8 Archaeology Tours in Valletta That You Shouldn't Miss

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Enjoy a full-day private tour of Malta and visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Take advantage of a private driver and local guide at your disposal to show you up the main attractions on the island Explore the capital city Valletta and the fisherman's village of Marsaxlokk. Visit the ancient capital of Mdina and more in a blend of historical and natural sites.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Lunch in Marsaxlokk

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance Tickets

Walk through time (3500BC) when visiting these ancient prehistoric temples. Many people know about the Pyramids and Stonehenge but little do they know when it comes to these Maltese temples outdating them both. We have around twenty three megalithic sites scattered all over the islands of Malta & Gozo. In this private tour we will be visiting two fishing villages, Tarxien, Hagar Qim & Mnajdra temples. Two of these temples spread apart by a few meters very close to our cliffside, on the first day of each season the sun rises in a particular alignment with these prehistoric buildings marking the grow or harvest periods. We do not call this a guided tour but there is no need for one to be since on every site there will be its own guidance and audio visuals. All entry fees are included in price with free flowing cold water. Only the boat ride is optional and tickets need to be bought upon arriving at the site.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes, Price includes Entry Fees to All sites., Free Flowing Cold Water

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Comino is the pearl of the Mediterranean and no trip to Malta is complete without a visit to this exceptional Island. But, like all gems, it makes sense to be guided by someone with insider knowledge of what to look for. Our tour is unscripted and your experienced guide will quickly adapt to what interests you most – after all it is your holiday! Group sizes are limited to a maximum of 4 people and generally start after breakfast, with your return in time for dinner. We use a luxury air-conditioned SUV for your comfort and safety.We can also pick you up and return to your hotel, so there is nothing for you to arrange for yourselves.The Insider’s Gozo tour is not a ‘whistle stop’ coach trip feeding endless data on a well-worn tourist route. You will be able to get to the places buses cannot go and see what other tourists miss. We hope you will gain a unique perspective of all that Gozo has to offer as only an Insider can provide. We look forward to welcoming you to the Inside track.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation

Exclusions: Admission to temples

The tour consists in Malta's magic antiquity and pre-historic. We pick up clinets from all hotels and provide bottled water all day.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Tickets for Limestone Heritage and Temples not included.

Strategically speaking this truly is the heart of the mediterrenean, the Knights Ospitalier were well aware of it when decided to build a fortify town, perched on a high rock above a deep harbour, in 1566. 2.5 hour of a leisure walking will allow you to know and understand a city that over the centuries attracted many artists, above all Michelangelo Merisi, better known as Caravaggio, arrived here. A local guide will lead you and a small group of participants at the discovery of this small but full of sights city, which maintain its 16th-century elegance, the Auberge de Castille, St. John’s Co-Cathedral, and the Church of St. Paul’s Shipwreck, with a modern twist given by the Renzo Piano–designed City Gate, Parliament Building and Opera House. We guarantee you will absolutely love the experience!

Inclusions: Native tour guide, Small group tour up to 14 people

Exclusions: Hotel pick up and drop off, Entrance fees if needed

A private visit of La Valletta can satisfy all tastes and expectations, even the most demanding visitor will be completely happy and satisfied at the end of our 2.5 hour walking tour, which can be fully customize at your request. If you are an history buffer our experienced local guide will uncover the secrets of the Knights Ospitalier, who funded the city in 1566. You cannot miss the impressive fortifications of the city, the St James Cavalier is one of the oldest buildings in Valletta along with its twin, St John’s Cavalier, built on a strategically placed platform . If you are an art lover you will feel overwhelmed by the dark intensity of the Caravaggio’s masterpiece “Beheading of St. John the Baptist” on display at the St. John’s Co-Cathedral. If you apprecciate modern architecture you cannot miss the City Gate, Parliament Building and Opera House designed by Renzo Piano. Whatever you like La Valletta can offer it!

Inclusions: Private native tour guide

Exclusions: Hotel pick up and drop off, Entrance fee if needed

This day tour allows you to discover at your own pace, the most important landmarks across the island of Malta.This is an ideal tour as a shore excursions - A walking tour of Valletta’s historic center. As you walk past Valletta’s landmarks, your private tour guide will explain the city’s history and the stories hiding behind the imposing facades. - You can opt to visit St. John’s Cathedral. - A walking tour of Mdina. Malta’s former capital was the ‘Notable City’ in the Middle Ages. Home to Malta’s nobility, it has retained its medieval charm whilst harmoniously assimilating splendid baroque and neo architecture. - Marsaxlokk fishing village. Here you can enjoy a stroll along the harbor or have lunch. - The Blue Grotto. A photo stop or weather permitting you can do the 20 minute boat trip. - Hagar Qim Temples. These megalithic temples, World Heritage Site are testimony to the building expertise of the Stone Age.

Inclusions: Fully licensed Tour guide, Private transportation

Exclusions: any entrance fee to any church or museum, Food and drinks, Gratuities