Half Day Tour in Marsaxlokk Village, Market, Blue Grotto & Qrendi
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Mellieha, Malta
4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview
Explore the picturesque fishing village of Marsaxlokk and its traditional Sunday open market, travel to Zurrieq Valley to visit the marvellous Blue Grotto where you can also take an optional boat trip to the caves, end your tour with a walk at Qrendi, one of Malta’s unspoilt traditional villages.
What's Included
- All transportation during the tour in an airconditioned coach or bus
- Pick-up and drop-off transfers (choose your preferred location from one of our meeting points)
- Licenced tour guide
- The optional boat trip at the Blue Grotto (to be paid on location), the cost is around €10 p/person
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
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Pickup details
9:30 AM is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time. Your pick-up time can be any time between 8:15 AM and 9:00 AM, depending on where you are staying.
What To Expect
Marsaxlokk
We start our tour with a visit to the picturesque fishing village of Marsaxlokk.This gorgeous village is the largest fishing harbour in Malta, and has been so since antiquity, today the greater part of fish sold on the islands are caught by fishermen coming from this village. Traditional “luzzu’s” (brightly coloured traditional fishing boats) and larger fishing vessels line the sheltered harbour in a colourful display that has been the subject of countless photoshoots.
1 hour 10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Marsaxlokk Open Market
Marsaxlokk is also popular for its many delightful restaurants and nice cafés huddled along its entire promenade and for it’s charming and large open-air market, selling a vast assortment of food and a wide array of durable goods, such as fish, locally produced honey and fruit jams, traditional sweets and other delicacies, local wines and liquors, souvenirs, clothes, shoes, traditional lacework and crafts, custom jewellery, accessories and many more.This is the perfect location to spend a Sunday morning, enjoying a stroll in the unique settings of this quaint village where you can rub your shoulders with the locals, experience the Maltese way of life and admire the lovely sea views while browsing the market, looking for ‘that’ perfect deal!
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Blue Grotto (Il-Hnejja)
Our next stop is Żurrieq Valley where we will visit the magnificent Blue Grotto and appreciate the fantastic scenery and breath-taking views surrounding the entire site.The Blue Grotto is a complex of seven caves found along the southern coast of the island, this complex comprises of a massive and very impressive main arch, which is approximately 30 meters in height, as well as a system of 6 other caves, amongst which you will find the Honeymoon Cave, the Cat’s Cave, and the beautiful Reflection Cave.Featured in numerous movies shot in Malta, owing to its natural beauty, enchanting structure, and perfect location, such as Cutthroat Island (1995), The Count of Monte Cristo (2002) & Troy (2004), this extremely popular site attracts many visitors each year, with many opting to see the amazing grotto up-close, weather permitting you will also have the time and opportunity to visit the grotto and caves by taking one of the boat trips (boat trip is not included in the price).
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Qrendi
We end our tour with a visit to Qrendi, one of Malta’s unspoilt traditional villages, our guide will help you explore this peaceful and charming typical Maltese village. While small and compact with a population of just 2,700 persons, it is at the same time bursting with interesting attractions, from the main square to the hub of the village, with its parish church and band club, you will be led through a maze of winding narrow streets that all have a story to be told.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travellers with mobility impairments
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The time shown on the website or on your ticket is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time. Your pick-up time can be anytime between 8:15 AM and 9:00 AM, depending on where you are staying.
- The tour will be guided in the language you have booked; however, please note that, at times, depending on operational circumstances, the commentary might be provided by a multilingual guide (limited to a maximum of 2 languages).
- The tour in Spanish will be conducted by either a Spanish-speaking guide (subject to availability) or an English-speaking guide together with a Spanish-speaking host serving as a translator.
- The boat trip at the Blue Grotto is optional (to be paid on location), and it’s always subject to favourable weather conditions. The fee for the boat trip is around €10 for adults and €5 for children (the fee can change without any prior notice).
- The market at Marsaxlokk might be closed on public holidays falling on a Sunday and on other rare occasions as determined by the local council of the village. When this happens, the visit to the Marsaxlokk fishing village will be carried out normally, but if the market is closed, we will visit a different market.
- Although we usually visit Qrendi for our village walk, the provider reserves the right to change the location to another typical Maltese village, when this happens, we always make sure that the tour will retain the same appeal, charm, and value of the original programme/itinerary.
- The tour operator reserves the right to change the order of the visits without any prior notice.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 52 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Half Day Tour in Marsaxlokk Village, Market, Blue Grotto & Qrendi?
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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Activity code: C-6089P63
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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What is the cancellation policy for the Half Day Tour in Marsaxlokk Village, Market, Blue Grotto & Qrendi?
A:Apr 2025
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).
Q:
What's included in the price?
A:
Apr 2025
The following is included:
- All transportation during the tour in an airconditioned coach or bus.
- Pick-up and drop-off transfers (choose your preferred location from one of our meeting points).
- Licenced tour guide.
The following is NOT included:
- The optional boat trip at the Blue Grotto (to be paid on location), the cost is around €10 p/person.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities (optional).
Q:
What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025
Q:
My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:
If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025
Q:
Is this an accessible tour?
A:Apr 2025
Accessibility information for the Half Day Tour in Marsaxlokk Village, Market, Blue Grotto & Qrendi is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travellers with mobility impairments
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Q:
Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Half Day Tour in Marsaxlokk Village, Market, Blue Grotto & Qrendi 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!
Mar 2024What's Included
- All transportation during the tour in an airconditioned coach or bus
- Pick-up and drop-off transfers (choose your preferred location from one of our meeting points)
- Licenced tour guide
- The optional boat trip at the Blue Grotto (to be paid on location), the cost is around €10 p/person
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travellers with mobility impairments
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- The time shown on the website or on your ticket is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time. Your pick-up time can be anytime between 8:15 AM and 9:00 AM, depending on where you are staying.
- The tour will be guided in the language you have booked; however, please note that, at times, depending on operational circumstances, the commentary might be provided by a multilingual guide (limited to a maximum of 2 languages).
- The tour in Spanish will be conducted by either a Spanish-speaking guide (subject to availability) or an English-speaking guide together with a Spanish-speaking host serving as a translator.
- The boat trip at the Blue Grotto is optional (to be paid on location), and it’s always subject to favourable weather conditions. The fee for the boat trip is around €10 for adults and €5 for children (the fee can change without any prior notice).
- The market at Marsaxlokk might be closed on public holidays falling on a Sunday and on other rare occasions as determined by the local council of the village. When this happens, the visit to the Marsaxlokk fishing village will be carried out normally, but if the market is closed, we will visit a different market.
- Although we usually visit Qrendi for our village walk, the provider reserves the right to change the location to another typical Maltese village, when this happens, we always make sure that the tour will retain the same appeal, charm, and value of the original programme/itinerary.
- The tour operator reserves the right to change the order of the visits without any prior notice.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 52 travelers
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