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Buskett Woodlands and Dingli Cliffs Nature Walking Private Tour

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| Cospicua (Bormla), Malta
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Overview

Appreciate the beauty of nature and learn about Malta’s biodiversity from an experienced and fully qualified botanist, visit Buskett Gardens, one of the few woodland areas found in Malta and appreciate the extraordinary views from Dingli Cliffs, the highest point of the Maltese islands.

Enjoy a perfect combination of fun, education, non-exhaustive exercise and sightseeing with breath-taking views, magnificent scenery and a touch of history.

Enjoy a peaceful walk off the beaten track in these tranquil locations and their surroundings, away from the typical touristic routes and large crowds.

What's Included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off (included also for guests staying in Gozo)
  • Guide (a fully qualified and certified botanist).
  • Food & drinks (an optional packed lunch can be added to your booking)
  • Tips (optional)
  • Ferry tickets for guests staying in Gozo are not included (must be paid on spot, price €4.65 p.p.)
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Meeting and Pickup

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The tour operator can provide pick-up from all over mainland Malta (including Hotels in Gozo). If your Hotel is not on the list, please enter your preferred pick-up location manually and the tour operator will contact you to arrange pick-up from your accommodation or in some cases from the closest meeting point possible to your Hotel/accommodation. Upon receipt of your booking the tour operator will send you an e-mail confirming your exact pick-up time and pick-up location.Transfers for guests staying in Malta are included in the price, the botanist overseeing the tour will pick you up from your accommodation in the morning and drop you off again at your accommodation at the end of the tour.Transfers for guests staying in Gozo are also included in the price, the botanist overseeing the tour will pick you up from your accommodation in Gozo in the morning and drop you off again at your accommodation at the end of the tour, however ferry tickets (for the ferry crossing between the two islands) are not included in the price and must be paid on spot.

What To Expect

Buskett Gardens

We start our walking tour with a visit to Buskett Woodlands (also known as Buskett Gardens), this 30-ha site is located in the fertile valley of “Wied il-Luq” in Siġġiewi and is one of the few woodland areas found in Malta.The gardens contain broadleaved deciduous woodland, native coniferous woodland, with sclerophyllous garrigue and maquis shrubland, as well as groves of fruit trees. Many different trees and shrubs grow in the gardens, including numerous fruit-bearing trees. Renowned as one of the greenest areas in Malta, the gardens are at their best in the spring but also provide shade from the harsh mid-summer sun and offer a quiet place for a walk in the winter months.We will walk along the valley within these woodlands where we will have the opportunity to appreciate a variety of trees found in the Mediterranean region, including the national tree of Malta (the Sandarac Gum tree) and some of the oldest trees found on the island, dating back at least 500 years.
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1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Verdala Palace

We will be able to enjoy great views of the beautiful Verdala Palace; perched on a hilltop adjoining and overlooking Buskett Gardens, this palace was built by Grand Master Hughes de Verdalle in 1588 as a summer residence and hunting lodge. The building now serves as the President's summer residence. The palace is a landmark and not open to the public except for certain occasions.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Misraħ Għar il-Kbir

The second part of our walk will take us to “Għar il-Kbir” (meaning the Big Cave), a complex of caves located between Buskett Gardens and Dingli Cliffs, dating thousands of years, it is commonly believed that several families of troglodytes inhabited these caves until 1835. The general structure of the cave system has eight caves spread across two levels.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dingli Cart Ruts (Clapham Junction) and Caves

Here we will also see the mysterious “Curt Ruts”, a complex network of tracks carved in the rock, the age and purpose of the tracks remain uncertain. In general, most archaeologists presume that the site developed about 2000 BC after new settlers came over from Sicily, starting the Bronze Age in Malta, but no archaeologist has provided a concrete theory regarding their purpose.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Girgenti Palace

