We had such a lovely day with Joseph from start to finish. He was punctual, polite, and great fun to be around. We had a list of places we wanted to see, and he made sure we got to all of them. There was plenty of time to look around and enjoy everything at our own pace. Joseph did much more than drive us around. He told us about how local people live, which we’d never have learned just by visiting as tourists. He was very professional, and the vehicle was comfortable too. If we come back to Malta, we’ll definitely book him again. Highly recommended!
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What's Included
Includes
- Bottled water
- Snacks
Excludes
- Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Our first destination is Mosta Church. This landmark is known as the Rotunda of St. Mary, is a must-see landmark in Malta, renowned for its breathtaking Baroque architecture. Its massive dome, the third-largest in Europe, is an impressive feat of engineering and a stunning sight. The church is also famous for surviving a WWII bomb that miraculously failed to explode, adding to its rich history. A visit to Mosta Church offers not only a glimpse into Malta’s past but also a chance to admire its awe-inspiring beauty.
Next destination is Ta' Qali Crafts Village. Ta' Qali Crafts Village is a vibrant destination where you can experience Malta's traditional craftsmanship firsthand. Explore artisan workshops and discover unique, handmade products like colorful glass, intricate pottery, and delicate lace. It's the perfect place to find authentic souvenirs while watching skilled craftsmen at work. A visit to Ta' Qali offers a fascinating insight into Malta’s cultural heritage and artisanal traditions.
Next, we journey through Mdina. Mdina, known as the "Silent City," is a captivating medieval town perched on a hilltop in Malta. With its narrow, winding streets, stunning architecture, and panoramic views, it offers a step back in time. Mdina is home to beautiful churches, palaces, and fortifications, showcasing its rich history. A visit to Mdina promises a peaceful and enchanting experience, perfect for exploring its ancient charm.
Next, we visit Dingli Cliffs, Malta’s highest point, offers breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea and the island of Filfla. The cliffs are a perfect spot for hiking, providing a serene escape with stunning natural beauty. Watch the sun set over the horizon, creating a magical atmosphere. A visit to Dingli Cliffs is a must for nature lovers and those seeking unforgettable views.
Next, we journey through The Three Cities—Vittoriosa, Senglea, and Cospicua—which offer a rich blend of history and charm. Wander through narrow streets lined with centuries-old buildings and breathtaking views of the Grand Harbour. These cities are a must-visit for history enthusiasts, with their stunning forts, vibrant culture, and quiet, picturesque atmosphere.
Next, we journey through Ħaġar Qim. This temple is a fascinating UNESCO World Heritage site, dating back to 3600 BC, making it one of Malta’s most important prehistoric landmarks. The temple complex offers a glimpse into Malta’s ancient history with its impressive megalithic structures. Set on a hilltop, it provides stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and the nearby island of Filfla. A visit to Ħaġar Qim is a unique journey into Malta’s ancient past, surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty.
In the south, our journey begins with Blue Grotto. The Blue Grotto is a stunning sea cave on Malta's southern coast. Its waters shine in vibrant shades of blue, creating a surreal experience. Visitors can explore the grotto by boat, surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. The Blue Grotto in Malta is a must-see natural wonder, where crystal-clear waters meet dramatic cliffs, creating a mesmerizing display of vibrant blue hues. Visitors can explore the stunning sea caves on boat tours, offering unforgettable views of this hidden paradise. Whether you're a nature lover or an adventure seeker, the Blue Grotto promises a breathtaking experience in the heart of Malta's coastline.
Next, we visit Marsaxlokk. Marsaxlokk offers stunning views of colorful fishing boats. Enjoy fresh seafood at the waterfront restaurants. Explore the lively Sunday market for local treasures. Marsaxlokk is a charming fishing village in Malta, known for its vibrant, colorful boats known as "luzzu" that dot its picturesque harbor. With its traditional waterfront lined with seafood restaurants, it offers a perfect blend of culture and cuisine. The Sunday market, bustling with local produce and handcrafted goods, adds a lively and authentic touch to this idyllic Mediterranean spot.
