Category Blue Grotto and the South Cliffs

Malta · BLUE GROTTO AND THE SOUTH CLIFFS

Top 15 Blue Grotto Tours in Malta

23 reviewed

The Blue Grotto is a sea arch under the cliffs at Wied iż-Żurrieq on the south coast, and the small boats into it only run when the swell allows. Below: the tours that include the boat, the ones that pair it with the Sunday market at Marsaxlokk, and what happens to your morning if the sea is too rough to sail.

Blue Grotto & Sunday Market at Marsaxlokk Fishing Village

Blue Grotto & Sunday Market at Marsaxlokk Fishing Village - Pickup and timing: the “short tour” reality

1.Blue Grotto & Sunday Market at Marsaxlokk Fishing Village

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

Half-day Malta tour to Blue Grotto sea caves and Marsaxlokk Sunday Market, with pickup and free time in the fishing village.

“Good trip but people need to heed the advice of the guide at the market. Please ensure you have no valuables on display or they are in front of you. 1 couple lost their money and cards. It is difficult to contact the police. If you have poor mobility not a trip for you as there is walking involved.”

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Malta: Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto, and Qrendi Guided Tour

Malta: Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto, and Qrendi Guided Tour - Marsaxlokk Market, Luzzu Boats, and the Harbour Photos You Came For

2.Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto, and Qrendi Guided Tour

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

Malta south coast day trip from Valletta with Marsaxlokk market, the Blue Grotto caves and arch, plus peaceful Qrendi village lanes.

“We enjoyed the day very much. It was a wonderful sunny Sunday, so the weather was perfect for this trip. Marsaxlokk is a beautiful fishing village and has a market on Sundays. The windless, sunny day was also perfect for the Blue grotto which was very enjoyable.”

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Malta: Prehistoric Temples, Limestone Heritage & Blue Grotto

Malta: Prehistoric Temples, Limestone Heritage & Blue Grotto - Siġġiewi’s Limestone Heritage Park and Gardens: Malta’s stone, explained in plain language

3.Prehistoric Temples, Limestone Heritage & Blue Grotto

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

Guided half-day Malta tour to Ħaġar Qim, Limestone Heritage Park, and the Blue Grotto with hotel pickup, entries, and optional boat ride.

“The Blue Grotto was absolutely fantastic – a true highlight of our trip to Malta. The vivid blue water, majestic rock formations, and peaceful atmosphere created an unforgettable moment. Visiting the Limestone Heritage Museum afterwards gave everything even more meaning — it added context and depth to what we had just seen, making us appreciate Malta's natural beauty and history even more. Thank you for such a special experience!”

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

Malta: Blue Grotto, Dingli, Rabat, Mdina, Ta Qali & Mosta - Dingli Cliffs and Filfla: wide Mediterranean views, then a tiny mystery offshore

4.Blue Grotto, Dingli, Rabat, Mdina, Ta Qali & Mosta

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 75 reviews · from $148

Half-day private Malta tour with chauffeur: Blue Grotto boat, Dingli Cliffs, Rabat catacombs, Mdina, Ta Qali crafts, Mosta Rotunda.

“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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Blue Grotto and Sunday Market at Marsaxlokk Fishing Village Tour

Blue Grotto and Sunday Market at Marsaxlokk Fishing Village Tour - Marsaxlokk Sunday Market: Fresh Fish Plus Local Finds

5.Blue Grotto and Sunday Market at Marsaxlokk Fishing Village Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 65 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $36

Blue Grotto sea caves and Marsaxlokk Sunday market from Valletta, with hotel pickup, guide commentary, and free time to explore.

“Our guide Mark did a lot of explaining, so we knew what to expect.. The blue grotto is worth seeing with a little boat and the market was very nice to see. We had enough time to see both of the attractions.”

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Blue Grotto and Marsaxlokk Half-Day Tour from Valletta

Blue Grotto and Marsaxlokk Half-Day Tour from Valletta - Marsaxlokk Harbour: where the market is the attraction

6.Blue Grotto and Marsaxlokk Half-Day Tour from Valletta

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 53 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $45

Half-day Blue Grotto cruise and Marsaxlokk fishing market from Valletta, with pickup. Weather can affect the boat ride.

