St Julian's to Popeye Village and San Anton Gardens Day Trip
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4h 45mRound tripPrivate driver
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About your trip
Journey north to Malta's colorful film attraction and historic presidential gardens, where Hollywood entertainment meets botanical excellence. Experience family fun and horticultural beauty while discovering diverse Malta attractions, with your professional driver navigating scenic routes while you anticipate encounters with cartoon nostalgia and exotic plant collections.
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Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in St. Julian's whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
Your professional Daytrip driver will meet you at your accommodation in St Julian's and transport you safely to Popeye Village and then to San Anton Gardens, allowing you to explore Malta's famous film location and prestigious botanical garden showcasing entertainment attractions and horticultural heritage.
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions Popeye Village and San Anton Gardens should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
- Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From €61
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€183
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in St. Julian's
You choose the pickup spot.
1
Popeye Village
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 2 hours - admission not included
2
San Anton Gardens
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 1 h 30 min - admission not included
Back to St. Julian's
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Know more about your day trip
San Anton Gardens is approximately 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Popeye Village. The drive takes around 25 to 30 minutes through central Malta. Visiting both sites in a single day trip works well, as Popeye Village is a natural first stop heading north from St. Julian's, with San Anton Gardens conveniently placed on the return route southward.
Popeye Village at Anchor Bay is approximately 9 miles (14 km) northwest of St. Julian's. The drive takes around 25 to 30 minutes along Malta's northern coastal roads, passing through Bugibba and St. Paul's Bay. Roads in this area can be narrow and busy during summer, so a private transfer removes the stress of navigation and parking.
Yes, San Anton Gardens is free to enter and open to the public every day of the year. The gardens are maintained as part of the presidential estate and offer a peaceful, uncrowded green space, which is rare in Malta's densely built environment. While entry is free, a small contribution to the gardens' upkeep is always appreciated, and some seasonal events may have a charge.
Popeye Village offers a full range of children's entertainment, including costumed character appearances, daily shows, playground equipment, boat rides in sheltered Anchor Bay, treasure hunts, and interactive activities. The bright, colorful film set architecture is inherently engaging for young visitors. Admission prices vary by activity package, and it is worth reviewing options on the official Popeye Village website before your visit.
San Anton Gardens in Attard is Malta's most celebrated botanical garden, with over 250 years of horticultural history. The grounds belong to the official residence of the President of Malta and are freely open to the public. Visitors can explore beautifully maintained Mediterranean and tropical plant collections, centuries-old trees, ornamental ponds, and formal garden areas, often accompanied by free-roaming peacocks.
The gardens are particularly lovely in the morning, when the light is soft, and the peacocks are most active. Spring (March to May) is the most visually rewarding season, when the garden's flowering plants are at their best. The gardens can also be visited comfortably in autumn. Summer afternoons can be very hot, so earlier visits during warmer months are more enjoyable.
Malta enjoys a warm Mediterranean climate with long, hot summers and mild winters. Spring (April to June) and autumn (September to November) offer the most comfortable conditions for outdoor sightseeing, with warm but not excessively hot weather. Summer days can be very hot, particularly inland at San Anton Gardens, so bringing water and sun protection is essential. Winter visits are mild and generally pleasant, though some seasonal attractions may have reduced hours.
San Anton Gardens is a formal public garden attached to the presidential residence, and visitors are expected to behave respectfully and refrain from picking plants or feeding the animals. There is no formal dress code, but modest, comfortable clothing suitable for a garden walk is appropriate. Dogs on leads are welcome in some areas of the gardens.
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