Witchcraft and Blood in Birgu: A Look At Malta's Oldest City

Uncover the dark secrets of Birgu, Malta’s oldest city, on a tour filled with witchcraft, blood, ghosts, and tragedy. Experience the site of a massive explosion, learn about witch torture, and encounter ancient spells. Join us on the Witchcraft and Blood in Birgu tour!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Inquisitor’s Palace - The group will gather outside the Inquisitor’s Palace to learn about its somber past, including the numerous witchcraft trials conducted there.
  • Birgu (Vittoriosa) - Participants will explore the hidden streets of Birgu, uncovering stories of witchcraft, murder, and magical spells.
  • Victory Square - The tour will…
What's Included
  • Expert knowledge of Birgu’s dark history
Additional Information

Explore Birgu’s rich history of witchcraft, magic, and ghostly tales.
Discover the time when Malta was home to numerous witches and uncover their ancient, sometimes unsettling, spells designed to make someone fall in love or to cast a curse on an ex.
Learn about the tragic tales of the ghosts that haunt the city’s palazzos and fortifications, and visit…

Location
Triq it-8 ta' Dicembru
The tour begins outside the Advanced Gate in Birgu (also called Vittoriosa) at the far end of the square. Mario, your guide, will be dressed in black with blood-red trainers...
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Hikingwithkids
Jan 10, 2026
Super interesting and entertaining walking tour - highly recommended - Insightful and fun tour on a random Friday evening in January in Birgu, Three Cities, Malta. Marco is a natural story teller who easily kept a diverse group of 30 people hanging on to his every word. Will definitely go on more tours with Dark Malta and encourage visiting friends and family to do the same!
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Faraway07481768685
Jan 10, 2026
The dark side of Birgu. - It was an unforgettable experience. We have been to Birgu/Vittorioosa many times, but never to walk the streets at night while you can hear tales of witchcraft, sorcery, wickedness, priests, nuns and the Inquisition. It is an excursion that pleases those who are interested in this topic.
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Anastasiagw6414qd
Nov 26, 2025
Truly Exceptional Night Tour - We were fortunate to take both a group tour and a private tour with Mario. Of all the night tours I’ve taken, this one truly stands above the rest. He combines excellent research with irresistible storytelling, keeping you engrossed as he weaves in the spicier moments with charm and flair.
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Daydream76124
Nov 3, 2025
You get more than you pay for! - I absolutely enjoyed the tour. Mario, our leader, is very talented, keeps you engaged, and it clearly shows that he put a lot of effort and research. Birgu is rich with history and such a beautiful place. The narrow alleyways, historic buildings and their stories are absolutely stunning. As a fellow maltese person, I never thought I could enrich my historic knowledge so much in a couple of hours. Well done! I look forward to booking my next tour with you.
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Rosanv75
Nov 2, 2025
We really recommend Dark Malta Tours....will surely attend the other tours in the near future! - Fantastic tour and great narrative and sense of humour. My daughter told me....I wish I could learn history this way at school! Keep it up Mario!
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Claudettet887
Nov 2, 2025
Bis - Great tour. Excellent storyteller with lots of information and anecdotes. The length of the tour was just right…………..
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Aleonoraa
Nov 1, 2025
Bloody good tour! - This was an amazing tour! A friend invited me for Halloween and it exceeded my expectations. Mario is a wonderful guide, presenting in such a funny way that I think I got hooked... looking for the next tour to do already 🤩
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Cindycoetz
Oct 6, 2025
History Comes Alive Thanks to Mario - This is an exciting and insightful tour led by one of the most talented storytellers and history enthusiasts in the business. Mario brings Birgu’s rich history to life with facts and a great sense of humour. He’s the best in the field, and you won’t be disappointed when booking his tours. Highly recommended!
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Dale_p
Sep 25, 2025
Witchcraft - Fun! Great stories, delivered with drama and enthusiasm. Excellent story teller. Held the entire group's attention for 2 full hours.
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Govemarc
Sep 25, 2025
Malta Dark Tours Birgu - Great presenter. Strong voice and funny stories. Mario was well prepared. The walk was easy. Started at the top and walked down with enough rest stops for stories.
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From $23
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).