Half-Day Malta Highlights
Overview
If you’ve only got 4 hours in Malta, we promise to make them the best 4 hours possible. That’s because you can choose what you really want to see, taste, experience, learn and discover - this tour’s content is entirely up to you.
Do you want to explore Valletta, the capital city, or the labyrinth-style streets of the ancient silent city Mdina? Alternatively, you might want to take in the sights, sounds and smells of Marsaxlokk, a traditional fishing village. Perhaps you prefer history and would like to visit Malta’s jaw-dropping ancient temples. For sun worshipers we can take you on a 25-minute tour of the sea caves at Blue Grotto, or a walk along Golden Bay, the backdrop used for the blockbuster film Troy. If you’re into films, a visit to Popeye Village is a must. We’d love to take you to see everything but due to time constraints it’s better to contact us when you're booking and we’ll make a few recommendations based on your interests.
What's Included
- Private tour.
- Hotel or port pick up and drop off.
- Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle.
- Professional guide.
- Entrance fees.
- Lunch.
- Gifts/Souvenirs.
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
This is a flexible tour. You can discuss your preferred sites to see at the time of placing your booking and we will work on your personalised tour itinerary. You can also advise us of an alternative preferred start time.
These are a few of the sites you might want to consider:
• Pick up times for a half day tour are 8.30/9.00am or 1.30/2.00pm.
• Discover the stunning World UNESCO Heritage Site, Valletta, Malta’s capital city that was home to the Knights of St John.
• Take in the sights, sounds and smells of Marsaxlokk, the charming traditional fishing village in the south of the island.
• Enjoy a scenic 25-minute boat ride along the sea caves at Blue Grotto.
• If you thought Stonehenge or the Pyramids were the only super-old man-made constructions in the world, wait until you check out the ancient temples at Hagar Qim - even Indiana Jones would be impressed by this historic site!
• Why not opt for a quick walk along Dingli Cliffs, one of the highest points of the island, with gorgeous views of the deep blue Mediterranean Sea.
• Enjoy a guided tour through the medieval streets of Mdina, the Silent City, with breath-taking views of Malta and where you can appreciate the country’s tiny size.
• If you love films we can take you to Golden Bay, the location of the blockbuster film ‘Troy’ or even to watch the animators bring the location of the ‘Popeye’ film, starring the late Robin Williams, back to life!
• If you’re into art and churches with beautiful architecture, the Mosta Dome is also worth visiting.
The choice, quite simply, is yours to make.
This tour is approximately four hours long.
Entrance fees to attractions, lunch and any souvenirs you wish to purchase are not included.
This tour requires moderate walking, but it is wheelchair friendly.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Confirmation will be sent within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.
- Half day trips are approximately 4 hours long from pick up to drop off.
- Please note this tour involves a moderate amount of walking.
- This tour is wheelchair accessible. Please advise us when you book of any special requirements.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Infant seats are available on request (please advise us when you place your booking).
- Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at the same time as placing your booking: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- We operate this tour in all weather conditions.
- Please remember to wear comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing.
- If you have any special requests, please let us know at the time of your booking.
- This tour is flexible. Let us know how you’d best like to plan your experience with us and we’ll work something out suited just for you and your group.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Private tour.
- Hotel or port pick up and drop off.
- Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle.
- Professional guide.
- Entrance fees.
- Lunch.
- Gifts/Souvenirs.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Half-Day Malta Highlights is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Half-Day Malta Highlights will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private tour.
- Hotel or port pick up and drop off.
- Transport by air-conditioned private vehicle.
- Professional guide.
- Entrance fees.
- Lunch.
- Gifts/Souvenirs.
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Confirmation will be sent within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.
- Half day trips are approximately 4 hours long from pick up to drop off.
- Please note this tour involves a moderate amount of walking.
- This tour is wheelchair accessible. Please advise us when you book of any special requirements.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Infant seats are available on request (please advise us when you place your booking).
- Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at the same time as placing your booking: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
- We operate this tour in all weather conditions.
- Please remember to wear comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing.
- If you have any special requests, please let us know at the time of your booking.
- This tour is flexible. Let us know how you’d best like to plan your experience with us and we’ll work something out suited just for you and your group.
