”

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

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

Review of Malta’s Blue Grotto and Marsaxlokk half-day tour, with practical advice on timing, boat costs, guides, weather, and value.

“Four of us took this tour. We were picked up on time and proceeded to fill the bus around the island. Linda, our English guide, was very welcoming and accommodating. She lost no time in getting us to the important sites. We had plenty of time to look around, shop for souvenirs, take pictures or grab a snack. At the end of the tour, we asked to be dropped off near the Hypogeum instead of our hotel. This was no problem and we made it to our next tour with time to spare. A great experience! The only thing that needs attention is the volume of the microphone on the…”

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7.Half-Day Malta Highlights

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

Compare Malta’s private half-day highlights tour, with Valletta, Mdina, Blue Grotto, temples, cliffs, and flexible planning.

“We spent four wonderful days exploring Malta with Yvette, our delightful tour guide. Yvette is highly knowledgeable about history and local culture. We saw all the highlights of Malta and had such a great time!”

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8.Malta Private Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 22 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

See Valletta, Mosta, Mdina, and Dingli Cliffs in four private hours, with hotel pickup, transport, and an optional guide.

“Only car with driver from hotel to Vallletta, then Valletta to Mdina, Mdina back to hotel. No tour guide. It would only cost max 100eu for a taxi or bolt. No way it costs more than 250eu!! Better refund”

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

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

See Valletta, the Blue Grotto, and Mdina in four private hours with island pickup, a local guide, optional cathedral entry, and boat ride.

“The tour was wonderful. Valletta was very interesting the Blue Grotto was absolutely gorgeous and definitely the highlight of the day!!!”

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10.Private Half-Day Archeological Sites Tour

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

Explore Malta’s ancient temples and Ghar Dalam Cave on a private four-hour tour with hotel pickup, entry fees, and a multilingual guide.

“This was an excellent tour, with Dennis as our guide. We couldn't have asked for more. We saw three important archeological sites, and Dennis brought each to life with thorough and interesting explanations. Anyone with the good fortune to have Dennis as their guide will surely agree.”

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11.Half-Day Quad Bike Adventure Tour Including Transfers

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

Ride a quad through Mellieħa to Fort Campbell, Popeye Village, the Red Tower, and Armier Bay, with hotel transfers and a summer swim stop.

“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

See Valletta’s grand gates, gardens, palaces, and harbor views on a budget-friendly 3-hour-15-minute guided walk.

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

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