The Original Valletta Walking Tour

Overview

On this tour you will visit the main highlights of Valletta, while also visiting an often ignored but equally fascinating part of the city. The tour starts at the modernized entrance of Valletta, and while walking along the majestic streets of the city, your guide will point out all the main landmarks, while keeping you entertained with fascinating and little-known true stories. What was it like to be a patient at the Holy Infirmatory? Or a galley slave on the ships of the Order? Were all Knights behaving in accordance to their vows?

Itinerary

1. Valletta City Gate

   Meet the guide at the starting point.

   · 5 min

2. The New Parliament

   Start at the modern entrance to the city.

   · 10 min

3. What is the story behind these famous ruins?

   · 5 min

4. Église Notre Dame de la Victoire

   Which famous hero of Malta's history was buried here?

   · 5 min

5. Il-Berga ta' Kastilja

   Admire the stunning facade of this important edifice.

   · 10 min

6. Upper Barrakka Gardens

   Take in the amazing views of the scenic Grand Harbour.

   · 30 min

7. Auberge d'Italie

   The new Museum of Fine Arts.

   · 5 min· Admission not included

8. Which world-famous historical figure once spent time living here?

   · 10 min

9. Co-cathédrale Saint-Jean

   Listen to the stories of the famous artists whose works are depicted here.

   · 10 min· Admission not included

10. St George Square

    Visit the city's main square.

    · 10 min

11. Grand Master's Palace

    Learn about the importance of this building throughout the centuries.

    · 10 min· Admission not included

How to use your ticket

Look out for the guide in yellow shirt and yellow umbrella. Meeting point: Valletta city gate, next to the new parliament building. PLEASE BE AT THE MEETING POINT 5 MINUTES BEFORE START TIME. It is not always possible to assist you finding the guide when you arrive late. If you are travelling by bus or car, please always allocate more time due to traffic. If you are coming from Cruise Port: There are 2 options to arrive at the meeting point: Option 1. take a taxi to Phoenicia hotel and walk two minutes to the meeting point. You need to cross the bridge and get inside Valletta. Option 2, once you are out of the cruise port, turn right and take the Elevator the Upper Barrakka Gardens. Once you are outside the gardens, walk to the meeting point (approx 7 minute walk). For option 2, please allow minimum 20 minutes. If you are coming with your own car: It is very difficult to park inside Valletta. Therefore it is recommended to either park in a white box in Floriana or else park in a car park. The two main car parks are MCP car park (closest to the meeting point) or Floriana Car Park. If you are coming by taxi: The meeting point is a pedestrian area. Therefore please ask the driver to stop you close to Phoenicia Hotel. From there you need to walk to the meeting point. Make your way towards the big fountain, cross the bridge, and the guide will be on the right hand side at the bottom of the bridge.

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled if there aren't enough participants.

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Product code: 31746P1

Activity offered by Colour my Travel via Viator.