12 Blue Cave and Grotto Tours in Malta Worth the Descent

1.Blue Grotto & Sunday Market at Marsaxlokk Fishing Village

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 803 reviews · 4 hours · from $35Our pick

Visit Malta’s Blue Grotto and spend free time at Marsaxlokk’s Sunday Market on a guided coach tour with hotel pickup. Guides such as Mario, Maria, Mariela, and Mark have led past departures. The 20-minute grotto boat ride costs extra and depends on sea conditions. Expect about four hours of touring, plus pickup time.

“Driver and guide was lovely. But only 90 minutes at the market and time you walked down the hill and allowed time to get back to the coach it only really gave us a hour. To be fair this wasn’t really the tour’s fault and more due to one group of people at the first stop returning to the coach 25 mins late delaying our time at the market.”

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2.Malta: Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto, and Qrendi Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 547 reviews · 4 hours · from $45

Travel by air-conditioned bus from Valletta to the Blue Grotto, Marsaxlokk, and Qrendi with a licensed guide. Expect sea views, traditional luzzu boats, a busy market, and a short village walk. The optional grotto boat costs extra and runs only in suitable weather. Pickup is included, but confirm your exact time and meeting point in advance.

“Activity was lovely, we had very kind and funny guide! Overall, experience was lovely and I would recommend to others. One downside of this tour was that bus was very old and it did smell.”

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3.Malta: Prehistoric Temples, Limestone Heritage & Blue Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 412 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

See Malta’s ancient Ħaġar Qim temples, the Limestone Heritage Park in Siġġiewi, and the Blue Grotto on a four-hour guided trip. Guides such as Maria, Anna, Mary, and Phillip bring the sites to life. Transport, entrance fees, and hotel pickup are included, while the optional Blue Grotto boat costs about €10.

“Thoroughly enjoyed the half day excursion to the Limestone Quarry, Temple and the Blue Grotto. Our guide, Phillip was brilliant and very knowledgeable”

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4.Malta: 5 hr Vintage Bus Tour – Mdina & Blue Grotto inc. food

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 169 reviews · 5 hours · from $59

Ride a traditional 36-seat Maltese bus with an English-speaking driver and guide, stopping at Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto, Siġġiewi, Dingli Cliffs, and Mdina. You get local snacks and drinks, free time for photos and walking, and an optional €10 boat trip at the grotto when weather allows. Daniel, Caroline, Rebecca, and other guides have led recent departures.

“Very organised including the arrangements before hand on where to meet. Lady guide really knew her stuff and very helpful. Highly recommended.”

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5.Malta: Blue Grotto, Dingli, Rabat, Mdina, Ta Qali & Mosta

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 75 reviews

Travel by private, air-conditioned car with hotel pickup to Malta’s Blue Grotto, Dingli Cliffs, Rabat, Mdina, Ta’ Qali, and Mosta. Your English-speaking driver handles the narrow roads and timing. Add the Blue Grotto boat ride for a small fee if weather allows, and leave time for Mdina food or crafts shopping.

“our driver was excellent, great tour guide and very informative. highly recommended nothing was too much trouble. really enjoyedvthe day. thankyou.”

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6.From Sliema: Blue Grotto Excursion & Sea Caves Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 62 reviews · 5 hours · from $41

From Sliema, ride by private bus to the Blue Grotto viewpoint, walk or take a short coastal hike toward Xutu Tower, then board a local boat for a roughly 20-minute sea-cave ride. English-speaking guides coordinate the day, with free time for swimming, lunch, or exploring the village.

“Atrakcja fajna ale moim zdaniem nie warta swoich pieniędzy można samemu podjechać do groty zrobić sobie zdjęcia tak samo można samemu przepłynąć się łódką, nic innego niezwykłego na tej wycieczce nie było 3h wolnego czasu dla nas było to za dużo nie mieliśmy co robić można było ten czas spedzieć aktywnej, tak samo wyjazd na wycieczkę z 30 min opóźnieniem nie wiem na kogo i na co czekaliśmy.”

