Tours of the City
Boat tours of Grand Harbour last around 90 minutes, and not only offer magnificent views of the capital but tell the story of the key moments in the island’s history, from the Great Siege through to World War II. Make sure the operator you choose has a live commentary and visits all of the creeks. Captain Morgan Cruises is recommended (tel: 23 463 333; website: www.captainmorgan.com.mt). By contrast, a visit to the beautiful (but often overcrowded) Blue Lagoon at Comino is a half day of sybaritic delights, usually comprising swimming and sunbathing. Tours of Grand Harbour and to the Blue Lagoon depart regularly from Sliema Ferries, a short bus or ferry ride from Valletta.
Another recommended boat tour is the Blue Grotto. You can do this part-independently by driving to Wied iz-Zurrieq, 8 km (5 miles) west of Valletta, but the actual tour (25 minutes) is organized by the local fishermen and is strictly controlled.
Coach tours of the island are of the whistle-stop package tour variety and are not recommended.
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