Malta · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 self-guided tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review The Malta Experience in Valletta, a 45-minute history film with 17-language audio and an optional Knights’ infirmary tour.
“Really interesting and well presented. Great to get some history of Malta without being over complicated or over simplified. Highly recommended!”
See Malta’s 7,000-year story in a 45-minute film, then tour the Knights of St. John’s Sacra Infermeria in Valletta.
“The audio-visual show is outstanding. Because of another appointment, we skipped the Sacra Infermeria tour.”
Explore Valletta’s bastions, palaces, gardens, and churches with an offline audio tour, plus a free Mdina tour, for $8.
“Good info on each stop. But no directions given so random.”
Explore Malta’s Three Cities by electric car with GPS audio, flexible stops, 50+ sights, and helpful support along the route.
“Self exploration of three cities was great x you explored on your own, could stop and start when u wanted and if the gps jumped out the guides were there to help and even came to find us at one point :)”
See Malta’s story in 20 minutes through 3D film, moving seats, scents, water spray, and commentary in 17 languages.
“A pesar de indicar que no había horario, tuvimos que volver una hora y media más tarde para completar un grupo. En cuanto a la experiencia, muy positiva e interesante.”
Ride a 2024 Wave Runner from Cirkewwa around Malta’s northern bays, with no licence required, self-guided freedom, and safety controls.
“Die Umgebung war schön, allerdings die Organisation an sich mangelhaft. Es konnte nicht beim eigentlichen Punkt gestartet werden und deswegen musste eine halbe Stunde lange durch Geröll gewandert werden - in flip flops”
Explore Valletta with 29 English audio tracks, a printable map, and a flexible two-hour route covering Malta’s key historic sights.
“The audio files were clumsy to download and were in sporadic order. The narration was good and insightful, I wish it could have played in order though without having to navigate to the downloaded files each time”
See Mdina’s 7,000-year story in a 30-minute audio-visual show with 12 languages, flexible entry, and a medieval tavern nearby.
Review of Gozo's ferry and hop-on hop-off pass, with route details, timing advice, stop-by-stop tips, value analysis, and honest drawbacks.
“Very limited time. Need to plan stops well in advance in order to make the most of the day, and get back to the ferry. Best to limit to 2 stops.”
See Malta’s story in 20 minutes with moving seats, 3D visuals, surround sound, and audio commentary in 17 languages.
“Very realistic. We were sitting in the movable seats. Could contain more relevant information but was interestingAuto-translated”
Explore Valletta with a self-guided app hunt that mixes riddles, photos, history, and flexible sightseeing for one low group price.
“Great fun and a great way to discover Valletta. Interesting puzzles-some easy, some not so easy! Highly recommended.”
Review of Malta 5D, a 20-minute history film with moving seats and effects, plus an optional offline Valletta audio walking tour.
“The audio visual show is ok but the optional audio guide is a complete waste of money”
Ride a 2025 Yamaha jet ski from Cirkewwa, Malta, with brief training, optional passenger, flexible rental times, and clear-water views.
“Super friendly and helpful team! Experience is just amazing. Wanted to do more and more. 10 min too little, 20 min too much. So 15 min would be perfect I’d say.”
Explore Valletta through app-led puzzles, ghost stories, and 11 landmarks at your own pace for an affordable 60 to 90-minute walk.
“It was an extraordinary experience and we had a wonderful time playing this game. It is also very helpful to get to know Valletta streets and buildings. There were some difficult parts of this game, regarding the map - places - plural of the key Read more”
Review of Mdina’s 30-minute audio-visual show, with 7,000 years of Maltese history, 12 languages, open entry, and practical tips.
“bon résumé des époques et des péripéties de la vie sur l’île de Malte depuis da fondation jusqu’à ce jour”
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