Valletta Half-Day Guided Tour with Optional Cathedral Tour

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Valletta

   During this tour, we will walk through the bustling streets of Valletta, admiring the stunning buildings (some dating back to the 16th century) and the distinctive architecture of the city – the city is Baroque in character, with elements of Mannerist, Neo-Classical, and Modern architecture. We will walk past the Grand Master's Palace, the recently restored St. George's Square, and many other remarkable landmarks.

   120 minutes here

2. Upper Barrakka Gardens

   A visit to the Upper Barrakka Gardens is a must; here, you can take in breathtaking views of the magnificent Grand Harbour, providing a perfect backdrop for memorable photographs. The gardens are located on the upper tier of Saints Peter and Paul Bastion, which was built in the 1560s. The bastion's lower tier contains the saluting battery. The garden's terraced arches were built in 1661 by the Italian knight Fra Flaminio Balbiani. They were originally roofed, but the ceiling was removed following the Rising of the Priests in 1775.

   30 minutes here

3. St. John's Co-Cathedral

   Then we will visit the marvellous co-cathedral dedicated to St. John the Baptist, built by the Order of the Knights of St. John soon after the Great Siege of 1565 and completed in the year 1577; it is unquestionably one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals. Here you will be able to appreciate and admire all its riches: the adorned interiors, carved stone walls, painted vaulted ceilings, beautiful paintings, precious relics, rich baroque art, and opulent altars. The entry ticket and guided tour of the cathedral are optional (select this option when booking). If you select the option that does not include the visit to the cathedral, while the rest of the group will have a guided tour of the cathedral (approximately 45 minutes), guests booking this option will have some free time to roam around the streets of Valletta until we meet again with the rest of the group at a designated time and place.

   45 minutes here · Admission included

4. The Malta Experience

   Before the end of this half-day tour, we will enjoy a must-see audio-visual show. Educational, informative, and entertaining, the show runs through the turbulent history of a small island nation that has overcome almost unimaginable odds to survive and prosper. The audio-visual show will enrich your understanding of the islands, its people, and its rich history through beautiful imagery and a gripping commentary. The audio-visual show is generally done at the end of the tour at the Malta Experience theatre; however, the provider reserves the right to change the time and venue for the audio-visual show without prior notice.

   30 minutes here · Admission included

Where it starts and ends

Options you can book

• German Without Cathedral

  Without St. John's Cathedral: With a German-speaking guide. This option does not include the entry ticket and guided tour of the St. John's Co-Cathedral. Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time. Pickup included

• German Including Cathedral

  Including St. John's Cathedral: With a German-speaking guide. This option includes the entry ticket and a guided tour of the St. John's Co-Cathedral. Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time. Pickup included

• French Without Cathedral

  Without St. John's Cathedral: With a French-speaking guide. This option does not include the entry ticket and guided tour of the St. John's Co-Cathedral. Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time. Pickup included

• Polish Including Cathedral

  With St. John's Cathedral: This option includes the entry ticket and a guided tour of St. John's Co-Cathedral. Polish-Speaking Guide: The tour is done with a Polish-speaking guide or with an English-speaking guide together with a native Polish translator. Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time. Pickup included

• Italian Without Cathedral

  Without St. John's Cathedral: With an Italian-speaking guide. This option does not include the entry ticket and guided tour of the St. John's Co-Cathedral. Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time. Pickup included

• Spanish Including Cathedral

  Including St. John's Cathedral: This option includes the entry ticket and a guided tour of St. John's Co-Cathedral. Spanish-Speaking Guide: The tour is done with a Spanish-speaking guide or with an English-speaking guide together with a Spanish-speaking translator. Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time. Pickup included

• Italian Including Cathedral

  Including St. John's Cathedral: With an Italian-speaking guide. This option includes the entry ticket and a guided tour of the St. John's Co-Cathedral. Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time. Pickup included

• Spanish Without Cathedral

  Without St. John's Cathedral: This option does not include the entry ticket and guided tour of St. John's Co-Cathedral. Spanish-Speaking Guide: The tour is done with a Spanish-speaking guide or with an English-speaking guide together with a Spanish-speaking translator. Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time. Pickup included

• English Without Cathedral

  Without St. John's Cathedral: With an English-speaking guide. This option does not include the entry ticket and guided tour of the St. John's Co-Cathedral. Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time. Pickup included

• French Including Cathedral

  Including St. John's Cathedral: With a French-speaking guide. This option includes the entry ticket and a guided tour of the St. John's Co-Cathedral. Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time. Pickup included

• English Including Cathedral

  Including St. John's Cathedral: With an English-speaking guide. This option includes the entry ticket and a guided tour of the St. John's Co-Cathedral. Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time. Pickup included

• Polish Without Cathedral

  Without St. John's Cathedral: This option does not include the entry ticket and guided tour of St. John's Co-Cathedral. Polish-Speaking Guide: The tour is done with a Polish-speaking guide or with an English-speaking guide together with a native Polish translator. Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time. Pickup included

Before you book

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Languages

de, en, it, pl, fr, es

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Mon, Wed

Group size

Up to 15 travelers per booking

Operated by

Robert Arrigo & Sons

Know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The time shown on the website or on your ticket is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time. Your pick-up time can be anytime between 8:30 AM and 9:15 AM, depending on where you are staying.
• The tour will be guided in the language you have booked, however please note that at times, depending on operational circumstances, the commentary might be provided by a multilingual guide (limited to a maximum of 2 languages).
• The tour in Polish will be conducted by either a Polish-speaking guide (subject to availability) or an English-speaking guide together with a native Polish host serving as a translator.
• The tour in Spanish will be conducted by either a Spanish-speaking guide (subject to availability) or an English-speaking guide together with a Spanish-speaking host serving as a translator.
• The entry ticket to St. John's Co-Cathedral is only included if you book the option that includes the visit to the Cathedral.
• If you select the option that does not include the visit to the cathedral, while other guests will be visiting the cathedral, you will have some free time (approximately 30–40 minutes) to roam around the streets of Valletta until you meet again with the rest of the group at a designated time and place.
• Not recommended for travellers with mobility impairments

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