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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
It's all about entertainment! The Grand Tour of Valletta offers a unique gaze into the fortified city of Valletta with professional and engaging guides.
Learn about the 'Bloodiest Battle of the 16th Century', the life of a knight, their lavish lifestyle, and intriguing vow of chastity! In addition to all the famous attractions, such as St. John's Co-Cathedral, the Grandmaster's Palace and the Upper Barrakka Gardens, you will also discover little known stories, hear loads of anecdotes and gossip! Be bowled over by the history of the Knights of Malta from the times of the crusades right up to the present day.
Professional Tour Guide
Gratuities
Departure Point
VGW5+783 Triton Fountain, Vjal Nelson, Valletta, Malta
The Tritons Fountain is located right outside the main gate of Valletta. Your guide will be waiting next to the fountain. Look out for the House of Tours sign.
Triton Fountain, Valletta, Malta Your guide will be picking you up from the Tritons Fountain, make sure you keep an eye out for the House of Tours logo!
The tour will start with a brief introduction of the Knights of St. John, and of the capital city of Valletta. During the tour, we will walk past several auberges, museums, historical houses, churches and monuments. But there is more than just architecture! Your guide will be revealing some of Valletta’s hidden secrets, forgotten stories and scandalous secrets.
The tour will end in front of St. Johns Co-Cathedral, in the heart of Valletta where you could easily finish your visit with a cold brew, a hot meal or perhaps some shopping! 150 minutes
Upper Barrakka Gardens, Valletta, Malta After moving past the main Valletta gate, we will make some more stops as we head up to The Upper Barrakka Gardens. These gardens offer one of the best panoramic views of the Grand Harbour! 15 minutes
Merchant Street Market, Valletta, Malta Merchants street is quite a rich street, containing interesting auberges, stunning historical buildings and some interesting stories which your guide will mention. 15 minutes
Courts of Justice, Valletta, Malta Walking past the long streets of Valletta we will find ourselves next to the Courts of Justice a Neo Classical treasure that adorns this square accompanied by several coffee shops and one of the entrances to the underground passageways of Valletta. 5 minutes
St George Square, Valletta, Malta Further down, after we say hello to Queen Victoria we will find ourselves in the heart of Valletta. Here the Grand Masters Palace looks over this large square which has a lot of intriguing visuals. 8 minutes
St. John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta, Malta After travelling through the back streets of Valletta, and after hearing some gossip and hearing about some of the trials of those who stepped out of line with the Knights we will finish off at St. Johns Co-Cathedral. We are only talking about the façade and not entering inside. 10 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
RachelScerr
24 Apr 2023
We attended the Teatru Manuel exclusive tour with House of tours. It was a blast, enjoyed every minute of it... Very informative and interactive. We highly recommend it to all history and/or theatre lovers!!
PscPaula
10 Apr 2023
An enjoyable and informative tour of the Manoel Theatre, the Teatro Pubblico. The tour was a theatrical experience in itself. Highly recommended.
Colin J
02 Apr 2023
It was a great experience, I highly recommend it to both local and foreigners. Very good performer who gives you detailed insight of the historical buildings around the Maltese islands.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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