Malta Food & Wine Tours
Maltese food sits between Sicily and North Africa: pastizzi, rabbit stew (stuffat tal-fenek), ftira bread, lampuki fish pie, Gozo cheeselets and local wine from native grapes. This is our page for food and wine experiences in Malta. Below are the most booked, compared.
Top-rated food experiences in Malta
The most booked food and wine experiences in Malta
Food and wine experiences in Malta, compared, sorted by GetYourGuide reviews.
| Experience | Length | Rating (reviews) | Best for | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valletta Street Food and Culture Walking Tour | 3 hours | 4.8 (1,477) | The most booked | Check availability |
| Maltese Food and Drink Guided Walking Tour | 3 hours | 4.7 (687) | Food and drink | Check availability |
| Three Cities Tour with Wine Tasting | 4 hours | 4.1 (598) | Wine | Check availability |
| Vintage Bus Tour to Mdina and the Blue Grotto with Food | 5 hours | 4.6 (409) | Sights and food | Check availability |
| Maltese Wine Tasting with Local Cheeses and Cured Hams | 2 to 5 hours | 4.5 (321) | Local wine | Check availability |
Our pick: the Valletta Street Food and Culture Walking Tour, rated 4.8 from 1,477 reviews on GetYourGuide.
Ratings and review counts as shown on GetYourGuide in October 2026. Check the listing for live prices and availability.
How to choose
The Valletta street food and culture tour is the most booked food experience on the island. For wine, the three cities tour with wine tasting; for local produce, the wine tasting with cheeses and cured hams.
What to eat and drink in Malta
Start with pastizzi, flaky pastries filled with ricotta or peas, sold everywhere for under a euro. Rabbit stew is the national dish; ftira is the local bread, filled with tuna, capers and tomato; and Gozo makes small sheep cheeses called ġbejniet. The Sunday fish market at Marsaxlokk is the best market to visit. Maltese wine is made from native Ġellewża and Girgentina grapes, and Kinnie is the bitter orange soft drink.
How to choose
In Valletta, the street food and culture walking tour is the most booked food experience. The Maltese food and drink walk adds wine and liqueur. For wine, the three cities tour with wine tasting combines Birgu and the harbour with a tasting. Compare all food tours on our Valletta food tours page.
FAQ about Malta Food & Wine Tours
Frequently asked questions
What food is Malta famous for?
Pastizzi, rabbit stew, ftira bread, lampuki fish pie, Gozo cheeselets, timpana pasta pie and imqaret date pastries, with Maltese wine and Kinnie.
Which food experience is best in Malta?
On GetYourGuide the most booked is the Valletta Street Food and Culture Walking Tour, rated 4.8 from 1,477 reviews. Also highly rated: the Maltese Food and Drink Guided Walking Tour and the Three Cities Tour with Wine Tasting. The table above compares them by length, rating and who they suit.
What does a food experience cost in Malta?
In October 2026 prices on GetYourGuide started from about €40 per person, and most of the top-rated options cost between €40 and €55. Longer experiences with a meal, private options and day trips cost more. Check the listing for the live price.