Malta Private Guide

Malta Private Guide is a two-person guiding business based in the Three Cities harbour town of Birgu, also known as Vittoriosa. Rather than selling a fixed menu of coach trips, the licensed guides, Vicky and Clive, sit down with each visitor, work out what they want to see and then lead the day themselves. If you would like a private guide who knows the islands well and keeps the pace to suit you, this is the kind of service on offer.

On VisitMalta.co.uk the business is listed among our tour operators in Malta. You will find the tours themselves described below, and you can ask for a plan for your own dates through the enquiry form on this page.

Tailor-made tours rather than a fixed list

The core idea is that every itinerary is built around the guest. There is no set list of tours to pick from. At the start of a day you are asked which places you most want to see and which subjects interest you, whether that is history, archaeology, architecture, culture, nature, food or what is currently fashionable on the islands. The route is then shaped around those answers.

That approach suits Malta well. The islands are among the smallest in the Mediterranean, yet they hold a very large number of heritage sights, so deciding what to include can be puzzling on a first visit. Having a licensed guide plan the day and lead it saves hours of research, and it means your time is spent on what you care about. Many visitors start with the baroque capital, which you can read about in our Valletta guide, and then add other areas to taste.

Themed days, shore excursions and multi day tours

Alongside fully custom days, the guides offer a handful of themed tours. These include a religious tour that follows the footsteps of St Paul in Malta, a Valletta ghost tour that suits a younger audience such as students, and a kids tour that adds an interactive 5D show with plenty of information along the way.

Cruise passengers are catered for with a dedicated shore excursion, planned so that a day in port is used well and you are met at the cruise terminal. For those staying longer, there are multi day tours designed for visitors spending between two and seven days on the islands, which is a useful way to cover Malta and the island of Gozo without arranging each outing separately. Our Gozo guide gives background on the sister island, and our page on things to do in Malta is handy for deciding what to put on your wish list.

Transport, pick up and booking

All tours are chauffeur driven in modern, air-conditioned vehicles, so you can concentrate on the sights and the commentary rather than the roads. Pick up is included from wherever you are staying or arriving: the cruise terminal, your hotel or your residence.

Tours are quoted without entrance fees, although the guides can include them if you ask. Prices are not printed on the business's website, so they are agreed when you enquire. Bookings are made through a request form that asks for your name, the date of the tour, the number of people, your nationality, your meeting location and any extra information. The business's cancellation terms are simple: if you cancel at least 72 hours before the start time, you receive a full refund.

Meet the guides and where they are based

The business is run by Vicky and Clive, who both hold Malta Tourism Authority guide licences. They plan and lead the tours themselves. If one of them is unavailable on your date, a licensed and fully qualified guide who works with Malta Private Guide steps in, so you are always accompanied by someone accredited.

The base is at Il-Kwartier in Birgu, one of the oldest and most atmospheric parts of the harbour area. If you would like to explore that side of the islands yourself, our Vittoriosa guide and Three Cities guide are a good starting point. To ask about a tour, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the business.