Activity Malta

Three cities walking tour incl. entrance to Inquisitor's palace

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Three cities walking tour incl. entrance to Inquisitor's palace — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Discover the history of Vittoriosa on a 2.5 hour walking tour of the maritime city in Malta. See landmarks including the Inquisitor’s Palace (entrance tickets included), Fort St. Angelo, and St. Lawrence Church as you follow your guide through the narrow winding streets of the Collacchio — the oldest part of the city, and along the Vittoriosa Waterfront, which is lined with majestic buildings.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
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
Included: Entrance ticket to the Inquisitor's palace

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Stop 1

5 min

Meet the guide at the starting point - the main entrance next to Cafe Riche.
Stop 2

10 min

We will enter Birgu/ Vittoriosa through its main gate (Couvre Port area).
Stop 3

5 min

The Bishop's Palace is a palatial building in Birgu which was a residence of the Roman Catholic Bishops of Malta. We will stop to admire this building while learning more about it.
Inquisitor's Palace

20 min Admission included

Learn about the history of the Inquisition. Entrance ticket included.
Sicolo Norman House

5 min Admission included

This Siculo – Norman Building is one of the oldest buildings in Birgu believed to date back to the 13th century. Today this is a museum which is open for the public. We will enter the building if it is open.
Auberge d'Angleterre

20 min

Visit the area where the Knights of St. John used to live.
Birgu (Vittoriosa)

20 min

We will have a short break in the Main Square of Birgu
Fort St Angelo

15 min Admission not included

Discover the importance of the oldest fortification in the Grand Harbour area.
St. Lawrence's Church

10 min

Admire the beautiful parish church of Birgu.
Vittoriosa Waterfront - Birgu Waterfront

10 min

Enjoy the spectacular waterfront.
Freedom Monument

10 min

Introduction of the tour
Three Cities

1 min Admission not included

This is a Three Cities walking tour, with a specific focus on Birgu.
Valletta Waterfront

Passing by

OPTIONAL: You can use the ferry from the 3 cities back to Valletta.