Attractions & guided tours

Blue Grotto and Marsaxlokk Sunday market half-day tour

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£29.00

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Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German

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Duration: 4 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Spend Sunday morning where you can rub shoulders with the locals as you browse through the various stalls at the local market.
Admire the whole expanse of the Blue Meditteranean and the islet of Filfla.
Visit the idyllic fishing village of Marsaxlokk with its colourful luzzus and unique character

What to expect

The idyllic fishing village of Marsaxlokk with its colourful luzzus and unique character makes the unrivalled setting for the local market. This is the perfect place to spend Sunday morning where you can rub shoulders with the locals as you browse through the various stalls. You will continue your tour with a visit to the Blue Grotto (weather permitting - boat price not included) and the nearby caves.

Admire the whole expanse of the Blue Meditteranean and the islet of Filfla. Later our guide will help you explore one of Malta's unspoilt villages. From the main square, the hub of the village with its Parish Church and band club, you will be led through a maze of winding narrow streets that all have a story to be told.

What's included

Sightseeing guided tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off

What's not included

Food and drinks
Boat ride fee to the Blue Grotto
Baby seats

Where

Meeting point:

- You will be requested to fill out your pickup location during checkout. You'll be picked up from your hotel except in a couple of rare cases where transport cannot reach your hotel due to pedestrian zones, in which case pick up point will be a couple of minutes away on foot. - Regarding pick up location and times, you are kindly advised to check your email 24 hours before the tour, for the confirmed pick-up location and time by the local provider.

What to remember

Know in advance:

Pick Up Points may be from your hotel or from nearby designated meeting points
You are requested to be punctually available at the meeting location in the time stated, however expect some waiting time until transport arrives
Pick up times and meeting place will be given via confirmation email

Always take any vouchers or documents provided during purchase
The Company reserves the right to cancel any tour without prior notification. All tours shall operate subject to a minimum participation

Provider

Arrigo Group

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.4 /5

Based on 5 reviews from verified customers

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11 March 2025
Coach was on time, guide was fabulous - I had a great time.
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17 September 2025
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TUI Musement Traveler
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29 August 2025
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TUI Musement Traveler
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20 May 2024
Rita gave us many facts about Malta as we travelled. Instead of boat trip we saw the tower where a guide told us its history as well as recalling boyhood memories concerning the tower and nearby island. Sadly as it was Mothers day we couldn't find an unreserved table in any of the cafes at market
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TUI Musement Traveler
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24 May 2023
Excellent guide

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