Tours and Tickets to Experience Grand Harbour
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Grand Harbour
Grand Harbour is a must-see for first-time Malta visitors.
Visit Valletta’s Upper Barrakka Gardens for the best harbor views; they’re wheelchair- and stroller-accessible.
Prebook a sightseeing cruise to save time and hassle. Many include convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.
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There are plenty of ways to experience the Grand Harbour. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:
It’s free to admire the views of the Grand Harbour from outlooks in Valletta and the Three Cities. You can also take a boat cruise to see the harbor from the water; shared cruises start around US$24, while shorter private cruises are from US$32. Alternatively, some walking tours visit harbor viewpoints, with shared tours from US$24.
When touring the Grand Harbour, you can explore the fortifications in Valletta and the Three Cities, which have long protected the area, such as Fort St. Angelo and Fort Ricasoli. You can also see the high walls around Valletta, much of its traditional cityscape, and monuments along the waterfront, including the Siege Bell War Memorial.
Yes, the Grand Harbour is one of the most scenic places around Valletta and is definitely worth visiting. Not only is it easy to enjoy views of the harbor from the many viewpoints that surround it, but the harbor’s scenery and fortifications offer insight into the city’s history.
That depends on how you choose to tour the Grand Harbour. Boat trip durations vary between tours, but typically last from 30 to 90 minutes. Exploring the harbor on land can take up to several hours, especially if you want to see the waterfront on both sides: the Valletta side and the Three Cities side.
Yes, you can explore the Grand Harbour independently, both on land and on the water. Visit the Upper and Lower Barrakka Gardens for views of the harbor, or head around to Fort St. Angelo in Birgu to look back at Valletta. An alternative to a boat cruise is to take the ferry from Valletta to the Three Cities for a quick glimpse at the area.