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Founded in 1565 by the Order of St John as a refuge for soldiers returning from the Crusades, Valletta is now the capital of Malta and a piece of living history. With an unsurpassed collection of original Baroque architecture, fortified city walls overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, and the spectacular Co-Cathedral of St John, which features intricately carved stone vaults and a famed painting by Caravaggio, it is no wonder that this smallest of European capital cities is a world heritage site.
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1. Private Tour Valletta Shore Excursion
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Much of Malta's grandeur is owed to the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem now universally known as the Knights of Malta, who made Malta their home for close to three centuries. Valletta, Malta's capital was founded by the Frenchman Jean de Vallette after the epic siege of 1565. In the words of Sir Walter Scott Valletta is "a splendid town quite like a dream" rising perpendicular from the water's edge. It dominates the island's historic Grand Harbour - the finest natural port in Europe. The grid planned city is representative of the island as a whole. It is rich in history, architecture, art and culture. Your private tour guide will ensure that you won't miss out on anything worth seeing in Valletta.
Inclusions: Fully licensed tour Guide by the Malta Tourism Authority., Elevator fee to reach the city center., A 3 hour guide tour starting from the agreed meeting time.
Exclusions: Entrance fees to any museum or church., St John's Co - Cathedral €15 Adult / €7.50 Senior., Gratuities
Reviewed By CheshtaH
Walking through the streets of Valleta and realising the city has such a rich history. My tour guide was great and provided a lot of context as we passed each street. I've been on many walking tours and have realised the tour is just as good as your tour guide - luckily for me, my tour guide was amazing making it such a rich experience. Highly recommend the Valetta city tour!
2. Private Tour of Valletta by City Walking Tours Malta
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Much of Malta's grandeur is owed to the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem now universally known as the Knights of Malta, who made Malta their home for close to three centuries. Valletta, Malta's capital was founded by the Frenchman Jean de Vallette after the epic siege of 1565. In the words of Sir Walter Scott Valletta is "a splendid town quite like a dream" rising perpendicular from the water's edge. It dominates the island's historic Grand Harbour - the finest natural port in Europe. The grid planned city is representative of the island as a whole. It is rich in history, architecture, art and culture. Your private tour guide will ensure that you won't miss out on anything worth seeing in Valletta.
Inclusions: Professional licensed tour guide., A 2 hour guide tour starting from the agreed meeting time.
Exclusions: Entrance fees to any church or museum., Gratuities
Reviewed By CheshtaH
Walking through the streets of Valleta and realising the city has such a rich history. My tour guide was great and provided a lot of context as we passed each street. I've been on many walking tours and have realised the tour is just as good as your tour guide - luckily for me, my tour guide was amazing making it such a rich experience. Highly recommend the Valetta city tour!
3. Valletta Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
This tour will take you through the most beautiful parts of Valletta to admire its architecture, learn about its history and get a better idea of what makes Malta so unique. Being guided through a city by a professional and passionate tourist guide will give a better perspective of all you will be seeing.
Inclusions: Fully Licensed Tourist Guide
Exclusions: Gratuites
Reviewed By janinem583
Chris made our first visit to Mdina and Rabat an excellent one! We learned far more than we expected to (relative to the average walking tour) and finished with a great list of ideas and recommendations about what else to see/do/eat in the area. Thanks to Chris for providing such an informative and engaging morning; highly recommend for anyone looking to experience Mdina's amazing beauty and history firsthand.
4. Wonderful Valletta, gastronomy, art, and history in the Mediterranean
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5.0 based on 43 reviews
Immerse yourself with our tour in the history of this ancient city and take advantage of your stay in Malta learning history in the best way with a local guide
Inclusions: official tour guide (licensed)
Exclusions:
Reviewed By rodrigolopez7
Moise is so good guide. He showed us everything around la valletta, telling us many interesting things. Totally recommended ????????????????
5. Valletta Private Walking Tour
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4.9 based on 57 reviews
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?
Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities
Reviewed By zimrathon
Regardless who you are, if you're going to Malta, you have not experienced fully without this guided tour of Valletta. In one day I did first the Valletta tour and then the Mdina tour with Matthew as a guide and I could not have been more satisfied. The way Matthew tells the stories of the city, reflecting on the leadership of the various knights of S:t Johns order and the strategic location of the city up until more recent times, makes you want to start studying history yourself. Even more, a real historian true to his form, Matthew skilfully relates the more contentious topics of the history and politics of the region's last millennium or so, but with objectivity, so that you yourself learn the different points of view and get a deeper understanding of what has formed Malta as she is today. To summarize - don't come to Malta without taking this tour.
6. Valletta City Walking Tour
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4.9 based on 83 reviews
Discover Valletta, Malta's capital city, a designated UNESCO Heritage Site and European Cultural Capital 2018. Our expert guide will lead this walking tour, past the city's main landmarks including the Barracca Gardens, main squares and characteristic streets. In just two hours you will see and learn about Valletta 's more known buildings and its hidden charms at a comfortable and enjoyable pace. During this walk you will learn how it all began, how the city evolved through the centuries and about the events which shaped Valletta into the city that it is today. Whether you are a first time visitor or you want to delve in deeper, our fully guided tour will not disappoint you.
