Viator · group up to 50 pax

Hagar Qim temple (UNESCO) and Limestone Heritage guided tour

3.6(16)Valletta1 hour
VIATOR3.3(9)TRIPADVISOR3.9(7)

Description

The guided tour starts with a visit to one of Malta’s oldest quarries which has been transformed into an attraction for tourists and locals alike and which provides a vivid account of one of Malta’s leading skills – the use of limestone for building purposes, a skill that goes back thousands of years. The magic of Malta’s antiquity will be explained at Hagar Qim, Malta’s main pre-historic site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site (one of the seven Megalithic Temples of Malta), overlooking the wide expanse of the blue Mediterranean and the islet of Filfla. From Hagar Qim you will proceed to Wied iz-Zurrieq where (weather permitting – boat price not included) you can take a boat trip to the Blue Grotto, renowned for its crystal clear waters.

Tour Options

Easter week
  • Pickup included
German
  • Pickup included
French
  • Pickup included
Italian
  • Pickup included
English
  • Pickup included
Spanish
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included45 min

The guided tour starts with a visit to one of Malta’s oldest quarries which has been transformed into an attraction for tourists and locals alike and which provides a vivid account of one of Malta’s leading skills – the use of limestone for building purposes, a skill that goes back thousands of years.

Admission included45 min

The magic of Malta’s antiquity will be explained at Hagar Qim, Malta’s main pre-historic site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site (one of the seven Megalithic Temples of Malta), overlooking the wide expanse of the blue Mediterranean and the islet of Filfla.

Admission not included45 min

From Wied iz-Zurrieq you can take a boat trip to the Blue Grotto, renowned for its crystal clear waters, weather permitting – boat price not included.

Highlights

Air-conditioned vehicle

What's included

Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

If you are staying in one of the listed hotels/ports we will confirm the scheduled pick up time for your pick up point. If you are NOT staying in one of the listed hotels please confirm your exact accommodation name and exact address and we will confirm the nearest pick up location and time on the island of Malta.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(16)

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MARIACARMEN_M
May 29, 2026
A must-visit if you are in Malta.

A very interesting and essential visit if you are in Malta; these constructions are very rare and difficult to see.

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peggygraham2018
May 23, 2026
Wonderful excursion!

Great variety, I loved all the stops.

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U1261FUannc
April 11, 2026
Disagree

Disappointing in the very short time allowed for Hagar Qim--- in and out and not enough time for the visitor center. Limestone Gardens didn't warrant more than 15 minutes. The time would have been better spent at Hagar Qim, a much more important destination.

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Stefania_C
August 21, 2025
Scam and teasing

A scam, we paid two tickets for 82 € with unclear directions, a hidden place, so much so that although we had gone an hour earlier on the spot, not being able to find the exact spot well, we tried to call the numbers we were given but were non-existent from our Italian phone. After finding a passer-by we asked for help and the latter called and asked the operator to advise that we would be arriving shortly because the exact spot was not found. After telling us they would wait, neither did I time to start and I get an email saying that the driver could not wait for us. We stayed an hour then chatting only by email... because they didn't answer on the phone or on WhatsApp, to tell us to go to another pinto hangout that was 20 minutes away and at a cost of 40€ taxi without giving us security. In the end after calling assistance and sending all the evidence that we were early to the appointment they did not want to make the refund. This is scam

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Sharon_H
July 10, 2025
Malta Tour

Absolutely loved this tour. Beautiful scenery and fascinating information provided by the guide. Due to weather unable to go on a boat into the Blue Grotto but still a beautiful view from above.

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Nitish_T
May 4, 2025
Very good itinerary and informative guide.

The experience was very good. The guide explained everything very well. We went to an old Limestone quarry that is now converted into a museum. It gave us a very good impression of how Limestone mining works over the centuries. Next, we went to the Hagar Qim temple, which is an impressive site of an old temple build thousands of years ago and the guide explained the objects persent at the site very well. Finally, we ended the tour by doing an optional boat ride to the Blue Grotto.

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jackeX964ZR
June 26, 2024
These temples are 2,000 years older than Great Pyramids of Egypt!

Unexpected find that Malta temples are 2,000 years older than Great Pyramid of Egypt! Doesnt have much information explaining things you need a booklet or guide but it is well worth it....and also visit the Museum of Archaeology in Valleta which has much better explanations and descriptions

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CarmenG2163
May 3, 2024
I do not recommend at all

We went with them through Civitatis. They pick us up half an hour late. They take us to a tourist distribution center. We board a bus full of Germans, because the excursion is in German and Spanish. At 10:00 the explanation begins. This is 1 and a half hours later than the official start time. The first stop, at 10:30, is at the stone museum. We had not hired him. We have been there until 11:30. At 12:20 we were already at the Blue Grotto after having seen the Hagar Qim temple at full speed, with minimal explanation. From there to the coast for the boat ride, not included in the price. If we had done it on our own we could have seen more temples and stayed longer. We have lost a lot of time because of the disastrous organization.

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Esther_J
November 6, 2023
Unstructured guide

Really unstructured. We had not even 10min time at the temples but spend 1 hour at the limestone park. Our guide did not communicate with the group about how much time we have to spend there and when/where to meet.

Operator response

Thank you for your feedback which is appreciated.

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Susan_B
September 23, 2023
A good half day

Maria was a great guide and provided lots of information that gave context to the megaliths. It would have been nice to spend a bit longer at the site and take in the surroundings more

Operator response

Thank you for your feedback which is appreciated.

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