Malta
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The 10 most popular walking tours in Malta. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
4-hour Valletta walking tour with Upper Barrakka Gardens views, Knights of Malta stories, optional St John’s Co-Cathedral, and Malta Experience show.
“The tour guide was exellent but the tour was very disjointed by having to have every thing translated into Polish”
Taste Valletta’s street food on a guided 3-hour walk with pastizzi, ftira, Kinnie, and local beer plus stories of key landmarks.
“Delicious way to explore the city. Our guide, Ernest, did a great job of explaining the history and the food. Highly recommend!”
A 3-hour private walking tour of UNESCO Valletta, packed with baroque highlights, Knights of St. John stories, and great harbour views.
“Mario is a former history teacher and is an outstanding tour guide. This was a great way to get an overall orientation for Valetta and learn a lot about the history of the key sites, buildings and people and of Malta.”
Walk Birgu in the Three Cities with an expert guide and get Inquisitor’s Palace entry plus top waterfront and fort views.
“Very nice experience. The guide was very competent and happy to answer all questions. The tour was fantastic and beautifull 😍”
A 3-hour guided walk through Valletta with live commentary, ending at St. John’s Co-Cathedral if you choose to pay admission.
“Excellent introduction to Valletta and the role the Knights of St John played. Don’t miss the visit to the Co Cathedral of St John’s which is stunning.”
Dark history walking tour in Valletta with English storytelling, a mobile ticket, and a 2-hour route from Tritons' Fountain to the Palace.
“Mario our guide was very knowledgeable and the tour was very interesting. As frequent visitors to Malta we learnt some new information doing this tour. While I would recommend this tour you do need to be mobile and fit as Valletta is very hilly and you do walk right down to the bottom and back…”
A 3-hour private walking tour of Valletta’s top sights, from Barrakka Gardens views to St John’s Co-Cathedral and palaces.
“We had a wonderful personal tour with Mariella Schembri in Valletta. I would like to express my gratitude for her insightful and honest perspective on Malta’s history and its transformation over time. Mariella's deep knowledge and openness truly made us fall in love with this beautiful island and its capital. During our tour, we visited…”
2-hour Birgu witchcraft walking tour: dramatic stories, Inquisitor’s Palace trials, Greek execution, and Grey Lady legends.
“Fun! Great stories, delivered with drama and enthusiasm. Excellent story teller. Held the entire group's attention for 2 full hours.”
A 2-hour Mdina walking tour with dark stories, the Game of Thrones gate, cathedral ghost tales, and Ottoman-era city walls.
“La guida è un eccellente narratore, molto preparato, interessante e coinvolgente. Ascoltarlo è molto piacevole.”
Private 2–3 hour walk from Mdina Gate through Mdina and Rabat. Licensed guide, flexible pace, and practical local-history context.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour guide Caroline. She was knowledgeable and very accommodating. She gave great tips for tasting the local food and beverage which was fantastic!!”
