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Valletta Half-Day Guided Tour with Optional Cathedral Tour
4.0(63)Valletta4 hours
VIATOR3.8(43)TRIPADVISOR4.5(20)
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At a glance
Duration
4 hours
Price from
$26 / person
Location
Valletta, Malta
Rating
4.0 / 5 · 63 reviews
Languages
DE, EN, IT, PL
Group
Small group, up to 52
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Robert Arrigo & Sons
Description
Our guided tour through the vibrant streets of Valletta will allow you to discover the beauty and charm of the capital city of Malta; a fortified city built by the Knights of St. John in 1566.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site in its entirety and with a history spanning almost 5 centuries, Valletta is regarded by many as an open-air museum! With its imposing fortifications and bastions, amazing baroque palaces, marvellous churches, gorgeous gardens, and beautiful architecture ranging from mid-16th century baroque to modernism, Valletta is undoubtedly one of the most extraordinary and charming cities you will ever visit.
Stroll past the historic buildings, admire exquisite baroque architecture and appreciate the magnificence of the St John’s Co-Cathedral, take in the views of the Grand Harbour from the terraced Upper Barrakka Gardens and enjoy a must-see audio-visual show about the history of Malta.
Tour Options
Spanish Without Cathedral
Without St. John's Cathedral: This option does not include the entry ticket and guided tour of St. John's Co-Cathedral.
Spanish-Speaking Guide: The tour is done with a Spanish-speaking guide or with an English-speaking guide together with a Spanish-speaking translator.
Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time.
Pickup included
Italian Without Cathedral
Without St. John's Cathedral: With an Italian-speaking guide. This option does not include the entry ticket and guided tour of the St. John's Co-Cathedral.
Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time.
Pickup included
Polish Including Cathedral
With St. John's Cathedral: This option includes the entry ticket and a guided tour of St. John's Co-Cathedral.
Polish-Speaking Guide: The tour is done with a Polish-speaking guide or with an English-speaking guide together with a native Polish translator.
Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time.
Pickup included
Spanish Including Cathedral
Including St. John's Cathedral: This option includes the entry ticket and a guided tour of St. John's Co-Cathedral.
Spanish-Speaking Guide: The tour is done with a Spanish-speaking guide or with an English-speaking guide together with a Spanish-speaking translator.
Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time.
Pickup included
Italian Including Cathedral
Including St. John's Cathedral: With an Italian-speaking guide. This option includes the entry ticket and a guided tour of the St. John's Co-Cathedral.
Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time.
Pickup included
English Without Cathedral
Without St. John's Cathedral: With an English-speaking guide. This option does not include the entry ticket and guided tour of the St. John's Co-Cathedral.
Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time.
Pickup included
English Including Cathedral
Including St. John's Cathedral: With an English-speaking guide. This option includes the entry ticket and a guided tour of the St. John's Co-Cathedral.
Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time.
Pickup included
French Without Cathedral
Without St. John's Cathedral: With a French-speaking guide. This option does not include the entry ticket and guided tour of the St. John's Co-Cathedral.
Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time.
Pickup included
German Without Cathedral
Without St. John's Cathedral: With a German-speaking guide. This option does not include the entry ticket and guided tour of the St. John's Co-Cathedral.
Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time.
Pickup included
Polish Without Cathedral
Without St. John's Cathedral: This option does not include the entry ticket and guided tour of St. John's Co-Cathedral.
Polish-Speaking Guide: The tour is done with a Polish-speaking guide or with an English-speaking guide together with a native Polish translator.
Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time.
Pickup included
French Including Cathedral
Including St. John's Cathedral: With a French-speaking guide. This option includes the entry ticket and a guided tour of the St. John's Co-Cathedral.
Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time.
Pickup included
German Including Cathedral
Including St. John's Cathedral: With a German-speaking guide. This option includes the entry ticket and a guided tour of the St. John's Co-Cathedral.
Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time.
Pickup included
Itinerary
Valletta
120 min
During this tour, we will walk through the bustling streets of Valletta, admiring the stunning buildings (some dating back to the 16th century) and the distinctive architecture of the city – the city is Baroque in character, with elements of Mannerist, Neo-Classical, and Modern architecture. We will walk past the Grand Master's Palace, the recently restored St. George's Square, and many other remarkable landmarks.
