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Visit a cloistered monastery once closed off to the world for 400 years – until now.
This special guided event is held after hours in St Catherine’s Monastery in Valletta.
Our private tour will show you where the nuns live, reveal the truth behind the monastery’s “control rooms” and lead you into the candlelit crypt where you’ll hear the rituals surrounding the burials of the nuns after they pass away
You’ll also learn why there is a statue with a beheaded man in a chapel, hear how convent life was organised to be self-sufficient over the centuries, and how the origins of the monastery start with the plague.
Tour numbers are limited to ensure an intimate experience.
This event is part of the Behind Closed Doors series by Dark Malta Tours, taking you into fascinating places to experience their dark histories.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Mario, who will guide you for the tour, will wear a coloured lanyard with an identification tag.
The tour ends at the Mysterium Fidei Museum in St Catherine's Monastery, in the heart of Valletta.
Itinerary
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1Valletta
We will examine three historic niches on Valletta's streets, deciphering their symbols and secrets, before heading to the Mysterium Fidei Museum.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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We will be entering the Mysterium Fidei Museum, inside St Catherine's cloistered monastery, which was once closed off to the outside world for 400 years.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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