Malta · VALLETTA & THE THREE CITIES TOURS

The 15 Best Valletta & Three Cities Tours

101 tours  ·  from $8

The capital is walkable in an afternoon and unreadable without a guide. These 15 cover the grid, the co-cathedral, the harbour crossings to Vittoriosa and the food lanes, each priced and paced honestly.

The Original Valletta Walking Tour - From the City Gate to the Royal Opera House ruins
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The Original Valletta Walking Tour

1.The Original Valletta Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,719 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $26Our pick

Walk through Valletta with a guide such as Matthew, Mario, Carmel, or Giulia, learning how the Knights of St John shaped Malta’s capital. See the New Parliament, Barrakka Gardens, St John’s Co-Cathedral, Grand Master’s Palace, and historic siege sites. The three-hour route is gentle, detailed, and limited to 25 people.

“Excellent tour. The guide was very knowledgeable and made the quite long tour enjoyable. Sorry forgot her name.”

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Valletta: 3-Hour Walking Tour - Starting beside Parliament and the Royal Opera House
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Valletta: 3-Hour Walking Tour

2.3-Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,605 reviews · from $25

Spend three hours walking Valletta with a licensed English-speaking guide. See the Parliament, Auberge de Castille, St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Upper Barrakka Gardens, and Fort St. Elmo area. Guides such as Matthew, Carmel, Maria, and Julia explain Malta’s history, buildings, and customs. Entrance fees are not included.

“It was very good, didn’t realise Valletta had so much history. Our guide was excellent”

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Valletta: Guided City Walking Tour - Meeting at the City Gate
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Valletta: Guided City Walking Tour

3.Guided City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,256 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $24

Meet your English-speaking guide by Valletta’s City Gate and New Parliament Building, then walk through the fortress capital’s main squares, Auberges, palaces, churches, streets, and Barracca Gardens. Guides such as Marisa, Angela, Nadine, and John bring history to life with local stories, photos, humor, and practical food tips.

“Angele as absolutely amazing, so knowledgeable and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone. We normally don’t go for this tourist kind of thing but it was brilliant”

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Valletta: Street Food and Culture Walking Tour - Pastizzi and the first taste of Malta
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Valletta: Street Food and Culture Walking Tour

4.Street Food and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,251 reviews · 3 hours · from $65

Spend three hours walking Valletta with a licensed English-speaking guide such as Nadine, Ernest, Marissa, or Charlotte. Along the way, taste pastizzi, ftira, rabbit, Maltese sweets, Cisk lager, and Kinnie while learning how the city’s food connects to its past. Arrive hungry and wear comfortable shoes.

“Mirabel was an excellent guide, personable and knowledgeable. the food was great and varied so we learned about the city as well as the food.”

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Valletta: City Walking Tour in a Small Group - Meeting at the City Gate and Triton Fountain
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Valletta: City Walking Tour in a Small Group

5.City Walking Tour in a Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 957 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $24

Spend 2.5 hours walking Valletta with an English-speaking guide such as Karl, Chris, or Lorraine. See Renzo Piano’s City Gate and Parliament, Republic Street, St John’s Co-Cathedral, the main squares, palaces, Lower Barrakka Gardens, St Paul’s Cathedral, and the Grand Harbour view from Upper Barrakka Gardens. The group is small, the pace is comfortable, and the route runs rain or shine.

“Martha was a true delight on our tour of Valencia. She is a local who knows the city, the culture and did a wonderful job telling us the story of the city. To top it off, the wine tasting and tapas were excellent - everything was fresh, delicious and a nice selection of wines including Martha’s favorite white which she said was the “perfect breakfast wine”.”

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From Sliema: Valletta and the Three Cities Scenic Cruise - Finding the red boat at Sliema Ferries
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From Sliema: Valletta and the Three Cities Scenic Cruise

6.Valletta and the Three Cities Scenic Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 763 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $24

Join a 90-minute cruise from Sliema aboard a 20-metre, air-conditioned catamaran. You’ll see Valletta, the Grand Harbour, Vittoriosa, Senglea, Cospicua, and Marsamxett Harbour from the water, with live commentary in English and German, free Wi-Fi, and a cash bar.

“Nice catamaran, crew friendly, great tour to see parts of the Grand Harbour that you cannot see on foot”

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Valletta: Guided Walking Tour with Optional Cathedral Tour - Starting with Valletta’s fortified streets
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Valletta: Guided Walking Tour with Optional Cathedral Tour

7.Guided Walking Tour with Optional Cathedral Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 758 reviews · 4 hours · from $46

Spend four hours exploring Valletta with a licensed guide, from the Knights of St John’s fortifications to Upper Barrakka Gardens and Republic Street. Add St John’s Co-Cathedral for its lavish Baroque interior, then finish with the Malta Experience audio-visual show. Hotel pickup is included, but confirm your actual pickup time in advance.

“Fantastic Polish speaking guide which made my parents very happy. Very informative.”

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The Valletta Street Food and Culture Walking Tour - Pastizzi: the right first taste of Malta
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The Valletta Street Food and Culture Walking Tour

8.The Valletta Street Food and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 711 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Start at Valletta’s New Parliament Building at 9:30 am for a small-group walk led by a licensed guide such as Ernest, Marisa, or Charlotte. Taste pastizzi, ftira, Kinnie, coffee, sweets, Cisk lager, and a changing local dish while learning how Malta’s past shaped its food.

