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- English
Discover the true tale of Valletta's Golden Age! Ready to uncover Malta’s greatest and wildest stories that 95% of visitors miss?
In 17th-Century Valletta, Love and Life were a battlefield, and the fastest way to heaven was through hell
Your Maltese guide? A love-struck sea captain down on his luck (and maybe his morals), tangled in more drama than a Netflix series
• Rejected by his love, and broke again
• Shunned by the Knights, spied on by the Inquisition
• Juggling mutinous sailors and dodging enemy cannonballs in a city even nuns have skeletons in their closets.
Meet nasty knights, cunning courtesans, and naughty nuns. Hear tales of scandal, survival, and desire—where every Baroque Palace hides a secret and every tale could be your last!
This is your unfiltered peek into Valletta’s cheeky, chaotic history. Are you ready to climb the social ladder—even if it means losing your soul? Discover the dramatic stories of love, intrigue, and betrayal that shaped Valletta’s Golden Age.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet by the small fountain just in front of the Auberge de Castille Your Maltese guide and host, looking forward to greeting you in person dressed in 17th Century attire (the best-dressed man in Valletta) and impossible to miss ;)
By the lower Barrakka gardens you'll have a panaromic view of the Grand Harbour, a site to make you're friends and family green with envy :) After the tour, your host and guide will be happy to answer any questions you might have about our country or Valletta
Itinerary
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1Il-Berga ta' Kastilja
A Baroque Masterpiece , one of the top landmarks in Valletta with an intriguing story
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Auberge d'Italie
What secrets does this building hide?
7 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Our Lady of Victories Church
Our next chapter begins
2 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Monument to Jean de Valette
What's happens in the de Valette Square?
3 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
You'll never guess what happened inside here ;)
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6St. John's Co-Cathedral
The Temple of the Knights of St.John and Valletta's Greatest Landmark
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7Grand Master's Palace
Things are heating up outside the Grand Master's Palace
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
8
What happened here during 17th Century Valletta?
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
9
we soon sive deep into the old beaten tracks
7 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
10
Who truly are the nuns of St. Ursola, and why do they matter?
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
One of Valletta's off-beaten tracks' best gems
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
welcome to the depths of hell
7 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13
A street that even many locals are not aware of
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14
More secrets in Valletta's off-beaten streets
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Lower Barrakka Gardens
our final stop with views of the Grand Harbour that will make all your family and friends green with envy ;)
12 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Age 14+
- A number of stairs will be taken to reach the Lower Barrakka Garden (always going down)
- This tour dives into some darker and more mature tales, For the comfort of all guests (and to keep the mood just right), we kindly ask that NO babies or young children in pushchairs join this particular adventure.
- Our stories twist, turn, and build up from one stop to the next, so a good grasp of English will help you catch every juicy detail, clever twist, and cheeky secret along the way and ensure your survival ;)
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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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date 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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