Excursions & day trips

Valletta half-day guided tour with optional cathedral visit

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£34.00

Free cancellation

Language: Polish

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 4 hours

Instant confirmation

Entrance fees included

Guided tour

Why you’ll love this…

You will explore Valletta’s historic streets and discover the enchanting beauty of Malta’s capital city
The opportunity to admire breathtaking views from the Upper Barrakka Gardens, overlooking the majestic Grand Harbour
You will see the splendour of St. John’s Co-Cathedral, with its opulent interiors and Caravaggio’s masterpiece (optional visit, select the option when booking)
The tour allows you to immerse yourself in Malta’s story through an engaging audiovisual show, rich in imagery and narration
An expert guides will enrich your experience with fascinating stories and insights

What to expect

Discover Valletta, Malta’s enchanting capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this guided tour through its vibrant streets. Built by the Knights of St. John in 1566, Valletta is an architectural masterpiece and an open-air museum with nearly five centuries of history. Admire its imposing fortifications, baroque palaces, churches, gardens, and stunning architecture blending Baroque, Mannerist, Neo-Classical, and Modern styles.

Stroll through bustling streets lined with historic buildings and visit the Upper Barrakka Gardens for breathtaking views of the Grand Harbour.

An optional highlight is St. John’s Co-Cathedral (if you wish to visit the cathedral select the option when booking), completed in 1577, renowned for its opulent interiors, marble tombstones of knights, and Caravaggio’s masterpieceThe Beheading of Saint John the Baptist.

Before concluding, enjoy an audio-visual show that vividly narrates Malta’s turbulent yet inspiring history.

What's included

Entrance fees
Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
Tour guide

What's not included

Food and drinks
Tips (optional)
Attractions tickets other than mentioned

Where

Meeting point:

Please select your pick-up location during the purchase. 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. Your pick-up time can be any time between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM, depending on where you are staying.

What to remember

Accessibility:

The tour is not wheelchair-accessible
The activity is not recommended for people with mobility impairments

Not allowed:

Pets, luggage, and suitcases. Any personal belongings, including backpacks or rucksacks, must be carried with you at all times and may not be left unattended on the coach or bus

Know in advance:

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. Your pick-up time can be any time between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM, depending on where you are staying. You will find the contact details on the voucher after your booking
The tour in Polish will be conducted by either a Polish-speaking guide (subject to availability) or an English-speaking guide together with a native Polish host serving as a translator
The entrance ticket and tour of St. John’s Co-Cathedral are only included if you select the option that includes the cathedral visit
If you select the option that does not include the visit to the cathedral, while other guests will be visiting the cathedral, you'll have some free time (approximately 30–40 minutes) to roam around the streets of Valletta until you meet again with the rest of the group at a designated time and place
The local operator reserves the right to change the order of the visits without prior notice
No particular dress code is required; it's recommended to wear comfortable clothes according to the forecasted weather. If you have selected the option which includes a visit to St. John's Co-Cathedral, one should note some decorum is expected when visiting the cathedral (avoid wearing very short skirts, sleeveless shirts, see-through clothing, excessively revealing clothing, etc.)
The tour will operate as scheduled, rain or shine

Provider

Robert Arrigo & Sons Ltd.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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