Valletta Walking Tour: Dark History and Hidden Stories

Uncover the hidden and bizarre stories of Valletta’s past on this walking tour. From haunted police stations to rebels and secret societies, prepare for a journey into the strange.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Paul’s Anglican Pro-Cathedral - We will hear a story about a visitor to this cathedral in the 18th Century.
  • Teatru Manoel - We will see the outside of this historic theatre and hear stories associated with its dark past
  • St. James Cavalier - We will hear about an unusual uprising involving St James Cavalier
  • Manderaggio Curtain…
What's Included
  • Dark history tales of Malta’s capital
Additional Information

Explore the intriguing and mysterious history of Valletta by wandering through its lesser-known streets.
The journey starts at the Courts of Justice on Republic Street, where tales of the city’s old haunted police station will be shared.
Discover the exact location where the 1813 plague began and hear the story of a priest who poisoned his dinner guests….

Location
Courts of Justice building
Republic Street
The tour begins in front of the Courts of Justice, also known as the Law Courts, on Republic Street. Mario, your guide, will be dressed in black with blood-red trainers...
Cancellation Policy

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

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Laurent
Mar 27, 2026
Super dynamic guy; made it so much fun! - This guy foes so much fun research, loves his stiries. Keeps you on your feet the whole time wanting to hear more. Lovd it!
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Guide63888623206
Feb 21, 2026
A different kind of historical Tour. Highly recommended. - It was incredibly engaging and informative. Mario, our guide, is a fantastic storyteller, bringing history to life with his captivating narratives. The tour is thoughtfully planned, ensuring a seamless experience. Even for those well-versed in history, the stories were very engaging and intriguing. Highly recommended for anyone looking Thor a different understanding of the past!
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Roam66230627937
Feb 20, 2026
Entertaining & educational night tour - We had a very entertaining evening and very much enjoyed hearing the scary and wild stories of all the things the naughty Knights of Malta used to get up to… A great mix of history and culture and pure laughs! Mario is a great story-teller and held us captivated for 2 full hours!
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G8892psgregw
Feb 19, 2026
Zany tales of Valetta by an incredible guide! - These tours are entirely about the talents of the tour guide (because anyone can research & relay history), and we thought Mario was easily the BEST tour guide we have ever had! Mario is an ABSOLUTE story teller, rich in knowledge but also enthusiasm & charm! He delivered each tale in a way that was enthralling & interesting, and we thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this walking tour. We cannot recommend him enough :) All of the stars! Cheers & grazzi, Mario!
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Johnt4982
Jan 18, 2026
A different side to Valletta - An interesting slant on Valletta with quirky true stories. Very engaging and knowledgeable guide. Value for money and recommended. I will be back for other tours.
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Marikamt1
Jan 3, 2026
Captivating and Knowledgeable - Five stars for Mario! He is incredibly knowledgeable and clearly has a passion for history. Rather than just reciting facts, he weaves them into fun, engaging stories that kept our whole group hooked. If you want a guide who is both an expert and a great entertainer, Mario is your guy!
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R3038wwjosec
Jan 3, 2026
Strange but wonderful Malta - Mario was an excellent guide - full of fun, energy and genuine passion for everything he's so carefully researched. Every story was full of twists and turns and he has an energy that keeps you hooked. The stories themselves are strange and wonderful and we will certainly be returning to book the other walking tours he has to offer. Thanks Mario for the tour, and special thanks for deciding to share these stories with others.
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Frajagola
Jan 3, 2026
A different view of Valletta's history. - Original stories that are hard to find without research. You can tell there's a lot of preparation work. Entertaining explanations. Thanks for the tour.
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Heliasf2021
Dec 12, 2025
one of the best guided tours i ve ever been. - one of the best tour I 've been, it through this. value for money. the length is as lonf as it should be. i would like to see more toylurs and combinations of facts and stories.
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Tourist816489
Dec 11, 2025
Great way to see Valletta - Great time, amazing history told with style and flare. The research Mario puts into his stories makes this tour stand apart.
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From $24
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).