• Valletta - This tour offers a delightful walk through the lively streets of Valletta, where you can admire the stunning buildings, some of which date back to the 16th century, and the city’s unique architecture. Valletta is predominantly Baroque in style, with influences of Mannerist, Neo-Classical, and Modern architecture. The tour includes sights such as the Grand Master’s Palace, the beautifully restored St. George’s Square, and numerous other notable landmarks.
• Upper Barrakka Gardens - A visit to the Upper Barrakka Gardens is essential; here, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the magnificent Grand Harbour, providing a perfect setting for unforgettable photographs.

The gardens are situated on the upper tier of Saints Peter and Paul Bastion, constructed in the 1560s. The lower tier of the bastion houses the saluting battery. The garden’s terraced arches were built in 1661 by the Italian knight Fra Flaminio Balbiani. Originally, they were roofed, but the ceiling was removed after the Rising of the Priests in 1775.

• St. John’s Co-Cathedral - Next, we will explore the magnificent co-cathedral dedicated to St. John the Baptist, built by the Order of the Knights of St. John shortly after the Great Siege of 1565 and completed in 1577. It is undoubtedly one of the world’s most splendid cathedrals. Here, you can admire its opulent interiors, intricately carved stone walls, painted vaulted ceilings, exquisite paintings, precious relics, rich baroque art, and lavish altars. The entry ticket and guided tour of the cathedral are optional (please select this option when booking).

If you choose the option that excludes the cathedral visit, while the rest of the group enjoys a guided tour of the cathedral (approximately 45 minutes), you will have some free time to explore the streets of Valletta until we reconvene with the group at a specified time and location.

• The Malta Experience - Before concluding this half-day tour, we will enjoy an essential audio-visual show. Educational, informative, and entertaining, the show narrates the turbulent history of a small island nation that has triumphed over nearly insurmountable challenges to thrive. The audio-visual presentation will enhance your understanding of the islands, its people, and its rich history through stunning imagery and captivating commentary.

The audio-visual show is typically held at the end of the tour at the Malta Experience theatre; however, the provider reserves the right to alter the time and venue for the show without prior notice.

• Entry ticket to an audio-visual show about the history of Malta
• Pick-up and drop-off transfers from selected meeting points
• Licensed tour guide
• Admission ticket to St. John’s Co-Cathedral (with ‘Including Cathedral’ option)

• Admission ticket to St. John’s Cathedral is not included if you book the option ‘Without Cathedral’
• Food and drinks
• Gratuities (optional)

Embark on a guided journey through the lively lanes of Valletta, where you’ll uncover the allure and elegance of Malta’s capital city, a fortified metropolis constructed by the Knights of St. John in 1566.

An entire UNESCO World Heritage Site with a chronicle of nearly five centuries, Valletta is often considered a living museum by many! Its formidable ramparts and bulwarks, astonishing baroque palaces, splendid churches, stunning gardens, and a wide variety of architectural styles, ranging from middle-16th-century baroque to modernism, make Valletta one of the most unique and enchanting cities you’ll ever explore.

Wander through the ancient edifices, marvel at the remarkable baroque architecture, take in the grandeur of St John’s Co-Cathedral, soak up the panoramic views of the Grand Harbour from the terraced Upper Barrakka Gardens, and don’t miss out on a riveting audio-visual presentation of Malta’s history.

• The time shown on the website or on your ticket is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time. Your pick-up time can be anytime between 8:30 AM and 9:15 AM, depending on where you are staying.
• The tour will be guided in the language you have booked, however please note that at times, depending on operational circumstances, the commentary might be provided by a multilingual guide (limited to a maximum of 2 languages).
• The tour in Polish will be conducted by either a Polish-speaking guide (subject to availability) or an English-speaking guide together with a native Polish host serving as a translator.
• The tour in Spanish will be conducted by either a Spanish-speaking guide (subject to availability) or an English-speaking guide together with a Spanish-speaking host serving as a translator.
• The entry ticket to St. John’s Co-Cathedral is only included if you book the option that includes the visit to the Cathedral.
• If you select the option that does not include the visit to the cathedral, while other guests will be visiting the cathedral, you will have some free time (approximately 30–40 minutes) to roam around the streets of Valletta until you meet again with the rest of the group at a designated time and place.
• Not recommended for travellers with mobility impairments

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