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Five star walking tour👍🏻👍🏻
Really nice experience and a very interesting tour. Douglas was the perfect guide and the tour was worth the money. Highly recommended 👍🏻😎
The Original Valletta Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $26 / person
- Location
- Valletta, Malta
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 3,241 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 25
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Colour my Travel
- Meeting point
- The meeting point for this tour is Valletta City Gate (at the bottom of the steps next to the Parliament building).Look out for the yellow umbrella and guide with yellow shirt!
Description
On this tour you will visit the main highlights of Valletta, while also visiting an often ignored but equally fascinating part of the city. The tour starts at the modernized entrance of Valletta, and while walking along the majestic streets of the city, your guide will point out all the main landmarks, while keeping you entertained with fascinating and little-known true stories. What was it like to be a patient at the Holy Infirmatory? Or a galley slave on the ships of the Order? Were all Knights behaving in accordance to their vows?
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, and 2:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult
- $26
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Valletta City Gate
Meet the guide at the starting point.
The New Parliament
Start at the modern entrance to the city.
What is the story behind these famous ruins?
Our Lady of Victories Church
Which famous hero of Malta's history was buried here?
Il-Berga ta' Kastilja
Admire the stunning facade of this important edifice.
Upper Barrakka Gardens
Take in the amazing views of the scenic Grand Harbour.
Auberge d'Italie
The new Museum of Fine Arts.
Which world-famous historical figure once spent time living here?
St. John's Co-Cathedral
Listen to the stories of the famous artists whose works are depicted here.
St George Square
Visit the city's main square.
Grand Master's Palace
Learn about the importance of this building throughout the centuries.
What's included
Included
Professional guide
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
3,241 reviews
How it compares in Valletta
- The most-reviewed of 127 tours in Valletta
- Starting price $26 is close to the typical $26 for tours of similar length in Valletta
Excurgo comparison of 127 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
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 The Original Valletta Walking Tour take?
The Original Valletta Walking Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 11 stops.
How much does The Original Valletta Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $26 per person for this Valletta 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.
What days does The Original Valletta Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, and 2:00 PM.
Can I cancel The Original Valletta Walking 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 The meeting point for this tour is Valletta City Gate (at the bottom of the steps next to the Parliament building). Look out for the yellow umbrella and guide with yellow shirt! Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is The Original Valletta Walking 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 25 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is The Original Valletta Walking Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 3,241 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Colour my Travel.
Reviews(3,241)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
M
Excellent tour covering the history of Malta
Douglas was passionate about the history of Malta and this came across on the tour. He was interesting, very knowledgeable, engaging and easy to listen to. The tour lasted 3 hours, which was excellent value but personally, I found a little long.
G
Valletta walking tour.
We took this tour today with Douglas who said that he was still in training. He did a great job. Very knowledgeable about the history of Malta. Great anecdotes about long dead heroes and villains. He kept the group moving but at a manageable pace to accommodate both old and young. Definitely recommend.
R
Fantastic tour and guide!!
My wife, 3-month old daughter and I had a fantastic experience on this trip. Our guide, Douglas, was amazing. He had a friendly personality and took numerous questions from the group at different points of the tour. His knowledge was incredible and he injected humour at just the right times. The tour was just the right length and covered most of the major sites in the city. We had about 20 in our group and Douglas did well to keep track of everyone; especially on what was a busy day in Valetta. We knew little about the city before the tour and feel you get so much from these sorts of tours. Highly recommend this tour if you're interested in the history of the city.
W
Colour My Travel Malta Tour
Douglas was a fabulous guide. Extremely knowledgeable, engaging and personable. He continually checked in with everyone to make sure we could hear him and kept us all together in busy locations. We covered a lot of Maltese history and key buildings which was so interesting. Highly recommend.
C
Amazing!
Matthew was an exceptional guide, truly knowledgeable and passionate about Valletta and Maltese history. The tour was well-paced and delivered a fantastic overview.
6
Would recommend to a friend
Great walking tour, with a deep dive into Valletta's history. The tour guide, Douglas, was very knowledgeable, engaging and considerate.
G
A Good Insight into Maltese History
Daniela was a very good and informative guide who gave us a good insight into the history of Malta. The tour covered all the highlights and included recommendations for further activities. Recommended.
X
Great introduction to Valetta.
The tour had been overbooked, so they split us into two groups, we ended up with Domenic. Really fascinating, a Maltese native with a great way with interesting you in Maltese history. We ended up chatting with him for a while after the tour ended.
F
A great city tour.
Matthew was a fantastic guide - informative, friendly, knowledgeable. We learned a lot about the city of Valletta and history of Malta. The group wasn’t too big. We could hear everything he said. There was a 20 min break halfway through. He was happy to answer questions. Would highly recommend.
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