Top Malta Outdoor Activities

Take a scenic tour of Gozo on this 7-hour quad bike adventure from Malta or Gozo. Choose to ride or drive your own quad through Gozo’s rugged valleys, bays, and beauty spots, pausing at Calypso Cave, the Inland Sea, and hidden gems inaccessible to other vehicles. Stop for lunch, food-tasting and shopping on route. Includes return Gozo and north Malta hotel transfers, and a powerboat ride back to Malta via Comino’s sea caves.

Discover Malta’s two smaller islands—Gozo and Comino—on this full-day boat tour from Bugibba. Cruise along the rugged coastline to reach the Crystal and Blue lagoons with their turquoise waters and ideal swimming and snorkeling spots. Then explore the island of Gozo on your own or with a pre-arranged tour to see its key landmarks and cities such as Victoria and Xlendi before heading back to Malta.

Explore the island of Gozo by Jeep on a full-day tour from Malta. Discover both the highlights and hidden corners of Gozo in a Jeep that can travel on small country roads where larger vehicles cannot venture. Visit top attractions such as Victoria, Qala Belvedere, and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ggantija Temples, along with many other destinations across the island. Includes driver-guide, lunch and food tastings, transportation by Jeep, and hotel pickup and drop-off from select locations.

Spend the day off the coast of Comino in a catamaran in the clear blue water of the Mediterranean. The “Sea Adventure” is a large vessel, with tons of amenities, including three water slides, washrooms, two bars with drinks and food (own expense), air conditioning on the main deck, and more. Cruise out for a fun day of splashing and sun at Crystal Lagoon (seasonal) and the Blue Lagoon.

Discover everything that the island of Gozo has to offer during this full-day tuk-tuk tour. Visit all of the key landmarks and villages such as the Sannap Cliffs, Xlendi Bay, Fungus Rock, the island’s capital of Victoria, Calypso Cave, and much more. Learn about Gozo’s rich history and culture from your guide and enjoy a motorboat ride past the famous Blue Lagoon.

The islands of Gozo and Comino lie just off the north coast of Malta, and are known for their rocky shores and traditional fishing villages. This full-day cruise sets sail from Sliema and visits both islands in one day. Head ashore for a sightseeing tour of Gozo and admire landmarks including the Fungus Rock, the Azure Window, and the Inland Sea. Afterwards, cruise to the Comino Caves and the Blue Lagoon on Comino Island.

Save time and money by exploring two islands in one day on this sightseeing cruise from Malta. Departing from Bugibba, head first for Comino where you explore the Ahrax and Santa Maria caves before enjoying a swim and snorkel in the Blue Lagoon. Afterward continue to Gozo to explore the island, by foot or on an optional bus tour (additional cost).

Malta’s UNESCO-listed capital is best explored on a walking tour. This small-group tour of Valletta is limited to 30 participants, and has plenty of time to take in all the highlights.

Discover the natural beauty of Malta during a half-day boat tour to the island of Comino. Have ample time to snorkel, swim, and relax at the Blue Lagoon and a secluded beach in Santa Marija Bay, and benefit from personalized service provided by the captain and crew. The boat is equipped with sun and shade decks, showers, and restrooms, and food and drinks are available for purchase.

If small boats are not for you, set sail on the Mediterranean waters off Malta aboard a large and spacious catamaran. You'll stop at two or three prime locations for swimming and snorkeling, including Malta's most famous swimming spot, the Blue Lagoon where the boat will moor in a secluded area to avoid the biggest crowds.

If you've already explored Malta by land, get out on the water on this cruise and soak up the scenery of the island's north coast and around the neighboring island of Comino. Go to the famed Blue Lagoon to snorkel and swim in the clear water; admire the cliffs, enter the Ahrax and Santa Maria caves, and swim in the crystal-clear waters of Comino, or simply soak up the sun on the boat's sun deck.

Discover the Lands of Ice and Fire on this full-day tour of Malta’s 'Game of Thrones' filming locations. On this tour, which was designed and is led by two actors who appeared on the HBO TV series, get up close to the ancient forts, parkland, and streets that set the scene for the Red Keep and King’s Landing—among other top sites—in season one and two of the series. You also hear behind-the-scenes trivia about the series as you explore Mdina, Rabat, and other countryside locations.

Discover Gozo, the sister Island of Malta, on a quad bike during a 3-hour tour of the scenic island. Access places by quad bike that larger vehicles cannot go to visit gorgeous locales and other island highlights. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off, and use of equipment, and informative guide.

