Karlito's Way
Karlito's Way
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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We will leave each other as friends, that is a promise! Experience Malta in the most alternative and unique way; whilst visiting the best spots on the island that only locals know about. Not only will you be eating local cuisine, we will also guide you on how to cook and prepare it. We won't just treat you as a client, we will treat you the same way we would treat a friend or family member visiting from abroad! With our vast experience in the 5 star hospitality service, we will take care of your every need and won't be happy until your expectations are exceeded! You will be surprised what you will discover when experiencing Malta, Karlito's Way. We'll make you an offer you can't refuse!
Valletta, Malta

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Enikő K
Malta1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Business
Chef Karl is a special person and I am really glad I met with him. He is not just a great chef but creative and a unique man who is inteligent and funny too in the same time. He cooks the most delicious food I ever tried in Malta. I also worked with him a few times and he was always ready in time, kept clean the cooking area and communicative with clients. I highly reccommend him as a Chef and good person.
Written March 27, 2020
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Hello Keniko Thankyou .. love our way of life and sharing experiences with everyone. Food is our top passion and we would love to share it further! Your words help us be of more service to others like you Best regards
Written July 6, 2020
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mrmax
Sanremo, Italy2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
We had 2 choices for our experience in Malta, and we are happy to have gone with KARLITOSWAY. When we met Karl after discussing Malta by email, it was so friendly and wanted to make sure that he met all our special interests, including architecture, food and cultural highlights of Malta. Karl is a special person who has hospitality as his backbone, service and attention to the detail of everything.
I highly recommend this service to any one who wants to experience Malta from a local.
Written March 25, 2024
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Kathleen
Xemxija2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Friends
Karl is an amazing guide who practically became a friend within the first hour of the tour. His passion for Malta is evident and he is fun, relaxed and was happy to tailor make our tour to what we wanted, taking us to places off the beaten track. A wonderful Maltese lunch with wine, snacks and drinks throughout, completed one of the best experiences ever. Don't miss this!
Written July 1, 2020
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Hello Funtravel Thankyou for your words it was great having you with us and heading out to your favorite spots .. the limelight was the off the beaten tracks at the caves in Qrendi ! Thankyou for your trust and energy wishing you more great travels ahead Regards
Written July 6, 2020
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Gregmuzak34
Knoxville, TN3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2016 • Family
We are a family of 4 from the US. Our kids are 8 and 12 years old. Our tour in Malta with Karl was quite simply, the best tour of anything we've ever had... Karl is just an absolutely incredible tour guide and in just one short day, our whole family fell in love with Malta.

We arrived on a cruise ship so our time was limited. Karl was waiting at the terminal to meet us, and we were off and running right away. Karl's car was parked close by, and in the back he had a cooler full of waters, soft drinks, even beer, and also a treasure chest full of candies and snacks for the kids. What a great first impression!

We spent our day seeing almost the entire island. We saw all the highpoints... Mdina, popeye village, blue grotto, the fishing village, and all the cities and landscapes in between, but what really made this tour amazing was Karl. Karl is a chef, an artist, an interior designer, and just an all around interesting man to spend a day with. Conversation was easy and we found him to be wonderful with our kids, funny, passionate about his home, and full of good stories.

A highlight of the day (there were many) was the incredible local meal Karl planned for us. Dish after dish of authentic Maltese cuisine just kept coming (the rabbit was amazing, as was the pork... and the beef... and the veggies... and the bread!).

Karl bought us strawberries grown locally from a little market... sweetest we have ever tasted. We visited some far out vistas and cliffs overlooking neighboring islands and the cities. Karl always allowed us to move at our own pace and to stop for photos anytime we wanted.