“Four of us took this tour. We were picked up on time and proceeded to fill the bus around the island. Linda, our English guide, was very welcoming and accommodating. She lost no time in getting us to the important sites. We had plenty of time to look around, shop for souvenirs, take pictures or grab a snack. At the end of the tour, we asked to be dropped off near the Hypogeum instead of our hotel. This was no problem and we made it to our next tour with time to spare. A great experience! The only thing that needs attention is the volume of the microphone on the…”

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

Malta Private tour: 5hr Mosta Dome, Mdina, Dingli Cliff's & Blue Grotto - Mellieha pickup and an easy starting point

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $332

Private 5-hour Malta highlights from Mellieha: Mosta Dome, Mdina, Dingli Cliffs and Blue Grotto, with hotel pickup in a van up to 8.

“The tour was great. thank you, driver, for your work. The driver was kind, knowledgeable about Maltese history. On the excursion we got to know many beautiful places in Malta - a day spent pleasantly!”

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

Southern Malta: Blue Grotto, Hagar Qim, and Marsaxlokk Tour - Marsaxlokk luzzu boats and the Sunday promenade market

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 35 reviews · from $148

Private Southern Malta tour to Blue Grotto caves, Ħaġar Qim temples, and Marsaxlokk boats and Sunday market, with hotel pickup.

“My guide provided excellent information to educate me at each stopping point on the tour, as well as in between while we were driving from location to location. He was also very happy to answer my questions about Malta’s economy, infrastructure, international relations and government. I would recommend this tour to future customers with similar interests! Thank you!!”

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

Malta: Valletta, Marsaslokk, Blue Grotto, Hagar Qim & Mdina - Valletta streets and Upper Barrakka, with the noon salute

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

Malta’s Splendour Excursion - Trips in Blue Grotto & Comino - What You Actually Get for $235 (Per Boat) and What’s Extra

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

Malta Tour : Private Car- Mdina, Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto - How Pickup Works, and the Valletta City Road Rule

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · from $340

Private Malta driver tour by car: Birgu trio, Marsaxlokk seafood, Blue Grotto boat time, Ħaġar Qim, Mdina, Dingli, Mosta.

“We had a terrific day with Chris enjoying his company whilst he showed us the beautiful sights of Malta. His car was very clean and comfortable and he was very flexible with adjusting the itinerary of the day to suit what we wanted to see. Chris was very knowledgeable with his history of Malta which made seeing the sights very interesting. He was even extremely generous paying for our boat trip around the blue lagoon when we had no cash on us! We highly recommend this tour, thank you Chris. 😁🇲🇹👍”

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Marsaxlokk Market and Blue Grotto guided tour

Marsaxlokk Market and Blue Grotto guided tour - Wied iz-Zurrieq and the Blue Grotto boat upgrade

12.Marsaxlokk Market and Blue Grotto guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $45

Half-day guided tour from Valletta to Marsaxlokk Market and Qrendi, with a weather-permitting Blue Grotto boat upgrade and hotel pickup.

“It was advertised primarily as the Marsaxlokk tour, with the option to visit the Blue Grotto. Instead most of the time was spent at the grotto (which I loved and found to be spectacular), but a visit to a small town and church that was of no interest used up another chunk of time and was unnecessary. By the time we arrived at Marsaxlokk, we were given exactly 30 minutes including a lengthy walk to and from the bus, totally insufficient! My friend and I decided to stay at the market, have a wonderful lunch and then pay 50 euros for a taxi ride back to our hotel in St…”

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

Malta: 5 hr Vintage Bus Tour - Mdina & Blue Grotto inc. food - The Big Picture Route: From Sea Views to Mdina’s Quiet Streets

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

Malta: Blue Grotto, Dingli, Rabat, Mdina, Ta Qali & Mosta - Dingli Cliffs and Filfla: wide Mediterranean views, then a tiny mystery offshore

14.Blue Grotto, Dingli, Rabat, Mdina, Ta Qali & Mosta

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews · from $261

A private 8-hour loop of Malta’s southwest, from Blue Grotto boats to Mdina’s quiet streets, plus crafts at Ta’ Qali and Mosta’s dome.

“Joseph, our guide, was wonderful. He catered to our needs and was super attentive with immaculate hospitality. He gave us tips to avoid the crowds on a very busy day on the island. We had a really wonderful time.”

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From Sliema: Blue Grotto Trip – Including Boat Cave Tour

From Sliema: Blue Grotto Trip - Including Boat Cave Tour - The panoramic view point: your first look at the cave