Top Things to do in Island of Malta
Things to do in Island of Malta, Malta: The Best Wine Tours & Tastings
One of the three principal islands of the Maltese archipelago, the island of Malta is the largest of the chain. Its capital Valletta, a lively, bustling city with many buildings dating back to the 16th century, teems with cathedrals, palaces and forts. The impressive Grand Harbour offers a dramatic arrival. The top archaeological attraction is the UNESCO-designated Hypogeum temple ruins, a macabre, 5400-square-foot underground necropolis and the world's only underground prehistoric temple.
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1. Malta Private Food and Wine Tour with Visit of Local Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Explore rural Malta, meet the locals and enjoy freshly sourced delicacies during this 'half day' or 'full day' exclusive tour off the beaten path. A local guide will highlight unique sight-seeing locations with fascinating historical, cultural and ecological importance. You will get to experience village cores and most importantly visit places which are not accessible to the regular tourist... or even locals! The ethos of these eco-tours is to support the local rural community and the Maltese environment, therefore each activity is built around genuine farmers and artisans.
Inclusions: Food tasting, Light refreshments, Snacks, Wine tasting, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By jo77Montreal
Christian was incredibly generous in bringing us to local spots around Malta. From going to a local coffee shop in Rabat and trying delicious pastizzis in all the while embracing the vibe of locals, to wine testing with Marc (an awesome character that I enjoyed having a few glasses of wine with and a great conversation I won't forget). A taste of Malta breads from a traditional oven made us go back day after day. The tasty olive oil from the branches you get to touch, was a learning experience for me and I'll never taste olive oil the same as I did before this tour. This is an experience not to be missed if you want to get a touch of local Malta foods and artisanal small scale productions. Grab a ride with Christian. He has a lot to share. And yeah.... Go with an empty stomach. You won't regret it. Rich and jo
2. Malta Private 8 Seater tour: Mosta Dome, Ta qali crafts Village and Mdina
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
With great value of prices with a variety of locations throughout the island of Malta by having a private van. Our service is easy, safe and efficient so you can have a peace of mind while travelling our beautiful islands.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board
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Reviewed By LISA C
This was excellent value for money! Everyone we dealt with was professional and our driver was amazing. The night before our tour we arranged an itinerary for the next day by email and the timings suggested for each stop were spot on. No waiting around in the hot sun for the bus and in 5 hours we saw heaps. Highly recommend.
3. Roam through Dingli Cliffs, Mdina and finish off with a Wine Tasting Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
See Malta the way it was meant to be seen with a personal driver at your disposal to the most iconic destinations in Malta.(Please note that Dingli Cliffs and Mdina will not be served with a tour guide, you will be dropped off in the iconic locations and you are free to roam around, the driver will be at your disposal and of you require any assistance he will be available to aid you in any way possible). This trip will not include more than 8 people. Included in the Tour is a Private Air-conditioned new Minivan which will provide the transportation services for only 8 People (Maximum), in addition to the above, a local snack bought fresh from local produce will be provided in the morning. Travelers can opt for the option to be picked up at their preferred destination at no extra charge. Finishing off the tour will include a unique experience of a special wine tour in the Meridiana Wine Estate, which will include 4 wine glass pairings and a traditional Maltese Platter. Return Incl.
Inclusions: A pastizz (plural pastizzi) is a traditional savoury pastry from Malta., Wine Tasting Tour Entrance
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Reviewed By Vanessa T
My husband and I went on this tour in November 2019. The tour guide said he was not a guide but a driver to take us to Game of Throne Sites. He gave us a amateurish booklet with rude pictures of Game of Throne scenes that were to correspond to the sites. We saw Fort St. Elmo from a distance because the driver said it was closed to the public, which we later learned was a lie.There were several other sites that we saw only from a distance. The booklet clearly showed Gozo as a site that we were supposed to visit, but the driver refused and took us to Popeye Village instead. We refused to go there as it would involve additional expense and was not a Game of Throne site. To add insult to injury, the driver took away the booklets that I had clearly paid for (that would at least have been a way to review the sites), stating that they were too expensive for us to keep. I did call and request a partial refund from Viator and was refused after presenting them with evidence of this rip-off. Please don't waste your money on this! I have lost a lot of respect for Trip Advisor based on this horrible experience.
4. Maltese Wine & Chocolate Pairing
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 10 reviews
Learn about wine making and chocolate production while tasting some indigenous wines unique to Malta and pairing them with our flavoursome artisanal chocolates. This event is lead by our own experienced guide who will talk about wine flavour notes as well as the history and manufacturing processes of chocolate.
Inclusions: Chocolate and Wine to pair
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Reviewed By JessicaFit
A very good place for chocaholics. the hot chocolate is amazing. Tried two pralines from the counter which were average. Prices a bit high. Good chocolate and very nice staff!
