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Fortified City of Valletta
Our first visit during this tour is Mdina. Mdina is built on a plateau in the centre of the island, the city's old Baroque buildings, Cathedral and magnificent bastion walls dominate the rural skyline. Mdina, once the capital of Malta until the modern city of Valletta was built had many names including Melite (Roman occupation), Medina (Arabic occupation), Citta Notabile (Knights of St. John) and Citta Vecchia (after Valletta was built). Today it is also referred to as the Silent City since it inspires tranquillity at any time of the day or night. The only way to really experience and enjoy this city is on foot, explore the quaint alleys, narrow streets, ancient buildings and magnificent far reaching views from the high bastion walls.
We will visit Birgu next, also known as Vittoriosa after the Great Siege of 1565. Birgu is the oldest city of the Grand Harbour. In 1532 the Knights of St. John first settled in this area and from a fishing village, it became the main maritime city of the Maltese Islands. Your guide will give you an insight into an era dominated by the Knights of St. John. Our walking tour will take us to the heart of the city, the narrow streets and quaint alleys known as the 'collacchio', an area of old Palazzo's which were the original Auberges occupied by the Knights. We will stop on Victory Square and end our tour with a walk along the waterfront so you can admire the beautiful harbour.
We will stop for a light lunch break before we board the ferry, for a short trip across the Grand Harbour to Valletta.
Valletta which was built by the Knights of St. John in 1566. Here we include a walking tour featuring important landmarks. We start with a visit the Barrakka Gardens which offer stunning views of the Grand Harbour and magnificent fortifications, a walk down Triq ir-Repubblika where you can admire numerous historical buildings built by the Knights of St. John including the Auberges, the Grand Master's Palace and the St. John's Co. Cathedral, the Church of the Order and also home to Caravaggio's masterpiece "Beheading of St. John" amongst other treasures. We include an internal visit of the cathedral during this tour.
This tour starts at 0830hrs and is available from Monday to Friday.
If you would like to do this tour on Saturday or Sunday, or customize the tour to your specifications, complete the How to Book/Make an Enquiry form below.
Prices are based on the group size and are not per person. The size of transport is provided based on the number of passengers in your party.
2025 Tour Prices
Includes private transport with driver and guiding services:
eur485 for *1 to 3 passengers
eur625 for 3 to 6 passengers
eur765 for 7 to 9 passengers
eur905 for 10 to 12 passengers
eur1,045 for 13 to 16 passengers
Contact me for a larger group of 17 to 50+
*The 1 to 3 passenger rate is suitable for 2 adults or 2 adults and a young child, using a sedan type vehicle. 3 adults must calculate using the 3 to 6 passenger rate, which is for a small van.
Supplements
Tours on Sundays and Public Holidays are subject to a eur45 supplement.
Not Included
Entrance fees and ferry - To save unnecessary time-wasting and queuing we can include your entrance fees and ferry. Allow eur6 per person.
Food, drinks and lunch are not included.
How to Book
To book, click on How to Book/Make an Enquiry below, complete the form and send. I normally reply within 48 hours confirming my availability.
You can check Confirming, Payment & Cancellation Policy here
LOW Season Discounts
If you are visiting between December 1 and 22 or January 5 and March 7 a discount is available on this tour.
For 2026/27 rates and bookings send an enquiry via the How to Book/Make an Enquiry form below.
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