Valletta Black Friars: Hidden Oratories and Treasures

Discover Valletta’s hidden gems: explore ancient oratories, the Silver Room, and a stunning basilica. Unveil treasures unseen for centuries.

Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Valletta Black Friars Experience - The Valletta Black Friars Experience recounts the lives of the Dominican Community in Valletta, in a place whereby over the course of 450 years of human struggle, a significant part of Valletta’s history has been written as well as events which could have shaped the world as we know it. Gain access to places…
What's Included
  • Entrance Fee
Additional Information

Visit the Valletta Black Friars Experience, one of Valletta’s crown jewels. The attraction offers you the possibility to visit two of the most beautiful Oratories in Malta which have been closed to the public for over 300 years, a visit to the Sacristy and the Silver Room with treasures hidden from sight for centuries and finally the Basilica of Our…

Location
Valletta Black Friars Experience
St. Dominic Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Vacation49505471714
Aug 26, 2024
Hidden gem a must see - We went there using a joint Mysterium Fidel Monistory and Black Friars Experience ticket. Both are hidden gems, well worth a visit. The Chapel has amazing ceilings, chandeliers, and treasures.
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Anton
Aug 21, 2024
Beautiful. - Beautiful church with lots of history. The dome is breathtaking. The hosts were very polite and helpful. Would recommend.
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Gaiamidnight
Aug 13, 2024
Absolutely recommend a visit for lovers of art and history - We were walking past and noticed an inconspicuous building that surprised us beyond awe once we entered. First there's a little museum including paintings and planned sketches for wood carvings, then the main event, the beautifully preserved cathedral. Every inch was thought out and made with care and attention to detail, from the way the marble was cut and arranged to the elaborate paintings on every wall and across the domes. Workers Monica and Margaret were very helpful and informative, pointing out more intricacies and art. With their help we found Mimi the convent's cat in the gardens and appreciated her history. I highly recommend, there's alot to see and appreciate, every time I looked I found more to marvel at. A welcomed respite from the heat and hustle from outside. I am eager to revisit and revel in more intricacies.
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Nora
Aug 9, 2024
Excellent experience! - We really enjoyed visiting the monastery, the church and the museum. It was filled with lots of interesting facts and information, and an audio guide was also available. A very favorable price - 13€ for both tickets. The views were spectacular in the church.
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Escape50305434401
Aug 9, 2024
Visit during the Dominican fest - It was amazing and enriching ! Well organized and pretty clear. Moreover we’ve been there during the dominican fest, so there were special decorations! Go for it
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Chloecv5374po
Aug 9, 2024
Stunning - We found this gem when we were walking through Valletta. It is so beautiful inside. Gives you a bit of history of Malta and shows you all the beautiful things from years ago and explains what they are. The church was breath taking with such amazing detail. The murals on the ceilings were something else. If you're ever in Valletta I recommend going to see it.
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Anniegd5910fy
Jul 30, 2024
Absolutely Beautiful!!! - Its so beautiful!!!! The information is really helpful and tells you a lot about the history of the monestry. There are many items in the museum that make you stand in awe. For 13€ you can also see the nunnery and its secret garden that had previously been hidden for 400 years.
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Bella1985nl
Jul 27, 2024
Theatrical - There’s an incredible amount to see. The space is quite theatrical. Definitely worth a visit. The contrast between inside and outside is enormous.
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Scenic14882702506
Jul 24, 2024
Wonderful church experience! - We had a wonderful experience with Raquele who gave us a very informativ tour! She did a wonderful job! We could feel the passion and we would recommend it to everyone!
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Bastieng542
Jul 24, 2024
nice discovery ! - We discover the place on our way to an other museum, and decided stop by curiousity. We do not regret to have stop. The place was very nice, calm and beautifull.
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From $11
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).