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Marsaxlokk & Blue Grotto Tour: Experience Malta's Culture, History & Scenic Waters
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4 Ratings
Senglea
This trip blends local way of life, Maltese customs, history, and a journey on the stunning blue waters of the Blue Grotto (subject to weather conditions)! If you wish to experience Malta’s true essence, then this tour is ideal for you!
This trip blends local way of life, Maltese customs, history, and a journey on the stunning blue waters of the Blue Grotto (subject to weather conditions)! If you wish to experience Malta’s true essence, then this tour is ideal for you!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Gardjola Gardens - We will start our tour with a visit to the Gardjola Gardens in Senglea. From here we can enjoy a panoramic view of the majestic Maltese Harbour and the surrounding Three Cities. A breathtaking view from the Gardjola Gardens is a must-see while touring Malta!
- Munxar Path - We will next head to St. Thomas Bay in Marsascala…
- Gardjola Gardens - We will start our tour with a visit to the Gardjola Gardens in Senglea. From here we can enjoy a panoramic view of the majestic Maltese Harbour and the surrounding Three Cities. A breathtaking view from the Gardjola Gardens is a must-see while touring Malta!
- Munxar Path - We will next head to St. Thomas Bay in Marsascala where we will take the Munxar Path. En route, we will explore a little arch in the rocks, will pass through spectacular and stunning cliffs and breathe in the balmy sea air!
We will arrive near the Xrobb l-Ghagin Hostel where we will proceed to go down a flight of stairs that lead to the rocky salt pans to the Xrobb l-Ghagin rocky beach.
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St. Peter’s Pool - Our next stop will be the popular beach of St Peter
s Pool which is a few meters away from Xrobb l-Ghagin. St Peters Pool enjoys blue deep waters and natural limestone rocks. Enthusiastic swimmers on the tour can have a chance of a pleasant refreshing dip in the clear waters. - Marsaxlokk - Our next stop will be to lunch at Marsaxlokk village. Marsaxlokk is definitely worth a visit with its good selection of finest fresh restaurants, colourful fishing boats and open stalls displaying traditional Maltese crafts and traditions.
- Xarolla Windmill - Our next attraction will be the Xarolla Windmill at Zurrieq. This windmill was built in the 18th Century and is still in good functioning order and in a well-preserved state. During the short photo stop, we will explore the Windmill, the adjacent chapel and the surrounding catacombs from the outside.
- Blue Grotto (Il-Hnejja) - After a short drive, we will make our way to visit the Blue Grotto located in the outskirts of Zurrieq. If the sea condition is favourable, a 20-minute boat trip to the Blue Grotto is not to be missed!
- Hagar Qim Temples - Our final stop will be at the archaeological site of the Hagar Qim and Mnajdra Temples which is just a few meters up from the Blue Grotto. Both sides are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. A visit to the visitor centre will unfold the rich Maltese prehistory which these sites have survived.
A memorable day like the one we spent on this tour can only be concluded with some specular shots of the sun setting from this archaeological site for an unforgettable keepsake of this tour.
What's Included
- Bottled water provided for your convenience
- Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
- All airport and departure taxes covered
- No extra charges for parking fees
- Bottled water provided for your convenience
- Comfortable travel with in-vehicle air conditioning
- All airport and departure taxes covered
- No extra charges for parking fees
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Entrance fees to visitor center at Haqar Qim (€10/adult) and boat trips to Blue Grotto (€10/adult)
- Lunch
- Entrance fees to visitor center at Haqar Qim (€10/adult) and boat trips to Blue Grotto (€10/adult)
Location
Gardjola Gardens
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Cindy_m
May 18, 2024
Beyond expectations - Cynthia was a fantastic guide. She gave a great history of the areas we visited and tailored the itinerary based on our interests, in many cases showing us spots that weren’t heavily visited by tourists. We spent a perfect amount of time at each location. I especially appreciate Cynthia’s extra attention to ensure my elderly mother was picked up and dropped off as close to each location as possible. We saw way more than expected and highly recommend Cynthia as a guide!
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Andreas
Aug 20, 2023
A very successful tour - A very nice tour to visit two very nice highlights in Malta. Both the market in Marsaxlokk and the visit to the Blue Grotto were very nice. The final walk through Qrendi was also very interesting. Of course, everything on a tour like this depends on the guide. We were very lucky with Imke. She explained a lot without being pushy. A tour that can only be recommended.
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175annm
May 10, 2023
My Malta experience - First visit to Malta, visited Blue Grotto, amazing caves, then Marsaxlokk for the beautiful colored fishing boats and the Sunday Market. Will certainly be visiting Malta again for the history.
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Chelsea_z
Oct 7, 2022
Take this tour! So Worth it!! - Cynthia and George were fantastic!! So friendly and accommodating. They graciously tailored their tour to our requests and managed to get in every site we asked to visit and even through in a few of their local gems as well. Had a lovely day exploring the main archeological sites plus the Blue Grotto, Marsaxlokk, St Peter's Pool, and even did a little swimming ourselves. Highly recommend a private day with this couple!
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