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Secrets of St John's Co-Cathedral - Guided Tour

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About this activity

Discover the secrets waiting for you in St John's Co-Cathedral - all the things the audioguide doesn't tell you!

Built by the Order of St John, this church is one of Tripadvisor’s Top 25 Attractions in Europe and has “the most beautiful floor in the world” consisting of more than 400 marble tomb slabs.

This tour will reveal fascinating stories of the Order’s Grand Masters and their knights, and teach you the hidden meanings of the symbols left for you to examine on their tombs.

You’ll also discover the secrets of two Caravaggio paintings found within the church, hear why the talented but troubled Caravaggio was kicked out of the Order and learn the incredible story of how one of his paintings was recovered by a Maltese priest/detective after it was stolen from the cathedral.

Finally, you'll learn the strange reason why this is a “co-cathedral”.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 45 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 25 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Dark Malta Tours

Ages: Children (1–11 years) · Adults (12–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes

Itinerary

St. John's Co-Cathedral

1 h 30 min Admission included

You'll see the stunning interior of this high baroque church, which includes "the most beautiful floor in the world," as well as the Sacristy, various chapels belonging to the Order of St John and the Oratory where there are two paintings by Caravaggio.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The tour begins outside the ticket office to St John's Co-Cathedral, found on Republic Street, and over to the left side by the large statue. Mario, your guide, will be dressed in black.