Seriously, this was a magical day, and for LESS than the cost of a boring, cruise ship excursion, and it was private just for our family. If you are considering a tour in Malta, Karl is your man.

thanks again!
Written March 23, 2016
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It was great having you with us! What we try to do is to keep giving our best hoping that more people fall in love with our amazing islands! We are super proud of being Maltese and to share our gem with you too! THANKYOU
Written May 23, 2016
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Jackie K
Los Angeles, CA51 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2017 • Couples
My husband and I stopped in Valletta, Malta while on a cruise. I debated taking a tour as the island is small and figured that we could see whatever we wanted on our own without too much fuss. Boy, am I glad I decided to take this tour! Karlito owns this company and his sister Theresa works with him. They are both lovely people with so much warmth and excitement. Theresa was our guide for the day and she did a GREAT job. She was born and raised in Malta so she is obviously very knowledgeable about the culture and history or this tiny country. We saw so much of Malta and got an understanding of Malta that we could never have done on our own or with a shore excursion offered by the cruise company. Lunch at a truly authentic restaurant was included and sweet Theresa even gave us a bottle of wine produced in Malta to take home. Don't think twice-- take this tour!!!
Written August 1, 2017
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Hello Jackie Always grateful for your words ! They mean so much to us! I am glad that the scents and colours of our island where savored with abit more sweetness from our side! Grazzi hafna 😜 Many more happy travels ✈️ K
Written September 19, 2017
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Omoruyi O
London, UK45 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2015 • Couples
Our review must begin with tale of 'The Three Chairs'. In a small, tree covered fishing cove on the island of Gozo, partly hidden by overgrown weeds, sits an abandoned shack. Once upon a time, this nondescript edifice hosted a famous restaurant with a reputation for serving some of the best locally sourced fish for miles. One day, the proprietors, a middle aged couple, were approached by a film crew that needed exclusive access to the area for an upcoming Hollywood movie. To secure the area and pay for the inconvenience, the film crew offered to pay them a substantial sum of money. After initially accepting the offer, the couple got greedy, rejected it and demanded a massive increase. Despite multiple negotiation attempts, the couple refused to budge. At that point, the government stepped in and investigated their tax returns. Investigations revealed they had been running the place without declaring their actual income. To avoid legal costs and possible jail time, the couple had to settle for an offer that was much lower than the sum initially offered by the film crew. Unfortunately, they also had to shut down the restaurant. As you drive down the steep slope into the cove from the access road, you immediately sight three brightly coloured, solitary chairs forlornly facing the bay and looking out to the bay as if awaiting the return of a loved one out at sea. Now they are all that remains of the once thriving business.

It is out-of-the-way, unique stories like the above which characterised our amazing tour experience with Karl. A highly trained chef, he spent almost 20 years travelling the world and catering in some iconic cities before recently moving back to Malta. His love for his homeland led him to begin offering customisable private tours. His world experience and adventurous spirit are like spices added to the already tasty dish that is Malta. His knowledge of Malta encompasses local geography, history, nature, culture, food, language, people and some very interesting places which you may never experience on a standard tour. His knowledge of the road network is quite extensive and his ability to navigate some of the lesser known routes is impressive. Driving along quiet and scenic country roads, don't be surprised if Karl suddenly spots some rare local flowers, stops the car and then tells you the story of how these delicate and aromatic plants almost became extinct.

We chose to visit Malta (and the island of Gozo) during the winter off-peak travel season. Although off-peak winter travel to Malta has its benefits, one downside is the unpredictability of the weather. Part of our Gozo tour included a private culinary experience, with Karl cooking lunch outdoors at the scenic Ramla Bay. However, with the rain lashing down every few minutes and the sun playing hide and seek with the clouds, we were doubtful whether we would be able to complete this part of the tour. Our next stop was Calypso's Cave. As we made our way back to the car, Karl struck up a chat with a nice old lady who sells hand-knitted wool cardigans right next to the viewing point. The old lady (Chesina) had an unused shed right next to her little shop. Karl, being the quick thinker that he is, politely asked if we could use the shed to cook and she agreed. Soon, the wonderful aromas of seasoned cuttlefish, pan fried giant king prawns, red quinoa, fresh salad and flavoured basmati rice filled the air. This was a highlight of the day for us...as well as meeting the lovely Chesina who has lived and worked in Gozo for over 40 years.

