Things to do in Birgu (Vittoriosa), Island of Malta: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

Join this 18km tour on a self-drive electric car that talks. Cars can be rented out to tour quaint Three cities , Kalkara and Smart City in a fun and original way, with pre-programmed GPS showing you where to go, while the electronic guide in your car gives you an insight on this incredibly rich historical and cultural area. Your talking car can tell you about the sights in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Russian or Mandarin.The only activity with no Corona risk!

Inclusions: Bottled water, 2.5 hour electric-car tour

Exclusions: Lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Walking around the city you will fall in love with the amazing city whose many scars and secrets are testimony to amazing feats by the Knights and the disasters brought about by the world wars. You will visit the Maritime Museum housed in the old Royal Navy Bakery, Fort Saint Angelo and one of the world’s last remaining Inquisitors’ palaces. This is a tour you will not forget

Inclusions: Hotel pick up, Professional licensed tour guide, Private tour, Hotel drop off, Private Tour - you will not form part of any group

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Join our Vittoriosa Tour to learn more about the city’s fascinating history. Walk with our guides through the narrow winding streets of the Collacchio, the oldest part of the city, and along the Vittoriosa Waterfront, lined with majestic buildings, as you listen to how the Knights and the Maltese bravely fought back against the Ottomans, and to more tragic tales of death and destruction from World War Two. You will also get a chance to see the Inquisitor’s Palace, which included a torture chamber where heretics were questioned, as well as the magnificent Fort St. Angelo, which for centuries has guarded Vittoriosa and the Grand Harbour.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Private tour

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, Food and drinks

This guided walking tour of The Three Cities, is a grand experience in every way. Every path and street lead you to discover an eye-opening wonder, where history has been carefully restored to its original beauty. Fortified by the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem & Rhodes in preparation of an impending Ottoman attach, The Three Cities is an impressive make up of architecture, winding streets, charm and very impressive super yachts. From Sieges to World Wars, (Birgu, Senglea & Bormla) have survived everything thrown at them. Learn why with our team of fantastic guides.

Inclusions: Private tour., Professional guide.

Exclusions: Entrance fees., Lunch., Gifts/Souvenirs., Gratuities, Private transportation

The exclusive tour only in the Christmas period! This special times brings magic Birgu. Also known by its title Città Vittoriosa ("Victorious City").Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere in the streets which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christmas period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Birgu. You will visit the old-fashioned Christmas Market in the city. What makes it so popular? What local products is must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic of Birgu.

Inclusions: Professional Local Guide

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This tour will bring the island’s history back to life by transporting the visitor back into the time period in question. This is made possible by my commentary which, being lively and incisive, correlates facets of present-day Maltese life with our historic heritage. Within the framework of a private tour, the practicality and agility of a smaller exclusive party will ensure the viewing of an array of sightseeing locations, which are not accessible to larger vehicles.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Services of experienced professional guide, Bottled water

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Museum entrance fees

A bespoke private tours service with 30 years of knowledge in the tourism industry! Malta Shoreline Excursions is dedicated in delivering a memorable private tour experience. Our guides are passionate and view their work as a vocation rather than just a job. Visit some of the most prominent sites in Valletta and Birgu. Your personal guide will cater to your needs and interests while providing you with an in depth understanding of Malta's culture, history and way of life.

Inclusions: Tourist Guide fully licensed by the Malta Tourism Authority, Return ferry crossing from Valletta to Birgu

Exclusions: Admission fees, Food and drinks, Transport

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Is it true that Birgu is home to the Inquisitor’s Palace? Did you know that Birgu, or Cittá Vittoriosa is one of the oldest city on the Island, and it played an important role in the Siege of Malta in 1565? What history is hidden in fortified walls? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Birgu. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

Inclusions: Local Professional Guide

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An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

Inclusions: Professional Local Tour Guide

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The Valletta harbour cruise will be a truly memorable experience for you. The Grand Harbour between Malta’s Capital City Valletta and the Three Cities of Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua is aptly named. It is grand in every way. There are certainly other fortified harbours around the Mediterranean, but none reach the majesty or provoke as much awe as Grand Harbour with Valletta it’s towering glory and the lovely Three Cities. What better way to admire its seemingly endless fortifications and baroque and medieval architecture, than onboard a ferry cruising on its deep waters and many creeks. Malta’s fortifications are considered to be the best examples of military architecture anywhere in the world. Here are some expert comments on the fortifications surrounding the Valletta Grand Harbour: “the most powerful artificial fortress in the world.” Major General Whitworth Porter of the Royal Engineers.

Inclusions: Restroom on board, Boat cruise around the Grand Harbour, Detailed commentary

Exclusions: Gratuities