Valletta, Mdina and Three Cities 3-Day Guided Tour

3 days Free cancellation

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About this activity

Discover Malta’s rich history on this 3-day guided tour to Valletta, Mdina and the Three Cities.

Day 1: Valletta

Explore Malta’s capital, built by the Knights of St. John in 1566. Enjoy panoramic views of the Grand Harbour from Upper Barrakka Gardens, visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral with its Caravaggio masterpieces, and stroll through Republic Street and St. George’s Square. Complete your visit with the Malta Experience or Malta 5D audiovisual show.

Day 2: Mdina

Visit Malta’s former capital, the “Silent City”, renowned for its medieval streets and stunning views. Continue to Rabat, Dingli Cliffs, San Anton Gardens, Ta’ Qali Crafts Village, and Mosta, home to one of Europe’s largest domes.

Day 3: Three Cities

Discover Vittoriosa and Senglea, where the Knights first settled in Malta. Walk through historic streets, enjoy a traditional harbour boat tour through the creeks of Grand Harbour, and admire spectacular views of the Grand Harbour and Fort St. Angelo.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 50 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: V. Tabone Travel

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

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fee to Mosta Church
Included: Half-day tour of of Vittoriosa and Senglea in the Three Cities (Wednesday or Saturday, for 4 hours)
Included: Visit to Senglea Garden
Included: Visit to St. George’s Square in Valletta
Included: Entrance fee to St. John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta
Included: Walk past the Grand Masters’ Palace in Valletta
Included: Audiovisual show in Valletta at the Malta Experience (Monday 45 min) or Malta 5D (Wednesday 20 min)
Included: 3-Day guided tour
Included: Walking tour of Mdina
Included: Walking tour of Vittoriosa
Included: Visit to Upper Barrakka Gardens in Valletta
Included: Half-day tour of Valletta (Monday or Wednesday, for 5 hours)
Included: 3-course lunch including a glass of wine (on Mdina full full-day tour)
Included: Visit to Dingli Cliffs
Included: Visit to San Anton gardens
Included: Harbour boat tour of Grand Harbour creeks
Included: Round-trip air-conditioned transport from/to major hotels or pick up points
Included: Visit to Ta' Qali crafts centre
Included: Full-day tour of Mdina, Rabat, Dingli Cliffs, San Anton Gardens, Ta' Qali & Mosta (Tue/Fri 8 hours)
Included: Entrance fee to Christian Catacombs in Rabat

Not included

Not included: Accommodation

Itinerary

Day 1 · Valletta (UNESCO) guided tour, St. John's Co-Catedral entrance, and the Malta Experience/Malta 5D show guided tour

Upper Barrakka Gardens

15 min

We first enjoy a breathtaking view of the Grand Harbour from the Upper Barrakka Gardens.
St. John's Co-Cathedral

45 min Admission included

Then we visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral, including the Caravaggio masterpieces in the Oratory, the Flemish tapestries and the church museum. The Co-Cathedral houses one of the most beautiful marble inlaid floors in the world.
The Malta Experience

45 min Admission included

Watch an audiovisual show where Malta’s history throughout the centuries is brought back to life. On Mondays the audiovisual show will be shown at the Malta Experience and on Wednesdays it will be at the Malta 5D cinema.

Day 2 · Mdina, Rabat, Dingli cliffs, San Anton gardens, Ta' Qali & Mosta guided tour

Mdina Old City

45 min

Your guide will lead you through the medieval fortified city of Mdina, Malta’s former capital city. The narrow, winding streets, dating back to medieval times, lead to the imposing bastions, commanding a magnificent panorama of the island. On the way there, you will discover different styles of architecture, including Siculo-Norman palaces and other baroque buildings of great historical importance. Time stands still in this ‘Silent City’ which is a film-maker’s paradise.
St. Cataldus Catacombs

20 min Admission included

Visit the early Christian catacombs in Rabat with your guide
Dingli Cliffs

10 min

You will visit this location with your guide for a photo stop
San Anton Gardens

30 min

You will visit this location with your guide
Ta' Qali

45 min

You will visit Ta' Qali Artisan Village in Attard with your guide
Mosta Rotunda

20 min Admission included

You will visit Mosta’s majestic dome, one of Europe’s largest, with your guide.

Day 3 · Three Cities guided tour including harbour boat tour

Vittoriosa Waterfront - Birgu Waterfront

one hour

Guided walk through the narrow streets of Vittoriosa in the shade of historic buildings, including the first auberges of the various langues of the Order. At the Vittoriosa waterfront we take a typical harbour boat (dghajsa) for a tour of the colourful harbour creeks.
Gardjola Gardens

30 min

From the Senglea Garden, situated at the tip of the peninsula, enjoy a stunning 360° view of the Grand Harbour, including the impressive Fort Sant Angelo from where Grand Master La Valette led the defence of the island during the Great Siege of 1565.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Bella Vista Hotel Malta
Cerviola Hotel

and 41 more pickup points

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

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

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Wed (Val) Fri (Md) Sat (3Cit)

Wed (Val) Fri (Md) Sat (3Cit): Start Wednesday (Valletta), Friday (Mdina), Saturday (3 Cities)

Pickup included
Fri (Md) Sat (3Cit) Mon (Val)

Fri (Md) Sat (3Cit) Mon (Val): Start Friday (Mdina), Saturday (3 Cities), Monday (Valletta)

Pickup included
Tue (Md) Wed (Val) Sat (3Cit)

Tue (Md) Wed (Val) Sat (3Cit): Start Tuesday (Mdina), Wednesday (Valletta), Saturday (3 Cities)

Pickup included
Mon (Val) Tue (Mdn) Wed (3 Ci)

Mon (Val) Tue (Mdn) Wed (3 Ci): Start Monday (Valletta), Tuesday (Mdina), Wednesday (3 Cities)

Pickup included