A Monumental Maltese Experience
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A Monumental Maltese Experience
By The Island Traveller
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Ages 1-99
Duration: 6–8 hours
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Live guide: English
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Audio guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
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- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- WiFi on board
- All Fees and Taxes
- Price includes Entry Fees to All sites.
- Free Flowing Cold Water
- Map of the Islands
- Entry/Admission - Hagar Qim & Mnajdra Archaeological Park
- Entry/Admission - Ħal Tarxien Prehistoric Complex
- Entry/Admission - Mnajdra Temples
- Entry/Admission - Borġ In-nadur Prehistoric Complex
What's not included- Lunch
- Start:Traveller pickup offered.Pickup details
- Your private driver will be waiting for you at the pickup location selected when booking this tour.
Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Valletta Cruise Port
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 121450P7- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 121450P7
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- advisorj0 contributionsDay on Gozo with MarkThe tour we took was an all day trip to Gozo Island. It was well worth it. Mark showed up on time and we then drove to the Gozo ferry and went across. We visited all the main sites of Gozo and then a few extras (even time for a quick stop at Skorba on Malta Island on the way home). Mark never rushed us and yet we had plenty of time. We did not do a formal lunch, but Mark got us some Pastizzis, a local food. Mark knew a lot and filled the driving time with stories. He did not enter the sites with us, but that was the standard procedure. A very memorable day. Advise that you purchase a Gozo Pass from Heritage Malta so that you don't have to queue up at each attraction.Written 13 November 2024
- Joey G0 contributionsAmazingWe had an excellent time exploring this magnificent Island. Marc our guide was absolutely wonderful- very knowledgeable and catered to our every need. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting. Won’t be disappointed!!Written 11 October 2024
- Maps5447250 contributionsGreat day touring the island!Great day with Christopher! We visited the blue grotto, the Hagar Qim Temples, did a tour/tasting at Meridiana Winery and visited Mdina. Christopher was a great driver & very knowledgeable about the history of Malta. Highly recommend him as a driver/tour guide!!Written 12 June 2024
- Randi K0 contributionsFun day of wineExcellent day filled with beautiful sites in a comfortable car. Our tour guide was kind and very helpful. We experienced the wine tour and GozoWritten 7 June 2024
- M2866FUpamg0 contributionsWell worth it!We had a great time. Mark was sensational. He was very attuned to our needs and desires and tailored the trip specifically for us. My husband is a stroke survivor and has mobility issues. Mark went above and beyond to ensure we both had an enjoyable time.Written 24 January 2024
- JayAway0 contributionsBeautiful Malta with The Island TravellerWe had a private tour with Christopher and it was absolutely fantastic. Chris is extremely knowledgeable about the history of Malta. He took us to beautiful places, historical churches, and he even bought us Maltese Pastizzi! He provided us with water, was extremely flexible and accommodating so we could spend more time at one place and less at another if we chose. We were coming on a cruise and because the arrival time was late morning, he was able to structure the tour so we still experienced as much as possible even with the tour ending later than it usually would. I absolutely recommend The Island Traveller to anyone looking to take a tour of Malta. I hope to go back some day and if I'm lucky enough, I will contact The Island Traveller for any trips I would take.Written 13 November 2023
- j0naustenl0 contributionsThe best way to make the most of your dayMy wife and I booked this tour and could not be more pleased. We were picked up in a Mercedes, offered a bottle of water, and away we went! This company is committed to customizing your experience and takes the hard part out of navigating and time management. They have great relationships with local vendors and strive to give you the best experience possible. We saw beautiful Mdina, complete with the best recommendations for lunch. St. Paul’s Grotto was special to us as Christians. The tour guide, Christopher, had special access to a site with amazing prehistoric cart ruts. The Dingli cliffs took our breath away. We found the best souvenirs in the craft village. Mosta Dome was astounding. It was a wonderful worry free day!Written 29 October 2023
- Jools3150 contributionsA great day with Chris.We organised a private driver to show us the highlights of Gozo. Chris was excellent. He catered to all of our needs and was very courteous and considerate. He timed the trip to suit our needs and was extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of Malta. We would highly recommend The Island Traveller.Written 29 June 2023
