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Well worth it!
This is a must do for anyone coming to Valletta. It introduced us to food and a few places we probably wouldn't have reached.
Valletta Food Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3h 30min
- Price from
- $63 / person
- Location
- Valletta, Malta
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 788 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 12
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Best Tours Malta
- Meeting point
- We will meet on the left hand side of the Triton Fountain when looking towards the gates of Valletta. We will be under the trees in front of the Tourist Info Office. It is right next to the main bus terminus of Valletta.
Description
Through the language of food you will be told all the stories behind the Maltese capital city, its buildings, its culture and events and top of all its people who are a melting pot of various civilizations as is the food eaten by the locals a fusion of the same influences. What do coffee and revolts have in common? How was Carnival a controversial matter? This will be the most amazing experience of Valletta you will get while trying different foods and drinks of these islands whether the traditional stuff or the more contemporary things. You will be shown the beautiful Maltese Capital City in between of the different stops where we try all the food and drinks. You can rest assured this excursion will double up as your lunch for the day and give you lots of advice on where to eat throughout the rest of your stay.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Wed, and Fri
- Start times
- 10:30 AM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 12
- Adult (ages 19–60)
- $63
- Senior (ages 61+)
- $63
- Youth (ages 13–18)
- $63
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Floriana
We start in Floriana, the suburb to Valletta, to see the storage area for grain and then walk through botanical gardens past beautiful monuments to get to the gates of Valletta.
Valletta City Gate
Take in the beautiful surroundings of the entrance into Valletta with the Triton Fountain and the Renzo Piano project which includes Parliament House.
Upper Barrakka Gardens
Get the most amazing Instagram photo with the view of the spectacular Grand Harbour as a backdrop while canons get fired!
Valletta
Walk through the streets of Valletta and get told the stories behind the Maltese capital through the language of food.
What's included
Included
We're sure you will love the fried date pastry sweet which we call imqaret. We also taste the baked cheese snack called Twistees and some sea salt chocolate along with the coffee.
The Maltese have pastizzi for breakfast and we will let you decide whether you like the pea or ricotta ones better.
A nice bottle of local beer at one of the Valletta clubs to wash down the ftira with.
We get to try the cooked infused Maltese coffee with chicory, cloves and aniseed.
We get to taste the local bitter sweet drink, Kinnie.
We end our morning having some nice ftira lunchtime bread which we traditionally fill with tuna chunks, tomato conserve, onions, capers, olives and other Mediterranean produce.
Not included
Gratuites
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
788 reviews
How it compares in Valletta
- Rated higher than 82% of 60 reviewed tours in Valletta
- No. 2 by number of reviews among 127 tours in Valletta
- Starting price $63 is 60% below the typical $159 for tours of similar length in Valletta
Excurgo comparison of 127 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- 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 Valletta Food Tour take?
Valletta Food Tour lasts about 3h 30min. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Valletta Food Tour cost?
Prices start at $63 per person for this Valletta 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.
What days does Valletta Food Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, starting at 10:30 AM.
Can I cancel Valletta Food 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 We will meet on the left hand side of the Triton Fountain when looking towards the gates of Valletta. We will be under the trees in front of the Tourist Info Office. It is right next to the main bus terminus of Valletta. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Valletta Food 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 12 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Valletta Food Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 788 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Best Tours Malta.
Reviews(788)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
M
Valletta food tour
Very good the guide was excellent and lots of yummy local food to try the walk wasn’t exerting would recommend
G
Terrific time in Valletta
Fantastic tour, guide, food and history lesson; good way to see, taste and experience a bit of Valletta if you have a short amount of time.
3
Wonderful rainy Monday
We had high hopes on our first visit to the island. Incredible history and a compact city made it a very exciting one week stay. The food tour was well timed as it toured the city and allowed us to get our bearings.
M
Great tour with a fantastic guide
The tour was nicely paced and with very tasty food samples. Our guide was Karl and he was fantastic- very knowledgeable about Malta, its history and customs. He took us to all the major sites including arriving just in time for the cannon firing at midday in the Upper Barrakka Gardens. All the food tasting were lovely and of sufficient amount that we didn't need any lunch afterwards
R
Food with a side of History.
Romina, our guide, was fantastic!! She was smart, funny, full of knowledge and kept our rowdy crew in line. The best part is that this wasn’t JUST a food tour. We learned so much about the history and culture of Valletta and Malta. I can’t wait to return and see more of the city!!
R
Great tour
We loved Romina! Learned so much about Malta!! Thank you
2
Enjoyable Day
Great tour. Lovely to get a feel for Valletta and a little of its history as well as being introduced to the local cuisine. Also catered perfectly for a vegetarian. Highly recommend.
H
Great food tasting and history in Malta
The guide was fantastic, so knowlegable not only about the food, but also about history of Malta. I look forward to return for more.
A
This food tour allowed us...
This food tour allowed us to try several traditional dishes, drinks, and snacks while also being very informative about Malta’s history. Would definitely recommend taking this tour!
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