Malta is a sun-soaked Mediterranean archipelago between Sicily and North Africa, renowned for its ancient fortified cities, crystal-clear waters, and 7,000 years of history. This UNESCO World Heritage jewel blends baroque architecture, prehistoric temples, and vibrant coastal life into one of Europe's most captivating destinations.
Top food tours
Guided experiences that show you Malta through its food.
Valletta Food Walks
A guided walking tour through Valletta stopping at six to eight food producers, pastizzerias, cafes, and vendors. Covers the history of Maltese cuisine from Arab influences to modern fusion, with generous tastings at each stop.
Marsaxlokk Sunday Market Food Tour
A Sunday morning guided tour of Malta's most atmospheric fish market, with tasting of fresh seafood including raw sea urchin, octopus, and lampuki fish alongside local vendors selling gbejniet cheese, honey, and olives.
Maltese Wine and Cheese Tasting
An intimate wine tasting experience at one of Malta's two main wineries — Marsovin or Meridiana — with guided tasting of indigenous Gellewza and Ghirgentina grape varieties paired with local gbejniet cheese and charcuterie.
Street Food Safari by Night
An evening street food tour through Valletta and Sliema visiting after-dark food spots including pastizzerias, late-night kiosks, and the Strait Street area. Covers Malta's nocturnal food culture with tastings of nine different items.
Tour formats
Different ways to experience Malta's food scene.
Street food tours
Pastizzeria crawls covering multiple vendors across Valletta and Sliema, sampling pastizzi, qassatat, and hobz biz-zejt
Market tours
Marsaxlokk Sunday fish market tours and Valletta daily market walks with local shopping guidance
Restaurant tours
Multi-restaurant progressive dinners in Valletta covering mezze, seafood, and traditional Maltese main courses
Specialty tours
Wine and cheese tastings at Maltese wineries including Marsovin, Meridiana, and boutique producers
Cooking classes
Take a piece of Malta home with you.
Maltese Kitchen with Chef Rita
A hands-on cooking class in a traditional Maltese home kitchen in Balzan, learning to make pastizzi, rabbit stew (stuffat tal-fenek), and kannoli from scratch. Small groups of maximum six participants ensure personal attention.
Marsaxlokk Fisherman's Cooking Class
Start at Marsaxlokk fish market choosing the morning's catch, then cook traditional Maltese seafood dishes including baked lampuki, octopus stew, and acqua pazza in a fisherman's courtyard kitchen with local wine.
Pastry and Bread Making at Maxokk Bakery
Learn to make traditional Maltese ftira bread, pastizzi, and kannoli at Qormi's historic Maxokk Bakery, one of Malta's oldest craft bakeries. Take home your baked creations with recipe cards.
DIY self-guided food tour
Self-guided Maltese food route through Valletta and Sliema hitting the essential street food spots on a budget
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Stop 1: Is-Serkin at City Gate (6am-7pm) for fresh pastizzi and qassatat at €0.50 each
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Stop 2: Maxokk Bakery Qormi (5am-2pm) for authentic ftira and hobz biz-zejt - requires taxi/bus
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Stop 3: Marsaxlokk waterfront for fresh seafood lunch at Surf N' Turf or local fish shop (Sunday mornings for the market)
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Stop 4: Caffe Cordina, Republic Street, Valletta for cannoli and gelato in a historic 1837 setting
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Stop 5: Legligin Wine Bar for Maltese wine and local charcuterie in a 16th-century vault
Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
Pastizzi are best eaten hot from the oven — visit pastizzerias in the morning or evening when fresh batches emerge
Lampuki (dolphin fish) is Malta's iconic seasonal fish available September to November; try it baked with tomatoes and capers
Sunday morning at Marsaxlokk is the best food experience in Malta — combine the fish market with seafood lunch on the waterfront
Maltese wine has improved dramatically — look for indigenous grape varieties Gellewza (red) and Ghirgentina (white) at local restaurants
Gbejniet sheep cheese in its peppered form is a perfect €3-4 appetizer starter available at almost any traditional restaurant
The best budget meal in Malta is hobz biz-zejt (bread with olive oil, tomato, and capers) for under €3 from any bakery
Nenu the Artisan Baker in Valletta offers the widest range of traditional Maltese dishes in an accessible setting — ideal for first-time visitors