Private tour in Valletta Michelle A

Discover Malta’s Southern Treasures and Colours — Private Shore Excursion - half day

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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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Overview of your Valletta tour

Experience southern Malta with a local guide on a relaxed, chauffeur-driven private excursion exploring the island beyond its main cities. Begin with a scenic drive through traditional villages to Marsaxlokk, a fishing harbour known for its colourful luzzu boats and local character. Browse the market, meet local artisans or take an optional boat ride along the harbour. Continue along the coast to the Blue Grotto viewpoint and the prehistoric temples of Ħaġar Qim, a UNESCO World Heritage site dating back over 5,000 years. The journey then leads to Vittoriosa, the original stronghold of the Knights of St John. Stroll its historic streets and marina, enjoy a local pastizzi stop or take an optional dgħajsa harbour crossing through the Three Cities. The tour may be customised to extend with a relaxed lunch in the Three Cities, Fishing Village Marsaxlokk or a scenic return to port with a Dghajsa or can be extended to include Mdina or Valletta — please ask for options. Return to port is guaranteed.

Your Valletta tour itinerary

This tour is out of the usual tourist Routes & can be customised to add more - discuss back - Pick-up from Valletta Cruise Port - Scenic drive through local villages, offering a glimpse of daily Maltese life. stop for local food tasting or stroll around medieval towns - Marsaxlokk — fishing village, luzzu boats, market and artisan activity (optional boat ride) - Blue Grotto — coastal viewpoint - Ħaġar Qim — UNESCO prehistoric temples Drive through southern villages and landscapes - Vittoriosa — historic centre, marina and short walking exploration, with optional pastizzi stop - Optional dgħajsa harbour crossing through the Three Cities - Optional Lunch in the Three Cities or Fishing Village or return to port ( Return to Valletta Cruise Port guaranteed 👉 Optional extension: Mdina and Valletta historic centre

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

Private chauffeur-driven air-conditioned vehicle throughout, with the driver on standby during the tour. Vehicle type is suited to your group size (sedan or people carrier). a European or Ford People Carrier Optional experiences may include a traditional dgħajsa harbour crossing, Blue Grotto boat ride or Marsaxlokk harbour boat experience. Return to ship guaranteed - Tour stops at Vittoriosa or Valletta Port side Cruiseliner terminals

What's included
Private Guide
Perks: Tour by a Local Art History graduate
Other: Local traditional snack of Pastizzi from a Baker
Private Transportation With Driver
What's not included
Other: traditional ferry crossing at 3€ pp - Blue Grotto Boat Ride is 10€ pp
Food Drinks Snacks
Tickets: Site Tickets - approx 10 € pp
Meeting location

Valletta, Malta

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Other details
Tour categories
History
Architecture
Art And Culture
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
697423
Languages
English
Italian
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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Hours icon 6 hours
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