Malta · Storytelling Tours

4-Hour Great Siege of Malta Tour with Birgu Walk and Harbour Cruise

4 Hours Round trip from Grand Harbour Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Scenic Grand Harbour cruise aboard a traditional wooden boat
02 Live commentary from the waters where the Great Siege of Malta unfolded
03 Guided walk through the fortified city of Vittoriosa (Birgu)
04 Visit bastions, walls, and hidden corners that witnessed the fiercest fighting
05 Hear stories of daring defences, desperate moments, and heroic victories

Experience the Great Siege of Malta on a 4-hour guided tour that combines a scenic harbour cruise with an in-depth walking tour of Birgu. Step aboard a traditional wooden boat and cross the Grand Harbour as your guide brings this historic battle to life with detailed commentary from the very waters where it unfolded. In Vittoriosa (Birgu), explore fortified streets, bastions, and hidden corners while hearing gripping stories of daring defences, desperate moments, and heroic victories that shaped Malta's history.

Listen to live commentary bringing the Great Siege of Malta to life from the very waters where the historic battle unfolded.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Valletta, Vittoriosa

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Great Siege of Malta by Harbour Cruise and Birgu Walk

Meeting Point at Valletta Harbour
Gather at Valletta Harbour to begin the tour and receive a briefing about the day's experience.
Harbour Cruise (30 Minutes)
Board a traditional wooden boat and enjoy a guided cruise across the Grand Harbour. Listen to live commentary bringing the Great Siege of Malta to life from the very waters where the historic battle unfolded.
Walking Tour of Birgu (1.5 Hours)
Explore the fortified city of Vittoriosa (Birgu), the historic heart of the siege. Visit key bastions, walls, and hidden corners that witnessed the fiercest fighting. Hear stories of daring defences, desperate moments, and heroic victories that shaped Malta's history.
Return by Boat
Conclude the experience with a scenic boat ride back across the harbour to Valletta, reflecting on the courage, defiance, and triumph witnessed during the Great Siege.