- 612sethb0 contributionsBest Tour EverI've been on a lot of tours and day trips and this was by far the best. Our guide Christopher was great. He even took us to several sites that were not suppose to be on our tour but we wanted to visit. Definitely worth the money and a trip highlight.Written 20 April 2023
- TravelerJen780 contributionsBook this tour! You won’t r te I bit.Christopher was an amazing tour guide and took great care of us. We were able to s everything we wanted to see on the island (outside of Valletta) during our day. I was so impressed by how he went out of his way for us, adding stops we were interested in and seeing that we were taken care of. The tour includes a lunch stop and I had explained in advance that my aunt and I don’t eat out due to Covid concerns. Christopher arranged for us to have our own floor at a wonderful restaurant with a balcony. We were able to eat outdoors on our own and he even had the staff wear masks when waiting on us. He really went above and beyond. My only regret is that we didn’t book all our tours with him!!Written 23 October 2022
- ZEgan0 contributionsExcellent personal serviceChristopher provided a very personal service for the monumental Maltese experience and was knowledgeable about local history. We could not do the boat trip at the blue grotto due to rough sea, but he diverted on our way back to show me where I was born almost 65 years ago.Written 1 October 2022
- Rebecca O0 contributionsGreat day with ChrisWe did the Archaeological sites and Fishing Villages tour with Chris (booked through Viator). It was a great day. Chris picked us up in a black Mercedes, and he was really accommodating and flexible. We were happy to follow his recommendations including the lunch stop at a family restaurant, and we really had a fabulous day. We would recommend Chris wholeheartedly for a day tour in Malta - he will ensure you have a great day!Written 24 June 2022
- Kay_Mac_Can0 contributionsGreat last minute day trip in the off seasonMy wife scheduled a tour for 2 of us to Hypogeum,Tarxien,Hagar Qim & Mnajdra Temples. Christopher picked us up at our hotel in St. Julian and immediately checked with us if we wanted to cancel the tour due to bad weather. We confirmed we still wanted to go, got into his car and left. On the way he played an informative video for us. Our first sop was Hypogeum. The place was very empty due to the bad weather, but it was perfect. We almost had the site to ourselves. From there he stopped off at a nice look out point before visiting Hagar Qim & Mnajdra (both were also very empty due to bad weather). Christopher answered many of our questions along the way and did offer options for lunch to make the most of the bad weather. It was a really informative and relaxing trip. Christopher made us feel very relaxed. We would definitely call him again for future tours.Written 12 December 2019
- mvan2310 contributionsWonderful tour with ChristopherWe had a great tour around Malta with Christopher! We was very knowledgeable about the island/country as he is a local and had a lot of great information and advice to offer us. We made a wonderful new friend while on our visit and he happened to be our guide for the day around Malta. Definitely recommend him!!!Written 8 December 2019
- rkigervaron0 contributionsOkAs the title says— this is pretty much a cab with air conditioner that takes you to key places. Don’t expect much- or any— guiding. That said, driver was nice enoughWritten 1 June 2019
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Navigator785633
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Jul 2024 • Couples
We booked the ‘Monumental Maltese Experience’ tour through ‘The Island Traveller’ for our first full day on Malta. This ended up being a great idea for our first trip to the island as it helped to sculpt the rest of our visit. In case people looking at the reviews want to just read a little, let me suffice it to say that this tour was superb and very highly recommended.
For more detail - Christopher met us at our resort in a dark suit driving a black Mercedes - already a classy start. His friendliness immediately set the tone for a truly fantastic day. As a guide he was first class - letting us know the agenda and being prepared to adjust the tour to whatever our main interests were. We put ourselves in his hands completely and could not be more pleased. We knew some of what this country was known for and our interests included the prehistoric sights we had heard about. We were completely taken aback by the main temple sites and little known gems that Christopher introduced us to. He directed the pace to our needs and since we wanted to see ‘everything’ we limited the lunch period and were treated to a local street food called ‘pastizzi’. We tried both the ricotta and peas filling versions. We saw several temples and caves, a fishing village, got to stop for a bite to eat and even do a little shopping. We were offered a boat ride as well but had already booked that ourselves so left that out.
The wealth of information that we got from our guide’s introduction to the island’s long history, people and culture was beautifully presented. Christopher’s English was flawless and his humor and knowledge a pleasure. It was clear that he loves his job and we absolutely loved our tour.