The next spot is Gardjola Gardens. Nestled in the charming city of Senglea, Gardjola Gardens offers breathtaking panoramic views of the iconic Grand Harbour, making it a must-visit for photography enthusiasts and nature lovers alike. The historic Gardjola watchtower adds a touch of intrigue, offering a glimpse into Malta's maritime past while providing stunning vistas over the harbor and neighboring cities. Perfect for a relaxing stroll, the lush gardens provide a peaceful escape where visitors can unwind amid spectacular surroundings and soak in Malta's rich history and natural beauty.
Our journey together ends with Valletta, exactly at Barracca Gardens offering visitors a glimpse into its storied past. Valletta's narrow streets, bustling piazzas, and scenic waterfront make it an unforgettable destination, blending centuries-old history with lively modern-day cafes, shops, and cultural events. PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM NOT A TOUR GUIDE. HOWEVER, I AM A PRIVATE DRIVER WHO LOVES SHARING CULTURAL INSIGHTS ABOUT MALTA.
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It was a beautiful tour, we saw so much and gained new knowledge. Joseph was very friendly and full of good humour and made us feel safe. Do this tour absolutely!!
Joseph was excellent in showing us the sights of Malta.
We had the pleasure of spending the day with Joseph as our guide. Since we were meeting a group for a pilgrimage, Joseph was happy to accommodate and adjust our plans for the day so we visited only places we would not be visiting later with our group. It was an amazing day. We visited places we never would have been able to see on our own. We never were caught in traffic, or waited in a line. Joseph knew everyone at each stop we made. We also appreciated his stories about Malta as well as understanding Maltese culture. Our comfort and enjoyment were his only concerns for the day, and we felt safe and secure as he maneuvered the streets of Malta. Our only regret was not getting a picture with Joseph and the day seemed to pass far too quickly. Thank you Joseph for making our first day exploring Malta so wonderful and complete!
Joseph get an outstanding job. Strongly recommend him for anyone interested in learning more about Malta. Shared an amazing amount of information and was very professional.
Best tour ever! Jo was great!!! We drove all the island and we learned so much! He was super funny, friendly and very kind. We visited a lot of unique places, even a glass factory. He showed us local places for food , and we were able to meet locals business and local people . An amazing experience! Thanks Jo❤️
Joseph was a fantastic host he showed us round all the main sites of Malta and gave us great commentary from a local persons perspective. I would recommend his services.
Joseph did an amazing job, driving my mother and me around the island. He took very good care of my mother, who can’t walk that far, so he chose the perfect spots to show us. Definitely a recommendation to book with him!
We had a wonderful day with Joseph touring around Malta. Joseph was extremely punctual, his car "Doris" :) spotless! Joseph is engaging and passionate about his island. He was very flexible, we were able to personalize our tour spending more time in certain areas and less time in others and skipping some which did not appeal to us. We had a wonderful and leisurely lunch at Joseph's suggestion and most importantly, Joseph knows who the boss is! ;) I would highly recommend Joseph if you're looking for someone who deeply loves their job and combines that enthusiasm with high expertise!
Joseph took us to all the places of interest on the schedule and gave background info as we drove. The Blue Grotto was so congested though that we only had time for a quick photo stop. Stopped for lunch at Marsaxlokk at Unico restaurant . Lovely food.
Joseph was an excellent tour guide. He knows everyone so he slips you past all the lines each place he takes you. Also lets you choose your stops and how long you stay. Highly recommend!
Joseph did an excellent job of delivering us right to the door of each attraction. Making sure we had the proper tickets entry fee, etc. We enjoyed his conversation and we saw everything that we hoped to see during our day. Thank you.
