Valletta Half-Day Guided Tour with Optional Cathedral Tour
Our guided tour through the vibrant streets of Valletta will allow you to discover the beauty and charm of the capital city of Malta; a fortified city built by the Knights of St. John in 1566.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site in its entirety and with a history spanning almost 5 centuries, Valletta is regarded by many as an open-air museum! With its imposing fortifications and bastions, amazing baroque palaces, marvellous churches, gorgeous gardens, and beautiful architecture ranging from mid-16th century baroque to modernism, Valletta is undoubtedly one of the most extraordinary and charming cities you will ever visit.
Stroll past the historic buildings, admire exquisite baroque architecture and appreciate the magnificence of the St John’s Co-Cathedral, take in the views of the Grand Harbour from the terraced Upper Barrakka Gardens and enjoy a must-see audio-visual show about the history of Malta.
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Valletta, Valletta, Island of Malta
During this tour we will walk through the bustling streets of Valletta admiring the stunning buildings (some dating back to the 16th century) and the distinctive architecture of the city – the city is Baroque in character, with elements of Mannerist, Neo-Classical and Modern architecture, we will walk past the Grand Master's Palace, the recently restored St. George's Square, and many other remarkable landmarks.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Upper Barrakka Gardens, Battery Street, Valletta, Island of Malta VLT 1220 Malta
A visit to the Upper Barrakka Gardens is a must, here we can enjoy breath-taking views of the imposing Grand Harbour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: St. John's Co-Cathedral, St. John Street, Valletta, Island of Malta Malta
Then we will visit the marvellous Co-Cathedral dedicated to St. John the Baptist, built by the Order of the Knights of St. John soon after the Great Siege of 1565 and completed in the year 1577, it is unquestionably one of the World’s most magnificent cathedrals. Here you will be able to appreciate and admire all its riches, the adorned interiors, carved stone walls, painted vaulted ceilings, beautiful paintings, precious relics, rich baroque art, and opulent altars. The entry ticket and guided tour of the Cathedral is optional (select this option when booking).
If you select the option which does not include the visit to the Cathedral, whilst the rest of the group will have a guided tour of the Cathedral (approximately 45 minutes), guests booking this option will have some free time to roam around the streets of Valletta until we meet again with the rest of the group at a designated time and place.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: The Malta Experience, Mediterranean Street St. Elmo Bastions, Valletta, Island of Malta VLT 1253 Malta
Before the end of this half day tour, we will enjoy a must-see audio-visual show. Educational, informative, and entertaining, the show runs through the turbulent history of a small island nation that has overcome almost unimaginable odds to survive and prosper, the audio-visual show will enrich your understanding of the islands, its people and its rich history through beautiful imagery and a gripping commentary.
Duration: 30 minutes
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"The time shown on the website or on your ticket is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your Hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time."
"The tour will be guided in the language you have booked, however please note that at times, depending on operational circumstances, the commentary might be provided by a multilingual guide (limited to a maximum of 2 languages)."
"The tour in Polish will be done with either a Polish-speaking guide or with an English-speaking guide together with a native Polish host acting as a translator."
"Not recommended for travellers with mobility impairments"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 52 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Hora de Inicio:
09:30 AM
Duración: 4 Hours
Lugar de comienzo: Traveler pickup is offered
The tour operator can provide pick-up from all over mainland Malta (Hotels in Gozo not included). If your Hotel is not on the list, please enter your preferred pick-up location manually and the tour operator will contact you to arrange pick-up from your accommodation or in some cases from the closest meeting point possible to your accommodation. Upon receipt of your booking, the tour operator will send you an e-mail confirming your exact pick-up time and pick-up location.
Please note that the time shown on the website is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your Hotel (or closest meeting point).
Cancelaciones y devoluciones:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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