Built by the Knights of St. John in the mid-16th century on the strategically located island of Malta, Valletta quickly became a very important and cosmopolitan harbour city and a perfect place through which foreign culinary practices and new exciting ingredients would have been able to enter the island. This tour is full of fascinating historical anecdotes specifically related to food and is thus very different from your normal sightseeing tour. Most of the stories will not be found in any guide book but are nonetheless a fascinating insight into the lesser-known parts of Malta’s history and culture. In addition, you will get to sample authentic traditional Maltese food and drinks in a number of stops during the tour. The guide will also provide tips on where and what to eat during your stay in Malta, as well as the best places to shop for authentic Maltese food. Don’t miss this fascinating insight into Maltese culture.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Valletta Food Tour lasts about 3 hours.
Prices start at $481 per person for this Malta experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Cross the bridge, and on your right side, you will see a long stairs. The guide will be at the bottom of the stairs wearing a yellow shirt and holding a yellow umbrella. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 26 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Colour my Travel.
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Such a wonderful afternoon with Alizea from Color Your World. Several food stops highlighting Maltese foods, and fantastic knowledge of Maltese history. We had plenty to eat and drink and stopped at such interesting establishments. Highly recommend!!
The food was so-so. Nothing spectacular to talk about. Basically we got to try local daily sandwiches, snacks at bus station, sweets, and we also went to food court and had Maltese samples. The tour guide Giulia was excellent. She had lots of information/Malta history to share and answered our questions readily. We all liked her very much and she spent extra time with us before she had to leave. Thank you Giulia!!
Our guide Ernest was very friendly and engaging. He was very knowledgeable and informative. The food stops were bountiful and very delicious!
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Very interesting tour and informative guide - thank you Giulia, we enjoyed it very much and would recommend it for other visitors.
Thank you for your kind words! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour with Giulia. 😊 Your recommendation means a lot to us—hope to see you again on another experience!
We had a company meeting and decided to select the food walking tour. Unfortunately for us, it was pouring rain when we started it but the guides managed it super well so the group doesn't suffer from the weather. The two guides were incredible and know Valletta very well and it's history. The food was AMAZING and the quantity was the equivalent of a dinner! I also have to thank Christine who was my contact for the organization of this tour. Quick answers, very precised and I like to work with people like this. I can recommend this tour and Coulour my Travel at 100%.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We truly put in a lot of effort to provide an excellent experience, and we’re so glad to hear that it didn’t go unnoticed. Despite the rain, we are happy that our guides were able to make the tour enjoyable and that you loved the food and the overall experience. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you on another tour in the future. 😊
Matthew was a very informative, friendly guide. Gave great history and local information. Interesting food tour. We would recommend colourmytravel to anyone who would like to take walking/food tour.
Thank you for the fantastic review! We are delighted to hear that Matthew provided you with a memorable and informative food tour. We aim to offer engaging experiences that combine history, culture, and delicious local cuisine. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Malta for another Colour My Travel experience soon!
Friendly greeting and met us on time, this was more than a food tour, we received a wonderful local perspective of life in Valetta and its long history
Thank you for your excellent review! We are glad that you enjoyed your Valletta Food Tour with Carmel! We hope to see you another time :)
John was amazing. We had a fantastic tour and learned so much. He was charming and open and knowledgeable. He went the extra kilometer at the end making sure we knew where we were going next. Would book him 100% again and again.
Thank you for your excellent review and recommendation! We are glad that you enjoyed your private Valletta Food Tour with John! It was also our pleasure to accommodate your request!
We really enjoyed this tour, the food was tasty and well portioned. Our guide Alizea was very good, her historical knowledge of the food was detailed and informative. Also during our walk, she shared some the key sights and viewing areas of the city. Highly recommend!
Thank you for your excellent review and recommendation! We are glad that you enjoyed your walking tour with Alizea! We hope to see you another time!
Don't miss this incredible tour! Lovely personal tour of the cuisine and history of Malta. We went to the market as well as the food trucks and a historic cafe. I loved learning about the history of the food and how it originated in the country. Delicious, entertaining and fascinating. Our guide Matthew was FABULOUS and very knowledgable. What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon with my husband. This would be nice for kids and families too.
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| Private Valletta Food Tour | 3 hours | 5.0 (26) | $481 | |
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