Food tours in Malta
A food tour is the quickest way to eat your way around Malta. The most comfortable months are April and May, with highs around 72°F (22°C) and about 3 rainy days a month.
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What to eat and drink in Malta
Expect to taste the local staples. Ones to look for:
- Pastizzi
- Flaky diamond-shaped pastries filled with ricotta or mushy peas, sold everywhere for pennies.
- Rabbit
- Fenek: rabbit stewed in wine and garlic, Malta's national dish.
- Ftira
- A ring-shaped Maltese bread, often filled with tuna, tomato, capers and olives.
- Lampuki
- Mahi-mahi, in season in autumn and baked into Maltese lampuki pie.
- Ħobż
- Maltese sourdough bread; ħobż biż-żejt is a slice rubbed with tomato and topped with tuna and capers.
- Kinnie
- Malta's bittersweet soft drink, flavoured with bitter oranges and herbs.
- Cisk
- Malta's own lager, sold in nearly every bar on the islands.
How to pick a good food tour
- Skip a big meal beforehand: most tours serve the equivalent of lunch or dinner across six to ten stops.
- Small groups of 12 or fewer get served faster and fit into tiny counters and bars.
- Check what's included. Some tours count drinks as stops, others charge for them on the day.
- Ask about dietary swaps before you book. Many tours can replace meat or gluten dishes if they know ahead.
Malta month by month
Averages for Malta, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 60 (16) | 60 (16) | 63 (17) | 68 (20) | 76 (24) | 84 (29) | 89 (32) | 90 (32) | 83 (29) | 77 (25) | 69 (21) | 63 (17) |
| Low °F (°C) | 50 (10) | 49 (10) | 52 (11) | 55 (13) | 60 (16) | 67 (20) | 72 (22) | 73 (23) | 70 (21) | 65 (18) | 59 (15) | 53 (12) |
| Rainy days | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 10 |
| Sunset (15th) | 5:11 pm | 5:43 pm | 6:09 pm | 7:35 pm | 8:01 pm | 8:20 pm | 8:19 pm | 7:53 pm | 7:11 pm | 6:27 pm | 4:55 pm | 4:49 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for food tours in Malta?
April and May. Expect highs around 72°F (22°C) and about 3 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are August and July.
What food is Malta known for?
Pastizzi: flaky diamond-shaped pastries filled with ricotta or mushy peas, sold everywhere for pennies. Rabbit: fenek: rabbit stewed in wine and garlic, Malta's national dish. Ftira: a ring-shaped Maltese bread, often filled with tuna, tomato, capers and olives.
Where can I book food tours in Malta?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
