Malta · Walking Tours

Valletta Walking Tour (2.5 Hours)

3 Hours Round trip from Valletta Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Guided walking tour through UNESCO-listed Valletta
02 Learn about the Knights of Malta and the British period
03 See major landmarks and hidden side streets in one tour
04 Pass by the Valletta City Gate and Parliament of Malta
05 Visit the Upper Barrakka Gardens and key city squares
06 Enjoy engaging storytelling from a licensed local guide

Discover Valletta, Malta’s magnificent capital, on a guided walking tour through one of Europe’s most remarkable historic cities. A UNESCO World Heritage Site in its entirety, Valletta is often described as an open-air museum, where grand architecture, layered history, and everyday local life come together within its compact streets.

Over approximately 2½ hours, explore both the city’s celebrated landmarks and its quieter corners while learning how Valletta was built, how it evolved through the centuries, and how the Knights of Malta and the British period helped shape its story. Along the way, your licensed local guide brings the city to life with engaging narration and storytelling.

See highlights such as the Valletta City Gate, the Parliament of Malta, Castille Square, the Upper Barrakka Gardens, Merchants Street, St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Palace Square, Republic Square, and more, while also uncovering hidden charms tucked away in Valletta’s side streets.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site in its entirety, Valletta is often described as an open-air museum, where grand architecture, layered history, and everyday local life come together within its compact streets.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Valletta

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Barracca Gardens

Grand Master's Palace (from outside)

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Valletta 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Fully licensed and professional tour guide

What's Not Included

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Admission ticket to any sites
• Food and drinks
• Tips (optional)

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Meeting Point: In front of the new parliament building, at the main entrance to the city, your guide will have the sign or umbrella.
Meeting Point (Google Location):
Start time: Choose your preferred start time from the available options.
Duration: 2½ hours.
No admissions are included; therefore, we will not be visiting the interior of the St. John’s Co-Cathedral or any other museums/landmarks that have an admission fee.
Guiding is done by a fully qualified, licensed, and experienced local guide.
The provider reserves the right to alter the itinerary of the visits at its own discretion; when this happens, we always make sure that the tour will retain the same appeal and value as the original itinerary.

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