Blue Cave and Grotto Tours in Malta — Our Top 13

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: Blue Grotto, Dingli, Rabat, Mdina, Ta Qali & Mosta

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 75 reviews

Travel by private car from the Blue Grotto to Dingli Cliffs, Rabat, Mdina, Ta’ Qali and Mosta. Your English-speaking driver handles the narrow roads, while you choose whether to add the 15-minute boat ride, browse local crafts or linger over lunch in Mdina.

“It was the perfect tour for those who want to get a taste of as much as possible with a lot of freedom to do what you want depending on your taste. Most of the other tours here only hit one or two stops, but this one has a nice mix of scenic views (The cliffs and the Blue Grotto), history (Mosta Church) and culture (Mdina) with time for lunch in Mdina if you want it. Highly recommend!”

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

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

Meet at McDonald’s in Sliema for a five-hour trip to Malta’s Blue Grotto. You’ll ride a local boat through glowing sea caves, enjoy coastal views near Xutu Tower, and have free time for swimming, lunch, or the village. An English-speaking team handles transport and coordination.

“Csodálatos! A napsütény hiányától eltekintve gyönyörű volt, a két túravezető nagyon vicces, segítőkészek,aranyosak és kedvesek voltak. Köszönjük nekik ezt a csodás élményt.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 35 reviews

Travel by private vehicle from your Malta pickup point to Blue Grotto, Ħaġar Qim, and Marsaxlokk. Your English-speaking driver-guide explains local history and culture, while optional boat and site-entry fees remain extra. Sunday adds the village market.

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

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

Travel by private car with local driver Chris or another member of his team, stopping at Valletta, Birgu, Marsaxlokk, the Blue Grotto, Ħaġar Qim, Mdina, and more. Choose a 5, 6, or 8-hour outing, with time to adjust the route and add local food stops.

“BEST DAY - book it! I could not have asked for a better person to learn about these wonderful areas and all as I wished. Chris first gets in touch with you to know how you’d like to spend time: I chose 8 hour day and it was perfect. From the comfort of the car, learning about things as we go along, Chris stopping for pictures as requested and joining in on some of the walks/churches to share information. While he stresses he’s not a tour guide, he provided information I wanted to learn about such as history of Malta, neighborhoods, churches, and architecture. It was a perfect mix and…”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · 5 hours

Take a private five-hour boat trip for up to six people around Comino, Gozo, Malta, and the Blue Grotto. Your skipper, including Mario, Harry, or Joe, can adjust the route for swimming, snorkeling, caves, beaches, and quiet bays.

“Our guide, Mario, was most excellent! Very considerate and accommodating!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews

See Malta’s major sights in a private car with a local English or Italian-speaking driver. You can shape the day around Birgu, Marsaxlokk, the Blue Grotto, Hagar Qim, Mdina, Mosta, and Dingli Cliffs. Drivers such as Tony, Vince, Chris, and Sylvia have led past tours, but your assigned driver may differ.

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews

Spend eight hours exploring Malta with an English-speaking driver, visiting the Blue Grotto, Dingli Cliffs, Rabat, Mdina, Ta Qali Crafts Village and Mosta. Joseph, Joe, Kais and Leslie have helped make the day personal and flexible. Add the optional boat ride at Blue Grotto if conditions allow.

“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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