Valletta Private Tour
The Valletta tour will cover several notable sites of Malta's capital city, made up of over 400 years of history and culture. This includes churches, palaces and baroque streets.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
Triton Fountain
- The fountain outside the city gate
Valletta City Gate
This stop will explain a brief history of Valletta, as well as the different city gates throughout history
Parliament building and the Royal Opera House
This stop will speak about the parliament in Malta, as well as the ruins of the Royal Opera House, which was destroyed in WW2.
La Valette Square
This square involves a narration on Grandmaster Jean de Valette, the hero of the Great Siege of 1565.
Auberge de Castille
Auberge de Castille is a Baroque gem, which currently houses the office of the Prime Minister of Malta.
Upper Barrakka Gardens
These gardens offer spectacular views of the Grand Harbour, telling a history of Malta
Merchants' Street
This street has a number of important buildings, such as Auberge d'Italie, Palazzo Parisio and the Castellania (Law Courts of the Knights)
St. John's Co-Cathedral
One of Malta's finest churches, built in the 16th century by the Knights of St. John.
(Entrance optional)
Law Courts and the Great Siege monument
This stop includes the Law Courts, as well as the Great Siege monument, designed by Maltese sculptor Antonio Sciortino in 1927.
Republic Square
Republic Square is one of the main squares of Valletta, housing several important buildings such as the Main Guard and the Grandmaster's Palace
Ending Point
Lower Barrakka Gardens
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Tour guiding fee
Tickets to St. John's Co-Cathedral (Optional)
Tour Important Information
- Wear comfortable shoes and clothing
- Wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Karl M.
Welcome! I’m Karl, a professional tour guide and historical researcher based in Malta. With years of research and a deep passion for Maltese heritage, I specialise in private, custom-designed historical tours that go beyond the typical tourist trail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a curious traveller, or someone seeking a more meaningful connection to Malta's remarkable past, I offer in-depth explorations of the island’s rich cultural legacy — from ancient temples and Baroque cities to hidden gems and untold stories. My goal is to provide insightful, engaging, and unforgettable experiences that bring Malta’s history vividly to life.
$300/ per group
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