Top Malta Historical Tours

Malta’s UNESCO-listed capital is best explored on a walking tour. This small-group tour of Valletta is limited to 25 participants, and has plenty of time to take in all the highlights.

This walking tour takes you around Valletta's most iconic and picturesque locations. During this short trip, you will get the chance to see city's most stunning architecture, be captured by its fascinating history, and learn more about what makes Malta such a special and unique place. This tour brings to life a remarkable city through storytelling, providing insight to a place comprising a melting pot of cultures and which has been witness to a number of significant historical events. Through this tour you will learn not only of the city but its people and the events which shaped the Maltese identity.

Visit six cultural and natural locations during this attraction-packed full-day tour in Malta. Explore the medieval-era city of Mdina by foot, visit the Christian catacombs of Rabat and the cliffs of Dingli, enjoy a scenic stroll through the San Anton botanical gardens, and get a first-hand peek at the dome of Mosta. Hotel pickup is now included for your convenience.

The Three Cities is a collective description of the three fortified cities of Cospicua, Vittoriosa and Senglea. The oldest of the Three Cities is Vittoriosa, which has existed since the Middle Ages. The other two cities, Senglea and Cospicua, were both founded by the Order of the Knights of Saint John in the 16th and 17th centuries respectively. During this half-day tour, you will have the opportunity to appreciate these unique historical fortified cities and admire magnificent churches, traditional piazzas, incredible fortifications, and architectural treasures found all around the Three Cities area, pieces of living history kept alive by hundreds of years of preservation!

Discover Malta’s “Three Cities,” a trio of villages that have been preserved over hundreds of years, on a guided tour. Join a small group and explore the villages, with a particular focus on Vittoriosa. Walk through the ancient streets to see the fortifications that were built by knights and enjoy views of the harbor.

With its golden-hued buildings, opulent churches, and baroque splendor, Malta’s capital city of Valletta is ideal terrain for a walking tour. Learn more about the UNESCO-listed city’s highlights—and delve into its history—when you explore on foot. Meet your guide in Valletta’s Freedom Square, and make your way to a number of its main landmarks, including the Barrakka Gardens, the Grandmaster’s Palace, and the Grand Harbor. As you explore, learn all about the city’s past from your guide’s commentary.

Get a comprehensive overview of Malta's highlights in just one day when you book this jam-packed tour. Explore Mdina's ancient streets, St. Cataldus Catacombs, and Dingli Cliffs. Visit the majestic Rotunda of Mosta and the tranquil San Anton Gardens. Finally, do some shopping at the Ta' Qali Artisan Village and enjoy a delicious lunch with a glass of wine.

Malta’s ancient capital is best explored on a walking tour, but guided tours can be crowded and impersonal. This small-group tour of Mdina is limited to just 25 participants, ensuring plenty of time to take in all the highlights, including Palazzo Falzon, Vilhena Palace, Palazzo Santa Sofia, and the Cathedral of Saint Paul.

This tour is ideal for those guests who want to visit Malta’s southern region and experience some of its most interesting highlights in just one day, carefully designed to make your day a truly memorable one.

Swap the rush and rigid itineraries of group tours and enjoy a private and personalized experience of Malta. This private tour is exclusively for your party and can be customized to suit your interests. From the Blue Grotto Il-Hnejja to Valletta's Barrakka Gardens, explore Malta's most scenic landmarks at your own pace.

Valletta is a unique city, which has got a lot to offer. Our fully guided walking tour is an ideal way to discover the city highlights and to get a good orientation of what you should see, eat and do during your stay. Your expert guide will ensure you do not miss out on anything worth seeing and will give you anecdotes and tit bit stories which are not found in guide books.

The 16th-century Casa Rocca Piccola Palace is one of the most popular sights on Malta and lines to enter are often long. With this pre-booked ticket, skip the crowds and spend more time inside marveling at the dozens of sumptuous rooms. Join a guided tour or explore on your own with the app-based audioguide or printed guide to learn about the history of this aristocratic de Piro family residence.

