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 - We will be standing outside the Inquisitor’s Palace and hearing about its dark history.
  • Vittoriosa Waterfront - Birgu Waterfront - We will be walking along the Vittoriosa Waterfront and hearing dark stories along the route.
  • Fort St Angelo - We will stand outside Fort St Angelo and hear gruesome stories of its bloody history, and hear the legend of the ghost of the Blue Lady.
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
We will meet outside the Advanced Gate in Birgu (also known as Cospicua, it's the same place)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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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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Passport42074364049
Sep 25, 2025
Best “ghost tour” I’ve been on! - This was one of the best “ghost tours” I’ve ever been on! Mario is knowledgeable and passionate, and a great story teller! The content is dark and the stories are factually based on real documentation, and so interesting! The tour itself was the right amount of easy walking (we started higher and sort of walked down as the tour went on, so no uphill to contend with). The crowd size wasn’t too big and he helped us navigate easily. It is worth so much more than cost! We loved the experience and I will be on more of Dark Malta’s tours in the future!!
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Janetm886
Aug 27, 2025
A highly recommended tour...thanks to an amazing guide! - This easily ranks as one of the best tours I've ever been to... Mario (the guide) is very knowledgeable, an engaging storyteller and has a great sense of humour! Birgu is such an enchanting place and is an ideal setting for stories on witchcraft & magic. Would definitely recommend and attend more future tours in different locations.
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847kaarenh
Jul 31, 2025
Excellent Tour. - It was a after dark great tour! Would definitely recommend Witchcraft and Blood in Birgu tour to others. Will try other Dark Malta Tours also.
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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).