Inclusions: Included is a 2.5 hr walk with a fully licensed guide by the Malta Tourism Authority.
Exclusions: Any entrance fees., Transport.
Reviewed By Lubomir H
Our guide (Nadine, if I remember her name correctly, sorry, if not) was simply perfect. We were a small group of 6, later at church only of 3. We got a plenty of interesting information, especially at the church of St. John.
7. The Original Valletta Walking Tour
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4.9 based on 490 reviews
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?
Inclusions: Professional guide
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities
Reviewed By zimrathon
I had the privilege of having Matthew as a guide when I visited Mdina yesterday, and it was an amazing experience. Matthew's deep expertise in the subject of history in general and Malta in particular, made it an unforgettable experience. In addition to telling everything worth knowing about Mdina, Matthew also excitedly answered all questions I had and revealed his deep knowledge on anything from ~2800 BC until more recent times, as well as even explaining the traces of mini elephants and their origins and how they may have ended up on Malta in pre-historic times.
8. Valletta City Walking Tour with St. John's Co-Cathedral
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4.9 based on 15 reviews
Any visit to Malta must include a walk through the historic centre of Valletta and a visit to St. John’s Co-Cathedral is a must. At a comfortable pace your guide will unfold the history of this World Heritage Site. You will learn how Valletta began, how it evolved over the centuries, and about the events which shaped it into the city that it is today. As you walk past Auberges, palaces and churches your guide will explain about the Knights of Malta and the city’s connections with the British period. You will also visit gardens, which offer stunning views of Malta's Grand Harbour. The walk ends with a guided tour of St. John's Co-Cathedral, including the oratory which houses Caravaggio's masterpiece "The Beheading of St. John the Baptist".
Inclusions: A 3 hour guided tour of Valletta by a licensed tour guide.
Exclusions: Entrance fee to St. John's Co-Cathedral. (Adults €15, Seniors / Students €7.50)
Reviewed By CheshtaH
Walking through the streets of Valleta and realising the city has such a rich history. My tour guide was great and provided a lot of context as we passed each street. I've been on many walking tours and have realised the tour is just as good as your tour guide - luckily for me, my tour guide was amazing making it such a rich experience. Highly recommend the Valetta city tour!
9. Mdina Private Walking Tour
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4.7 based on 6 reviews
Take a journey back in time with this private Mdina Tour, admiring the magnificent palazzos and churches in the city’s unique mix of medieval and baroque styles, as well as the spectacular panoramas from the high bastion walls. You will learn about the colourful history of Mdina and the many sieges it endured, offering shelter and protection to the Maltese population against the frequent pirate attacks; and hear the story of how the Maltese uprising against the French in 1798 started.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, Food and drinks
Reviewed By zimrathon
Regardless who you are, if you're going to Malta, you have not experienced fully without this guided tour of Valletta. In one day I did first the Valletta tour and then the Mdina tour with Matthew as a guide and I could not have been more satisfied. The way Matthew tells the stories of the city, reflecting on the leadership of the various knights of S:t Johns order and the strategic location of the city up until more recent times, makes you want to start studying history yourself. Even more, a real historian true to his form, Matthew skilfully relates the more contentious topics of the history and politics of the region's last millennium or so, but with objectivity, so that you yourself learn the different points of view and get a deeper understanding of what has formed Malta as she is today. To summarize - don't come to Malta without taking this tour.
10. Private Birgu Ghost Tour
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Birgu is the city famous for being an ancient maritime city. Since it has a rich history in military and maritime activities, it is not surprising that the place is crowded with Ghosts. Just imagine, prisoners were beheaded by the Knights of St John and their heads used as cannonballs against the Turks. In fact the city still has Ghosts roaming around, in search of their missing head. Public executions of those who confessed a crime was the norm. It is also said that the Inquisitor’s palace once even had a well of swords used as a portal towards eternal damnation. The second world war between 1940 and 1943 also caused inescapable deaths and destruction throughout the city. Such events along with other dark periods which Birgu witnessed throughout the course of history have left their mark, and many still claim that ghosts haunt this city till today. Join us for a thrilling adventure, and learn more about Birgu’s dark past...
Inclusions: Professional Licensed Guide
Exclusions: Private transportation
Reviewed By zimrathon
Regardless who you are, if you're going to Malta, you have not experienced fully without this guided tour of Valletta. In one day I did first the Valletta tour and then the Mdina tour with Matthew as a guide and I could not have been more satisfied. The way Matthew tells the stories of the city, reflecting on the leadership of the various knights of S:t Johns order and the strategic location of the city up until more recent times, makes you want to start studying history yourself. Even more, a real historian true to his form, Matthew skilfully relates the more contentious topics of the history and politics of the region's last millennium or so, but with objectivity, so that you yourself learn the different points of view and get a deeper understanding of what has formed Malta as she is today. To summarize - don't come to Malta without taking this tour.
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