- Casa Rocca Piccola - Casa Rocca Piccola is a 16th century palace and living museum. Built over 400 years ago for Don Pietro La Rocca, a Knight of Malta, it is now the ancestral home of the de Piro family, a Maltese Noble family. The palace contains over 50 rooms, many of which are open for viewing.
The house is furnished with collections of furniture, silver and paintings from Malta and Europe. There are literally hundreds of magnificent objects to see including modern paintings interspersed with the ancestral portraits of the Marquises de Piro and the Barons of Budach.
Under Casa Rocca Piccola a network of tunnels were cut out from the rock and used in World War II as air raid shelters. Over 100 people sheltered here from the bombs that poured on Valletta.
Live guided tours in English (pre-booking recommended) or audio self-tours in English, French, German, Italian or Spanish are included with your entrance ticket.
Restrooms, a bookshop and La Giara restaurant are available on site.
- Written guides in 12 languages
- Audio self-tour in multiple languages on personal mobile device
- Hourly 45 minute live guided tours in English (booking recommended)
- 10% discount at La Giara restaurant with entrance ticket
- Includes Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Access to Casa Rocca Piccola museum
- Access to World War II underground bomb shelters
- Admission to gardens
This ticket grants you access to Casa Rocca Piccola, a stately 16th-century palace that acts as a living museum and residence of the distinguished Maltese de Piro family.
The palace is home to more than 50 rooms, a wide number of which are open for public display. It is teeming with a vast array of furniture, silverware, and paintings that contribute to Malta’s cultural wealth.
Guided tours run for 45 minutes and are available in English on the hour, every hour - it is advisable to reserve your slot. You also have the option to take a self-guided tour with the help of audio files available on your mobile device in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish by downloading the Casa Rocca Piccola mobile app (complimentary wifi is on hand). Printed guides are available for reference in 12 languages including Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, and Spanish.
Through the tour, you’ll be exposed to the distinct customs and traditions of Maltese nobility.
Adding to the intrigue of the house and garden tours are the palace’s World War II Air Raid shelters which offer a thrilling and memorable experience.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
