Top Experiences in Grandmaster's Palace

Let us show you around a well planned tour in Malta’s Capital a UNESCO world Heritage Sight. Explore and learn about Valletta’s top sites during of a single walking tour. Meet your guide at the city’s Gate by the New Parliament Building and start off on the walking tour mostly on a pedestrian area. You'll visit the Upper Barrakka Gardens, the Grandmaster's Palace, the Grand Harbour, and numerous other churches, palaces, and gardens. We will also enter and visit the famous Con Cathedral of St. John's and come close to a master piece of Caravaggio. - The largest and only signed painting of Caravaggio. At the end of the tour you have a Maltese degustation lunch or dinner at a local restaurant. My services ends here so you can enjoy this time on your own while tasting Maltese mouth-watering dishes.

Lunch and entrances are based on a price for 3 people. If you are more than 3 people or a bigger group please contact me accordingly. (Extra charge is of 75 euro per person)

Valletta is a unique city, which has got a lot to offer. Our fully guided walking tour is an ideal way to discover the city highlights and to get a good orientation of what you should see, eat and do during your stay. Your expert guide will ensure you do not miss out on anything worth seeing and will give you anecdotes and tit bit stories which are not found in guide books.

My aim is to document your experience in the city and bring out its unique character, as well as your own! Having said this, being a Maltese local, I'll happily help you with your trip, give you a brief history of Malta and Valletta, and also give you local tips on places to visit and food to try out which you might otherwise miss out on.

Discover Valletta, Malta's capital city, a designated UNESCO Heritage Site and European Cultural Capital 2018. Our expert guide will lead this walking tour, past the city's main landmarks including the Barracca Gardens, main squares and characteristic streets. In just two and a half hours you will see and learn about Valletta 's more known buildings and its hidden charms at a comfortable and enjoyable pace. 

During this walk you will learn how it all began, how the city evolved through the centuries and about the events which shaped Valletta into the city that it is today.

This is an ideal tour for first time visitors which will give you a good insight into Malta's history and orient you to other sites you would like to discover during your stay. Groups are limited to a maximum of 20 persons to ensure a pleasant experience.

On this tour you will visit the main highlights of Valletta, while also visiting an often ignored but equally fascinating part of the city. The tour starts at the modernized entrance of Valletta, and while walking along the majestic streets of the city, your guide will point out all the main landmarks, while keeping you entertained with fascinating and little-known true stories. What was it like to be a patient at the Holy Infirmatory? Or a galley slave on the ships of the Order? Were all Knights behaving in accordance to their vows?

On this tour you will visit the main highlights of Valletta, while also visiting an often ignored but equally fascinating part of the city. The tour starts at the modernized entrance of Valletta, and while walking along the majestic streets of the city, your guide will point out all the main landmarks, while keeping you entertained with fascinating and little-known true stories. What was it like to be a patient at the Holy Infirmatory? Or a galley slave on the ships of the Order? Were all Knights behaving in accordance to their vows?

Discover the true haunts of Valletta by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone.

As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure?

Highlights include:
- Explore City Gate, Palazzo Parisio, Russian Cultural Centre, and other lesser-known places.
- Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers.
- Learn about the fascinating darkest, quirkiest histories of Malta’s capital.
- Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.

After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

Valletta, the fortressed capital of Malta is a very fascinating and fun place to discover with your family.
Kids will play and learn through its Renaissance streets exploring the most famous monuments, reading its mysterious symbols, jumping back in time to the age of the Knights of St. John and the Pirate attacks.
A specialized kid-friendly guide will lead the way, engaging the whole family with games and other educational activities that will make the tour a memorable experience for both children and grown-ups.

This walking tour will reveal some of the more unusual stories and lesser-known from Valletta's rich and dirty past.

You'll hear how the city's former police station was haunted; learn how the Maltese played a crucial part in the battle for America's independence; see exactly where the plague of 1813 broke out and you'll cast your eyes upon the terrifying figures who dealt with the dead.

You'll also learn about the unusual rebels who tried to overthrow the Knights of Malta; be told about the knights' fascination with poo; and learn the incredible secret hidden by a top British surgeon who lived in Malta in the 18th Century - and of the local landlord who guessed it.

All this and more, on the Stories of the Strange in Valletta tour.

Experience our Private Full Day Shore Excursion tailored exclusively for Cruise Ship Passengers!

Embark on a serene journey through the picturesque landscapes of Malta as you make your way to the heart of the city. Upon your arrival, meet your seasoned tour guide, ready to lead you on an enchanting tour of Valletta.

Discover the awe-inspiring allure of the Valletta City Gate, marvel at the grandeur of The New Parliament Valletta, and capture iconic moments at landmarks like the St George Square, Grand Master's Palace, Auberge d'Italie, and many more.

