Full day tour visiting
Birgu, Blue Grotto, Marsaxlokk Fishing Village & Mdina



As this is a private tour the itinerary below can be customised to your specifications.

Our tour stats with a visit to the oldest part of the Grand Harbour and the Three Cities. We first visit the Gardjola Gardens, here you can admire the magnificent view from the Vedette (watch tower used by the Knights). We continue with the tour of this area and our next stop is the old city of Birgu. In 1530 the Knights of St. John first settled in this area and we will give you an insight to an era dominated by the Knights of St. John. Our walking tour will take us to the heart of city, the narrow streets and quaint alleys known as the 'collachio', an area of old Palazzo's which where the original Auberge's occupied by the Knights'.  Our tour continues to Wied iz-Zurrieq and a visit to the Blue Grotto. This picturesque grotto and its neighbouring system of sea caverns mirrors the brilliant phosphorescent colors of underwater flora. Boat trips to the caves, which take around 25 minutes allow you to explore these grottoes and sea caverns along this stretch of coast. (The boat trip is not included in the overall price as it operates subject to weather conditions, EUR7.50 paid on the day). Our tour proceeds to the southern coastline and the quaint fishing village of Marsaxlokk. This fisherman's village is characterized by low lying buildings and the colorful traditional fishing boats known as the 'luzzu'. A small market lines the seafront and here you will have free time to look around and also have time for lunch (not included). It is a haven for fish food lovers (other cuisine is available) and a variety of good quality restaurants are available. In the afternoon we will visit be visiting Mdina. Mdina is built on a plateau in the centre of the island, the cities old Baroque buildings, cathedral and magnificent bastion walls dominate the rural skyline. Mdina, once the capital of Malta until the modern city of Valletta was built in 1565 has had many names including Melita (Roman occupation), Medina (Arabic occupation), Citta Notabile (Knights of St. John) and Citta Vecchia (after Valletta was built). Today it is also referred as the Silent City since it inspires tranquillity at any time of the day or night. The only way to really experience and enjoy this city is on foot, explore the quaint alleys, narrow streets, ancient buildings and magnificent far reaching views form the high bastion walls. Our tour ends here and we make our way back to your hotel.