Private tour in Valletta Michelle A
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Michelle | Licensed Guide | Art History Specialist | into archeology, art & cuisine Welcome! I’m Michelle, a local licensed guide with an academic background in Art History and Hospitality. I specialize in the central Mediterranean heritage of Malta and Gozo, offering an authentic look at our history—from Baroque art and the Knights of Malta to 5,000-year-old prehistoric temples and megalithic sites. ~ Bespoke Private Tours and Shore Excursions ~ My customizable private tours of Malta and Gozo feature UNESCO World Heritage sites and 17th-century baroque architecture to medieval and 19th century. Whether exploring the fortified walls of Valletta, viewing Caravaggio’s masterpieces at St. John’s Co-Cathedral, or visiting the Silent city of Mdina s medieval streets, my private tour and shore excursion itineraries always focus on your interests. My itineraries often include the salt sellers at Marsaxlokk Fish Market and villages close to the Blue Grotto, and the prehistoric art from the ancient megalith temples of Ġgantija and Ħaġar Qim temples. My tours have been the choice of corporate companies, international media, diplomats, and cruise guests seeking more than a standard Malta excursion. ~ Customized Experiences ~ Every private tour or shore excursion of Malta and Gozo is customized to your interests, from artisan shopping for Malta lace , ceramics or blown glass to seasonal honey apiaries and olive presses and Sunday morning atmosphere of a local summer village "festa". My tours can include visits artists' studios, and exhibitions like the Malta Biennale 2026, ensuring ample time for art-history discussion and local connection. ~ Transport and Comfort ~ for vehicles moving us around, I collaborate with vetted local transport companies and professional drivers. My tours utilize diverse modes: guided walking, high-speed city elevators, and air-conditioned European vehicles—ranging from electric sedans and Ford people carriers to premium luxury models. For a traditional touch, I incorporate traditional ‘daghajsa’ ferry boats (gondola wooden type ferry) harbor crossings, the Gozo Fast Ferry, or vintage buses for large groups. Available for half-day and full-day private tours and shore excursions of Malta and Gozo from the Valletta Cruise Port or your hotel. Please message me to customize an itinerary to your specific interests.
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Discover Malta’s sister island, Gozo, known for unique landscapes, medieval towns and ancient megalithic-temples. This tour starts and stops in Valletta. Once on Gozo take a private-drive to explore the island’s natural-beauty, history-and-food-heritage starting with the capital-city, Victoria, its medieval heart, and grand cathedral. Then explore further the ancient medieval-Cittadella, a fortified UNESCO old-walled-city rich in history, legends, and winding streets full of artisans. This tour is a combined Food Immersion experience, where you can taste local food at different local bakeries serving famous Pastizzi, Ftira, Qassatat and seasonal sweets, or choose local rabbit or fish for lunch. Scenic drive includes Gozo’s unique landscapes linked to Homer’s-tales-of-Calypso, the ancient Salt-Pans and the prehistoric Ġgantija-Temples, a 5,000-year-old-site This tour has a fast-ferry-service-crossing which is incurring waiting-queues. Add a scenic-northern-route and traditional-ferry to see more.
- Experience the distinct character of Victoria and the medieval heart of Gozo. This private excursion is designed for travelers seeking a deep dive into island heritage combined with authentic culinary stops. The Itinerary - Valletta Departure: Fast Ferry crossing to Gozo (45 mins). - Victoria & The Citadel: A guided walk through the medieval capital and the UNESCO-listed Cittadella. Explore winding streets, artisan workshops, and the grand cathedral with panoramic views. - Ancient Worlds: Discover the 5,000-year-old Ġgantija Temples, a prehistoric megalithic wonder. A scenic drive will take you through rural villages and the coast, the ancient Sea-Salt Pans and views linked to the legends of Calypso. Food Heritage Tour - A curated "Bakery Hop" with stops for Pastizzi, Ftira, and Qassatat. Options for a local lunch (Rabbit/Fish) are available. * weather permitting, there might be ferry changes.
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1. Meeting Point: Walk from cruise liner to Valletta Fast Ferry Terminal on the Harbour. 2. The fast catamaran ferry will take us from Valletta to the Gozo Mġarr Terminal. 3. Upon arrival in Gozo, private transport with driver will meet us and drive us between destinations throughout our time together 4. Drop off at Gozo port 5. Fast ferry return back to Valletta Vehicle Standards: I work with a reputable local company providing high-standard, European-specification, air-conditioned people carriers. Upgrades and Groups: Luxury upgrades to a Mercedes Viano or a traditional vintage bus are available upon request. This tour depends on fast ferry service for timing. Could incur delays Option- can also add option of viewing northern side of island if Malta.
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This Tour starts from Valletta Cruise line Terminal or Valletta Center For other meeting /pickup locations, fees apply for transport to ferry terminal. ask for details
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