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7.Southern Malta: Blue Grotto, Hagar Qim, and Marsaxlokk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 35 reviews

You’ll visit Wied iż-Żurrieq, the Blue Grotto, Ħaġar Qim Temples, and Marsaxlokk with an English-speaking driver. Expect scenic stops, local history, photo time, and an optional Blue Grotto boat ride or temple entry at extra cost.

“Our driver was Amazing! He spoke about many historical and cultural points of Malta. He was very friendly and a great guide. All sites on the tour were great, however the Blue Grotto tour was especially spectacular! We had an amazing day and experience, thank you!”

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8.Malta’s Splendour Excursion – Trips in Blue Grotto & Comino

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · 5 hours

Take a private boat for up to six people around Comino, Gozo and Malta. Your skipper can tailor the route around swimming, snorkeling, caves and quiet coves, with stops at the Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon, Mgarr Harbour and Blue Grotto. Mario, Harry and Joe have guided past departures, though your skipper is assigned at booking.

“It was a nice trip and especially Harry the skipper followed our wishes as we wanted to find more private bays. The boat was just enough for four people. Could have been a bit bigger but still enough. All in all a wonderful day!”

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9.Malta: Valletta, Marsaslokk, Blue Grotto, Hagar Qim & Mdina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $135Top rated

Explore Malta by private car with local driver Chris, Tony, or Vincent. Visit Valletta, Birgu, Marsaxlokk, the Blue Grotto, Hagar Qim, Rabat, Mdina, Mosta, and Dingli, with time for walks, photos, food stops, and optional boat trips. Choose a 5, 6, or 8-hour route and shape the day around your interests.

“Perfect！Chris is a warm and cheerful, kind and lovely person who loves life and work. We are very happy to communicate. His tour route is arranged very reasonably and meticulously. We are very satisfied and happy!”

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10.Malta Tour : Private Car- Mdina, Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews

Spend 5 to 8 hours exploring Malta by private car with an English or Italian-speaking local driver. Visit Birgu, Marsaxlokk, the Blue Grotto, Ħaġar Qim, Mdina, Mosta, and Dingli Cliffs, then adjust the route to suit your interests. Drivers such as Tony, Vince, Chris, and David are known for local insight, careful driving, and flexible schedules.

“We had a great day with Tony. He showed us around in the southern part of Malta. It was very interesting. He is also a fantastic driver; we would never been able to drive through the small streets of Birgu like he did! We would definitely recommend him!”

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11.Explore Malta’s Blue Grotto by SUP

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Meet your English-speaking SUP instructor near the Blue Grotto at 6:45am for a gentle lesson, sea yoga, and a paddle through quiet coastal water before boat traffic begins. Merve is named as a guide in booking feedback. Equipment, safety gear, and a mask are included.

“It was an amazing experience! The Blue Grotto was absolutely beautiful, the most beautiful place I have seen in Malta. The tour with the SUP was in the morning, before there were other people. This was the best part, because it was sooo calm and relaxing to be there only with our own group, to chill in the sun and swim. Merve was a very nice guide. She showed us the most beautiful places and was good company with nice conversations. She also made the most beautiful pictures and videos from us!”

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12.Malta: Blue Grotto, Dingli, Rabat, Mdina, Ta Qali & Mosta

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews

Spend eight hours with an English-speaking driver exploring Malta's Blue Grotto, Dingli Cliffs, Rabat, Mdina, Ta' Qali, and Mosta. You get hotel pickup and drop-off, a private group setting, time for local food and wine, and the option of a short boat ride at Blue Grotto when conditions allow. Joseph, Kais, Leslie, and Joe have been praised for attentive service and useful local advice.

“I liked the fact that we got to see places in a single day that might have either 1) taken multiple trips or 2) had to be on a bus load of people. This was a personalised experience. Also, the driver, Kais, was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful.”

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