If you have a short window of time to explore Malta, booking Joseph as your private chauffeur is hands-down the best decision you can make! From the moment we stepped off our cruise ship, Joseph greeted us with incredible energy and enthusiasm, eager to show us the very best of his country in the four hours we had together. He walked us to his car, which was impeccably clean, comfortable, and a very welcome sight. Joseph is a master navigator who knows all the local shortcuts and secret spots to maximize every minute. Thanks to his impressive network of local contacts, we bypassed the crowds and enjoyed quick, seamless entry at several sites—saving us time that allowed us to pack in far more sights and experiences than we ever thought possible on a tight schedule. To top it all off, he guided us to a phenomenal local restaurant for lunch. As someone visiting from the Pacific Northwest in the United States, I have high standards for seafood, but the seafood platter Joseph recommended was easily one of the best I have ever had! Joseph is a true wealth of knowledge on all things Malta. There is absolutely no way we could have seen or enjoyed as much as we did without his expertise, local connections, and vibrant personality. We cannot recommend him highly enough!
Joe, is one in a Million. We have fallen in love with Malta because of his passion and knowledge . It’s our one Mediterranean country we can’t wait to return. The fresh fish caught by locals and cooked for us.. DIVINE❤️ Joe you are world class and we loved every moment of our excursion with you . Malta is very special to us now we have met you. Dr Steve and Melissa Griffith
A very personal tour of Malta, with Joseph in his luxury car. Joseph showed us many of the beautiful & interesting sights of Malta. His knowledge of Malta was exceptional. We were never rushed, he allowed plenty of time at different sites. Our comfort was always a priority. We were able to adjust the schedule to include sites we found after the schedule was planned. A thoroughly enjoyable day, made memorable by Joseph's knowledge and warm demeanor making us feel comfortable.
A fantastic tour of Malta with the best guide Joseph.
We enjoyed very much our time with Joseph. He took very good care of us. He was very thoughtful and he would accommodate our needs - particularly that of a 91-year-old passenger. Plus, he had a sense of humor.
High quality service and itenary. Our driver Joseph took very good care of us. We heard lot about history, traditions and everyday’s life in Malta during our trip. Visit of Mdina Glass factory was one of the highlights of the tour! We took this tour in the beginning of our holiday, it was good start and gave us nice overview of the island. Good alternative if you don’t want to rent a car and try out left-hand driving in narrow streets by yourself.
Fantastic day with Joseph - thoroughly recommend to anyone visiting Malta. Spent from 10am to 4pm with Joseph visiting Mosta, Mdina, Hagar Qim, Dingly Cliffs and many others. Knowledgable, funny and a gentleman.
Great way of experiencing what you want rather than following a tour group which might not cover all you want to see. Joseph was punctual, provided a lot of context, history and dining trips. Nice, comfortable Mercedes, perfect for 2. Highly recommended way of sightseeing!!!! Thank you Joseph… Sophia and Domenic from Perth, Western Australia
Joseph is simply the best guide we've ever had. Smart, funny and deeply knowledgeable, he made every stop come alive. Always on time, always thoughtful, and his car was spotless. We couldn't recommend him more highly
We spent a great day exploring Malta with Joseph today. We feel we saw the majority of the island and visited the sites we really wanted to visit. With a private vehicle tour there was no waiting for everyone else to get back to a bus and we got to see the locations we wanted to see, not limited to where a tour bus goes. Joseph recommended an amazing place for lunch, food was absolutely amazing. Thank you Joseph for a wonderful day exploring Malta.
After a bit of a rough start due to our inability to get in touch with the tour company to advise them of a delay as a result of poor WiFi connection from the ship, we were finally able to connect with our driver/guide, Joseph who patiently waited for us to disembark. Joseph was a fantastic driver and guide. He allowed us to enjoy as much of Malta as possible during the time we had. Malta was amazing. We would totally go back!
