Malta Shore Excursion: Private tour of Valletta and Mdina

Overview

While you’re in port in Malta, get to know its two capitals – Mdina, the ancient one, and Valletta, the current one – on this shore excursion that will introduce you to Malta’s history and architecture. You’ll visit many sights like the Upper Barrakka Gardens in Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage City, and you’ll learn of the different cultures and influences that have shaped Malta over the centuries.

Itinerary

1. National Museum of Natural History

   On entering Mdina, view museum from the outside. It is housed in Palazzo Vilhena, a French Baroque palace rebuilt in 1726 by Grand Master Antonio Manoel de Vilhena to designs of Charles François de Mondion.

   · Non-stop passage

2. Cathédrale Métropolitaine

   You will view the Cathedral from the outside.

   · Non-stop passage

3. Co-cathédrale Saint-Jean

   Designed by Girolamo Cassar and built in 1573-78, St, John’s was the Conventual Church of the order of St. John. The Co-Cathedral hosts nine side chapels, 8 of which belonged to the various nationalities or ‘Langues’ of the order, and the ninth is dedicated to Our Lady of Filermo. There are ceiling paintings by Mattia Preti and two paintings by Caravaggio. Also in the museum are a pair of beautiful Flemish Tapestries.

   · 50 min· Admission included

4. Upper Barrakka Gardens

   Situated near Castille Place. From these gardens you can enjoy unrivalled views across one of the world's largest and deepest natural harbours, Grand Harbour, and over to the Three Cities.

   · 15 min

Pickup

Pickup included.

If arriving by ship, you will need to walk along the quay and through the terminal building. The guide will be waiting for you as you exit the terminal. If arriving by ship, you will need to walk along the quay and through the terminal building. The guide will be waiting for you as you exit the terminal. Note:In the unlikely event that your ship docks in Senglea (across the harbor from Valletta), the ship will provide a complimentary boat transfer across to Valletta. Please take this shuttle and proceed through the terminal building as per the normal instructions to the meeting point. We pick up from all hotels. Just let us know where you are staying and we will organise.

How to use your ticket

• Please note certain sites of interest may be closed or have restricted entrance hours on certain days, in which case the utmost will be done to replace the visit with another site of interest • Please note that St John's Co-Cathedral is closed on Saturday afternoons, Sundays and religious & public holidays; on those occasions, the Fine Arts Museum will be visited instead • It is recommended that guests wear flat, comfortable shoes • In St John's Co-Cathedral, high heels are not permitted and visitors have to be dressed decently • Please note the order of sights visited may vary • Please note all museums are closed on the 24th, 25th and 31st December, the 1st January and on Good Friday • Entrance fee to St. John's Co-Cathedral included Opening hours are: 08:30 - 13:00 Monday to Friday 13:45 - 17:00 Monday to Friday

What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• At time of booking, Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following details under Special Requirements: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time.
• Face masks must be worn in vehicles and in museums

Travelers

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

• From 2 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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Product code: 5361PRTMLAVALLETTA

Activity offered by A.von Brockdorff Services Ltd. via Viator.