Hagar Qim temple (UNESCO) and Limestone Heritage guided tour
Overview
Malta’s oldest quarries and the ancient site of Hagar Qim provide a glimpse into the island's rich history and architectural skills. This tour reveals the significance of limestone in Malta’s construction heritage, dating back thousands of years.
- 🏺 Visit one of Malta’s oldest quarries, transformed into a popular attraction for both tourists and locals.
- 🌍 Explore Hagar Qim, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the seven Megalithic Temples of Malta, with stunning views of the Mediterranean.
- 🚤 At Wied iz-Zurrieq, weather permitting, you can take an optional boat trip to the Blue Grotto (boat price not included).
- ⚠️ Note that boat trips depend on weather conditions; please be prepared for potential changes in plans.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Pickup included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
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The Limestone Heritage Park & GardensThe guided tour starts with a visit to one of Malta’s oldest quarries which has been transformed into an attraction for tourists and locals alike and which provides a vivid account of one of Malta’s leading skills – the use of limestone for building purposes, a skill that goes back thousands of years.
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Hagar Qim & Mnajdra Archaeological ParkThe magic of Malta’s antiquity will be explained at Hagar Qim, Malta’s main pre-historic site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site (one of the seven Megalithic Temples of Malta), overlooking the wide expanse of the blue Mediterranean and the islet of Filfla.
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Wied iz-ZurrieqFrom Wied iz-Zurrieq you can take a boat trip to the Blue Grotto, renowned for its crystal clear waters, weather permitting – boat price not included.