3
Great tour.
Chris is a wonderful tour guide, very well informed, full of history and a great sense of humour. Very good for recommending other places to go.
3 Cities Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Price from
- $23 / person
- Location
- Malta
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 187 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 13
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Best Tours Malta
- Meeting point
- Meeting point will be at the berthing place of the 3 cities ferry.
Description
This is the best way to discover the 3 Cities area with a particular attention to the most historic city of Vittoriosa, through the streets of which we will be walking so as for us to discover the incredible stories behind the walls and narrow streets of the city built by the knights. The experience starts in Cospicua at the berthing place of the 3 cities ferry. We suggest you take the ferry from Valletta to the 3 Cities where you'll find us waiting as you board off the ferry on the 3 Cities side. There we walk through Cospicua and start the discovery of these amazing cities on the harbour with beautiful breathtaking views all along. We get to visit the Collacchio area with its beautifully stepped narrow winded streets. We also walk through the escape route of the city and then by the oldest fortress in the harbour which served as prison to Caravaggio and headquarter to the British Navy. All along the route you will be taking in some of the most amazing views of the Grand Harbour.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Cospicua (Bormla)
We start off at Cospicua where we walk through the waterfront of this beautiful historic town towards Vittoriosa, where most of our walk will take place.
Birgu (Vittoriosa)
We walk through the main entrance into the fortifications of the city built by the knights as their headquarters before the construction of Valletta. We discover the Collacchio area, walk through the escape route from the city and the get to the oldest fortress in the harbour where Caravaggio was imprisoned and the British had their Navy headquarters.
Senglea
Walk through a small part of the waterfront.
What's included
Included
Professional Tourist Guide Services
Not included
Gratuites
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
187 reviews
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does 3 Cities Tour take?
3 Cities Tour lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does 3 Cities Tour cost?
Prices start at $23 per person for this Malta experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel 3 Cities Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Meeting point will be at the berthing place of the 3 cities ferry. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is 3 Cities Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 13 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is 3 Cities Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 187 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Best Tours Malta.
Reviews(187)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
P
Highly recommend this tour
Great tour with Chris as our guide! His English is excellent, he shares a lot of history and local information, introduced us to a local shop keeper (in fact, everybody seems to know him!), and did it all with a great sense of humor. He was a pleasure as a guide and I'd highly recommend him!
D
Excellent guide
Karl was waiting for us all to arrive took us into a shaded area to introduce himself and go through what he had lined up for us. Was a very enjoyable walk around the three cities Karl was full of knowledge. Kim & Dave
H
Nice slower pace and informative
3 cities tour was very interesting and the guide was great. Much quieter and slower pace than Valetta but guide kept it interesting. Worth a few hours of your time for sure.
C
Great Tour
Our guide Kurt was very friendly, remembering everyone’s name and making the tour like an adventure. A lot of walking and information that we enjoyed, Nice break half way through. We took the ferry over but on his suggestion took the small boat back which was very fun, Only problem was the heat even though the tour started at 5 it was unbearable but that can,be helped.
R
3 cities tour
This is a must do in Malta! Very informative and excellent guide!
N
3 cities tour
Loredana calleja are guide met us off the ferry at the start off the 3 cities tour. We were only a small group of 4 people. We had a lots of information given to us about the places and saw at lot of wonderful buildings. She was friendly and caring and made sure we were all ok going round the cities. Thank you loredana from Phil and Nicky
1
Great Tour!
We had an excellent tour with Karl who was both informative and engaging throughout. He shared his knowledge & enthusiasm with our group of 8 and took time to learn everyone's names. Our best tour experience in Malta! Thanks very much.
K
Nice tour and very enjoyable
Excellent tour guide (chris). Nice to see a less touristy part of town. Good spend of time and nice to get out of the crowds
J
Fun and informative walking tour in Malta.
We both really enjoyed Chris’s tour. His knowledge, passion and hospitality were exactly what we’d hoped for. What a wonderful place Malta is, or certainly the small part we have seen, and what incredible times it has witnessed. Thank you for sharing it all with us Chris. The riches of Malta and the 3 cities’s history were brought to life thanks to Chris’s understanding of the past. Buildings, streets and events were all so much more meaningful after our guide told us of their significance. It was a hot day and the landscape wasn’t always on the flat but Chris ‘s tour was well paced so shouldn’t be a challenge unless you struggle to get about. Great value and easily recommended. Chris was happy to advise us of other places to go and how to travel on the island.
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