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Malta: Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto, and Qrendi Guided Tour

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Malta: Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto, and Qrendi Guided Tour
4.0925927 out of 5 stars
4.1
4.0925927 out of 5 stars
378 reviews

Explore the picturesque fishing village of Marsaxlokk and the traditional village of Qrendi on a guided day trip from Valletta. Travel by bus to the Zurrieq Valley to visit the Blue Grotto.

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Duration 4 hours
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Italian, French, Spanish, English, German
Pickup included
The time shown on the website or on your ticket is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time. Your pick-up time can be any time between 8:15 AM and 8:50 AM, depending on where you are staying. If your pick-up location is a hotel, please wait outside near the main entrance. Do not wait in the lobby or inside the hotel. When the guide or driver arrives, they will have a list of names and will ask those waiting outside for identification. They will not enter the hotel to look for guests. Transportation cannot wait for late arrivals. If you miss your morning pick-up, you will not be able to join the tour later. To ensure an enjoyable experience for all guests, the tour will proceed as scheduled and will not be interrupted to accommodate latecomers.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Gretchen – United States

Our guide was great, the stops were wonderful, especially loved the blue grotto, AWESOME!

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Hrubaru – Romania

I liked the personality of the guide. She is very smart and funny!

Highlights

  • Experience the beauty of the Blue Grotto where films like 'Troy' where shot
  • Admire sea views and capture pictures of colorful 'luzzu' fishing boats
  • Shop like a real local with a visit to the bustling Marsaxlokk Market
  • Follow your guide through the winding streets of the village of Qrendi

Full description

Discover iconic sites on the island of Malta like the famed Blue Grotto on this day trip from Valletta. Enjoy riveting information and engaging storytelling from your guide. Peruse the treasures at the Marsaxlokk market and take a guided walking tour of Qrendi.


Be picked up from your hotel in Valletta and hop aboard an airconditioned bus. Relax on the drive through the countryside to the picturesque fishing village of Marsaxlokk. Admire the largest fishing harbour in Malta that has been in operation since antiquity.


Capture pictures of the brightly brightly-coloured traditional luzzu fishing boats. Take a stroll through the streets to uncover delightful restaurants and nice cafés huddled along its entire promenade.


Soak up the vibe in its large open-air market which sells a vast assortment of fish, locally honey, and fruit jams, and traditional sweets. Peruse local wines, liquors, souvenirs, clothes, shoes, traditional lacework, custom jewellery, and handcrafted accessories.

Continue to the Wied Iz-Zurrieq (Zurrieq Valley) to visit the fantastical sea caverns of the Blue Grotto. Snap pictures of the impressive main arch, which is approximately 30 meters in height. Marvel at views of the Honeymoon Cave, the Cat’s Cave, and the Reflection Cave.


Appreciate this locations which was featured movies like 'Cutthroat Island' (1995), 'The Count of Monte Cristo' (2002), and 'Troy' (2004). Weather permitting, have the time to purchase an optional boat ride into the grotto for an extra fee payable on location.

Head to the village of Qrendi for a guided walking tour of one of Malta’s traditional villages. Walk to the main square to the hub of the village, see its parish church, and be led through a maze of winding, narrow streets. Return to your accommodation in Valletta at the end of your tour.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned bus
  • Licensed tour guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Boat trip to the Blue Grotto (optional, payable onsite)
  • Tips (optional)

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  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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  • Comfortable shoes
  • Cash

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  • The time shown on the website or on your ticket is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel or closest meeting point
  • All tours will be guided in the language you have booked; however, at times, the commentary might be provided by a multilingual guide (limited to a maximum of two languages)
  • The boat trip to the Blue Grotto is optional (to be paid on location) and is always subject to favourable weather conditions
  • The market at Marsaxlokk might be closed on public holidays falling on a Sunday and on other rare occasions as determined by the local council of the village. When this happens, the visit to the Marsaxlokk fishing village will be carried out normally, but if the market is closed, we will visit a different market.

From $41.92 per person

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Overall rating

4.1 /5

based on 378 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.5/5
  • Transportation
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    4/5

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Gretchen – United StatesApril 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Our guide was great, the stops were wonderful, especially loved the blue grotto, AWESOME!
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Hrubaru – RomaniaFebruary 16, 2025 – Verified booking
I liked the personality of the guide. She is very smart and funny!
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Daumante – United KingdomJanuary 26, 2025 – Verified booking
The lady guide, was very honest, spoke about the history of Malta, buildings, churches and Malteses culture. Marsaxlokk village and the local market, were interesting, so many souvenirs to choose from (I would say: walk first to the end of market, and when you go back to bus you already will know where is what you want or need). The driver was very polite and stopped for us to see the Blue Grotto Arch. Sadly, because of wind it wasn’t possible to go by boat, but we had more time for walk in the village, which quite nice. Qrendi, was short walk through the centre, little roads, nice architecture (in all places). Love it!

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Activity provider:Robert Arrigo & Sons Limited
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