Good Friday Easter Procession with Live Commentary and Transport

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About this activity

Experience Easter in Malta with a visit to a local village for a religious Good Friday Easter procession. The tour includes:

front section seats for the Good Friday late afternoon procession

a procession of incredible life-size statues, depicting the Passion of Christ, carried on the shoulders of bearers from the parish church through the village streets

a brass band playing solemn marches

local villagers dressed up as Roman soldiers, Jewish priests, and important Biblical characters

a live commentary in your chosen language as the stories of the Old Testament play out before your eyes

pick up and drop off transport from and to most hotels

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 50 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, French
Operated by: V. Tabone Travel

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Front section seats for the Good Friday late afternoon procession
Included: GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Included: Live commentary in your chosen language
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Pick up and drop off transport from and to most hotels

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Haz-Zebbug

2 h 30 min

In commemoration of Holy Week, various parts of the island including the village of Zebbug hold traditional Good Friday processions in the late afternoon.

These solemn processions showcase an awe-inspiring display of faith and devotion, where life-size statues are carried on the shoulders of bearers, from the parish church through the village streets.

Brass bands play marches following the beautifully carved statues, some hundreds of years old, depicting the passion and death of Jesus Christ.

Local villagers dress up as Roman soldiers, Jewish priests, and important Biblical characters, depicting pivotal moments from the life and passion of Our Lord.

A live commentary is given in your chosen language.

Seating is included.

As the function is held outdoors you are advised to wear suitable clothing.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Bella Vista Hotel Malta
White Dolphin Holiday Complex
Santana Hotel & SPA
Cerviola Hotel

and 42 more pickup points

If you are staying in one of the listed hotels/ports we will confirm the scheduled pick up time for your pick up point.

If you are NOT staying in one of the listed hotels please confirm your exact accommodation name and exact address and we will confirm the nearest pick up location and time on the island of Malta.