Blue Cave and Grotto Tours in Malta — Our Top 6

1.Blue Grotto & Sunday Market at Marsaxlokk Fishing Village

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

Travel by coach to Malta’s Blue Grotto, where you can add a 20-minute boat ride if the sea is calm, then spend 90 minutes at Marsaxlokk’s Sunday Market. Hotel pickup, transport, and a multilingual guide are included. Guides may include Mario, Maria, Mariela, or Mark.

“I went on this tour expecting it to be like several of the other ones I have taken when I am on vacation. This tour was amazing as we learned some of the history of Malta, went to the Sunday market and took a boat tour of the Blue Grotto. Mark was very impressive as he translated the tour in three languages (English, French and Italian). A great time was had by all and we were back by 130 PM”

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

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

Travel from Valletta by air-conditioned bus to Marsaxlokk’s fishing harbour, the Blue Grotto, and Qrendi. Guides such as Chantelle, Fabi, and Elisabeth have been praised for warm, lively commentary. The optional grotto boat ride depends on sea conditions and costs extra.

“The guide was very friendly and informative. We went to the Blue Grotto first which meant we were able to beat the worst of the queues, thank you for that. The little village of Qrendi was lovely as it was good to see traditional Malta. Marsaxlokk was a lovely picturesque location but unfortunately for us was actually spoilt by the market. It took up the whole of the harbour which meant we couldn’t walk along the water edge and was exceptionally busy. We were hoping to still have a walk along the water.”

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

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

Visit Ħaġar Qim, the Limestone Heritage Park, and Malta’s Blue Grotto with a local guide in English, German, Spanish, French, or Italian. Hotel pickup, transport, and entry fees are included. The optional €10 boat ride depends on calm weather and leaves limited time for extra sightseeing.

“loved the tours and the history very well organised except for the 30 min delay which meant we had to rush the rest of the tour”

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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 through Malta’s key sights. You’ll have free time in Marsaxlokk and Mdina, a Blue Grotto stop, a local food tasting in Siġġiewi, and photo stops at Dingli Cliffs. The optional boat trip costs extra.

“Got picked up on time. Enjoyed all the stops. lunch was lovely and well organized. lovely driver Daniel has lots of information for us. Would highly recommend”

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5.Malta Private tour: 5hr Mosta Dome, Mdina, Dingli Cliff’s & Blue Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) Top rated

This private five-hour tour takes your group of up to eight from Valletta to the Mosta Rotunda, medieval Mdina, Dingli Cliffs, and Blue Grotto. Drivers such as Carmel and Clive provide local history, flexible timing, hotel pickup, and an air-conditioned vehicle. Boat rides at Blue Grotto cost extra.

“We had a great time. Carmelo made the experience very special. The places he took us to were spectacular, and to top all the beautiful sites, the visit to the beach was a lot of fun. Thanks”

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6.Explore Malta’s Blue Grotto by SUP

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

Meet at 6:45am in Qrendi for a three-hour SUP outing with Yoga Malta. Your instructor teaches basic strokes, standing, and remounting before guiding you around Blue Grotto Bay. Expect calm early water, swimming, masks, and a gentle yoga-minded approach.

“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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