Coast and Culture Full day Private Tour from Valletta cruise port

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About this activity

Welcome to Malta's gates to the world and to its culture.This tour will introduce a typical fishing Maltese neighborhood to contrast with the stunning Valletta that will show you how culture, history and contemporary architecture can combine and thrive in the same space. What is commonly known as “The 3 cities”, will offer the chance to dive into the uniqueness of a 3 city-port and its amazing views of the Capital city. Our guide will get you through the most important historical events and will explain Maltese traditions to understand a bit more about this strategic small island (and its people) in the Mediterranean sea.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, French
Operated by: Mediterranean Top Private Tours

Ages: Infants (0–0 years) · Adults (3–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: PORT/HOTEL PICK UP AND DROP OFF
Included: LOCAL PROFESSIONAL GUIDE

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Valletta City Gate

20 min

The current city gate is the fifth city gate Valletta has had in around 450 years, the first gate starting in April 1566. In front of it, we will gladly admire Triton's fountain, the first element that comes to our attention before entering the city gates.
St. John's Co-Cathedral

30 min Admission not included

Built in the 1570s as the church for the Knights of St John, this magnificent cathedral is not only Malta’s most visited church, but also home of a Caravaggio painting.
Grand Master's Palace

20 min Admission not included

The first building to be constructed by the Knights of St John in the new capital city and enlarged over the years, this Palace is the Office of the President of Malta.
Hastings Gardens

20 min

One of the highest points of the City, offering stunning panoramic views over Floriana, Msida, Sliema, and Manoel Island.
Upper Barrakka Gardens

25 min

One of the most visited places in Malta and admired by many for their beauty and rich history. The gardens offer a view over Valletta’s Grand Harbour and Vittoriosa’s Grand Harbour Marina.
Republic Street

20 min

Republic street is the main road of Valletta and its here that you will find most of the government related buildings. It's primarily pedestrian-only and it is only one kilometer long.
Marsaxlokk Harbour

45 min

This very unique and incredibly colorful village is home to thousands of Luzzus, these typical maltese fishing boats.
Blue Grotto Il-Hnejja

20 min

In this Viewpoint you get to appreciate a network of six caves, boasting the most stunning views and clearest waters the Maltese Islands have to offer. This is one of Malta’s most popular natural attractions.
Birgu (Vittoriosa)

35 min

This fortified city is known for being the first home of the Knights of the Order of St John, who settled on the island in 1530. As such, it contains some of the most historic palaces, churches and noble homes in Malta.
Cospicua (Bormla)

10 min

The largest of the Three Cities. While much of the city was destroyed during numerous battles over the course of Malta’s tumultuous history, it has been proudly rebuilt.
Senglea

10 min

Senglea is a small, fortified city on a peninsular parallel to Vittoriosa. A pedestrian bridge connects it to its larger neighbor and two grand forts – Fort St Michael and Fort St Angelo.