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Blue Grotto, Rabat and Mdina Small Group Tour - Max. 6 Guests

Location Mellieha, Malta, Europe
Location Valletta, Malta, Europe
Location Mgarr, Malta, Europe
$142.72
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Overview

This semi-private tour is led by an expert licensed tour guide and includes chauffeur-driven transport, attraction tickets and a local food tasting experience.

Begin at picturesque Wied iż-Żurrieq, home to the famous Blue Grotto. Take a 25-minute boat trip through the grotto and neighbouring sea caves, famous for their brilliant blue waters.

Travel through the beautiful Girgenti Valley, passing orchards, traditional farmsteads and historic Girgenti Palace, before reaching the dramatic Dingli Cliffs, rising up to 200 metres above the Mediterranean.

Continue to historic Rabat, with its Roman heritage and strong connections to St Paul, stopping to taste freshly baked pastizzi, Malta’s much-loved traditional flaky pastries.

Finally, explore magnificent Mdina, the Silent City. Wander through atmospheric medieval streets, admire its Baroque architecture and impressive fortifications, and enjoy sweeping views across Malta from the ancient bastions.
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Blue Grotto, Rabat and Mdina Small Group Tour - Max. 6 Guests
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours 30 minutes

  • Led by expert Licensed Tour Guide
  • Pastizzi Tasting - traditional savoury pastry
  • Chauffeur-driven transport
  • Blue Grotto boat trip - subject to suitable weather conditions
  • TIPS/Gratuities

  • Valletta
    Picks up from Valletta and Floriana - 45 minutes before tour start time
  • Sliema
    Pickups from Gzira and Sliema - 30 minutes before tour start time
  • Saint Julian's
    Pickups from the St. Julian's area - 15 minutes before tour start time
  • Wied iz-Zurrieq
    Drive to the south west, en route passing the valley leading to the picturesque Wied iz-Zurrieq, and the Blue Grotto.
  • Blue Grotto Il-Hnejja
    If stopping/parking is possible, stop here for a photo of the Grotto Arch.
  • Blue Grotto
    Walk to the boat departure point, which is a short but steepish descent. Here you will board small 9-seater boats for a boat trip along the coast and around the stunning caves.
  • As we travel through the fertile, green Girgenti Valley, we will pass the old Inquisitors Palace as we make our way to the west coast.
  • Dingli Cliffs
    Stretching for some 4km along the west coast are the Dingli Cliffs. These cliffs have vertical or near-vertical rock faces rising from the sea to heights of up to 200m above sea level. We still stop at Mary Magdalene Chapel, which sits on the cliff edge and offers the ideal viewpoint for a panoramic photo stop.
  • Dingli
    Continue our drive through Dingli, a charming rural village in Malta, known for its peaceful countryside and traditional character,
  • Rabat
    Our next stop is the historic town of Rabat, where you can stroll through its charming old streets and admire traditional houses, alleys, and balconies. We’ll stop at a famous local eatery to taste Malta’s favourite street food, the delicious pastizzi, filled with either peas or ricotta.
  • Mdina Old City
    Our historical walk continues through the enchanting medieval city of Mdina, Malta’s former capital and today known as the Silent City, where we explore its narrow streets, charming alleys, magnificent Baroque buildings and impressive bastion walls while enjoying far-reaching views across the island.
  • Valletta
    Drop offs in Valletta and Floriana - 15 minutes after tour ends
  • Sliema
    Drop offs in Gzira and Sliema area - 30 minutes after the tour ends
  • Saint Julian's
    Drop offs in St. Julian's area - 45 minutes after the tour ends

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The PASTIZZI tasting is an authentic Maltese food experience. To preserve its traditional character, alternative options or substitutions cannot be provided.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Blue Grotto, Rabat and Mdina Small Group Tour - Max. 6 Guests

    Location Mellieha, Malta, Europe
    Location Valletta, Malta, Europe
    Location Mgarr, Malta, Europe
    $142.72
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 — You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 — We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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