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Three Cities guided tour including harbour boat tour
4.2(98)Valletta4 hours
VIATOR4.2(92)TRIPADVISOR3.8(6)
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At a glance
Duration
4 hours
Price from
$46 / person
Location
Valletta, Malta
Rating
4.2 / 5 · 98 reviews
Languages
DE, EN, IT, FR
Group
Small group, up to 50
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
V. Tabone Travel
Description
Discover the Grand Harbour area opposite Valletta known as the Three Cities – Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea, where the Knights of St. John first settled in 1530. Driving past Cospicua we reach Vittoriosa for a guided walking tour through the narrow streets in the shade of historic buildings, including the first auberges of the various langues of the Order. At the Vittoriosa waterfront we take a typical harbour boat (dghajsa) for a tour of the colourful harbour creeks.
From the Senglea Garden, situated at the tip of the peninsula, enjoy a stunning 360° view of the Grand Harbour, including the impressive Fort Sant Angelo from where Grand Master La Valette led the defence of the island during the Great Siege of 1565.
Tour Options
German
Pickup included
French
Pickup included
English
Pickup included
Saturday in Dutch and Russian
Pickup included
Italian
Pickup included
Spanish
Pickup included
Itinerary
Vittoriosa Waterfront - Birgu Waterfront
Admission included60 min
Guided walk through the narrow streets of Vittoriosa in the shade of historic buildings, including the first auberges of the various langues of the Order. At the Vittoriosa waterfront we take a typical harbour boat (dghajsa) for a tour of the colourful harbour creeks.
Gardjola Gardens
30 min
From the Senglea Garden, situated at the tip of the peninsula, enjoy a stunning 360° view of the Grand Harbour, including the impressive Fort Sant Angelo from where Grand Master La Valette led the defence of the island during the Great Siege of 1565.
What's included
Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
If you are staying in one of the listed hotels/ports we will confirm the scheduled pick up time for your pick up point.
If you are NOT staying in one of the listed hotels please confirm your exact accommodation name and exact address and we will confirm the nearest pick up location and time on the island of Malta.
Traveller Ratings
4.2
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Important Information
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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 Three Cities guided tour including harbour boat tour take?
Three Cities guided tour including harbour boat tour lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.
How much does Three Cities guided tour including harbour boat tour cost?
Prices start at $46 per person for this Valletta experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 6 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Three Cities guided tour including harbour boat tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. If you are staying in one of the listed hotels/ports we will confirm the scheduled pick up time for your pick up point.
If you are NOT staying in one of the listed hotels please confirm your exact accommodation name and exact address and we will confirm the nearest pick up location and time on the island of Malta. Pickup points include Bella Vista Hotel Malta.
What languages is Three Cities guided tour including harbour boat tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 50 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(98)
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Dave_G
September 24, 2026
Too Strenuous for this Geezer
This was a very strenuous activity.
A late start took away the brunch/lavatory break.
The uphill climb to the bus at the first stop caused us to leave the tour early.
Not a happy camper
Operator response
We are sorry that you found the excursion more strenuous than expected. The excursion is advertised as including a walking tour, and the published accessibility information states that “Most travelers can participate.” A break was provided at the Vittoriosa waterfront, where there are cafés and restaurants with restroom facilities, as well as public toilets approximately 170 metres away. The uphill walk mentioned forms part of the route through Vittoriosa to reach the coach. We regret that you chose not to continue with the excursion.
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Helen_B
July 29, 2026
Disappointing but interesting
This tour started badly as the bus was over 20 minutes late.
The tour was interesting and the guide enthusiast and knowledgeable however as she was addressing 2 different languages in the group it took her twice as long to describe/explain each stop and hence a lot of time was spent waiting.
The boat cruise was shorter than expected with no guide and again as each boat only took 6 we waited to get on and again once we got off to gather the group. We were disappointed at the huge amount of time spent waiting around in the already shortened tour due to the late start.
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Fearless13375531877
June 9, 2026
Excellent half day tour.
This was an excellent well organized tour from pick up to drop off. Knowledgeable, engaging guide that struck the all important balance between talking and looking! Lovely boat trip, manageable group size and built in comfort stops given the heat. Most enjoyable, many thanks.
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juliocesar_l
June 6, 2026
Recommended
Interesting for those who have little time as it provides a quick overview. However, I would like it to cover more places within one of the three cities.
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Charles_R
May 17, 2026
Lots of walking but a...
Lots of walking but a great tour. Dominic was easy to understand and follow. Very informative and educational tour
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Lucia_C
March 3, 2026
Malta to see absolutely
Experience to do to be able to orient yourself in the three cities. The guide was very good at explaining the history and customs of the city.
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Louise_L
February 19, 2026
Walking/boat tour
Very interesting and informative tour. Guide was very knowledgeable. A vast area covered by foot and boat.
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SAM_K
November 9, 2025
A tour full of fun and history
Well organised with a great guide- Mirabelle and most interesting . Malta i a must. The people make you feel most welcome.
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David_N
October 13, 2025
Disappointed
Confusion over meeting point (given multiple changes) so had to contact provider. Large group (40) limited motorbility of some slowed the group. Motorised boat trip was an 'add on' with an uncommunicative boatman. Information no provided regarding end of tour arrangements. Met up with other groups where chaotic allocation was made for minibuses to various hotels. Had we been told this whilst down in cin the harbour we wouldn't have climbed up to the buses, we came back down to walk back to Birgu rather than wait for a disorganised lift.
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Dale_P
September 25, 2025
Disappointed
We were disappointed with the tour guide.
In spite of her having a microphone and speaker, most people could NOT hear what she was saying. If you were more than 2 m away you did not hear what she said. We were told to 'move closer' to hear. Hard to do with a group of 40+ people.
When she stopped to talk, she did not wait for the group to gather round before starting to talk. In fact, she was talking while people were still getting off the bus. People left the tour early because they couldn't hear what was being said by the guide - group members were disgruntled and we shared our thoughts with each other . Stories about Maltese family/student life were not relevant to this tour.
The small boat tour in the Grand Harbour was the highlight of the entire tour.
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