See the island of Gozo by jeep on a day-long tour. Traveling through lush valleys and along off-road tracks, discover the island as few others do. As you relax, your guide navigates around the island, stopping at landmarks such as the Calypso Cave and the Gordon Lighthouse. Stop for photos at all the key sights, and savor a hearty buffet lunch with wine. Round-trip ferry transport from Malta and hotel transfers are also included.

With its golden-hued buildings, opulent churches, and baroque splendor, Malta’s capital city of Valletta is ideal terrain for a walking tour. Learn more about the UNESCO-listed city’s highlights—and delve into its history—when you explore on foot. Meet your guide in Valletta’s Freedom Square, and make your way to a number of its main landmarks, including the Barrakka Gardens, the Grandmaster’s Palace, and the Grand Harbor. As you explore, learn all about the city’s past from your guide’s commentary.

Get acquainted with Malta and its sights on a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour. With your ticket, you can sit back and relax as you’re whisked around north and south Malta by open-top, double-decker bus. See attractions such as the Blue Grotto and Three Cities using the south route, and take in Rabat, Mosta, and Castille on the north route. Plus, listen to the onboard audio commentary to learn more about Malta and its history. Entrance fees not included. Choose between a 1- or 2-day pass.

Take a relaxing tour of Malta with a self-driving electric car that tells you all about the history of the place as you drive along a 12-mile (18-kilometer) stretch of road along the sea. With your pre-programmed GPS, which is fluent in several languages, learn about the history and culture of Malta.

Today’s guided excursion takes us to the central part of Malta, dominated by the medieval fortified city of Mdina, Malta’s former capital city. The narrow, winding streets, dating back to medieval times, lead to the imposing bastions, commanding a magnificent panorama of the island. On the way there, you will discover different styles of architecture, including Siculo-Norman palaces and other baroque buildings of great historical importance. Time stands still in this ‘Silent City’ which is a film-maker’s paradise. Leaving Mdina through Greeks’ Gate, we stop at the early Christian catacombs in Rabat before proceeding to the cliffs at Dingli. After lunch we will visit the San Anton botanical gardens situated near the Presidential Palace, which you will be able to admire from outside. We shall also spend time at the crafts centre at Ta’ Qali. At the end of the tour, allow us to astound you with Mosta’s majestic dome, one of Europe’s largest.

Enjoy a journey across Malta's natural beauty and historical landmarks in the comfort of a private vehicle with your guide. Discover lesser known historical landmarks and the natural beauty that makes Malta so special. From Dingli Cliffs to the secluded Selmun palace, you will see it all and be given ample time at each location to enjoy a stroll around! You will also get to taste home grown Maltese produce, desserts and liquor.

From first-time snorkelers to underwater aficionados, this Gozo small-group snorkeling tour can be tailored to suit your needs. Benefit from your guide’s knowledge of the coastline to find just the right spot, then dive in for a glimpse of life beneath the Mediterranean waves. Equipment hire and live action shots come included, so all you need to do is find an afternoon slot that works for you.

This private yacht tour offers a luxurious, up-close way to explore Malta’s lagoons and seaside scenery. Meet your skipper at the Kalkara Marina near the Grand Harbour and head north toward Comino. Your trip is personalized, and can include stops at the Blue Lagoon or Crystal Lagoon, hidden sea caves, and more. Snorkel gear and stand-up paddleboards are included, and drinks and a generous barbecue meal are available on request.

Malta Sailing Experiences specialises in small-group bespoke sailing holidays and yacht charter experiences around the Maltese islands and beyond. Our holidays range from a one-day yacht charter in Malta and Gozo to a more engaging sailing experience spread over as many days as you prefer. Our sailing charters are easily customised and we use our knowledge of the Maltese islands and sea to ensure that your trip with us is specifically designed for your interests and tastes. We can organise a fun family day out, a team building corporate event, an evening cruise around the Grand Harbour, hen’s parties and so much more. We’ve even had marriage proposals and a baptism at sea. Whether you are looking to experience Malta’s famous Blue Lagoon with its amazing crystal waters or you would rather find a more secluded unspoilt anchorage where peace and tranquility is yours to experience, we will do our outmost to fulfil your wishes.

Visit the Malta National Aquarium in Saint Paul's Bay for a family-friendly activity in Malta. View the fish and sharks from the walk-through tunnel in the main tank, and peruse the marine and land creatures found throughout the 41 displays in the aquarium.

Get an adrenaline rush as you fly above the water during this flyboard session in Malta. Following a safety briefing on dry land, head out into the water where you’ll receive one-on-one instruction. Riders stand on a board connected to a watercraft by a hose and are propelled via jet nozzles.