Karl is a great guy with a fine sense of humour. As well as being an excellent tour guide, he also loves the famous HBO series, Breaking Bad; a show which always generates interesting conversation. We had only three days in Malta and we wanted to pack as much into the trip as possible. Karl’s tour provided the opportunity to do just that. If you're looking for something out of the ordinary and away from the well beaten tourist trails, give him a ring. You won't regret it.
Written February 1, 2015
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Hello Miss E and O Thank you for such a colourful review! I really loved reading it; it was a real experience! I am happy that your day with me was one to be remarked about - will look forward to share more experiences with you when you are back Smile and be happy! THANK YOU
Written February 28, 2015
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Jess R
Hong Kong, China58 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2016 • Couples
As others have mentioned this is simply the best was to see Malta! My husband has Maltese heritage and so we were keen to get a feel of his heritage through the eyes of a local. Our day with Karl was absolutely amazing, he picked us up and it immediately felt like we were being shown around by an old friend. We had a chat about what we wanted to see most, and then left the itinerary in Karl's capable hands. Our day included photo stops, drives along magnificent coastlines, walks along the seaside and through historical villages and a delicious selection of local foods. The highlight for us was an impromture stop in a village which was preparing for their annual fiesta. This also happened to be the village where my husbands relatives are from and so Karl walked us through, helped us chat with the locals and encouraged us to return later to see their fireworks.

Overall it has been a fantastic day and well worth every penny!
Written June 4, 2016
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Thankyou Thankyou Having Aussie guests is always a plus for me! Although being Maltese I miss Australia. I will keep on doing what we are doing! Thank you for your review it means a lot to me and Therese. Wish you the best Jess and hope to see you back in Malta one day!
Written June 9, 2016
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nicola g
United Kingdom1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2015 • Friends
How nice it is to visit place - how much nicer it is when you experience the best of - in my case Malta....with Karl from K private tours!
His food his knowledge his humour is the icing on the cake to a great day; our day was an unexpected surprise; as Malta is a lovely place but lacks originality. Karl made sure he is original in every way possible - every second of the day was a happy moment!

Go to Malta but do a tour with Karl.
Written March 6, 2015
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Hello Miss N Thank you .... very happy that you had such a great time and that you also enjoyed Malta; your energy on the day gave us a lot of good moments too give my regards to the others too -hope to see you again here in Malta Sahha K
Written March 7, 2015
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MDB-Bham
UK223 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
This was an excellent tour taking us virtually around the whole island in a long but hugely enjoyable trip. Pickup from our flat in Bugibba included. We were asked for a list of places we wanted included on our day and we did just that and more.Karl was our host and we had fascinating conversations about the local food as we drove around - Karl is a chef as well. We stopped for pictures wherever we asked, had a beach stop for a swim and also a stop at the playmobil park for the kids to go in and have a play. Also a great lunch included. A perfect day at a fair price.
Written September 10, 2019
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Grazzi hafna MDB Thank-you .. This has been really appreciated that you took your time to write a review it means a lot! We are always trying our best ...and look forward for many more Regards
Written November 27, 2019
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Jmmcgugan
Parkland, FL25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019 • Couples
When I book a tour I feel it’s a must to book a tour with local. Not only do they know where the good food is, they know where they are going. Therese was such a sweetheart! Therese took us to eat lunch at a traditional restaurant, which was delicious. We really enjoyed the 360 tour of Malta. Therese is also a photographer and took the stress of us having to take pictures. Therese took pictures of us the entire time and emailed them to us. I highly recommend this tour with Therese :-)
Written June 18, 2019
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Dear JMm It is a delight to have your words read, we are constantly trying our best to bring out the best to share with you, Therese is the best Thank you
Written August 17, 2019
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