The best group tours in Malta for solo travellers are the ones that put you in a small group for a few hours with time to talk: a tip-based Valletta walking tour on day one, a full-day Gozo jeep or boat tour, and an evening food or pub tour. Day tours are priced per person, so there is no single supplement. If you want a whole week organised, small-group trips such as Intrepid’s 7-day Highlights of Malta & Gozo (groups of up to 12) pair solo travellers in shared rooms at no extra cost. Malta is small, English-speaking and easy to get around, which makes it one of the gentler places in Europe to travel alone.
Below we compare the main group tours Malta for solo travellers can choose from: what they cost, which ones actually help you meet people, and how to book well. For the wider picture, start with our guide to solo travel in Malta.
Group tours in Malta for solo travellers compared
| Tour type | Length | Rough price per person | Social factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tip-based Valletta walking tour | About 1.5 to 2 hours | Pay what you feel at the end | High: small groups, easy chat |
| Gozo jeep or safari day tour | Full day | Roughly €70 to €170, often with lunch and crossing | Very high: shared vehicle, long lunch |
| Comino boat trip | Half or full day | From around €20 to €40 or more | Medium: big boats, easy to drift apart |
| Food or wine tour | 2 to 4 hours | Varies by operator | High: sitting together, eating |
| Pub crawl | One evening | Ticket price plus drinks | Very high, if that is your scene |
| Hop-on hop-off bus | Flexible | Day ticket | Low: you mostly sit alone |
| 7-day small-group trip | One week | Roughly €1,700 to €2,300 or more, depending on departure | Very high: the group becomes your travel crew |
Prices are rough ranges from operator listings for 2026 and change with season and inclusions; check before you book.
Walking tours in Valletta
A walking tour is the best first-day activity for anyone travelling alone. Tip-based tours in Valletta, such as those run by Colour My Travel, cover the capital’s main sights in around two hours, from the Upper Barrakka Gardens to St George’s Square, and you pay what you think it was worth at the end. Groups are mixed, many people are on their own, and walking side by side makes conversation easy.
- Go on your first or second day, so you can use what you learn and the people you meet.
- Stand near the guide at the start; that is where the curious, chatty people gather.
- Suggest a coffee afterwards. It is the natural moment, and half the group is usually hungry.
Our guide to the free walking tour of Valletta covers routes, times and tipping in more detail.
Gozo and Comino day tours
A shared Gozo tour is the most social day you can buy in Malta. Jeep and safari tours put four to eight people in each vehicle for a full day, usually with the crossing, the Citadel in Victoria, the cliffs at Dwejra, the salt pans and a long lunch, and prices commonly fall between roughly €70 and €170 per person depending on the vehicle and what is included. By lunch you know everyone’s name.
Comino boat trips are cheaper and great fun, but the big boats carry many people and the group tends to scatter at the Blue Lagoon. Pick a smaller boat, or go with people you met on an earlier tour; our Comino day trip plan covers the Blue Lagoon pass. If you would rather do Gozo independently, our Gozo day trip itinerary works by bus.
Evening tours: food, wine and pubs
Evenings are the hardest part of travelling alone, and they are where an organised tour pays off most.
- Food tours in Valletta or the Three Cities seat you at shared tables over several tastings, from pastizzi and ftira to local cheese and wine. Eating together is the fastest way to stop being strangers.
- Wine tastings at wineries in Malta and Gozo are calmer and good for slightly older travellers; see our guide to wine tasting in Malta.
- Live jazz is a calmer solo evening; see our guide to live jazz nights in Valletta.
- Pub crawls in St Julian’s and Paceville are built for solo travellers: you meet the group at the first bar and the rest takes care of itself. Our pub crawl Malta guide explains what is included.
- Boat parties in summer are the louder version; see our guide to the boat party Malta scene if you are going alone.
Multi-day small-group trips
If you would rather not plan anything, international small-group operators run week-long Malta itineraries. Intrepid Travel, for example, runs a 7-day Highlights of Malta & Gozo trip for groups of up to 12, with time in Valletta and several days on Gozo, including coastal walks and a winery visit. Itineraries, start points and prices vary by departure, so check the operator’s own page.
The big advantage for solo travellers is the rooming policy. Intrepid pairs solo travellers with a same-gender roommate at no extra charge, and offers a private room for a supplement if you want one. Other operators run similar systems, so always ask before you pay a single supplement you might not need.
The downside: a week-long trip costs far more than doing Malta yourself with day tours, and the islands are small and easy enough that many people do not need one.
Which tours are most social?
- Gozo jeep tours: small vehicles, a whole day, a shared lunch.
- Pub crawls: designed for meeting people, if you like late nights.
- Food tours: seated, slow and full of talking points.
- Walking tours: short, cheap and easy to turn into a coffee.
- Multi-day trips: the most social of all, but the most expensive.
The least social are hop-on hop-off buses and big boat cruises, where everyone stays with the people they came with. They are fine for sightseeing, just do not count on them for company.
Booking tips for solo travellers
- Check group size. “Max 12” or “max 16” is the sweet spot for conversation.
- Read the pick-up details. Many tours collect from Sliema, St Julian’s or Buġibba; others start at the ferry.
- Look at what is included: lunch, crossings and entrance fees make a big difference.
- Avoid the single supplement on multi-day trips by choosing room-share options.
- Check the cancellation policy for weather. Boat and Gozo tours can be cancelled in strong winds, especially in winter.
- Book the social tours early in your trip, so you have people to meet up with later in the week.
A three-day solo plan built on tours
- Day 1: morning walking tour in Valletta, coffee with whoever is up for it, sunset at the Upper Barrakka Gardens. Evening food tour.
- Day 2: full-day Gozo jeep tour. Swap numbers at lunch.
- Day 3: Comino in the morning with people from day 2, or a quiet beach day. Evening pub crawl or a calm drink in Valletta.
Want more ways to meet people on the ground? Our guide on how to meet people in Malta when travelling alone ranks seven methods by effort.
Want to turn this into an actual plan with people in Malta? MeetNow is a free web app for meeting people in person, starting in Malta: a host posts a plan at a public place, such as a café after a walking tour, sets the time and seats, says who pays (host pays, split, pay your own or free) and picks who joins from the people who ask with a short note. Open MeetNow and see the plans in Malta.
Featured photo: the Citadel in Victoria, Gozo. Photo: Petr Pelikan, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Tour details from operator pages, including Colour My Travel and Intrepid Travel.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What is the best group tour in Malta for solo travellers?
For meeting people cheaply, a tip-based Valletta walking tour on your first day, then a full-day Gozo jeep tour. If you want everything organised for a week, a small-group trip such as Intrepid’s 7-day Highlights of Malta and Gozo suits solo travellers.
Are there free walking tours in Malta?
Yes. Tip-based walking tours run in Valletta, such as those by Colour My Travel. You pay what you think the tour was worth at the end.
How much is a Gozo day tour from Malta?
Shared full-day Gozo jeep or safari tours, often including the crossing and lunch, are commonly listed at roughly €70 to €170 per person depending on the vehicle and inclusions.
Do solo travellers pay a single supplement on Malta group tours?
Day tours are priced per person, so there is no supplement. On multi-day trips, some operators such as Intrepid pair solo travellers with a same-gender roommate at no extra cost, with a private room available for a supplement.
Is Malta good for solo travellers?
Yes. It is small, English-speaking, generally safe and easy to get around by bus and ferry, and group tours make it easy to meet other travellers.
