Valletta Highlights: Exploring Historic Landmarks and Hidden Gems
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Valletta
Discover the historic landmarks and hidden gems of Valletta on this engaging tour. Explore the city's main highlights and learn fascinating true stories about its past.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Valletta City Gate - Meet the guide at the starting point.

  • The New Parliament - Start at the modern entrance to the city.

  • Pjazza Teatru Rjal - What is the story behind these famous ruins?

  • Our Lady of Victories Church - Which famous hero of Malta’s history was buried here?

  • Il-Berga ta’ Kastilja - Admire the stunning facade of this important edifice.

  • Upper Barrakka Gardens - Take in the amazing views of the scenic Grand Harbour.

  • Auberge d’Italie - The new Museum of Fine Arts.

  • Palazzo Parisio - Which world-famous historical figure once spent time living here?

  • St. John’s Co-Cathedral - Listen to the stories of the famous artists whose works are depicted here.

  • St George Square - Visit the city’s main square.

  • Grand Master’s Palace - Learn about the importance of this building throughout the centuries.

  • Lower Barrakka Gardens - End the tour in these beautiful gardens, with views over the lower part of the city.

What's Included
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This excursion will take you to see the most notable sites in Valletta, alongside a typically overlooked, yet equally intriguing area of the city. Your journey begins at the contemporary gates of Valletta. As you stroll through its stately streets, your tour guide will identify the key landmarks, regaling you with captivating and seldom-heard true stories. How was life for a patient at the Holy Infirmary? What was it like to be a galley slave aboard the Order’s ships? And did all the Knights uphold their vows?

Location
New Parliament Building
Republic Street
The meeting point for this tour is Valletta City Gate (at the bottom of the steps next to the Parliament building). Please try to be there at least 5 minutes early so that the tour starts on time. Look out for the yellow umbrella and guide with yellow shirt!
Cancellation Policy

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

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Aniafabianska
Mar 31, 2024
Best Valetta tour - Our free walking tour with Dylan was amazing! During the walk he shared many interesting historical stories and fun facts and did not fail to keep us entertained. We walked around the city exploring best views and getting to know the culture. We would highly recommend going on this tour :)
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Marieb5841va
Mar 31, 2024
Very nice experience - Our guide was a boy from Malta. He was very appassionate about his city and walking with him was interesting and fun. Racomanded
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Rosamariar633
Mar 29, 2024
Fantastic learning on Malta,s highlights - Fantastic. Alizea was BRILLIANT! Truly informative. Historical info mixed with local experiences from Valetta,s citizens. I would recommend it if u are interested in understanding the spirit of the place.
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Nzvu
Mar 29, 2024
Fabulous tour of Valletta! - Brilliant tour of Valletta, our guide was very informative and we gained so much knowledge of this beautiful and historic city. Would recommend!
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Meandmydog2016
Mar 28, 2024
Information - Lots of interesting information,you do need to be able to stand for long periods as there’s more listening than walking!
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Tonyy378
Mar 27, 2024
Something to remember - Alizea was an amazing tour guide and extremely knowledgeable. She had answers to questions we asked that sometimes were outside of the theme of the tour. I would recommend to any family who wants to have a great walking tour.
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Rafael_d
Mar 22, 2024
Great walking tour of Valletta with great guide - Great experience with a great guide - very knowledgeable of history. Showed us all the important sites in Valletta.
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Joebr9595br
Mar 22, 2024
Outstanding. - An outstanding tour. The guide, Mathew, was one of the very best we have experienced in many European cities. Informative, enthusiastic and engaging. Thoroughly recommended.
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Saminiemel
Mar 27, 2024
Good general walking tour of Valletta - Very insightful tour covering the centre of Valletta. Walking distance was all in alll quite short, as the downtown area is very compact.
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Malcolm_h
Mar 22, 2024
Tour of Valletta - This tour started off badly as found it difficult to find the guide in the mela of the other tour guides. The tour of Valletta was ok and the guide an elderly gentleman was acceptable but made rather long descriptions at each location we visited in the city
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