For more detail - Christopher met us at our resort in a dark suit driving a black Mercedes - already a classy start. His friendliness immediately set the tone for a truly fantastic day. As a guide he was first class - letting us know the agenda and being prepared to adjust the tour to whatever our main interests were. We put ourselves in his hands completely and could not be more pleased. We knew some of what this country was known for and our interests included the prehistoric sights we had heard about. We were completely taken aback by the main temple sites and little known gems that Christopher introduced us to. He directed the pace to our needs and since we wanted to see ‘everything’ we limited the lunch period and were treated to a local street food called ‘pastizzi’. We tried both the ricotta and peas filling versions. We saw several temples and caves, a fishing village, got to stop for a bite to eat and even do a little shopping. We were offered a boat ride as well but had already booked that ourselves so left that out.
The wealth of information that we got from our guide’s introduction to the island’s long history, people and culture was beautifully presented. Christopher’s English was flawless and his humor and knowledge a pleasure. It was clear that he loves his job and we absolutely loved our tour.
Written 23 July 2024
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Amanda M
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Our trip was booked with The Island Traveller. It was the most amazing experience! We are beyond happy we booked this experience. Our guides were Mark and Chris. They were FANTASTIC guides! Both so knowledgeable of Malta and it's history. Both were also SO passionate about the history and the places we went - it made the experience that much better for my family. Chris was beyond accommodating for us prior to the day, making sure that we had appropriate transportation for the group of us, and replied so quickly to any and all questions I had online. Both Mark and Chris were so efficient at getting us to our destinations, giving us clear instruction for how long we would be at each place, what we were to expect there, and if we had anything else we wanted to get out of the experience. The audio was great for the bigger spots we visited so that we could understand the history while we walked around. We were SO happy to see the cool places we did. Our lunch spot was pre-booked with an amazing sea view, compliments of Chris! The two even took us to a few extra spots, one specifically to see a beautiful sea sunset at the end of our day. We never felt rushed, and we had clear instruction from Mark and Chris on where they would be waiting for us while we enjoyed each spot. Our entire experience for the day exceeded our expectations and we could not be more happy with The Monumental Maltese Experience. Thank you, The Island Traveller, for the most amazing experience!
Written 1 July 2023
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mprada1
San Francisco, CA31 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
My family and I have a wonderful two days with Christopher. The tour included the archaeological sites as well as an island tour (two days total). We found Christopher‘s attention to detail, his insight, and his knowledge to be unparalleled. He made things happen for us that would otherwise have passed us by. He anticipated our needs, provided excellent service, and made sure that we made the most of our trip to Malta. I cannot recommend him as a tour guide more highly – he is not only a deeply educated person with regards to archaeology and history, but he is great at providing insight into Maltese culture. These are tours you don’t want to miss. I am sure they are able to accommodate even the most outlandish request, so don’t hesitate to challenge them! They are resourceful and accommodating.
Written 11 October 2024
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Conor C
brentwood81 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
My partner and I are reluctant to book tour guides etc normally. But this was absolutely phenomenal, and the absolute best day spent in Malta. Chris picked us up from our hotel promptly in a lovely car, he was polite, friendly, funny, chatty and had an excellent knowledge of the island and the history of the island. He had great conversation throughout the whole day and kept us entertained, laughing etc.
These guys have nailed the tour, with headsets provided for the museums which have been designed to give you enough information to keep you interested but not too much that it becomes tiresome / slow. He whisks you in and out of each historical site giving you enough time, and more if you want it in certain areas and less if you're not so fussed. Full flexibility and there he is waiting outside ready to take you away to the next one!
It is without a doubt worth every penny, and we will be coming back to Malta and Chris will be the FIRST person we speak to to book another excellent tour!
Bravo, Chris!
Conor and Emma
These guys have nailed the tour, with headsets provided for the museums which have been designed to give you enough information to keep you interested but not too much that it becomes tiresome / slow. He whisks you in and out of each historical site giving you enough time, and more if you want it in certain areas and less if you're not so fussed. Full flexibility and there he is waiting outside ready to take you away to the next one!
It is without a doubt worth every penny, and we will be coming back to Malta and Chris will be the FIRST person we speak to to book another excellent tour!
Bravo, Chris!
Conor and Emma
Written 21 February 2024
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Oonagh L
Belfast, UK14 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
A wonderful experience and worth the expense. Our driver/guide Christopher was super friendly and knowledgeable..always willing to offer insights into the rich history of Malta. Christopher was very professional, opening car door etc and providing cool water on a hot day. The car AC was very welcome! Would highly recommend!!
