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Valletta Guided Walking Tour with Licenced Guide

Embark on an enchanting guided tour through the vibrant streets of Valletta, where you will unveil the captivating beauty and unique charm of Malta's illustrious capital. Founded by the Knights of St. John in 1566, Valletta stands as a fortified marvel that has gracefully withstood the test of time, showcasing a rich historical tapestry that is both fascinating and educational. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a history spanning nearly five centuries, is often celebrated as an open-air museum brimming with stories waiting to be uncovered by all who visit. As you meander through Valletta’s bustling streets, prepare to be mesmerised by its formidable fortifications, grand Baroque palaces, magnificent churches, picturesque gardens, and a stunning array of architectural styles that span from mid-16th-century Baroque to modernism. Valletta is undoubtedly one of the most remarkable and charming cities you will ever visit, offering an experience that transcends time.

Valletta Guided Walking Tour with Licenced Guide

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Vittoriosa and Valletta Full Day Second World War Tour

Step into Malta’s Second World War history on a full-day tour of wartime sites in Vittoriosa and Valletta. Explore fortifications and a maze of air raid shelters, see a former British military base, and take in artifacts from the era in the National War Museum. Along the way you'll find out how the British came to Malta, and why Rommel believed that Malta was the key to controlling North Africa. This full-day wartime Malta tour includes all entrance fees, with pickup and drop-off at selected hotels.

Vittoriosa and Valletta Full Day Second World War Tour

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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Valletta's Hidden Minds: Self-Guided Psychological Puzzle Walk

Valletta's Hidden Minds: Self-Guided Psychological Puzzle Walk

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Valletta Secrets and Heritage: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Malta’s capital is often called an open-air museum, with historical treasures on every corner of its compact streets. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll discover how the Knights of St. John transformed a barren peninsula into one of Europe’s most formidable fortress cities. You’ll also encounter magnificent palaces, baroque churches, and panoramic viewpoints that reveal the city’s strategic importance across centuries. This tour starts at the iconic Triton Fountain just outside the city’s main gate. You’ll walk through the imposing entrance and along Republic Street, passing Renzo Piano’s striking Parliament Building. Along the way, you’ll discover the opulent St. John’s Co-Cathedral with its Caravaggio masterpiece, explore the Grand Master’s Palace where Malta’s rulers held court, and learn how the Knights shaped every aspect of the city from its defensive bastions to its hospitals.

Valletta Secrets and Heritage: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Malta Multi Pass

Malta Multi Pass

3 to 6 daysFree Cancellation

Heritage Pass in Malta

Cover the best that Malta has to offer in just three days when you purchase this 3-day heritage and attractions pass. Gain access to over 20 attractions with just one ticket including Fort St. Elmo, the Hagar Qim Temples, and St. Paul’s Catacombs. Additionally, your pass includes unlimited use on the hop-on hop-off bus, a harbor cruise of Valletta and the Three Cities, and a coastal pass route to Comino and Gozo.

Heritage Pass in Malta

3 daysFree Cancellation

Discover Valletta Private Walking Tour - Insider Tour

Discover Valletta Private Walking Tour - Insider Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Discover Valletta Half-Day Walking Tour

Learn about the beauty and charm of Valletta on this half-day group walking tour, focusing on the city’s landmarks, views, and history. This is a group tour, so you’ll keep costs down, but still cover quite a bit of territory in just a half day. Your guide will plan logistics, but then it’s up to you which city attractions you’d like to visit, since admission prices are up to you.

Discover Valletta Half-Day Walking Tour

3 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Valletta World War II Private Walking Tour

Learn about Malta’s bravery during World War II on this 3-hour private Valletta walking tour. Visit key sites and monuments associated with the 1940-42 Axis bombardment, including the poignant Siege Bell monument. Learn about the tunnels and community kitchens established in Valletta, and discover how locals maintained their daily lives. Hear about events like the Illustrious Blitz, and visit the National War Museum for additional insight into the island's wartime struggles.

Valletta World War II Private Walking Tour

Fort St. Elmo & the National War Museum

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Fort St. Elmo & the National War Museum

Fort St. Elmo is a must-see for history enthusiasts, especially for its WWII memorabilia.
The National War Museum is filled with displays: Plan a half-day visit to thoroughly explore.
Fort St. Elmo completed extensive restoration in 2015, which allows for display of a much larger collection.

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