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Angele and Malta so good
Angele is fantastic, so didáctic. We learned a lot with her and she gave us a lot of information about Malta
Valletta City Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2h 30min
- Price from
- $23 / person
- Location
- Valletta, Malta
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 477 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
- City Walking Tours Malta
- Meeting point
- Tour starts at 10.00 am at the entrance of Valletta past the City Gate next to the New Parliament building (opposite Burger King). Look out for the red city walking tours umbrella.
Description
Discover Valletta, Malta's capital city, a designated UNESCO Heritage Site and European Cultural Capital 2018. Our expert guide will lead this walking tour, past the city's main landmarks including the Barracca Gardens, main squares and characteristic streets. In just two and a half hours you will see and learn about Valletta 's more known buildings and its hidden charms at a comfortable and enjoyable pace. During this walk you will learn how it all began, how the city evolved through the centuries and about the events which shaped Valletta into the city that it is today. This is an ideal tour for first time visitors which will give you a good insight into Malta's history and orient you to other sites you would like to discover during your stay. Groups are limited to a maximum of 25 persons to ensure a pleasant experience and headsets are provided to provide more flexibility.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 10
- Adult (ages 16+)
- $23
- Youth (ages 10–15)
- $10
- Child (ages 0–9)
- Free
In demand: 25 of the next 55 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Republic Street
Walk along Valletta main street along which one finds the New Parliament Building, Opera House and stunning palaces dating back to the epic time of Knights
Upper Barrakka Gardens
Admire the stunning views from the terrace of the gardens over looking Malta's Grand Harbour
Auberge d'Italie
In the center of Valletta lie some of the most historical buildings, the Auberges, palaces lived by the Knights of Malta
Merchant Street Market
Walk around Valletta Mechant's street whilst listening to your guide who will highlight the history behing these imposing Building
Grand Master's Palace
Tour will end close to the Grandmaster's palce along st George's square in the center of Valletta along Republic Street
What's included
Included
Included is a 2.5 hr walk with a fully licensed guide by the Malta Tourism Authority.
Not included
Any entrance fees.
Transport.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
477 reviews
How it compares in Valletta
- No. 5 by number of reviews among 127 tours in Valletta
- Starting price $23 is 11% below 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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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 Valletta City Walking Tour take?
Valletta City Walking Tour lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Valletta City Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $23 per person for this Valletta experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Valletta City Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
How much does Valletta City Walking Tour cost for children?
Children aged 0–9 pay nothing, adults from $23.
Does Valletta City Walking Tour sell out?
It can: 25 of the next 55 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Valletta City 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 Tour starts at 10.00 am at the entrance of Valletta past the City Gate next to the New Parliament building (opposite Burger King). Look out for the red city walking tours umbrella. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Valletta City 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.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(477)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
P
Our guide Marissa was...
Our guide Marissa was wonderful. Extremely knowledgeable and informative. She was able to explain the long history of Malta / Valletta in great detail. Highly recommend this tour
D
Well worth it
Fabulous guide ( Angelica) and fascinating tour. Very well organized and paced. The audio devices were great since Valletta is a bustling city and so it was much easier to hear and appreciate the narrative
Q
Excellent introduction to Valletta
Angele was a wonderful guide who’s very knowledgeable about the city and the history of Malta. Would highly recommend this tour and Angele. Also personal listening devices made it very easy to hear her through the crowds and surrounding street noise.
M
Great Tour
Nice overview of the history of Valletta and Malta very scenic as well. Tour guide was wonderful too
G
Amazing history!
Great learning experience. There is so much interesting history in Malta. Our guide was very knowledgeable. She also made every effort to guide our tour away from the crowds.
G
Excellent informative, ...
Excellent informative, friendly and patience, would definitely use again in the future, also does tours around Malta
M
Good experience
The guide Danielle was good but may be to wait to view the salute cannons
1 people found this helpful
R
Fantastic tour of Valletta!
Our tour guide Maritza was fantastic. She’s the native of the city and knew all the relevant history. She related very interesting stories. The tour was easy without too much strenuous uphill walking. We really got a nice overview of Valetta
V
Fantastic City walking tour with Nadine
Loved this tour! It was called "On the Footsteps of the Knights. A private tour which was very expensive but not our guide's faut. Very interesting and fun too. Nadine was a fantastic guide and her english was perfect. Ask for Nadine Thanks very much Nadine!!
1 people found this helpful
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