Our excursions are meticulously designed to align with your ship's schedule, allowing you to savor every moment without the worry of returning to your ship on time.

We'll greet you directly at the port and ensure you return with ample time to relax and relish your day.

Leave the details to us as we escort you on an extraordinary adventure, crafting memories that will stand the test of time!

This is a fun tour. We give you historic facts and also fun and curious facts about Valletta. We welcome all questions, especially difficult ones because if we don't know the answer, we will find it out.

Discover Malta, one of the most culturally diverse nations in Europe on our Valletta app based walking tour! Choose the option with the Malta5D Show, save 5€ on your show ticket and be transported through Malta’s history in an immersive and fun way.

With the help of our local Maltese guides we have created a app based tour that will take you on a wonderful journey through time whilst you discover the architecture, culture and history of this beautiful city and island.
On our app based walking tours through Valletta, you will delve deeper into its exceptionally unique story of becoming an independent island nation through its most revered sights, such as the Upper Barraka Gardens and the Royal Opera House, and lesser-explored but equally compelling spots, like the Main Guard, the National Library and Castille Square.

The Vox City app includes over 100 locations and monumets to help you discover Malta and its incredible history.

A bespoke private tours service with 30 years of knowledge in the tourism industry! Malta Shoreline Excursions is dedicated in delivering a memorable private tour experience. Our guides are passionate and view their work as a vocation rather than just a job.

Visit some of the most prominent sites in Valletta and Birgu. Your personal guide will cater to your needs and interests while providing you with an in depth understanding of Malta's culture, history and way of life.

Following their heroic defence of Malta during the Great Siege of 1565, the Knights of St. John set about constructing a new, impregnable fortress city, named after its founder, Jean de Valette. Over time, the new city was embellished with an impressive array of buildings, designed by some of the best European architects of the era, and filled with priceless works of art.

Today, Valletta is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and elegant cities in the world. What was the story behind its construction? What were the most important buildings? Who were the important characters in its development? What was it like living there in the time of the knights?

This tour is intended for families with children (ideally aged 8+) and combines education with a fun-factor, taking the form of a walk with a trained, professional guide, combining rich story-telling and a series of hands-on activities and games to enhance learning while keeping participants entertained.

See the sights of Valletta on a 3 or 4-hour private walking tour with a guide who provides insight into the history and architecture of Malta's capital. Explore both the top attractions and less-visited locations in the city, hearing interesting facts as you go. Enjoy the personalized service of a private guide. 4-hour private Valletta walking tour See the city's UNESCO-listed baroque architecture and other historical sights Learn fascinating facts about the founding of the city in the 16th century Enjoy personalized attention from a private guide

Valletta is Malta's miniscule capital, built by the Knights of St John on a peninsula that's only 600m by 1km. The city's founder decreed that it should be 'a city built by gentlemen for gentlemen', and it retains its 16th-century elegance. It may be tiny, but it's packed full of sights; when Unesco named Valletta a World Heritage site, it described it as 'one of the most concentrated historic areas in the world'.

Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this amazing city.

To discover this fascinating city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking.

You will see a myriad of different sights – everything from palaces and a magnificent cathedral to beautiful gardens - and also sample local cuisine.

Please note this tour is only available in English.

While you’re in port in Malta, explore this beautiful island on a private sightseeing shore excursion. With your own driver to chauffeur you around, you’ll see the best of this fabulous, world-famous travel destination. Discover the capital city, Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich with culture and history. You’ll see the Upper Barrakka Gardens and many other attractions while you relax in your comfortable private vehicle. You will also have free time to shop, eat or explore on your own.

The Hop On Hop Off Tour is an excellent way to visit the Island. Commentary is available in 16 Languages. You can stop in 12 different places with a bus passing every 60 minutes.

The North Tour is very interesting because you visit the ancient part of Malta with all it's history, then you'll have a chance to relax at a beach.

Discover Valletta's beauty and charm on our half-day guided walking tour through the vibrant streets of the fortified city built by the Knights of St. John in 1566, which today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

• Central meeting point easily accessible on foot, by bus or car, from cruise ship or ferry
• Tour with professional guide available in a number of languages
• Ideal half-day introduction to Valletta, leaving time for you to explore the city on your own for the rest of the day
• Learn about the history of Valletta
• Discover all the important landmarks
• 15 minutes of free time to enjoy the breath-taking view of the Grand Harbour
• 45 minutes of free time to visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral and Museum (not included), including the Caravaggio masterpieces and one of the most beautiful marble inlaid floors in the world
• walking tour ends at the Malta Experience where you can purchase tickets (not included) to watch the audio-visual show where Malta’s history is brought back to life