Top Malta Historical Tours - page 2

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.

Customize this tour according to your choice of hours and destinations. Discover the best of Malta in one day, blending history, culture, and stunning views. Start with Mosta Church, Europe’s third-largest dome. Then visit Ta' Qali Crafts Village. Wander through Mdina, the “Silent City,” and take in views from Dingli Cliffs, Malta’s highest point. End the tour at Ħaġar Qim Temple, a UNESCO site with breathtaking sea views. In the afternoon, head south to the Blue Grotto, famous for its clear waters and sea caves. Explore Marsaxlokk, a vibrant fishing village with colorful boats and seafood. Visit the historic Three Cities—Vittoriosa, Senglea, and Cospicua—and relax at Gardjola Gardens with panoramic views of the Grand Harbour. Finish your day at Baraka Garden in Valetta Malta UNESCO capital. PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM NOT A TOUR GUIDE. HOWEVER, I AM A PRIVATE DRIVER WHO LOVES SHARING CULTURAL INSIGHTS ABOUT MALTA. I WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE INFORMATION NEEDED ABOUT MALTA.

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.

The historic town of Vittoriosa is best explored on a walking tour, but guided tours can be crowded and impersonal. This 3-hour small-group tour of Vittoriosa is limited to just 15 participants, ensuring plenty of time to take in all the highlights, including the Inquisitor’s Palace, Fort St. Angelo, and St. Lawrence Church.

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.

Malta is one of the Mediterranean’s hidden gems, with plenty to see and do. On this full day tour, explore the island from top to bottom, and discover why it has been inhabited for more than 8000 years. See the fishing village of Marsaxlokk, then see the ancient Hagar Qim temples. Explore Mdina, Malta’s former capital city, then find Dingli Cliffs, a true natural wonder.

Explore the narrow streets, churches, palaces, monuments, and more of both Mdina and Rabat on this private walking tour. You can choose which places you’d like to visit and enter, since entrance fees are not included with this tour. You will have an experienced, licensed guide who will show you some hidden spots, and tell you all about the area’s history.

Visit two of Malta’s most important sights on this half-day tour to the Limestone Heritage Park and the Hagar Qim temples. Your first stop is one of Malta’s oldest limestone quarries where you learn about the industry dating back thousands of years. Then visit the megalithic temple of Hagar Qim, a pre-historic site overlooking the Mediterranean. Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

The ideal introduction to Valletta, this two-part experience includes a guided Segway tour of Malta’s capital and admission to the Malta Experience. Save energy as you roll around town by Segway, viewing the city’s top attractions without breaking a sweat. Then get familiar with the city’s rich history at the Malta Experience, a show that gives an overview of Malta's story, from prehistoric times to the present.

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.

Take a relaxing tour of Malta with a self-driving electric car that tells you all about the history of the place as you drive along a 12-mile (18-kilometer) stretch of road along the sea. With your pre-programmed GPS, which is fluent in several languages, learn about the history and culture of Malta.

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.

Experience the rich history of Valletta and the Three Cities when you embark on a cruise around Marsamxett and Grand Harbours. Board your vessel and glide past magnificent forts, battlements, and creeks for a 1-hour cruise. Delve into tales of the Great Sieges of 1565 and 1942 with detailed English commentary and explore hidden gems accessible only from the sea on this voyage.

Although Malta isn’t particularly large, attractions on the island are very spread out and can be a pain to travel between effectively. On a private half-day tour of Malta, you no longer have to deal with this logistical hurdle, as your driver-guide navigates its country roads to show you its top attractions outside of Valletta. Play around with your itinerary to include anything you’re dying to see.

Visit some beautiful locations during night-time and experience the splendor of Malta under the stars. During this guided night tour, you will have the opportunity to appreciate Malta under a different lens, an entirely different setting, away from the hustle and bustle of daytime, when the nocturnal charm settles in, and all streets and landmarks are beautifully illuminated to give a more captivating appeal to all your surroundings.

Explore Mysterium Fidei Monastery & Secret Garden in Valletta, a hidden gem on St. Christopher Street that recently opened to the public. Enter and discover the monastery's rich history, serene cloisters, and authentic living conditions of the cloistered nuns. The self-sustaining garden with chickens and fresh produce, seven wells, and a rainwater collection system add to the charm of this monastery and garden. Don't forget to meet Mimi, the friendly monastery cat who loves greeting guests.

Go beyond Valletta's Grand Harbour area to discover the Three Cities of Vittoriosa, Cospicua, and Senglea where Malta's famous Knights of St. John settled in the 1500s. With a guide, you'll explore the area by foot, coach, and traditional 'dghajsa' boat, getting the lowdown on the knights and their historic rule along the way.

Immerse yourself with our tour in the history of this ancient city and take advantage of your stay in Malta learning history in the best way with a local guide

Discover the historic centre of Valletta and St. John’s Co-Cathedral on this half-day walking tour in Malta. Learn about the history of Valletta as you walk with your guide, taking in palaces, churches, and gardens along the route. Finish with a guided tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed St. John’s Co-Cathedral, including a viewing of Caravaggio's masterpiece ‘The Beheading of St. John the Baptist.’

Embark on a full-day excursion from Malta to Sicily via high-speed catamaran. Explore Catania, a vibrant city at the foot of Mount Etna, on a walking tour, discovering its Baroque architecture and iconic landmarks like Piazza del Duomo. Afterward, journey by bus to Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano, marveling at the ever-changing landscape as you climb towards the crater through picturesque villages and diverse forests.

Experience many different sides of Malta in just half a day on this shared tour to Mosta in Northern Malta. Hop aboard an old-school bus known in Malta as a “xarabank” and travel to Ta'Qali, a village home to the Malta Aviation Museum. Following a guided museum tour, continue to Mosta to see the iconic Mosta Rotunda and walk around local World War II shelters, before finishing with Maltese snacks.

Get a personalized introduction to the historic city of Mdina on a private walking tour, and explore the places that interest you most. Learn about pirate raids, Malta’s colorful history, and Mdina’s multicultural roots as you take in the city’s key landmarks, with an experienced guide to lead the way. This private walking tour offers a flexible departure time that’s tailored to your schedule.

Enjoy the convenience of this all-inclusive Malta pass. Combining the best attractions across Malta, our passes provide savings for notable attractions like Captain Morgan’s Boat, Comino’s Blue Lagoon and more. Enjoy savings on transportation, cruises and entrances to most attractions, this is the perfect tool to get the most out of your Malta holiday.

This private walking tour of Valletta has the advantage over typical group tours in that you can explore at your own pace and enjoy your guide's undivided attention. Learn about the Knights of St. John and how they left their ornate mark on the Maltese capital as you explore its most important landmarks.