The tour proceeds to the Inquisitor’s Girgenti Palace, situated near the village of Siġġiewi, in the heart of the Maltese countryside, Girgenti Palace is a delightful mélange of architectural splendour and rustic charm. Dating back 400 years, it was originally used as a countryside lodge by Malta’s inquisitors, and today serves as the Prime Minister’s summer residence. Here we can see spectacular views of the surrounding woodland, naturally irrigated by a nearby spring.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dingli Cliffs

From here we will proceed to Dingli Cliffs, located off the village of Dingli on Malta’s western coast; at around 253 meters above sea-level, these cliffs represent the highest point of the Maltese islands.The cliffs propose a majestic sight; the views overlooking the terraced fields underneath and the panorama of the vast open seas, with the uninhabited small island of Filfla on its backdrop, are truly breath-taking! Given their impressive height, the cliffs can be considered as natural forts, since no attacker can approach the island from the west. Apart from the fantastic views of the sheer cliffs and clay slopes, this area features several endemic plants and typical Mediterranean flora, including wild orchids, aromatic shrubs, and the national plant of Malta (the Cheirolophus Crassifolius). Both the Buskett Woodlands and Dingli Cliffs are “Natura 2000” protected sites, which is a network of protected areas covering Europe's most valuable and threatened species and habitats.
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1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Mary Magdalene Chapel

The final part of the tour continues along a trail parallel to the cliffs, offering fantastic views and a cool breeze throughout, perched on the edge of the cliffs, marking the highest point on the Maltese islands is a gorgeous tiny chapel built in 1646, dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene.A hawker selling local fruit, homemade products and Maltese coffee is also located here, and there are benches to enjoy the views from the highest cliffs of the Maltese islands.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • We suggest wearing comfortable trekking shoes and casual but adequate clothing in conformity with the weather conditions (sandals & flip-flops are not recommended).
  • Along the way we will stop for a coffee break or a snack at a restaurant/snack bar in Dingli (food or drinks are not included in the price).
  • An optional packed lunch can be added to your booking; select the option including packed lunch when booking.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Buskett Woodlands and Dingli Cliffs Nature Walking Private Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Buskett Woodlands and Dingli Cliffs Nature Walking Private Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off (included also for guests staying in Gozo).
  • Guide (a fully qualified and certified botanist).
The following is NOT included:
  • Food & drinks (an optional packed lunch can be added to your booking).
  • Tips (optional).
  • Ferry tickets for guests staying in Gozo are not included (must be paid on spot, price €4.65 p.p.).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Buskett Woodlands and Dingli Cliffs Nature Walking Private Tour is as follows:

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Buskett Woodlands and Dingli Cliffs Nature Walking Private Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off (included also for guests staying in Gozo)
  • Guide (a fully qualified and certified botanist).
  • Food & drinks (an optional packed lunch can be added to your booking)
  • Tips (optional)
  • Ferry tickets for guests staying in Gozo are not included (must be paid on spot, price €4.65 p.p.)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The walking distance covered during this tour is approximately 6 km.
  • Various stops are included at panoramic and historic sites.
  • Although this tour includes some historic attractions, this is not a history tour, the focus of this tour is not history but nature, the tour is overseen by a fully qualified botanist and although he is knowledgeable on some aspects and areas of the Maltese history, he is not a history guide.
  • We suggest wearing comfortable trekking shoes and casual but adequate clothing in conformity with the weather conditions (sandals & flip-flops are not recommended).
  • Along the way we will stop for a coffee break or a snack at a restaurant/snack bar in Dingli (food or drinks are not included in the price).
  • An optional packed lunch can be added to your booking; select the option including packed lunch when booking.
  • The optional packed lunch includes a traditional Maltese “Ftira” (a traditional leavened Maltese bread with fillings such as tuna, fresh tomatoes, onions, capers, and olives), some savoury snacks and a bottle of mineral water.
  • Guests are allowed to bring their own food/snacks and beverages during this tour.
  • The difficulty level of this tour is considered easy, there is an approximate 15-minute walk on a high-inclined footpath.
  • This is a private activity, only you and your party will be participating.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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