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City Sightseeing Malta Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour + Optional Harbour Cruise
Activity duration is 1 day
1d+
6.0 out of 10 with 134 reviews
6/10
134 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Gozo, Comino and Blue lagoon Cruise
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m
9.0 out of 10 with 10 reviews
9/10
10 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Gozo and Comino Islands: Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon & caves
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
8.0 out of 10 with 22 reviews
8/10
22 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Malta: The Three Fortified Cities Tour including Boat Trip
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.0 out of 10 with 17 reviews
9/10
17 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
The Original Valletta Walking Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 28 reviews
9.6/10
28 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mdina, Rabat, Dingli cliffs, San Anton gardens, Ta' Qali & Mosta guided tou...
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
9.6/10
5 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Excursion to Gozo with Lunch
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
8.0 out of 10 with 89 reviews
8/10
89 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Comino Day Cruise
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m
8.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
8/10
2 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Malta: Gozo Full-Day Tuk-Tuk Tour and Lunch
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Malta: Prehistoric Temples, Limestone Heritage & Blue Grotto
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
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Malta: Ultimate Kayak Adventure
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
The Malta Experience Private Tour - Discover Malta
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Malta Private Full-Day Sightseeing Tour with Pickup
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Malta: Blue Grotto, Dingli, Rabat, Mdina, Ta Qali & Mosta
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Tour Around Malta
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
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The best photo session in Malta
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
A Monumental Maltese Experience
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Customisable Full-Day Tour in Malta
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Chauffeur Island Tour of Malta and Gozo
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
The Food & History Private Tour of Malta
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Food, drink & nightlife
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Discovering Gozo - Full day tour
Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
8h 30m
7.8 out of 10 with 10 reviews
7.8/10
10 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Valletta Food Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
10/10
8 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Valletta: Street Food and Culture Walking Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.2 out of 10 with 5 reviews
9.2/10
5 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Malta: Paceville Pub Crawl with Drinks and Games
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
The Valletta Street Food and Culture Walking Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Valletta: Maltese Food and Drink Guided Walking Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
9/10
2 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mdina: Valletta Waterfront Area, Mdina, and Rabat Night Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
8/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Maltese Wine & Chocolate Pairing
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Valletta Food Tour - Eat like a local
Activity duration is 3 hours and 5 minutes
3h 5m
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
8/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Malta: Pub Crawl of Paceville and St Julian's with Drinks
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Water activities
See all 22 activitiesMalta: The Three Fortified Cities Tour including Boat Trip
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.0 out of 10 with 17 reviews
9/10
17 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
First Experience Scuba Diving
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Malta: Ultimate Kayak Adventure
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Sliema: Comino, Crystal Lagoon, and Blue Lagoon Cruise
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m
7.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
7.4/10
3 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sliema: Powerboat to Comino Caves & Blue Lagoon with a Swim
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Sliema: Comino Island and Blue Lagoon Cruise
Activity duration is 7 hours and 30 minutes
7h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Sliema: Cruise Around Malta's Harbours & Creeks
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
8/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sliema/St. Paul's: Gozo, Comino & Blue Lagoon Ferry Cruise
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h+
6.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
6/10
2 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From Sliema: Valletta and the Three Cities Scenic Cruise
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
7.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
7.4/10
3 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Malta: Panoramic Cruise around Malta's Harbours and Creeks
Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
1h 15m
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Shows & concerts
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Valletta: Guided Walking Tour with Optional Cathedral Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Maltese Traditional Dinner and Folklore Show with Transfers
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
9/10
4 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Nighttime Tour of Valletta, Mdina & Mosta with Malta 5D Show
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
8.0 out of 10 with 28 reviews
8/10
28 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Exclusive Tour of St John's Co-Cathedral with Concert
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
The Knights of Malta Museum Entry Ticket (Open Ticket)
Activity duration is 40 minutes
40m
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
8/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Valletta: "The Malta Experience" Audio-Visual Show Ticket
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h+
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Malta 5D Audio-Visual Show Ticket
Activity duration is 20 minutes
20m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Highlights of Malta with Lunch
Activity duration is 8 hours and 20 minutes
8h 20m
7.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
7/10
2 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Mdina: The Knights of Malta Museum Entry Ticket
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Entry Ticket for The Limestone Heritage Park and Gardens
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
What to do in Tarxien
Popular places to visit
Tarxien Temples
Walk through an ancient temple complex that is more than 5,000 years old. See altars, statues and fascinating decorative carvings.
Frequently asked questions
Is Tarxien worth visiting?
With a blend of history and culture, there are many things to do in Tarxien. When you're here, visit St. Johns Co - Cathedral, a leading attraction in the area.
How do I spend a day in Tarxien?
Grand Masters Palace and Saluting Battery are two excellent places to begin your holiday adventures. Be sure to check out the dining and retail options in Tarxien while you're here too.
What is the top tourist attraction in Tarxien?
You can't leave without exploring St. Johns Co - Cathedral, rated the top tourist attraction in Tarxien.
Is three days enough to stay in Tarxien?
Three days in Tarxien is plenty of time to visit the city's leading attractions. Many travellers stay for two days on average. St. Johns Co - Cathedral, Grand Masters Palace and Manoel Theatre are among the top-rated sights. Want to see more? Stick around a bit longer to check off nearby hotspots like St. Julian's.
Is Tarxien a walkable city?
It all comes down to what you want to see and do in Tarxien. Several top attractions, such as St. Johns Co - Cathedral and Grand Masters Palace, are accessible on foot. If you're up for a stroll through some of Tarxien's best neighbourhoods, San Tumas is 5 kilometres away from downtown, while Ħal Bisbut is 3 kilometres away from the city centre and also within walking distance.
What are some activities to do in Tarxien with kids?
If you're looking for attractions and activities for all of your group, take a look at these terrific ideas for what to do in Tarxien with kids.
What to do in Tarxien for adults?
Knights Spectacular 1565 and Malta Toy Museum are just a couple of the things to do in Tarxien. With plenty of activities available, there's something here for everyone.
Are there free things to do in Tarxien?
In Tarxien, St. Johns Co - Cathedral is a must-see spot for anyone wanting to see the city without taking their wallet out. Also, check out the local parks and neighbourhoods, and ask for ideas from a local tour guide. It's a good way to find out about the best free things to do in Tarxien.
