The Original Valletta Walking Tour

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Valletta — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

St. George square - prominent landmark in Valletta. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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?

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Colour my Travel

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Valletta City Gate

5 min

Meet the guide at the starting point.
The New Parliament

10 min

Start at the modern entrance to the city.
Stop 3

5 min

What is the story behind these famous ruins?
Our Lady of Victories Church

5 min

Which famous hero of Malta's history was buried here?
Il-Berga ta' Kastilja

10 min

Admire the stunning facade of this important edifice.
Upper Barrakka Gardens

30 min

Take in the amazing views of the scenic Grand Harbour.
Auberge d'Italie

5 min Admission not included

The new Museum of Fine Arts.
Stop 8

10 min

Which world-famous historical figure once spent time living here?
St. John's Co-Cathedral

10 min Admission not included

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

10 min

Visit the city's main square.
Grand Master's Palace

10 min Admission not included

Learn about the importance of this building throughout the centuries.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The meeting point for this tour is Valletta City Gate (at the bottom of the steps next to the Parliament building).

Look out for the yellow umbrella and guide with yellow shirt!

End point

Using 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.