Written 8 August 2024
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Millie R
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Feb 2024 • Couples
A great experience visiting ancient monuments in the south of the island. Our guide and driver Chris was the epitome of professionalism whose wealth of knowledge and local insight enriched our understanding of the current day Malta and its very ancient history. Excellent, easy to use audio guides were provided for the site visits. In addition to visits to the ancient sites Chris also took us through some beautiful coastal scenery and fishing villages. By the end of this tour we felt our understanding of Malta and its people was increased beyond measure. The whole thing was a worthwhile and stress free experience, made possible by Chris who tailor made the tour to suit our interests and who was at all times considerate of our needs. We recommend without hesitation.
Written 23 February 2024
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Emily S
Oakland, CA9 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
This was one of the best days I had in Malta! Christopher, the driver, was so knowledgeable and friendly and kind. It was a fantastic way to see a lot in a short time - 4 temples, 2 fishing villages, a cave, and some other sites pointed out along the way. There was plenty of cold water available for when I needed to rehydrate (on a very hot sticky day!) and Christopher was even able to recommend some other things to see and do. This is a wonderful service and I hope this company does really well, as the whole experience from arranging to meeting the driver to the sites to being dropped off was seamless and wonderful.
Written 25 June 2024
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arlington_VAFoodie
Herndon, VA154 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
My husband and I had a fantastic day with superb driver and guide Christopher. He picked us up as scheduled, gave us tons of interesting history, stories and information as we visited the planned sights. He provided the tickets, audio guides, earphones and bottled water. He was very flexible and accommodating. When we said we had already toured the harbor and weren’t interested in souvenir hunting, he offered a stop at the Ghar Dalam Cave and Museum, which we enjoyed. He was extremely engaging and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with him. Highly recommended!
Written 11 March 2023
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Liam T
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Couldn't recommend this experience more to anyone curious about some of the history of the Maltese islands. The archaeological sites and fishing villages were incredible, but what sets this tour aside from others is the informative and attentive tour guide. Christopher gave us a much greater insight into the sites and Maltese history than we would have acquired otherwise, and even covered the cost of visiting an additional site not originally in our itinerary. Despite being a full day tour with lots of sites to visit, having an air conditioned private vehicle and free bottled water made it very comfortable, and didn't leave us exhausted at the end. Overall, an excellent tour which is well worth the price.
Written 20 August 2022
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Nicole F
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Aug 2023 • Couples
We had a fabulous day with Christopher! I can be very picky with my tours, but he did an amazing job with providing us with an exciting itinerary! He was very accommodating especially since I was pregnant! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who loves history and wants to make sure they do not miss out on any great sites!
Written 11 August 2023
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Would it be possible to book A Monumental Maltese Experience for 6 people? The booking system only seems to allow a maximum of 4 people?
Written 23 November 2022
I’m trying to book on TripAdvisor for 1 person but it keeps making it 2 people. Is it possible for 1 person to book this tour?
Written 2 May 2022
Cuál es la página para sacar la entrada al templo Hipogeo
Written 17 November 2019
Somos 6 personas mayores de 60 ,podemos sacar las entradas para el templo hipogeo
Written 17 November 2019
Is this tour only offered to groups of 4?
Written 14 September 2019
You chose the number of people going. We had three people. The price is about the same for one person since you still have a car and driver whether it is one person or four people. Tickets for the temples were included so you would spend a little less on the tickets with less than four people.
Written 19 September 2019
Do you pickup at the Valletta Cruise Port...?
Written 18 August 2019
Pick up at the Valletta Port - Cruise Ship Wind Surf... would like this Tour with pick up at the Port...? Is this available?
Written 17 August 2019
I only took the Temples Tour and they picked us up at our hotel. Since you are enquiring about the wind surf tour, I would recommend that you contact the tour operator directly to confirm. For the Temples tour, you are able to indicate the location where you would to be picked up when you fill out the form on Tripadvisor.
Written 18 August 2019
Are you asking if this tour provides an actual physical tour of the Hypogeum?
Per the information on this site, ONLY the video presentation is offered. No actual physical tour.
"Stop At: Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, Burial Street Triq Ic Cimiterju, Paola, Island of Malta PLA 1116 Malta
~ Entry to all levels is highly restricted and not included in this tour. (booking has to be done four months prior visiting and entry itself for all levels is €45) This will be an audio visual experience where it will take you along the history of the temple and will be shown the top level of the hypogeum~"
Written 29 June 2019
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