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Second World War Tour: Valletta and Vittoriosa
4.2
28 Ratings
Valletta
On this expedition featuring the Second World War and British history from 1798 to 1979, you’ll be exploring Vittoriosa and Valletta. Access to the War Museum and the Air Shelters is also incorporated.
On this expedition featuring the Second World War and British history from 1798 to 1979, you’ll be exploring Vittoriosa and Valletta. Access to the War Museum and the Air Shelters is also incorporated.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Fort St Elmo - National War Museum - In Valletta, there will be free time for lunch and a walking tour, followed by a visit to the Malta War Museum located at Fort St. Elmo. This fort, originally constructed by the Knights, was later adapted for British military use. The museum features numerous exhibits, including the fuselage of a legendary…
- Fort St Elmo - National War Museum - In Valletta, there will be free time for lunch and a walking tour, followed by a visit to the Malta War Museum located at Fort St. Elmo. This fort, originally constructed by the Knights, was later adapted for British military use. The museum features numerous exhibits, including the fuselage of a legendary Gloster Gladiator and an E-boat (human torpedo).
- Vittoriosa Waterfront - Birgu Waterfront - The tour starts in Vittoriosa, where visitors can explore fortifications dating back to the Knights’ era, later utilized by the British for defense. The tour includes a visit to the maze-like underground Air Raid shelters, offering a glimpse into the conditions during what is known as the Second Great Siege of Malta. These bomb shelters were carved into solid rock and expanded as the war continued.

What's Included
- Pick up and drop off from Hotel or nearest point
- Local taxes
- Licensed Local Guide
- Entrance Ticket for Air Shelters & For St. Elmo
- Pick up and drop off from Hotel or nearest point
- Local taxes
- Licensed Local Guide
- Entrance Ticket for Air Shelters & For St. Elmo
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Location
Fort St Elmo - National War Museum
Mediterranean Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(28 Ratings)
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Christine
Apr 20, 2025
Busy - Great tour. But would have liked to linger longer. Whistle stop tour. 15/20 minutes at each stop. Did the evening your as it was cooler
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Suzanne_w
Jan 11, 2025
Very nicely done! - There were only three of us in the entire group which made it very pleasant. On time, excellent guide, great showings.
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Jenny_m
Oct 7, 2024
Not to miss - Mario and Umberto were outstanding in their knowledge and care for the group. Sitting in the air raid shelter will stay with me for a long time.
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Sue_n
Aug 31, 2023
Great guide with some... - Great guide with some very personal stories to tell from his memories. Museums were very good and the shore day was well worth the time.
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Adrian_o
Aug 22, 2023
Malta War Tour - Had a very enjoyable war tour experience. Started off with an Air Raid Shelter Tour for an hour which was fascinating & brought to life by a very knowledgeable guide Umberto explaining the real insights into what the war was like in Malta when the Lufwaffe were dropping bombs. Off to the Barrakka Gardens then for a 12pm cannon fire and finishing in another war museum/Fort in St Elmo. The walk around Valetta was really nice before we got to Fort St Elmo. Only 2 areas for improvement - have abit more time to walk around the museum near the air raid shelter and factor in lunch in Valetta as we were left to our own devices for food and was pretty rushed. All in all, a fab day out and would highly reccommend!
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F1626gplisal
Aug 20, 2023
Interesting but Limited Information relating to WW2 - Yep, another Supreme Travel mis-sold trip.
That being said, the trip was very interesting and the Guide was fantatic. There was a lot of back story leading up to WW2 which whilst very informative and being a history buff, loved it, there was not a lot of focus on WW2.
The visit to the public air-raid shelter with Umberto as a guide was sobering. Really gave a good understanding of what the civilians of Malta went through during their Blitz.
Moving from there to Fort Elmo and that also was an interesting portion of the trip. Also, the set from Midnight Express was still in tact and was able to see it clearly which added to intrigue.
Went to a lovely place for lunch and then took off on foot to Valletta. This proved difficult as there was a lot of walking in extreme heat. Members of the party were older and one in a wheelchair so struggled with this. The trip was sold as a bus trip between sites. This needs addressing as there could easily have been some casualties.
We were near our hotel towards the end so we spoke to the guide and walked back to our hotel. Otherwise, we would have gone down in a lift, to get on a bus to bring us back up to the hotel.
Informative but could be much better. Again, no reflection on the guide.
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Darren_w
Jun 22, 2023
Speedy War Tour - Very hurried tour and no time for lunch. What we saw was very good and informative. If you like a tour that moves at pace, this is for you, just bring your own food to eat as you move.
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Janine_a
May 3, 2025
WWII Malta tour - The actual WWII parts of this tour where the air raid shelters and the museum at Fort Elmo. The majority of the tour was Malta history from it was discovered.The guide spoke about architecture and bits about Napoleon etc. We had to stand and read cards at St Elmo which was expected but no history about the actual bombing raids VERY DISAPPOINTED
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Deborahruth_w
Oct 14, 2023
Charlatans and robbers - No one turned up to pick me up at the allotted place and they said they stipulated another place but I have the email. I waited an hour
Will not refund me! Crooks
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Sarah_h
Jul 14, 2023
Poor service and lack of communication - Well I couldn’t tell you waited an hour at pick up point and was not met so no trip for myself and family after paying £147 .00. No contact by anyone and no contact number given for our guide . Have contacted Viator for a full refund and I’m hoping they will refund me .
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