Upper Barrakka Gardens
30 min
A visit to the Upper Barrakka Gardens is a must; here, you can take in breathtaking views of the magnificent Grand Harbour, providing a perfect backdrop for memorable photographs.
The gardens are located on the upper tier of Saints Peter and Paul Bastion, which was built in the 1560s. The bastion's lower tier contains the saluting battery. The garden's terraced arches were built in 1661 by the Italian knight Fra Flaminio Balbiani. They were originally roofed, but the ceiling was removed following the Rising of the Priests in 1775.
St. John's Co-Cathedral
Admission included45 min
Then we will visit the marvellous co-cathedral dedicated to St. John the Baptist, built by the Order of the Knights of St. John soon after the Great Siege of 1565 and completed in the year 1577; it is unquestionably one of the world’s most magnificent cathedrals. Here you will be able to appreciate and admire all its riches: the adorned interiors, carved stone walls, painted vaulted ceilings, beautiful paintings, precious relics, rich baroque art, and opulent altars. The entry ticket and guided tour of the cathedral are optional (select this option when booking).
If you select the option that does not include the visit to the cathedral, while the rest of the group will have a guided tour of the cathedral (approximately 45 minutes), guests booking this option will have some free time to roam around the streets of Valletta until we meet again with the rest of the group at a designated time and place.
The Malta Experience
Admission included30 min
Before the end of this half-day tour, we will enjoy a must-see audio-visual show. Educational, informative, and entertaining, the show runs through the turbulent history of a small island nation that has overcome almost unimaginable odds to survive and prosper. The audio-visual show will enrich your understanding of the islands, its people, and its rich history through beautiful imagery and a gripping commentary.
The audio-visual show is generally done at the end of the tour at the Malta Experience theatre; however, the provider reserves the right to change the time and venue for the audio-visual show without prior notice.
What's included
Included
Entry ticket to an audio-visual show about the history of Malta
Pick-up and drop-off transfers (choose your preferred location from one of our meeting points)
Licenced tour guide
Admission ticket to St. John's Co-Cathedral (only if you book the option 'Including Cathedral')
Not included
Optional ticket to St. John's Cathedral is not included if you book the option 'Without Cathedral'
Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Pickup Locations & Times
9:30 AM is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time. Your pick-up time can be any time between 8:30 AM and 9:15 AM, depending on where you are staying.
If your pick-up location is a hotel, please wait outside near the main entrance. Do not wait in the lobby or inside the hotel. When the guide or driver arrives, they will have a list of names and will ask those waiting outside for identification. They will not enter the hotel to look for guests.
Transportation will not wait for late arrivals. If you miss your morning pick-up, you will not be able to join the tour later. Once the tour has started, it cannot be interrupted to accommodate latecomers.
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The time shown on the website or on your ticket is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time. Your pick-up time can be anytime between 8:30 AM and 9:15 AM, depending on where you are staying.
The tour will be guided in the language you have booked, however please note that at times, depending on operational circumstances, the commentary might be provided by a multilingual guide (limited to a maximum of 2 languages).
The tour in Polish will be conducted by either a Polish-speaking guide (subject to availability) or an English-speaking guide together with a native Polish host serving as a translator.
The tour in Spanish will be conducted by either a Spanish-speaking guide (subject to availability) or an English-speaking guide together with a Spanish-speaking host serving as a translator.
The entry ticket to St. John's Co-Cathedral is only included if you book the option that includes the visit to the Cathedral.
If you select the option that does not include the visit to the cathedral, while other guests will be visiting the cathedral, you will have some free time (approximately 30–40 minutes) to roam around the streets of Valletta until you meet again with the rest of the group at a designated time and place.
Not recommended for travellers with mobility impairments
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 Half-Day Guided Tour with Optional Cathedral Tour take?
Valletta Half-Day Guided Tour with Optional Cathedral Tour lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Valletta Half-Day Guided Tour with Optional Cathedral Tour cost?
Prices start at $26 per person for this Valletta experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 12 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Valletta Half-Day Guided Tour with Optional Cathedral 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. 9:30 AM is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time. Your pick-up time can be any time between 8:30 AM and 9:15 AM, depending on where you are staying.
If your pick-up location is a hotel, please wait outside near the main entrance. Do not wait in the lobby or inside the hotel. When the guide or driver arrives, they will have a list of names and will ask those waiting outside for identification. They will not enter the hotel to look for guests.
