Top Malta Crime Tours

Getting out on the water is one of the best ways to explore Malta but big boat tours are often crowded and stick to fixed itineraries. This private boat charter is just for your group and allows you to customize the trip to your preferences. Visit the Blue Lagoon, Crystal Lagoon and more, dropping anchor far from the big crowds.

Hop on a time machine and relive the grandeur of prehistoric Maltese monuments like the Tarxien Temples, Mnajdra and Hagar Qim Temples. Believed to be far older than the Great Pyramids of Giza and Stonehenge, these brilliant man-made marvels offer an experience you will never forget. This private self-guided tour includes door pickup and drop, so you don’t have to worry about hiring a car for your trip as we will take care of everything. We will also provide detailed audio guides in 5 different languages and pre-book tickets at museums to ensure that you get in without having to wait in lines. And when you’re done relishing the temples and sites, the trip also concludes with visits to two fishing villages. Marsaxlokk and Wied iz-Zurrieq, where you can indulge in scrumptious seafood, local cuisine and an optional boat ride with picture-perfect views of the villages, rocky cliffs, caves and the gorgeous Mediterranean Sea. Get in touch with us to plan a day with additional sites for free!

Immerse yourself with our tour in the history of this ancient city and take advantage of your stay in Malta learning history in the best way with a local guide

Mdina is one of the gems of the Maltese islands, but every diamond was rough at some point in its past... Take this walking tour to learn why people used to spit on an ancient statue as they entered the city; why the 16th Century Bishop of Malta ordered his men to beat up priests in the cathedral; how the Maltese revolt against the French began right in the heart of Mdina - and what happened to the French captain who drew his sword to the crowd. You'll also get to see the exact place where a huge treasure hoard was uncovered; learn why a headless bride photo-bombs happy couples in Mdina's narrow streets; and find out why a woman was once paraded semi-naked on a donkey through the streets of the city. All this, and more, on the Mysteries and Histories of Mdina tour. ❗️Children 11 and under go free❗️

Come on a tour of Birgu, one of Malta's oldest cities, and discover its long history of magic, witchcraft, ghosts and tragedy. This tour will show you the site of Malta's biggest-ever explosion; the public place where convicts were strangled to death; tell you how witches were tortured; and why the Order of St John's navy was once flipped upside down; and you'll see where ghosts roam the city's palazzos and fortifications. During the tour, you'll also encounter ancient spells that make the object of your desire fall in love with you, bring a lost lover back to your arms, or throw a curse on an entire family. All this, and more, on the Witchcraft and Blood in Birgu tour.

This walking tour will reveal some of the more unusual stories and lesser-known from Valletta's rich and dirty past. You'll hear how the city's former police station was haunted; learn how the Maltese played a crucial part in the battle for America's independence; see exactly where the plague of 1813 broke out and you'll cast your eyes upon the terrifying figures who dealt with the dead. You'll also learn about the unusual rebels who tried to overthrow the Knights of Malta; be told about the knights' fascination with poo; and learn the incredible secret hidden by a top British surgeon who lived in Malta in the 18th Century - and of the local landlord who guessed it. All this and more, on the Stories of the Strange in Valletta tour.

Explore the eerie tales of Valletta with this dark history walking tour. Hear about ghostly knights, shocking murders, and mysterious disappearances as you stroll through the capital city's streets. Discover the hidden truths behind Jean de Valette and enigmatic statues and learn about the hidden meanings of some of the area’s statues from your guide.

Take an exclusive guided tour around Mdina Dungeons AT NIGHT and hear tales of terror and trauma from Malta’s dark history. This tour begins after dark, on the dimly lit streets of Mdina. Our small group will then enter Mdina Dungeons for a private viewing of the exhibits. Together we will examine the life-like displays which include torturers and their butchered victims, witches, plague victims and more, while hearing blood-curdling stories of these brutal, true-life moments from the past. This 90-minute tour will entertain, educate and CHILL as we hear stories of crime, murder, poisons, plague and torture in the dark and shadowy rooms of Mdina Dungeons. Numbers are strictly limited to ensure an intimate experience. This event is part of the Behind Closed Doors series from Dark Malta Tours, taking you off the streets and into fascinating places to experience their dark histories.

This very special tour takes you inside an exquisite Mdina palazzo to reveal strange stories from its fascinating past. The evening will begin on the streets of Mdina before our small group enters the palazzo, where you'll hear the legend of the French soldier who is said to have been thrown from its balcony by hordes of Maltese rebels. You'll be able to touch a piece of the True Cross, upon which Jesus Christ was crucified, as certified by the Pope and found in the palazzo's private chapel. You'll also see how slaves were kept close to the mistress of the house, and learn why a terrible gambler, the son of a nun, had to shrink the palazzo in size. The tour will eventually reach the palazzo's roof which has a superb view of Mdina. Drinks will then be served either on the roof or in the drawing room. This event is part of the Behind Closed Doors series by Dark Malta Tours, taking you into fascinating places to experience their dark histories.