Malta · UNESCO Heritage Sites

8-Hour Malta Tour of Marsaxlokk, Hagar Qim and Old Maritime Cities

8 Hours Round trip from Marsaxlokk Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Malta's old maritime cities, the first headquarters of the famous Knights of Malta
02 Walk through the gates into the Collachio, the Knights' historic quarters
03 Savour freshly caught fish in the fishing village of Marsaxlokk
04 See the Blue Grotto sea caves from Wied Iz Zurieq harbour
05 Visit the UNESCO-listed Hagar Qim Neolithic Temples dating to the Ggantija phase

Visit Malta's old maritime cities, once the first headquarters of the famous Knights of Malta, and explore the historic Collachio, the Knights' quarters. Continue to the fishing village of Marsaxlokk to savour freshly caught fish, then travel to Wied Iz Zurieq harbour to see the Blue Grotto sea caves glowing with numerous shades of blue. The tour also includes Hagar Qim, a UNESCO-listed megalithic temple complex dating back to the Ggantija phase and known for its unique architectural masterpieces.

Proceed to Wied Iz Zurieq harbour and see the Blue Grotto sea caves.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Vittoriosa, Marsaxlokk, Senglea

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Old Maritime Cities, Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto and Hagar Qim

Discover three old maritime cities, the first headquarters of the famous Knights of Malta.
Walk through the gates to explore the Collachio, the Knights' quarters.
Travel to the Holy Infirmary and the Executioner's house.
Continue to the fishing village of Marsaxlokk and taste some delicious fish.
Proceed to Wied Iz Zurieq harbour and see the Blue Grotto sea caves.
Arrive at the Hagar Qim Neolithic Temples, dating back to the Ggantija phase.

End of the tour.