Senglea's Dark Tales: Murders and Myths

Explore Senglea’s eerie past with tales of murder, theft, and mythical creatures on this thrilling walking tour. Discover the city’s dark secrets.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Fort Saint Michael - The journey starts at the base of Fort St Michael, proceeding uphill towards it and entering through the gate into the historic city of Senglea.
  • Senglea Clock Tower - The tour will pass by the Senglea Clock Tower and the location of the former slave prison.
  • Knisja Maria Bambina - The tour features tales about Our…
What's Included
  • Walking Tour Experience
Additional Information

Senglea is among the most densely populated areas in Malta, and where there are people, intriguing tales often emerge.
The city’s charming streets have witnessed gruesome murders and the appearance of a miraculous Madonna.
Unusual thefts have taken place at the parish church, designed by an architect known for his conversations with the deceased….

Location
31 Xatt Juan B. Azopardo
Xatt Juan B. Azopardo
Tour begins from the car park opposite The Little Bastion restaurant on Senglea waterfront
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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J1027rlamandas
Oct 27, 2025
Wonderful evening tour of Senglea - Really interesting and informative tour. Lots of interesting stories and facts about Senglea. Mario is a great host and storyteller.
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Louannem438
Sep 17, 2025
A memorable experience! - Such a fun and knowledgeable tour guide he really captured my imagination! A truly enjoyable experience, looking forward to more dark Malta tours!
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Jaquelinew897
Aug 15, 2025
Fascinating and thrilling tour of Senglea! - If you want to discover the darker side of Senglea, this is the perfect tour! The guide Mario is incredibly knowledgeable and has a real gift for storytelling. He shares the city’s histories and mysterious tales in such an engaging way that you can’t help but be drawn in. It’s not just about spooky stories – he also gives a deep insight into the city’s history, culture, and hidden corners. Thanks to him, we learned so much about Senglea, its fascinating past, and the legends behind its streets and buildings. A perfect mix of history, mystery, and entertainment. Highly recommended for anyone who loves a good story!
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Cindycoetz
Aug 15, 2025
History Comes Alive with Mario’s Tours - Another incredible tour with Mario! His brilliant storytelling transports you right into the moments where history unfolded. It takes real talent to keep you completely engaged for two hours, but Mario’s deep knowledge, humor, and passion make the time fly by. You don’t just hear facts, you feel the stories. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn, laugh, and experience history in an unforgettable way. I’ll definitely be back for the next tour!
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T2711kkvladimird
Aug 14, 2025
Amazing! - Amazing giude! So funny, delivers all the stories which such an ease that makes you love history! Tourists or locals, i highly recomand!
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Beltvalletta
Aug 13, 2025
5 stars and a standing ovation. - A mesmerizing historical tour of Senglea peppered with titbits of dark, gruesome and at times naughty accounts explained by Mario in his inimitable style. The best money I have invested in a loooong time.
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J9430aldanielap
Aug 13, 2025
Very interesting - A very interesting tour! Well done👍I recommend this tour to all those who want to hear a number of dark stories. Don't miss it!
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Danielportelli
Aug 13, 2025
Amazing Tour - Mario is a walking history encyclopedia, the two tour was interesting and fun! Will definitely attend more of his tours.
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Christinebu1288br
Jul 13, 2025
Great walk through time - I highly recommend this tour. The guide was so interesting and very knowledgeable. The tour was over 2 hours and we weren’t bored for a minute.
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Ryanpauls2020
Jul 12, 2025
Excellent 👌 - Very interesting. The tour leader is very knowledgeable in his craft. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour to anyone who loves history :)
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).