Stories of the Strange in Valletta - Walking Tour

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Take a walk around Valletta’s back streets and discover its strange and dirty past.

The tour begins from the Courts of Justice on Republic Street, where you’ll hear how the city’s former police station was haunted.

You’ll also see exactly where the plague of 1813 broke out, hear about the priest who poisoned his dinner party guests.

You’ll hear of the scandalous life of Grand Master Pinto, leader of the Knights of Malta, and why some Maltese thought he was a vampire.

You’ll also learn the strange reason why a knight of Malta went to the ballet but ended up being arrested.

The tour will also explain the knights’ fascination with poo and how they used it as a weapon.

You’ll learn the incredible secret hidden by a top British surgeon who lived in Malta – and how his landlord accidentally guessed it.

All this and more on the Stories of the Strange in Valletta tour.

PLEASE NOTE: The tour takes in much of the city, so it involves plenty of walking.

What's Included

Dark history stories from Malta's capital city

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet in front of the Courts of Justice building, also known as the Law Courts, on Republic Street.

End point

We end the tour in front of the Grand Master’s Palace which is in the centre of Valletta.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
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    Valletta

    We will be walking around the streets of Valletta, hearing about unusual stories from its dark past.

    1 hour • 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
Supplied by Dark Malta Tours

Tags

Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ghost Tours
Crime Tours

Cancellation Policy

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

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