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- Portuguese
- English
- Italian
- French
- Dutch
- Spanish
Walk Valletta like it was meant to be explored, through winding alleys and under cannon-scarred bastions with this self-guided tour. Discover the power plays, legends, and quiet corners of the fortress city that most visitors miss.
On this tour, you’ll trace the footsteps of the Knights of St. John through majestic stops like the Grandmaster’s Palace and St. John’s Co-Cathedral, hear about WWII-era bunkers and pause in places where legends of sieges and saints still echo. Along the way, you’ll catch interesting stories like tactics used in the sieges, and the controversy behind a parliament building.
Unlike group tours, this experience lets you move at your own pace. You can linger in gardens, enter a site, or skip ahead. Carefully curated for first-time visitors and history lovers, it balances major landmarks with lesser-known gems. Over 20,000 travelers have used our tours world-over with confidence, and every booking comes with a full refund guarantee if not satisfied.
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The tour ends in front of Fort St Elmo
Itinerary
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1Triton Fountain
Start at Valletta’s modern gateway, where symbolism and symmetry hide in plain sight.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2The New Parliament
Decode the sharp contrast between ancient bastions and Renzo Piano’s divisive modern vision.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Pjazza Teatru Rjal
Stand in the open shell of a cultural jewel destroyed by war but never forgotten.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Look up at the Knights’ grandest auberge, now guarding national secrets as the Prime Minister’s office.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Upper Barrakka Gardens
Glimpse a cannon’s-eye view over the Grand Harbour and trace WWII secrets buried beneath flowerbeds.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
St. John's Co-Cathedral (Pass by)
Hear about a gilded paradox: a warrior monks’ chapel built like a baroque jewel box.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Discover where ceremonial pomp met ruthless strategy at the heart of the Knights’ command.
Admission ticket free -
6
Pause at Valletta’s first building, raised in gratitude.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Strait Street
Hear echoes of sailors, scandal, and wartime jazz in Valletta’s narrowest and wildest alley.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Lower Barrakka Gardens
Stand where cannons once roared, now with sweeping harbor views.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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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