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It's all about entertainment! The Grand Tour of Valletta offers a unique gaze into the fortified city of Valletta with professional and engaging guides.
Learn about the 'Bloodiest Battle of the 16th Century', the life of a knight, their lavish lifestyle, and intriguing vow of chastity! In addition to all the famous attractions, such as St. John's Co-Cathedral, the Grandmaster's Palace and the Upper Barrakka Gardens, you will also discover little known stories, hear loads of anecdotes and gossip! Be bowled over by the history of the Knights of Malta from the times of the crusades right up to the present day.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The Tritons Fountain is located right outside the main gate of Valletta. Your guide will be waiting next to the fountain. Look out for the House of Tours sign.
Itinerary
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1Triton Fountain
Your guide will be picking you up from the Tritons Fountain, make sure you keep an eye out for the House of Tours logo! The tour will start with a brief introduction of the Knights of St. John, and of the capital city of Valletta. During the tour, we will walk past several auberges, museums, historical houses, churches and monuments. But there is more than just architecture! Your guide will be revealing some of Valletta’s hidden secrets, forgotten stories and scandalous secrets. The tour will end in front of St. Johns Co-Cathedral, in the heart of Valletta where you could easily finish your visit with a cold brew, a hot meal or perhaps some shopping!
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Upper Barrakka Gardens
After moving past the main Valletta gate, we will make some more stops as we head up to The Upper Barrakka Gardens. These gardens offer one of the best panoramic views of the Grand Harbour!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Merchant Street Market
Merchants street is quite a rich street, containing interesting auberges, stunning historical buildings and some interesting stories which your guide will mention.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Walking past the long streets of Valletta we will find ourselves next to the Courts of Justice a Neo Classical treasure that adorns this square accompanied by several coffee shops and one of the entrances to the underground passageways of Valletta.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5St George Square
Further down, after we say hello to Queen Victoria we will find ourselves in the heart of Valletta. Here the Grand Masters Palace looks over this large square which has a lot of intriguing visuals.
8 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6St. John's Co-Cathedral
After travelling through the back streets of Valletta, and after hearing some gossip and hearing about some of the trials of those who stepped out of line with the Knights we will finish off at St. Johns Co-Cathedral. We are only talking about the façade and not entering inside.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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