• The New Parliament - The tour begins at the main entrance opposite the new Parliament, crafted by the renowned Italian architect Renzo Piano. The journey continues towards Saint James Cavalier, passing the remnants of the Royal Opera House.
• Upper Barrakka Gardens - These gardens provide stunning views of the Grand Harbour, along with the cities of Senglea, Vittoriosa, and Kalkara, as well as the Breakwater. Visitors can also admire several monuments, including ‘Les Gavroches’ and a bronze bust honoring Winston Churchill.
• Il-Berga ta’ Kastilja - After leaving the gardens, there will be a stop to appreciate the facade of the Auberge de Castille, the current official residence of the Prime Minister of Malta, designed by Architect Belli in 1741 for the Grand Masters.
• Palazzo Parisio - The next stop is Palazzo Parisio, located on Merchants Street. It is noteworthy that after the French invasion of Malta, Napoleon resided at this Palazzo for six days before departing for Egypt.
• Auberge d’Italie - Built in the sixteenth century to accommodate knights of the Order of Saint John from the Italian langue, the Auberge d’Italie now houses the Tourist Information Office and the National Art Museum, known as MUŻA.

Entrance to MUZA requires an additional fee.

• National Museum of Archaeology - The tour proceeds to the National Museum of Archaeology, situated in the Auberge de Provence on Republic Street, Valletta, offering an excellent opportunity to explore Malta’s prehistory.

Entrance requires an additional fee.

• St. John’s Co-Cathedral - This is a must-see and arguably one of the most beautiful Co-Cathedrals. The walls, ceilings, and floors are adorned with memorials for deceased knights, featuring intricate colorful marbles that create a rich tapestry effect. Caravaggio’s famous painting, ‘The Beheading of St John the Baptist,’ is located in the right side chapel.

Entrance requires an additional fee.
No flash photography allowed.

Free time will be provided for lunch.

• Collegiate Parish Church of St Paul’s Shipwreck - The tour includes a visit to the Collegiate Parish Church of St. Paul’s Shipwreck, originally built in 1570 by Girolamo Cassar. It contains numerous treasures, including a stunning gilded statue of St Paul, carved in Rome in the 1650s and paraded through Valletta’s streets on the saint’s feast day (10 February).
• The Malta Experience - Take the chance to explore the dramatic and inspiring history of the Maltese Islands with this unique and informative audio-visual tour, featuring a 45-minute historical documentary and a 30-minute visit to La Sacra Infermeria, an ancient hospital built by the Knights of St. John.
• Casa Rocca Piccola - After lunch, the tour continues to Casa Rocca Piccola, a 16th-century palace and residence of the noble Maltese family de Piro. Visitors also have the chance to explore the World War II bomb shelters.

Entrance requires an additional fee.

• Professional Tourist Guide

• Lunch
• Entrance Tickets to sites envisaged in programme

Join us in Valletta, the capital city of Malta, for an exciting full-day tour! Meet the professional guide at the main entrance, opposite the New Parliament, and stroll to the Upper Barracca Gardens, which offer a stunning view of the Grand Harbour. The tour continues through Merchants Street to the Archaeology Museum, showcasing an impressive collection of artifacts from Malta’s Neolithic period (5000 BC) to the Phoenician Period (400 BC). Next, visit St. John’s Cathedral and Museum. Enjoy lunch at a charming family-run restaurant. Afterwards, explore a 17th-century nobleman’s house before experiencing the Malta Experience, an essential audio-visual attraction in Valletta. The tour concludes as we return to the starting point.

NOTE:
Minimum number of participants: 1
Maximum number of participants: 12
Customized private tours are also available upon request.

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