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15 Best Malta Food Tours

The food walks through Valletta and beyond: pastizzi from hole-in-the-wall counters, rabbit stew done the Sunday way and wine from vines the knights planted. Maltese cooking is Sicilian-Arabic-British and entirely its own.

1.Valletta: Street Food and Culture Walking Tour

Discover Valletta’s main sights and local flavors on this 3-hour street food and culture walking tour, guided by passionate locals for authentic experiences.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“Maribella gave an excellent tour with great information and stories. Highly recommended and well worth the asking price. Her authenticity really came through.”

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2.Malta: Lazy Pirate Boat Party with Drinks & Food

Experience Malta’s vibrant nightlife with a lively boat party featuring unlimited drinks, tasty snacks, a DJ, and a moonlit swim—perfect for social travelers.

★ 3.8

“It was amazing, I can truly recommend it. I met a lot of friendly people, the workers were also always super nice! One of the best experiences I’ve ever had.”

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4.Valletta Food Tour

Discover Valletta through its flavors on this 3.5-hour guided food and walking tour, exploring sights and tasting authentic Maltese dishes for just $57.

★ 5.0

“Romina was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and engaging. The tour was great, covering a lot of ground and with a very generous amount of food. Would heartily recommend! A great way to see the city and learn more about Maltese culture.”

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5.Valletta: Maltese Food and Drink Guided Walking Tour

Discover Valletta's flavors and history on this 3-hour guided walking tour. Taste authentic Maltese food, learn local stories, and explore iconic landmarks.

★ 4.7

“Our guide Matthew was very knowledgeable and friendly. The food stops were good and varied. The walk through Valletta was great and highlighted the history of Valletta as well as the food. The finish at the restaurant was very social and we had an enjoyable…”

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6.Valletta: Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Explore Valletta’s flavors with a 3.5-hour food walk through historic streets, tasting authentic Maltese dishes, drinks, and local stories with a passionate guide.

★ 4.9

“Our guide Chris was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Valletta and linked the food that we tried to that history. We have done food walks before and this was one of the best. There were frequent stops to sample the local delicacies and finished…”

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8.Malta: 5 hr Vintage Bus Tour – Mdina & Blue Grotto inc. food

Explore Malta's highlights on a charming 5-hour vintage bus tour including Mdina, Blue Grotto, Marsaxlokk, with food tastings and scenic stops.

★ 4.8

“Our driver was awesome, super knowledgeable and so communicative before and after the trip. Enjoyed everything we saw, learned a lot and never felt like a stop was too short or too long.”

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9.Valletta Food Tour – Eat like a local

Discover Valletta's culinary secrets on this 3-hour guided food tour. Enjoy local snacks, historical insights, and authentic Maltese flavors.

★ 5.0

“I loved this tour! Not only was the local food great but our guide was full of knowledge to share with us! Definitely will recommend this tour to my family and friends that visit this wonderful Island!”

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10.The Food & History Private Tour of Malta

Discover Malta’s sights and flavors on this private 4-5 hour tour, exploring Mdina, Rabat, Mosta, and Valletta with local guides and authentic cuisine.

★ 4.5

“Chris was wonderful! He shared a lot of local Maltese foods and drink (come hungry) and explained the history of the island and the city along the way. He was very interesting and engaging and made us all feel comfortable and welcome. He uses local…”

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11.The Valletta Food Tour Experience, a private tour

Discover Valletta’s culinary scene with this private 3.5-hour food tour. Enjoy local specialties, historical insights, and personalized service in Malta’s capital.

★ 5.0

“Angele was an Angel! Sweetest, most knowledgeable person. Went above and beyond to help us lear Malta’s history. Felt like family by the time we left. I highly recommend this tour!”

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12.Private Valletta Food Tour

Explore Valletta’s culinary scene on a private, customizable food tour with expert guides. Enjoy local bites, cultural insights, and authentic Malta experiences.

★ 5.0

“A wonderful tour! Matthew took us around the city and we got to sample many types of Maltese food—both on the street and in the sit down setting while getting a good history of the city and how it influenced the cuisine. Highly recommended !”

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13.Maltese Folklore Night Tour incl. food and drinks

Experience Malta’s vibrant culture with a lively folklore night, delicious local cuisine, traditional dancing, and flowing drinks in a relaxed setting.

★ 4.5

“This was a second visit for us as we we enjoyed the dancing. The meal was identical to the previous visit we did in June so if you do have a second visit keep this in mind.”

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14.Mdina and Rabat Food and History Tour

Discover Malta's historic towns Mdina and Rabat on this guided food and history tour. Enjoy authentic dishes, local drinks, stunning views, and personal stories for a true taste of Maltese culture.

★ 5.0

“Chris was great! He messaged the night before to make sure no one had allergies. He knew the area well, as his family has lived there since the 1400s. He really tried to pay attention to things my friend and I were taking photos of…”

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15.Valletta: Street Food Walking Tour with a Local

Explore Valletta’s best flavors on a guided food tour, tasting Maltese delicacies and drinks while discovering local eateries and stories behind the cuisine.

★ 4.9

“We enjoyed our tour very much. Guide Stephen was very good and knowledgeable about the history of Malta. We were the only people on the tour which was a little disappointing. The food was nice but not the focus of the tour.”

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