Dark History of Valletta Walking Tour by Dark Malta Tours

Uncover the dark secrets of Valletta on a walking tour with Dark Malta Tours. Hear chilling tales of ghosts, murder, and mystery that will leave you intrigued and captivated.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Valletta - Your dark history walking tour will take in the streets of Malta’s capital city, Valletta.

You’ll hear how the ghost of 16th Century knight Oliver Starkey threw parties in the 1990s - and how he was eventually persuaded to stop disturbing the neighbours; the shocking letter that a lovesick man sent to his lover shortly before he murdered her; and why over a hundred boys entered a church but never came out.

You’ll also learn the truth about Jean de Valette, the founder of Malta’s capital city, and the hidden meanings behind a grotesque statue that watches over the people in Valletta, right above their heads.

All this, and more, on the Dark History of Valletta walking tour.

What's Included
  • Unraveling the histories and mysteries of Malta
Additional Information

Join Dark Malta Tours for a fascinating journey around Valletta and immerse yourself in its eerie history filled with horrific and peculiar tales.

On this guided walk, find out about Oliver Starkey, a 16th Century knight, who allegedly hosted soirees in the 90s. Learn how the locals finally got him to quit bothering them, the startling missive, a smitten lover dispatched to his beloved before tragically ending her life; and the chilling mystery of a bevy of boys who went into a church, never to be seen again.

Moreover, unveil the reality of Jean de Valette, the originator of Malta’s capital, and decipher the secrets entwined around a monstrous figurine that perpetually observes the residents of Valletta, from right above.

Explore all these intriguing stories and more in the Dark History of Valletta walking tour.

Location
Triton Fountain
Vjal Nelson
Mario, who will guide you for the tour, will wear a coloured lanyard with an identification tag.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Zorica
Aug 27, 2024
Impressive - Very quality spend more than two hour walk around Valletta and listen Mario, who show us very interesting places with more interesting informations.
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Margaretbo5134ik
Aug 27, 2024
Great - highly recommend. - The tour around the Dark side of Valletta was really entertaining . Its a great way to spend a couple of hours in the evening. Mario is an excellent guide, I’d highly recommend this tour.
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Mysteriumfidei
Aug 27, 2024
Very entertaining tour - Great tour! The tour guide Mario is very engaging, and he tells the stories in a way that all of his guests can enjoy independently of their age. There are some funny comments on Instagram here and there, but the point is that you can learn a lot not just about the history of Malta but also about human nature, especially because all of the stories are true!
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John_j
Aug 7, 2024
Great storytelling and very engaging - Our tour guide was absolutely great. Our family was running late due to a lot of traffic in Malta that day (due to an event) and he called us to check where we were and we were able to meet up with the rest of the group. He had stalled for us and was able to tell the group other stories while they waited. Truly appreciated that. He is an amazing storyteller and was able to piece each story together leaving on a cliffhanger until we got to the next spot. The time flew by and even though it was a couple of hours it wasn't tiring at all. Definitely recommend!
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57makip
Apr 22, 2024
Let the shadows guide you, for they hold the answers you seek. - Mario has clearly invested a huge amount of time and research into the history and less well known dark secrets of Valletta. Add to this, his natural ability as a storyteller and you have one of the best walking tours we have experienced! Highly recommended as a way to truly get to know this beautiful and mysterious city. We look forward to our next experience of the ‘Dark Side’ with Mario!
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Scoutnme
Apr 22, 2024
DARK MALTA Walking Tour - Mario was a wonderful guide into the dark side of Malta ! Very well organized . Interesting stories . We enjoyed it very much!
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377tarryns
Sep 27, 2023
A great night out - A delightfully spooky and informative evening. Mario is an exceptionally engaging storyteller. I can’t wait to join his other city tours.
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W3594rnmarkg
Aug 21, 2023
Amazing Tour of the Lesser Known Stories about Valletta - Mario is an amazing guide, the places and stories that he picked flowed with each other so well, we had not even noticed that the two hour tour was up by the end of the tour. He is very knowledgeable, open to questions and does his own incredibly in-depth research. I, as a Maltese native, was impressed that I had not heard about most of the stories being presented during this tour. Must do for anyone with an interest in history, we are looking forward to the next tours that Mario will be doing in Birgu & Mdina!
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J5238dasueg
Jul 18, 2023
Valletta Mysteries revealed - An absolutely fascinating night time walk through some of Valletta's darkest secrets. Mario is super knowledgeable and passionate about his subject. Injecting the right amount of humour into a sometimes gruesome, little known history of those ancient buildings. An amazing evening and Well worth it.
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John
Jul 12, 2023
Brilliant! - Mario was brilliant! His great skill with keeping the audience captivated, entertained, and well informed. An original and interesting tour I highly recommend for anyone visiting Valletta.
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