Our tour guide was Peter Caruana, and tour operator was Joseph. Fantastic experience. Immaculate MB van, strong AC, and some perks like bottled water and umbrellas. Itinerary is flexible even if we gave Peter the liberty to suggest points of interest. We basically toured the entire island except the fishing villages, since it started to rain. We were able to avoid any tour bus crowd, and we were able to eat some hand peeled prickly pear. Malta is beautiful and you have to experience it without the crowds. Peter is very passionate about the history of the islands and as a bonus he showed us all the Hollywood sets for films made in Malta. 5 stars all around. Make sure you tip generously, as these guys go above and beyond normal expectations.
Our tour guide was outstanding with his knowledge of the many important places we visited during this day trip around the entire island of Malta. We stopped in several of the sites and were allowed to stay as long as we wanted or to opt out of staying long. Joseph knew the history of the island and reviewed the time periods of the various countries claiming control of the island. Joseph also knew many locals and was able to guide us with expertise through churches, neighborhoods, shopping areas, and eating establishments, in addition to the various viewing points of interest for photo opportunities and appreciation of the surrounding ocean and communities. He treated us with respect and and kindness, and was happy to answer our direct inquiries. I highly recommend this Viator tour to all tourists new to the island of Malta. It would be worth our time to take the same tour again, as there is so much to see and enjoy, along with the enjoyment of many locals that Joseph was familiar with.
We had a very enjoyable and informative day out with Joseph, I think we visited all the places of interest that we wanted to see....would highly recommend 😀
What an amazing day, couldn’t have imagined a better way to travel around to see the island. We messaged Joseph beforehand to request specific places to visit which he managed to include within the day. At the ta qali crafts village he arrange for a small glass workshop demonstration which was amazing to watch first hand. He was so kind and knowledgeable, provided us with plenty of water throughout the tour and gave us recommendations on were to go during stops. Would recommend this tour instead of a big coach tour as this feels a lot more personal and made to what you want to do.
We arrived at the Malta port at the end of a cruise at 8:00am. Joseph met us and took us (and our luggage) on a 6 hour tour of Malta, including a stop for lunch. He dropped us off at our hotel at 2pm. This worked out well to avoid “wasted time” waiting for our room to be available. Joseph was very informative and took us to all of the main sights on Malta. Highly recommended!
Excellent way to see the island. Six hours or so to see several sites. Joseph has a route planned but this can be adjusted. Friendly and very knowledgeable. Much better (and probably cheaper) for two people compared with cruise line coach tours
Joseph was on time and offered a great deal of information about Malta and the sites and neighborhoods we were visiting. He included several stops where we witnessed a glass blowing and stop for a wonderful lunch by the sea. The car was clean and comfortable and his driving skills were excellent. We would highly recommend joseph as an alternative to being crammed on a tour bus. The trip was customized to our interest in needs.
Joseph our guide was excellent. He had rich knowledge of Malta. Very courteous.
We had the private tour of Malta with Joseph today. Joseph was friendly, professional and knowledgeable. We had a great time with him. He took us to a seafood place for lunch and it was very fresh and delicious. We saw so many places today in this private tour and some of them we wanted to come back. Joseph provided all the information to us and made sure we knew where to go. Highly recommend this tour with Joseph. We will book with him again when we come back to Malta.
Joseph our guide picked us up right on time and took us to all the places we had mapped out and even added a couple places. He saved us time in places because of his connections and was fun to talk and hangout with for the the day. We would highly recommend this tour if you want flexibility and want to see everything in a day. Thank you Joseph
Joseph is the best! He is very dependable, great communication and delightful in every way. If you are in Malta, book with Joseph and you will have an amazing day!
Joseph is a true gem of Malta! Incredibly friendly and full of energy! He shared so much knowledge that you wouldn't necessarily learn on a regular tour and he answered so many questions with so much patience! We enjoyed his company and learning about all facets of life in Malta. Thank you for helping us make some great memories!
This is great way to see the main sights in Malta outside Valletta in a day, with a great knowledgeable guide who loves the country, in his comfortable Merc.
This is a great way to explore the beauty and uniqueness of Malta. Joseph is a true professional and a very friendly and likeable person. We enjoyed our day visiting the most popular sites of Malta !
