St. John's Co-Cathedral (Kon-Katidral ta' San Gwann) Tours and Tickets

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Admission tickets for St. John’s Co-Cathedral cost €15 for adults and €12 for seniors and students. Children under 12 years old can visit for free. Entrance includes access to the chapels and vaults, as well as an audio guide, but there is an additional €5 fee to climb the belfry.

Yes, St. John's Co-Cathedral is one of Malta's most visited landmarks and is known for its magnificent baroque interiors, which include both a marble floor covered by the tombstones of 400 knights and Caravaggio's signed painting, The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist. To learn more about its history and the Knights of St. John, consider a guided tour of the cathedral or a walking tour of Valletta's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Per one customer who booked the Valletta City Walking Tour With St. John's Co-Cathedral (Optional), "I participated in the Valletta City walking tour. The itinerary includes all the capital's most famous attractions and allows you to appreciate the most striking architecture and views. Visnja was an excellent guide, generous and ready to answer any questions. I was really impressed by her knowledge of the Maltese territory, culture, and traditions. Not to mention the artistic competence she showed in explaining the co-cathedral of St. John. Absolutely recommended tour. And many thanks to Visnja!"

First thing in the morning is the best time of day to visit St. John's Co-Cathedral, as you’ll arrive before the majority of other visitors. If you can’t make it at opening time, come around 90 minutes before closing time, as the cathedral gets quieter again in the late afternoon.

Yes, St. John's Co-Cathedral has a dress code, as it’s a place of worship and a delicate historical building. You are asked to dress modestly, meaning no shorts or skirts above the knee, or bare shoulders—a wrap or shawl is available to borrow. Stiletto and narrow heels are prohibited.

Yes, you are allowed to take photos inside St. John's Co-Cathedral, provided you don’t use flash. The interior can be challenging to photograph due to its scale and gilded details. You will be competing with other visitors who are also trying to take a symmetrical photo without people in it.

Yes, you can visit St. John's Co-Cathedral independently without a guided tour. An audio guide, included with your ticket, allows you to learn about the building and its design at your own pace. A guided tour focusing on the cathedral’s bell tower is also available.

You'll generally need one hour to tour the St. John's Co-Cathedral. It takes roughly an hour to listen to the audio guide, but you may take longer if you want to take lots of photos or if you’re waiting to access limited-occupancy areas, such as the Oratory.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting St. John's Co-Cathedral. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Valletta:

• Upper Barrakka Gardens

• Mosta Dome

• Grand Master's Palace

• Valletta Waterfront

• Lower Barrakka Gardens

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Valletta.