Valletta Highlights: Exploring Historic Landmarks and Hidden Gems

Discover the historic landmarks and hidden gems of Valletta on this engaging tour. Explore the city’s main highlights and learn fascinating true stories about its past.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Valletta City Gate - Meet the guide at the starting point.

  • The New Parliament - Start at the modern entrance to the city.

  • Pjazza Teatru Rjal - What is the story behind these famous ruins?

  • Our Lady of Victories Church - Which famous hero of Malta’s history was buried here?

  • Il-Berga ta’ Kastilja - Admire the stunning facade of this important edifice.

  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - Take in the amazing views of the scenic Grand Harbour.

  • Auberge d’Italie - The new Museum of Fine Arts.

  • Palazzo Parisio - Which world-famous historical figure once spent time living here?

  • St. John’s Co-Cathedral - Listen to the stories of the famous artists whose works are depicted here.

  • St George Square - Visit the city’s main square.

  • Grand Master’s Palace - Learn about the importance of this building throughout the centuries.

  • Lower Barrakka Gardens - End the tour in these beautiful gardens, with views over the lower part of the city.

What's Included
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This excursion will take you to see the most notable sites in Valletta, alongside a typically overlooked, yet equally intriguing area of the city. Your journey begins at the contemporary gates of Valletta. As you stroll through its stately streets, your tour guide will identify the key landmarks, regaling you with captivating and seldom-heard true stories. How was life for a patient at the Holy Infirmary? What was it like to be a galley slave aboard the Order’s ships? And did all the Knights uphold their vows?

Location
New Parliament Building
Republic Street
The meeting point for this tour is Valletta City Gate (at the bottom of the steps next to the Parliament building). Look out for the yellow umbrella and guide with yellow shirt!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Julie_r
Aug 1, 2024
Original Valletta walking tour - We enjoyed the walking tour with Matthew, our guide, for three hours. Valletta has so much history and Matthew was able to give us all of the highlights in an interesting way. We appreciated the stories he shared. We also had him as our private food tour guide a few days before so it was nice to see him again! Highly recommend doing this tour if you are new to Malta, even in the summer heat. Matthew was able to get us in shady areas throughout the tour. Well done!
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Dimitriyi2023
Aug 1, 2024
Unforgettable - You are the best! Thank you for everything. It was a wonderful experience and I am really enjoyed Malta and was albe to see it from completely different angle, thanks to you. Warmest regards,
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Gillian
Aug 1, 2024
A stroll through time - A well thought out tour. After 5pm in July should be cooler but it was still about 32°, guide kept us in shade at all times. Very informative with plenty of photo opportunities. Our guide was happy to answer any questions we had. Also given very useful information on how and where to buy tickets for places of interest. We would recommend this trip to anyone wanting to get local knowledge and history of the city.
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Elizabeth_w
Jul 31, 2024
Excellent tour and guide - Our guide was excellent. He was very knowledgeable but not at all boring and did not give us any unnecessary details. The information was given in such a way it is easy to remember it. He was clear speaking and kept are attention well. Definitely would recommend the guide and the tour.
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Z6946bwelizabethc
Jul 30, 2024
Informative, interesting and well worth the money - Excellent tour. So interesting and informative. Well worth the money paid. Our guide was excellent and shone a really personal touch onto the whole trip.
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Sally_m
Jul 30, 2024
Fabulous - Dylan was a fabulous guide. Interesting tales, clearly explained history which put Malta into context, super considerate of people’s needs. Highly recommended.
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Milorad_s
Jul 29, 2024
Excellent - Mateo was great guide sharing history facts and new more recent events. He was considerate to older ones in the group as it was hot day. Highly recommend tour and his services.
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William_b
Jul 28, 2024
Mathew excellent guide - Mathew was an excellent guide and historian. His commentary was engaging and evocative, encouraging questions and discussion. He also stayed overtime to give further commentary and answer questions. The tour covered the main sites in Valletta and gave a good understanding of the history of Malta.
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83blakep
Jul 28, 2024
Excellent tour - Mateo was an excellent tour guide with a wealth of knowledge and passion for his country. I would absolutely recommend this tour with him, but bring your walking shoes!
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611beccas
Jul 28, 2024
Lovely walking tour - Fantastic walking tour of Valletta. Our guide Matteo was very informative and really made the trip super enjoyable. Always finding a spot of shade in the heat.
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