Vittoriosa Private Walking Tour

Name: Vittoriosa Private Walking Tour
Brand: Colour My Travel
SKU: 683b5c21-fae1-463a-99a8-61dc0ff6bd17

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Summary

Choose a start time that’s convenient for your schedule, then meet a guide by the main entrance to Vittoriosa. As you walk, start with an overview of Vittoriosa history: it’s the oldest settlement near Grand Harbour, and has been occupied since prehistoric times. Stroll through the fortification of the Couvre Porte, then see the Dominican Priory and the Church of the Annunciation. Continue to the Inquisitor’s Palace, where the Maltese inquisition was held until the beginning of French occupation, take in the Colacchio, and pass the Auberge of England, once the home of knights. Throughout your time together, the guide will share stories about Maltese history and culture, helping to bring Vittoriosa’s fascinating past to life. Enjoy time to chat as you head to the former Sacra Infermeria, a hospital established by the Order of the Knights of Malta, and see Victory Square, a parish church, the Freedom Monument, the Malta Maritime Museum, and Fort St. Angelo, a bastioned fort at the heart of the Grand Harbour. This 3-hour private walking tour of Vittoriosa concludes at the original departure point.

Tour info

Duration

2 hours

Why take this tour?

Join our Vittoriosa Tour to learn more about the city’s fascinating history. Walk with our guides through the narrow winding streets of the Collacchio, the oldest part of the city, and along the Vittoriosa Waterfront, lined with majestic buildings, as you listen to how the Knights and the Maltese bravely fought back against the Ottomans, and to more tragic tales of death and destruction from World War Two. You will also get a chance to see the Inquisitor’s Palace, which included a torture chamber where heretics were questioned, as well as the magnificent Fort St. Angelo, which for centuries has guarded Vittoriosa and the Grand Harbour.

What’s included?

Professional guide
Private tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 2h
Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

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

Operator Website

Operated by:

Colour My Travel

About operator:

Colour My Travel offers a variety of walking tours and themed tours in Valletta and Mdina. These tours are offered on a schedule basis or a private tours. For those visiting the islands in a rush, we also offer the popular Express Tours that showcase the best of Malta in 1 day. We also introduced the free walking tours in Malta with regular tours taking place in Valletta. These tours are 90 minutes long and donation based. Colour My Travel is also popular for its ghost tours and themed tours that take place in Valletta, Mdina and Birgu.