“Great tour of Valletta with excellent guide and delicious food. The tour guide, Marisa, was excellent and highly informative. We loved it and highly recommend it.”

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Valletta Food Tour - Valletta City Gate and the modern face of Malta
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Valletta Food Tour

9.Valletta Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 711 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Spend about 3.5 hours walking from Floriana into Valletta, sampling pastizzi, imqaret, ftira, Kinnie, Maltese coffee, beer, and other local treats. Guides such as Romina, Karl, and Chris mix food with city stories, small details, and practical restaurant tips. The group is limited to 11 people.

“Lots of local food, Maltese coffee, and a beverage to try. Also learned historical facts about the area.”

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Valletta: Maltese Food and Drink Guided Walking Tour - Starting beside the City Gate
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Valletta: Maltese Food and Drink Guided Walking Tour

10.Maltese Food and Drink Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 601 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Walk from Valletta’s City Gate through historic streets with an English-speaking guide such as Matthew or Julia. Stop for pastizzi, ftira, timpana, sweets, chocolate, and local drinks, with a generous final meal at an indoor food hall. Vegetarian menus are available when requested in advance.

“We had a great time trying some Maltese, traditional and current food selections. The locations were diverse from coffee shops to open market. The Maltese cuisine is adopted from many cultures so it does lack a bit of originality. In my opinion, it is worth taking this tour as a guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Malta, including some specific points in Valaretta that proved to be very interesting. Overall, it’s worth the time.”

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Malta’s 3 Cities Tour & Wine Tasting - Walking through Vittoriosa’s old streets
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Malta’s 3 Cities Tour & Wine Tasting

11.Malta’s 3 Cities Tour & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 502 reviews · 4 hours · from $54

Spend four hours exploring Malta’s historic Three Cities, with a guided walk through Vittoriosa and views of Cospicua and Senglea from an air-conditioned bus. Guides such as Mark and Daiva bring the past to life before a tasting of Maltese red, white, and rosé wines at Razzett l-Antik in Qormi, served with a generous spread of local food.

“We live in Malta and are always looking for new things to do so we decided to take this walking tour of the 3 cities, mainly because we wanted to do the wine tasting at the end! We have visited this area many times but never get much beyond the harbour and main square of Vittoriosa (Birgu). We've done the electric buggy tour (probably the best way to see all 3 cities) and the noddy train that leaves from Vittoriosa waterfront but this is definitely the best way to really appreciate the uniqueness of Vittoriosa. It doesn't really cover all 3 cities but, quite frankly, there's not that much to…”

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Valletta: "The Malta Experience" Audio-Visual Show Ticket - Inside the Mediterranean Conference Centre
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Valletta: “The Malta Experience” Audio-Visual Show Ticket

12.“The Malta Experience” Audio-Visual Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 468 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $16

Begin in Valletta’s Mediterranean Conference Centre with a 45-minute audio-visual journey through 7,000 years of Maltese history. Commentary is offered in 17 languages. Add the 30-minute English-language tour of La Sacra Infermeria, where guides such as Anne and Anna bring the Knights’ hospital story to life.

“I thought The Malta Experience was well put together, entertaining and informative. I loved the tour of the infirmary, so interesting.”

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Valletta Segway Tour and The Malta Experience - Grand Harbour and Valletta’s best opening view
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Valletta Segway Tour and The Malta Experience

13.Valletta Segway Tour and The Malta Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 397 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $81

Glide through Valletta with a trained guide, stopping at Grand Harbour, St George’s Square, Pjazza Teatru Rjal, and St John’s Co-Cathedral. After the ride, watch The Malta Experience, a 45-minute film covering 7,000 years of Maltese history. Guides including Saif, Anthony, Luke, Luc, and Alexandra are praised for safety and local insight.

“Fun Segway tour through the city of Valetta and a great way to discover the places you wouldn’t normally get to!”

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Valletta: Monastery and Secret Garden Entry Ticket - The rooms explain a life built around staying inside
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Valletta: Monastery and Secret Garden Entry Ticket

14.Monastery and Secret Garden Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 397 reviews · 365 days · from $12

Enter St Catherine’s Monastery in central Valletta, once closed to the public for 400 years. Use the free Mysterium Fidei audio app, scanning QR codes at 15 points, or read the English information boards. Allow about 40 minutes for the tour, then linger in the cloisters, garden, and crypt.

“Firstly, the receptionist was lovely and explained using the WiFi and app. So, during the wander around I had a guide talking to me. Beautiful monastery and the history is interesting. Also, I was very lucky to meet 3 kittens but I could find the turtles. A lovely little tour.”

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Valletta City Walking Tour - Starting at the New Parliament Building on Republic Street
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Valletta City Walking Tour

15.Valletta City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 395 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Walk through Valletta with a Malta Tourism Authority licensed guide, following Republic Street, the Upper Barrakka Gardens, Auberge d’Italie, Merchant Street, and St. George’s Square. Guides such as Marisa, Nadine, Mary, and Angele bring Malta’s past and present to life. Headsets may be provided, making it easier to follow in a group of up to 25.

“Good introduction to Malta and the history of the country. The tour wasn’t too long and were able to see most of the important sites in Valletta.”

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