Transportation will not wait for late arrivals. If you miss your morning pick-up, you will not be able to join the tour later. Once the tour has started, it cannot be interrupted to accommodate latecomers. Pickup points include Bella Vista Hotel Malta.
What languages is Valletta Half-Day Guided Tour with Optional Cathedral Tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, PL, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 52 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Not recommended for travellers with mobility impairments
Reviews(63)
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Illiana_M
August 13, 2026
Nice tour
I want to start off by saying please, please check your app a day before and day of for this tour. I was left and it was MY FAULT. All I knew was I was supposed to meet tour at 9:30am at my hotel. After the time passed, I looked in the app and I had an message to meet at 8:40am. However, the tour operator was WONDERFUL. They had me to take a taxi to meeting point and guide waited for us. I never got an email or notification from viator I had a message. The tour was lovely. I would buy again and recommend
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Beata_T
May 13, 2026
Very interesting and informative
Anita is a very competent guide. The tour was a lot of fun, and we learned quite a bit about Valletta.
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Alun_R
April 13, 2026
Almost a great tour
This was a good trip but the guide seemed to be going through the motions without any emotion. The tour was good but it could have been a whole day rather than half (add a boat trip?)
I would still recommend, though.
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BusybeeSussex
March 26, 2026
Great tour with informative guide Mark
Excellent walking tour which was split into three language groups. The French and English together but the guide was excellent and plenty of photo time whilst he explained in both languages. First section was historic centre, followed by co cathedral with an hour of free time to explore further in the cathedral or outside before Malta Show Experience a 40 min history of Malta film. Would recommend
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Jerry_K
March 21, 2026
Well-organised tour. My...
Well-organised tour. My guide, John Paul, knew everything about Valletta and made sure we saw as much as possible. Absolutely worth every penny.
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Mercedes_B
January 11, 2026
Excellent tour
Ninka was an exceptional guide. She knew the history of Malta and walked us through the city like a pro with excellent commentary.
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KL_W
October 8, 2025
Need Better Instructions
Very poor meetup instructions in Valletta. As a result we were lost and missed our tour which was not cheap. We did try to meet up with the group at another point but it was too late to connect with them. I would hesitate to use this company again.
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Sue_D
October 7, 2025
Very good Valletta
Guide was fabulous 👌
Kept rather large party together well
Had superb knowledge of Valletta and brought city to life .
Co cathedral was stunning.
Malta experience was informative (45 mins too long) I'd prefer more walking time with the guide.
Pick up was not as organised or timely as usual. However as soon as guide appeared...... tour was great.
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Alberto_R
August 11, 2025
Not recommended. Mejor un free tour/ not worth. Better choose a free tour
The final film, the best of the tour.
Unfortunately, our experience with this tour did not meet our expectations, especially considering the price (38€/person in August 2025).
Firstly, the tour was delayed both in pick-up time and start, which significantly reduced the time of the visit. The advertised duration was about four hours, but in reality, the actual journey time was only about one hour. With a half-hour free stop at the Upper Barakka Gardens. Added to this was a free time of one hour and, at the end, a stop to watch the 45-minute Malta Experience video. The latter felt more like a filler than an integral part of the tour. Although they had the same as the guide, but in more detail, related and clear.
The guide, Elena, although very friendly, had some difficulties with Spanish that made the explanations confusing and disjointed, which made it difficult for us to follow the story and the data that were trying to transmit. On several occasions, we were left feeling that important details were missing.
In addition, the free time of one hour to visit the cathedral was a weak point. For those of us who didn’t have the ticket included, we were offered no alternatives or directions, leaving us with a dead time when we didn’t know what to do unless we explicitly asked.
In short, the combination of delays, a very short actual tour time, confusing explanations and poorly managed free time makes the price excessive for what is offered. We have information from other travelers who made a much more complete and enjoyable free tour.
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Mariana_G
May 15, 2025
You're on time. Don't hire her.
Bad. The guides, perhaps because of the language, told practically nothing. They showed us a fountain, the high garden, without saying there was the option of the low. We were rushed to the co-cath to see a boring movie. I would have liked more time in the cathedral and they will tell us more. The guide “translated” what his partner told the Italian group. I wouldn't recommend it at all, it's more productive to do it on my own, to have paid so much, for nothing.
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