Valletta City: Main Attractions on Foot

Summary Description

You meet your guide at Valletta City Gate (for tourists residing in Malta) or Upper Barracca Gardens near the lift (for tourists getting off a Cruise ship).  Our tour will take us to the Upper Barracca Gardens, to enjoy a breathtaking view over the Grand Harbour, we then walk past some of the most important buildings of the City, like Auberge de Castille, the Chapels of Our Lady of Victories and St.Catherine, and if open we go in to visit them, then along Merchant Street, down to St.John's Co~Cathedral.  We visit this important Cathedral, which was the Conventual Church of the Order of St. John, including the Oratory, which houses two of Caravaggio's paintings, his masterpiece the beheading of St.John and also St.Jerome Writing.  We leave the Cathedral and at this point you can choose between two other places of major interest in Valletta, either we visit the Museum of Archaeology (Neolithic section) or the Grand Master's Palace.

Description

Our tour will take us to the Upper Barracca Gardens, then walk past some of the most important buildings of the City, like Auberge de Castille, and the Chapels of Our Lady of Victories and St. Catherine, then down to St.John's Co~Cathedral which houses two of Caravaggio's paintings. At this point you can choose between two other places of major interest in Valletta, either the Museum of Archaeology or the Grand Master's Palace.

Included / Excluded
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Duration: 3h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Additional Information

Wheelchair accessible
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Operated by:

Malta Private Tours - Day Tours

About operator:

With just one day to take in the highlights of Malta, this tour crams in as many of the island’s top attractions as possible. Explore the UNESCO-listed city of Valletta and the medieval capital of Mdina; make photo stops at Dingli Cliffs, Hagar Qim temple, and the Three Cities ; and cruise out to the Blue Grotto (optional; extra cost). After lunch (own expense) in the fishing village of Marsaxlokk, ride back to Valletta on a gondola (own expense).

Basic Information
  • Duration: 3 hours
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