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A self-guided walking game that moves through Valletta's eras one stop at a time: the Knights of St John who built the city, the British who fortified it, the independence of 1964 and Renzo Piano's new entrance. A time traveller's map on your phone leads you between them, and each stop hides a puzzle that unlocks the next. Play at your own pace.
The app tells you the story behind each place: the bombed Royal Opera House that became an open-air theatre, the fountains of St George's Square, the dome of the Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the Grandmaster's Palace where the Order once ruled, and the Saluting Battery below the Upper Barrakka Gardens. Hints are built in; chat support answers 24/7.
The route starts at the Argotti Gardens in Floriana, enters Valletta through the City Gate and ends at the Upper Barrakka Gardens above the Grand Harbour. About 4.3 km, 90 to 120 minutes. Easy, and a good fit for families, couples and first-time visitors.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The game starts at the Argotti Gardens in Floriana. Before heading out to play, make sure to have downloaded the app "Questo" on your phone and created an account with the same email used for booking. The game will be automatically unlocked and available in the "Quests" section.
The game ends at Upper Barrakka in Valletta.
Itinerary
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1
Here you learn about Malta's independence in 1964 and its symbolic connection to Valletta, then solve a riddle hidden in what you see around you.
12 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Valletta City Gate
At this stop you find out about Renzo Piano's modern design for Valletta's entrance, then crack a clue using details you spot on site.
11 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3The New Parliament
You discover here about Renzo Piano's modern design and Valletta's modernization, then decode a puzzle that takes a sharp eye.
11 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Pjazza Teatru Rjal
Here the game tells you about the Royal Opera House's transformation into an open-air theatre, then answer a riddle only careful observation can solve.
11 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5St George Square
This is where you learn about the hidden water fountain spectacle in St. George's Square, then work out a code from the details in front of you.
11 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Stop here to learn about the Basilica of Our Lady of Carmel's rebirth and Maltese Cross, then piece together a clue before moving on.
11 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Grand Master's Palace
Here you learn about the Grandmasters of the Knights of St. John and their legacy, then solve a short observation puzzle.
11 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Upper Barrakka Gardens
At this stop you find out about the Saluting Battery's daily cannon firings and Valletta's history, then unlock the next chapter by solving a riddle on the spot.
12 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A charged smartphone with internet is required to play the game in the Questo app
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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