Great experience from start to finish. We booked a five hour tour slot with Joseph. He arrived well on time at our chosen pick up point, communication great from booking to pick up (his, not on mine as signal was rubbish!). Joseph is a very knowledgeable guide, friendly and approachable. We went to Mosta Church and air raid shelter Mdina glassmakers Mdina - Silent City The blue Grotto Dingli cliffs Marsaxlokk fishing village All within our time frame. Nothing felt rushed and the car itself was beautifully air conned (appreciated in the current 43 degree heat!). Overall a fabulous experience, very reasonable price for what you get and cannot recommend joseph enough :)
This was a great day with Joseph learning and seeing Malta. He knows all the locals and gets you top notch service and provides such great history in an air conditioned ride... especially when it's 100 degrees outside. Picked us up at the port and got us back in plenty of time! Overall great day!
We had such a lovely day. Josef is really friendly and knowledgeable, we learned so much more about Malta. We wanted to visit the blue grotto area and he took us to some great places. I was so well worth it
Having been here for a week, this is the best way to discover Malta, Joseph our driver kept us informed and entertained throughout the tour, from our visits to Mosta dome "church of miracles" to Mdina "silent village" to the three cities that face eachother to our highlight which was the clear blue water and caves at the blue grotto 👌 highly recommend this tour
Guide was accommodating and brought us to the best seafood restaurant for lunch by the water.
Joseph was fantastic. Very informative and knowledgeable. Very accommodating to our wants and preferences. Malta is a fairly small island and this private tour was exactly what we wanted. An overview of the main points in the country so that we could go back and hit the spots on our own later. We are planning to go back out with Joseph a couple more times.
This was a great 4-5 hour tour outside of Valetta in a air conditioned car. Josef was spot on picking me up and knows a lot of history (and people in Malta)! Always running into a buddy of his. The tour was a great overview of the island and was fabulous to get outside the city and see more of Malta. Joseph is great conversationalist and very friendly. In short , a wonderful and different view of the island with a maltese guy
Joseph has deep knowledge about Malta being a local resident and proud citizen of Malta. We enjoyed getting to know the area and history. He is a safe and caring driver and ensured that we have a fun and memorable experience. Thank you Joseph!
Being the 1st day on the island, we jet-lagged and overslept-- Joseph was very patient and nice about that. It was also incredibly hot, and he tailored the trip based on our situation. Seems to know everybody. Highly recommended.
Had a great time with our family. Would recommend to others who are interested in a completely customizable private tour! Joseph was incredibly helpful and full of knowledgeable information. If you are looking for a great tour, this is the one you want to reserve.
Wonderful trip with Joseph. Everything was customizable to our liking, comfortable car, great conversation, and we felt we got to see a lot of things despite the high heat.
We had a fabulous tour of Malta with Joseph and cannot recommend him highly enough! He was very professional, attentive and informative, imparting lots of interesting facts throughout the day! We enjoyed our experience so much we actually booked Joseph the following day for a tour of Gozo! Again, we had a wonderful day, visiting all the highlights of Gozo. We particularly enjoyed swimming at the stunning Blue Lagoon! Much hyped, but it definitely lived up to its reputation, the water was so clear and the most beautiful blue colour! We genuinely appreciated travelling in Joseph’s lovely car, in air-conditioned comfort, as the weather was very hot. It was a fun and entertaining two days, and we really enjoyed our beautiful lunches at the two restaurants Joseph recommended. Just fantastic!!!
Joseph was outstanding. Attentive to our needs. Expert driver who knew how to navigate Malta very well. Shared interesting information about Malta and addressed all of our questions. Picked us up in his air conditioned Mercedes. Joseph made everyone in my family feel very welcome. Very considerate of the special needs of my elderly mother. Joseph’s positivity and sense of humor helped the tour more enjoyable. Flexible about sites visited based on our requests. Would very highly recommend
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