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Valletta, a Mediterranean jewel and former capital of the Knights of St. John, is easily visited on foot in one day. This small town is full of historical treasures, including St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Grand Masters Palace and Barrakka Gardens, offering breathtaking views. Enjoy a walk on Republic Street, explore Fort Saint-Elme and discover the charming covered markets. With its 19 places of interest, each one tells part of Valletta's rich history, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- 4.3 km route to be completed in about 1h45
- Visits to Barrakka Gardens, the Co-Cathedral and the Grand Masters Palace
Discover the history of Malta through its iconic monuments
- Itinerary suitable for all lovers of culture and history
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We build our circuits in the form of a loop so that you can easily start the tour at the point closest to you, the guidance will adapt automatically. If you are nearby, we recommend this ideal Check-out Point.
Itinerary
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Republic Street (Pass by)
As a good tourist capital that respects itself, Valletta also ticks the box of a main artery where life and local animation prevail. And that’s good, this street is the one you’re on right now.
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Valletta (Pass by)
Surrounded by fortifications since the 16th century, and characterized by a lot of steep perpendicular streets, Valletta spares no effort to discover it.
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(Pass by)
Go up, down and up again... All this sweats the effort hard! Therefore, a break from this place will be welcome. Originally founded in the 19th century, by the Knights of the Order of St. John, the Covered Point of Sale has not enjoyed an exemplary prosperity path.
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Casa Rocca Piccola (Pass by)
Although it resembles the dozens of houses that preceded or followed it, Casa Rocca Piccola is irreplaceable. When the Knights of the Order of St. John successfully fought their Turkish invaders in 1565, Valletta developed on a prestigious city model to compete with other European capitals.
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(Pass by)
It is at the very northern tip of Valletta that we take you to get to know Fort Saint-Elme, without which the history of the city would not have been the same.
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Valletta (Pass by)
Apart from its magnificent landscapes, Valletta is also the story of a Mediterranean capital written over its peoples, conquests and dominations. If antiquity brings back the Greek and Roman empires, and the Middle Ages give it an Arab occupation, Valletta takes its very first marks from the Renaissance.
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Lower Barrakka Gardens (Pass by)
Promising a moment suspended in the middle of nature, the Lower Barrakka Gardens are like a small oasis overlooking the Grand Port. In the middle of the vegetation, and dozens of hibiscus trees that color the alleys in summer, there are some monuments that deserve to be admired.
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(Pass by)
It is with a certain sobriety, even modesty, that the Bell War Memorial headquarters, positioned just across the street, reminds us how the island has not always known the tranquility in which it flourishes today.
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(Pass by)
Turning our backs on Valletta, as we approach this vast panorama, is really not a tragedy in itself. More than contemplating the waters of the Mediterranean and the fervor of the Grand Port, you can also enjoy the view of the Three Cities, which stand individually on the tongues of land facing you.
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Upper Barrakka Gardens (Pass by)
In the three sets of gardens in the Maltese capital, it is obviously our favourite. Located at the highest point of Valletta’s strongholds, the Upper Barrakka Gardens were first established in 1661.
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The Hostel de la Castilla - León et Portugal, opened on the harbour in 1574, is a monument that serves both Maltese history and architecture. Originally, the building was one of the 7 inns of Valletta, where the Knights of the Order of St. John resided and met.
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(Pass by)
In Valletta’s generous family of churches, you are right next to the oldest of all. And here, beware, we are talking about the monument to your right with a double-flying staircase.
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Valletta (Pass by)
Although it did not make a cross on the ochre color, present floor to ceiling in Valletta, the new Parliament nevertheless took the gamble of assuming its young age, through very contemporary architectural lines.
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Rarely do you hear the words Knights of the Order of Saint John ring in your ears when you discover Valletta. And if it hasn’t happened yet, then it’s only a matter of a second, with the masterful building facing you.
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St. John's Co-Cathedral (Pass by)
Coming to Valletta and not approaching the co-cathedral of St. John, is undoubtedly to miss one of the most beautiful centerpieces of the city. Okay, at first glance it’s not quite obvious...
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Valletta (Pass by)
More than presenting you the must-sees in a city visit, we also like to share a content of unpublished information about them, which for the moment will not be given to you on a street corner.
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(Pass by)
In the centre of Valletta, it is good to be an observer so as not to miss the little pieces of history hidden there, such as the Manoel theatre appearing on your left.
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(Pass by)
Here is the sublime national library, with its distinguished columns and this golden inscription, which tells all passers-by what Maltese treasure they are dealing with. From its foundation in 1796 to the present day, this building has gained enormous value, thanks to the various literary gifts it has received.
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Pjazza Teatru Rjal (Pass by)
In front of you rises Pjazza Teatru Rjal, a place where memory and modernity mix. Here once stood one of the most beautiful opera houses in Europe: the Royal Opera House. Built in 1866 by the English architect Edward Middleton Barry, this neoclassical theatre opened with Bellini’s opera I Puritani.
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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
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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