Rolling Geeks

Rolling Geeks offers a different way to see Malta: you drive a small electric car yourself while a talking GPS guide leads the route and explains what you are passing. The business is based in Birgu, also known as Vittoriosa, opposite Valletta, and its tour is built around the Three Cities and Kalkara. It suits visitors who like the structure of an organised excursion but not crowds, queues or a rigid schedule.

On VisitMalta.co.uk the business is listed under tour operators in Malta. You choose where to stop, whether that is a café, a museum or a beach, and the cars are fully electric, so the tour is also an environmentally responsible way to travel. Because the guide plays in your own language, everyone in the car follows the story at the same time and nobody has to keep up with a group.

The tour and what you will see

The self drive electric cars carry a pre-programmed GPS that plays commentary as you go, in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Russian or Mandarin. The cars are described as safe, easy and fun to drive, and they let you feel the Maltese climate first hand.

The route starts at the Grand Harbour Marina, passes the waterfront cafés and restaurants and continues to the sandy beach of Rinella Bay. It takes in Malta Film Studios, forts, narrow streets, churches and traditional piazzas, and the views from Gardjola Gardens. Museums along the way include the Maritime Museum, the Inquisitor's Palace, the Malta at War Museum and Fort Rinella, and families can add Esplora, the national interactive science centre in Kalkara. Our Three Cities guide and Vittoriosa guide give more detail, and the Valletta guide covers the capital across the water.

Rates and what is included

The 2.5 hour tour costs 95 euros per car, and a shorter tour is available from 80 euros per car, for a maximum of two adults and two children under 12. A small 10 euro supplement per person applies for the third and fourth person, extra hours cost 25 euros an hour, and child seats are 3 euros per seat per tour.

Rates include the GPS guide, a multilingual electronic guide, live tracking of cars and two way communication for fast help, a bottle of water per person, fully comprehensive insurance, VAT and rain covers when needed. A package with a return water taxi from Sliema or St Julian's and the tour is 180 euros for two people.

Driver rules and booking

Drivers must be between 21 and 75 years old, show a valid driving licence at pick up, and keep the total weight in the car under 300kg. The insurance excess is €350 for each accident for drivers aged 25 to 75 and €450 for drivers aged 21 to 24. A credit card is needed on arrival, with 30 euros blocked as a guarantee only. The tour is not advisable for pregnant women or people with severe back problems.

Pre-booking is highly recommended, and late arrivals cannot be guaranteed their slot. The route also suits team events: ideas include a Three Cities treasure hunt, city golf, culinary tours, painting workshops, exclusive venue visits, a shuttle service anywhere in Malta and photos from a professional photographer, all quoted to your requirements. Wedding car hire, gift certificates and corporate team building such as treasure hunts are also available.

Getting in touch

The business is at Birgu, a short way across the harbour from Valletta. Use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page to ask about dates, a package or a group booking, and we will pass your message to Rolling Geeks. If you are planning your wider trip, see our guide to things to do in Malta.