Valletta Half-Day Guided Tour with Optional Cathedral Tour

4.0

based on 60 reviews

| Valletta, Malta

Reviews Summary

Mixed reviews. Some found the tour fantastic, informative, and enjoyable, highlighting the beauty of Valletta. Others were disappointed by rushed pace, lack of information, and organizational issues.

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Features

Free Cancellation

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

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

4 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Entry ticket to an audio-visual show about the history of Malta
Pick-up and drop-off transfers (choose your preferred location from one of our meeting points)
Licenced tour guide
Admission ticket to St. John's Co-Cathedral (only if you book the option 'Including Cathedral')

Optional ticket to St. John's Cathedral is not included if you book the option 'Without Cathedral'
Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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

Our guided tour through the vibrant streets of Valletta will allow you to discover the beauty and charm of the capital city of Malta; a fortified city built by the Knights of St. John in 1566.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site in its entirety and with a history spanning almost...

Duration 4 Hours
Group Tour
Max 52 people in the group

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...
- Duration 2 Hours•
- No Admission Ticket Required
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...
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required

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...

Duration 45 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Included•
Guided Experience

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,...