5. Private Wine Tasting in Siggiewi Vineyard
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
The tasting room at Ta’ Betta is a small and exclusive venue with limited capacity. Overlooking a terrace with stunning scenery of Maltese countryside with the medieval city of Mdina to the North and the port city of Valletta and the Mediterranean coast to the East. The pleasant setting is ideal to savour the fruit of this terroir and the twenty-year journey it took to bring our artisanal wines to your glass and for your enjoyment.
Inclusions: Guide
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6. The Other Malta guided tour: Palazzo Parisio & wine cellars at a leading winery
This is a very special guided tour, combining Malta’s foremost aristocratic palace with 400-year-old wine cellars where Malta’s premium wines are allowed to mature. Palazzo Parisio has been justly described as ‘a miniature Versailles’. Its intricate interiors contain fine frescoes, magnificent marble works, mirrored walls, tromp l’oeil, rare paintings and extravagant gilding. The beautiful landscaped gardens, acclaimed as being among the finest in Europe, reflect the splendour of this gracious home. After the opulence of the palazzo, one of Malta’s leading wineries welcomes you to its cellars where you will be given a detailed explanation of local wine making and invited to sample a selection of wines and local savouries.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Guests are invited to sample a selection of wines and local savouries., Guests are invited to sample a selection of wines and local savouries.
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By C5752DIclaires
What a place... Full day of fun... The staff are amazing if its just you there or if its packed they still do all shows and are so nice i highly recommend this place... I go all summer as much as i can
7. Exclusive Combination Tour – Cabin Cruiser & Jeep
On this excursion, one will have the opportunity to visit both Islands of Comino and Gozo on the same day. Ideal for clients who prefer to tour/charter in small groups as this tour caters for only a maximum of 20 persons in jeeps and 20 persons on board of the Princess changing activities in the afternoon.
Inclusions: Antipasto lunch with wine, water and fresh fruit, Transport from/to accommodation, 20 minute Powerboat to Gozo, Snorkels, toilet facilities & showers, Approximately 3.5-hour private exclusive boat cruise, Approximately 3.5-hour Jeep Tour around the island of Gozo
Exclusions: Bar on board (not included in price)
Reviewed By olivercE6664BH
Best way to discover the island of Gozo! We had a lot of fun and got to stop to some beautiful places
8. The Mdina & Maltese Wine Tasting Experience 4hrs Tour
The travelers should experience the beauty of Mdina the Silent City and Taste 6 types of the best wines on the island.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance to Meridiana Wine estate
Reviewed By GlennS493
Waited 45 minutes and called and texted about 10 times. Driver was a no show so had to catch taxi. Got a message the next day saying that he was sick and forgot to let us know. Cancelled my return trip to airport. I would not use again. Taxi from airport easier and they charge a flat rate which was cheaper.
9. History, Wine & Eagles Tour in Malta
This tour is the combination of 3 different attractions. You will be picked up and dropped off at your choice of destination. This tour will include a personal chauffeur for a day plus the admission of the above mentioned attractions. First off, we will start by going a ride around Malta to explore the features and characteristics of the Maltese Islands. We will then proceed to the Malta Experience - The Malta Experience is an audio-visual show that tells the dramatic story of the islands’ 7000 year history. Following that, we will proceed to the winery, Meridiana Wine Estate produces some of the best Maltese wines. All our wines are produced using only Maltese grown grapes, most of which in the vineyards of our estate in Ta Qali, Malta's agricultural heartland. Finishing off, we have the Malta Falconry Centre, here you will experience watching falconers fly several different species of well-trained birds of prey and catch a glimpse of these majestic birds in free flight.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Private transportation, Bottled water, Maltese Platter during the wine tasting, Maltese Platter during the wine tasting
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Reviewed By Vanessa T
My husband and I went on this tour in November 2019. The tour guide said he was not a guide but a driver to take us to Game of Throne Sites. He gave us a amateurish booklet with rude pictures of Game of Throne scenes that were to correspond to the sites. We saw Fort St. Elmo from a distance because the driver said it was closed to the public, which we later learned was a lie.There were several other sites that we saw only from a distance. The booklet clearly showed Gozo as a site that we were supposed to visit, but the driver refused and took us to Popeye Village instead. We refused to go there as it would involve additional expense and was not a Game of Throne site. To add insult to injury, the driver took away the booklets that I had clearly paid for (that would at least have been a way to review the sites), stating that they were too expensive for us to keep. I did call and request a partial refund from Viator and was refused after presenting them with evidence of this rip-off. Please don't waste your money on this! I have lost a lot of respect for Trip Advisor based on this horrible experience.
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