Marsaxlokk & Blue Grotto Tour
Excursions & day trips

Marsaxlokk & Blue Grotto Tour

4.1/5
Excellent
Based on 14 reviews
from
£29.00
Free cancellation
language
Language: German , Spanish , English , French , Italian
mobile_voucher
Mobile voucher accepted
duration
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Do this because
  • Weekly market in Marsaxlokk waterfront
  • The Blue Grotto
What to expect

Maltese Sunday mornings are made for leisure. And this shopping and sightseeing combination is all about enjoying the real Malta. On this trip, you'll visit the fishing village of Marsaxlokk – one of the country's most picturesque – for its weekly market and the famous Blue Grotto.

We kick off with some shopping in Marsaxlokk. This quaint fishing village hosts a large market down by the waterfront – check out the colourfully painted ‘luzzu' boats floating in the harbour – on Sunday mornings. As well as freshly caught fish, there'll also be locally grown fruit and veg, Maltese wines, cold cuts, cheeses and leather goods.

Then we'll head 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.

Read more
What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
What to remember
  • Boat trip to the Blue Grotto is an optional extra
  • Market is weather dependant during winter months
  • Food and drinks not included
  • 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
Read more
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 14 reviews from verified customers

36%
43%
21%
0%
0%

Review categories

Safety

4.1/5

Service

4.1/5

Staff

4.1/5

Value for money

4/5

  • James

    From United Kingdom - May 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The market itself is very interesting with a combination of stalls intended with the locals including a wide variety of fo ods. There are also stall ...

  • Gaby

    From United States of America - May 2024

    Solo traveller

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    The actual trip was good. Could have done with a little longer at the market but it was fine. Unfortunately although I was back looking for the bus i ...

  • Traveller

    From United States of America - February 2024

    Solo traveller

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Well run tour

  • D Shore

    From United Kingdom - September 2023

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Marsaxslokk was a really crowded market with less than an hour to try and push through, not really able to stop and browse at stalls. Public toilets a ...

  • AG

    From United Kingdom - August 2023

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    What you don't get from the pre-experience information is how many people will be there, how busy it will be, the rocky access, the difficulty in find ...

  • Cathy

    From United Kingdom - November 2022

    Travelled with family

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    This was a good trip . There was plenty of time at the market. We couldn’t do the boat trip due to the weather but that couldn’t be helped . We saw th ...

You might also like

Truffle making master class in Malta
Activities

Truffle making master class in Malta

Experience a hands-on Truffle Making Master Class in Malta, where you'll create 12 exquisite handmade truffles and explore the fascinating history of chocolate.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Gozo 4x4 Tour
Activities

Gozo 4x4 Tour

The road less travelled in Gozo leads you to myriad treasures. And there's no better way to discover them than this off-road adventure. Seated in the backseat of a 4x4, you'll explore all four corners of the island, taking in attractions such as the Qala Belvedere, Xlendi Bay, the Inland Sea and the Victoria Citadel among others.

free cancellation
Instant Confirmation
Blue Lagoon & Gozo Sunset Quad Tour
Activities

Blue Lagoon & Gozo Sunset Quad Tour

Sometimes it's not just the early bird that catches the worm – and on this sunset quad bike tour, you'll see why. Hop across from Malta to neighbouring Gozo via the crystal-clear Blue Lagoon for a swim. Then on dry land, rev up the action for a thrilling ATV ride around some of Gozo's best bits. Sanap cliffs, Fontana village and Xwejni salt pans are just a few highlights, before settling in to soak up the views of a dazzling sunset across the Med.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Electric buggy tour of the Three Cities of Malta
Activities

Electric buggy tour of the Three Cities of Malta

Explore the Three Cities of Malta with an electric buggy at your own pace! Jump to onboard and admire beautiful landscapes.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de, +3  ru, nl, zh

Prehistoric Temples Tour
Attractions & guided tours

Prehistoric Temples Tour

Malta is a tiny island with one huge claim – it's home to the oldest megalithic temples in the world. Discover the nation's network of UNESCO-listed sites that predate the Pyramids of Egypt. You'll visit the centuries-old standing stones at Hagar Qim and Mnajdra, and see the incredible archaeological finds inside the ancient Ghar Dalam caves.

free cancellation
Available in:

de, en, fr, it 

Valletta Two Harbours Cruise by Night
Activities

Valletta Two Harbours Cruise by Night

See the bright-lights of the Maltese capital with an evening cruise around Valletta's harbours. Float past historic forts as you hear tales of the heroic Knights Hospitaller and their defence of the city during the Great Siege of Malta in 1565. Drift by places that can only be seen from the sea and get an insight into the island's past and present.

free cancellation
E-voucher
Malta's British History Tour
Excursions & day trips

Malta's British History Tour

Given its strategically important location as a gateway into southern Europe, it is not surprising that Malta has been continually fought over throughout the centuries. Learn of the island's tumultuous history on this intriguing full day tour.Kick off in Birgu, where you'll explore the medieval fortifications and the air raid shelters from the Second Great Siege of Malta. Next. Head to Valletta's Upper Barakka Gardens to watch the Saluting Battery's cannons mark midday. Then it's time for a stroll through the old town, passing the palace used by Napoleon, the Victory Kitchen, Queen Victoria's statue and the bombed-out ruins of the opera house.In the afternoon, learn of Malta's experiences under Phoenician, Romans, Moorish, Hospitaller and British rule during a guided visit to the National War Museum in Fort St Elmo. You'll also get a fascinating insight into the Great Siege of Malta of 1565, where a small force of Knights Hospitaller and about 400 locals repelled an Ottoman army.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Malta beaches and bays catamaran sailing tour
Excursions & day trips

Malta beaches and bays catamaran sailing tour

Book tickets for a sailing trip by catamaran to the most beautiful Malta beaches and snorkeling spots

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Mosta, Ta' Qali Crafts Village & Mdina
Activities

Mosta, Ta' Qali Crafts Village & Mdina

If Malta were a Michelin-starred restaurant, this tour would be serving up her star dishes. You'll shop for local wares like lace, gold, silver and glassware in Ta' Qali crafts village, walk the ramparts by the sea in the old walled city of Mdina, and visit Mosta Basilica – miraculous survivor of a direct bomb hit during World War II.

free cancellation
Available in:

de, en, fr, it 

Malta Vintage Bus Tour
Excursions & day trips

Malta Vintage Bus Tour

When it comes to history, Malta's like a vast open-air museum. Discover the island's turbulent past on a tour of the fortified citadels inside the UNESCO-listed capital, Valletta. Walk the waterfront and explore the baroque fortifications of Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua. What's more, you'll get there in one of the island's iconic vintage buses.

free cancellation
Available in:

en