See more of Malta than you could alone on this private day tour of the island's highlights. Travel in comfort in an air-conditioned vehicle as a local guide adds insight at key spots including Marsaxlokk Harbour, Mdina Old City, Dingli Cliffs, and more. Upgrade to include Gozo (note this changes the Malta itinerary), and enjoy access to spots you're likely to miss without a guide.

Renowned for its opulent palaces, its baroque architecture, and its ancient heritage, Mdina—Malta’s old capital—remains one of the island’s most evocative destinations. Discover its major highlights, and delve into its history, when you embark on an introductory walking tour of the city. Meet your guide at Mdina’s Main Gate, and set off. You’ll see churches, courtyards, and examples of traditional Maltese architecture. The tour concludes in the neighboring town of Rabat, which has its own host of highlights.

Gozo is an enchanting island, brimming with rich history at every twist and turn. During this full-day tour, you will experience Gozo’s magnificent heritage, visit key landmarks, and discover hidden gems. After a short twenty-minute ferry crossing, we start by visiting the megalithic temples of Ġgantija, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980. We will proceed to Victoria, the capital city of Gozo. This is a great place to watch the islanders go about their day, especially when the main market square comes to life. At the heart of the city lies “Iċ-Ċittadella” (The Citadel). With its distinctive skyline and imposing military architecture, this ancient, fortified structure stands out as Gozo’s major landmark. We end the tour by visiting the sea inlet known as Xlendi Bay and the Inland Sea in Dwejra. Both areas are surrounded by picturesque, steep cliffs.

See the best of Valletta without having to spend the whole time checking the map on a walking tour. Explore Malta’s historical capital with a guide that knows it best, and visit top attractions such as St. John’s Co-Cathedral and Upper Barrakka Gardens. Walk past the Grandmaster’s Palace, where the Maltese government is housed, and learn about the history of the city. Your tour will conclude with an audiovisual show, which brings Malta's long history to life.

Experience the culture of Malta’s capital city through its cuisine during a food and walking tour that reveals Valletta’s top sights and bites. You’ll explore on foot for a more intimate glimpse into the Old Town, and discover dishes that you might otherwise have missed due to the language barrier. Plus, exploring in a small group limited to 10 people means you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide.

Discover the parts of Malta that interest you the most on this private tour of the island. Enjoy a customizable itinerary built around your preferences; choose to explore ancient ruins, Mdina city, the Blue Grotto, and more. A great option to beat vacation planning overwhelm, with your driver leading the way and sorting out all the logistics for you.

See the best of Gozo in just one day on this trip from Malta. In the company of an expert guide, visit the UNESCO-listed Ġgantija Temples, among the oldest megalithic sites in the world, as well as Victoria's Citadel and some of the Mediterranean’s most gorgeous beaches. Your all-inclusive tour includes 3-course lunch and glass of wine at a local restaurant.

Experience the different influences on life in Malta through its food on this shared food tour of Valletta. Walk with your guide around the capital city of Valletta as they show you the different foods that make up Maltese cuisine and how they represent the history of the city and country. Places on this small-group tour are limited to 15 travelers and participants must be at least 16 years old.

Experience the flavors of Valletta with this food and culture walking tour in Malta. Your guide will meet you and your group at an easy to find location, and then your tour will begin. You’ll not only try lots of different local street foods, but you’ll also hear about local culture, too, by visiting gardens, main landmarks, and more.

Discover the highlights of Gozo—and see more in less time—on this full-day buggy tour with hotel pickup from Malta. Settle into your vehicle and enjoy a comfortable ride as your driver-guide whizzes you to key landmarks including the Qala Parish Church and the UNESCO-listed Ggantija Temples—sites you might otherwise miss. With all logistics handled, enjoy time to swim in the Blue Lagoon and savor a delicious lunch complete with alcoholic beverages.

With its honey-hued stone walls and narrow winding streets, Mdina is every bit as atmospheric now as it was during its Moorish heyday. Discover it and neighboring Rabat with a local licensed guide who was born and raised in Rabat and knows both towns intimately on this insider walking tour. Soak up palaces, churches, monuments and convents: please note, any entrance fees are at your own expense.