Marsaxlokk Sunday Market & Blue Grotto with Local Guide
Excursions & day trips

Marsaxlokk Sunday Market & Blue Grotto with Local Guide

4.1/5

Excellent
57 reviews
from
£31.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Admire the dazzling natural sight of the Blue Grotto
  • Stroll around the market on Marsaxlokk's waterfront
  • Shop for Maltese produce and choose a spot for lunch
  • You'll check out the UNESCO World heritage Site of Hagar Qim Temple
  • Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Malta
What to expect

Leisure is the name of the game on Sunday mornings in Malta, and this shopping and sightseeing trip makes the most of Malta's scenery and local culture. You'll head to Ħaġar Qim Temple, gaze at the renowned Blue Grotto and visit the fishing village of Marsaxlokk to stroll around its weekly market. Micheal, one of our expert local guides, says, 'If you like to eat fish and seafood, Marsaxlokk won't disappoint. It's packed with great restaurants and market day brings the freshest produce to town, much of it picked or caught the same day.'

We'll kick off with a visit to the historic Hagar Qim Temple. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is over 5,000 years old and hints at how Malta's first inhabitants lived on the island. Then, it's on to one of Malta's most famous natural sights – the Blue Grotto of Wied Iz-Zurrieq. It's a 50-metre-deep natural cave with a huge arch that stretches out to sea. The caves get their name from the light reflecting off the water, which creates a dazzling blue colour. An optional boat trip into the grotto is available.

You'll reach Marsaxlokk – one of the most picturesque spots in the country – just as tummies to begin growling. This quaint fishing village hosts a large market down by the waterfront – make sure you check out the colourfully painted ‘luzzu' boats floating in the harbour. As well as freshly caught fish, there'll also be locally grown fruit and veg, Maltese wines, cold cuts, cheeses and leather goods. Enjoy free time here and tuck into what takes your fancy.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • The boat trip into the Blue Grotto is an optional extra
  • Please note the market is weather dependent during the winter months
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
  • Food and drinks not included
  • English-speaking guide for all nationalities
  • This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Provider
TUI MALTA LTD
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.1 /5

Based on 57 reviews from verified customers


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    Coach no show

    Verified booking

    1

    28 October 2025

    Solo traveller


    Never went on TUI arrange tour waiting from 8.45 to 9.15 the coach never turned up. ********** to contact TUI via app not helpful could not cancel as it was on the day. Call the contact number could not get through. There was a vendor selling tours opp the hotel I had to buy another tour from him at 35 euro.i have another tour booked with TUI 28.10.2025 hopefully this goes to plan.

  • S

    Steve N

    Verified booking

    4.2

    27 October 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Did not visit the Blue Grotto as road words, no ones fault but maybe should have been made cheaper. Guide was fantastic, Petra I think (may be spelt wrong) good trip very busy enjoyed the free time

  • S

    Sharon Glenister

    Verified booking

    5

    7 October 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    We especially enjoyed the boat ride in the Blue grotto and found Petra the tour guide presented information about Malta really well and with some humour. We got to understand the culture. Thank uou, would recommend. ??

  • J

    Janet Maher

    Verified booking

    4.6

    6 October 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends


    Changed the route back because of the air show which meant if you got on at Bugibba as we did it the return journey was over 2 hours as we went from the south to the north of the island first!

  • H

    Hayley

    Verified booking

    4.6

    6 October 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    Guide was very informative and funny too. A wonderful overview of the island, both visually and from the Guide. Well organised and fitted a lot into the day, ancient temple and boat trip to Blue Grotto. The fresh part of the market was already packed up when we arrived but enjoyed the other stalls and a lovely lunch in Marsaxxloxk.

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    A&M

    Verified booking

    5

    30 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    The time in each place needs to be a bit longer. We didn't have time for the boat trip at Blue Grotto as vy the time we'd used the loo the queue for the boats was too long. The temple time was zbout right. The time z Marsaxlokk was A little short too as there was not a lot of time ro walk around the harbour and look at the boats. By the time we had eaten it was time to walk back to thd bus. The quite was very informative and helpful..

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