Valletta's Golden Age: Scandals and Secrets

Uncover Valletta’s hidden tales of scandal and intrigue with a tour led by a love-struck sea captain. Discover secrets 95% of visitors miss.

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Il-Berga ta’ Kastilja - A Baroque masterpiece, this is one of Valletta’s premier landmarks with a fascinating history.
  • Auberge d’Italie - What mysteries does this building conceal?
  • Our Lady of Victories Church - The next chapter unfolds here.
  • Monument to Jean de Valette - What events unfold in de Valette Square?
  • Castellania…
What's Included
  • Interactive and Dramatised Elegantly for immersion
  • Deep insights to what put Malta and Valletta onto the map!
  • Guide dressed in 17th Century Authentic Clothing portraying a documented person from Valletta’s past
  • Professional Maltese Licensed Guide and Historical Researcher
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Entrances to buildings not included - tours discusses buildings from outside
  • Your Survival :)
Additional Information

Uncover the authentic story of Valletta’s Golden Age! Are you prepared to explore Malta’s most fascinating and untold stories that 95% of tourists overlook?
In 17th-Century Valletta, love and life were tumultuous, and the quickest path to paradise was through adversity.
Your Maltese guide? A love-stricken sea captain facing hard times (and perhaps…

Location
Auberge de Castille (Castile)
We will meet by the small fountain just in front of the Auberge de Castille Your Maltese guide and host, looking forward to greeting you in person dressed in 17th Century attire (the best-dressed man in Valletta) and impossible to miss ;)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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L8841iuharryb
Sep 18, 2025
One of the best tours i have ever had! - The perfect introduction to Malta's history and culture, this tour was an outstanding and immersive experience full of authentic Malta charm. Our guide was an unforgettable host clearly an expert and passionate storyteller that included darkly funny elements and insider access to off the beaten path spots and stoeies. It was well organized and with personalized touches that accommodated our group and provided exceptional value for money. A must do that went above and beyond, making it the highlight of our trip.. highly recommend this knowledgeable guide and should we return to Malta without a doubt we'll certainly reach out to Giacomo again
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Viktoriap371
Sep 7, 2025
Trust me, just book it!!! Worth every euro - Giacomo our guide on the day was such a positive guide and with enough energy to power a nuclear reactor 😊Our Valletta Tour had a great vibe throughout from the start! His storytelling prowess brought Malta's cultural heritage to life, we could feel the past. The especially naturally humorous, friendly vibe in our small group made it so enjoyable, we actually made some friends too, who happened to be staying not far from our own accommodation! The informative commentary was perfectly paced. Topped off with spot on recommendations which Giacomo kindly stayed after the tour to help us with. This was an authentic, educational joyride. Memorable from start to finish. Giacomo is the best guide we've ever had, possibly from all our travels and tours to date! Trust me just book it. It’s the best interactive show ever
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805lizzien
Sep 5, 2025
Fun evening with lots of laughter - Giacomo was a great tour guide who is fully absorbed in his role. He has a very entertaining and lively way of presenting his exciting facts. You'll be a bit involved in the role-playing game and it's definitely more fun when everyone joins in.;) So don't be shy. It was a very successful evening in the end, which passed like in flight. Fun fact: Giacomo sends recommendations for food and tours on the island in advance of the tour via WhatsApp. The food tips did not disappoint us!
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Y506aeandrewh
Aug 31, 2025
Good fun and educational! - We ended up as a very small group as some didn’t make it - they really missed out! Giacomo’s passion, knowledge and wonderful sense of fun made this tour both entertaining and educational. If you want more understanding of Malta’s amazing cultural and economic history, very much warts and all, walking the streets of Valletta meeting pirates, knights, courtesans and slaves, then I strongly recommend you do so in the safe company of Corsair Alonzo! (Giacomo’s genuine historic person alter ego)
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Faraway34227478951
Aug 22, 2025
Amazing half day tour of Valletta - We just spent a fabulous morning with Giacomo on a private walking tour of Valletta. The tour was fantastic, full of interesting facts and information, Giacomo is a brilliant guide, he pitched the tour perfectly for our group of 11 which was made up of adults, teenagers and children. We all thoroughly enjoyed it we couldn't recommend Giacomo and his tours any higher, probably the best tour we have had.
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S2009london
Aug 22, 2025
Fun Valetta Tour - A fun and interesting walking tour of Valetta. The Captain is an entertaining host with lots of captivating stories. Would recommend to families or groups of friends.
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Jons7677gd
Aug 16, 2025
Simply outstanding Valletta Tour! - If you're visiting Malta, and especially Valletta (the capital) this tour is a must. It was an unforgettable and interactive experience that brought the island's authentic side and la Valletta’s rich history to life with exceptional professionalism. From other reviews, I felt we were on a winner here and our brilliant guide, Giacomo sure made us feel like that in the fist few minutes! Giacomo is a passionate and expert, he delivered hilarious and darkly funny tales of local secrets that made the day so engaging, making history of the city engaging, and intriguing. We were a small group, and so Giacomo went out of his way to give us even more info and local secrets not related the tours which we really enjoyed as did the other joiners. This Sinful Secrets Tour is must-do activity for those seeking an authentic feel of Valletta’s past, we also walked the more quiet side of Valletta, and off the normal tourist trail. This tour was certainly the highlight of our trip, exceeded our expectations to what we expected to experience. So many cultural insights and info which we would have never discovered on our own (neither did we hear this on another tour in the city that we did) Hands down one of the best ever tours we’ve been on! Bravo! Keep it up!
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Jaquelinew897
Aug 15, 2025
An unforgettable tour of Valletta! - If you ever visit Valletta, you must take this tour! The guide Giacomo is simply amazing – super entertaining, full of energy, and with a unique way of bringing history to life. He tells the story of Valletta as if he were a real character, straight out of the city’s era. Instead of just giving us dates and facts, he becomes the character – acting, changing his voice, and making us feel as if we were walking through the streets hundreds of years ago. This creative approach kept all of us completely engaged. There was never a dull moment! Thanks to him, we didn’t just learn about Valletta – we actually experienced it. This tour turned history into an adventure, and I will never forget it. Highly recommended!
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J9430aldanielap
Aug 10, 2025
A very interesting tour!!!! - A very interesting tour which I highly recommend....It was also very entertaining. Well done to the tourist guide!!!! Don't miss it!!! 😊
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Beem12373
Jul 29, 2025
TORTURE!!! - Giacomo superceded expectations on this tour. Not only is he passionate, engaging and an excellent performer, he is also incredibly kind and generous in his expression with it. The small attention to detail was very humbling eg. He remembered my name throughout the tour (and also a few days later, when I bumped into him in a different city!), he also remembered some of our conversations/ intrigues during the tour and after, he sent me literature to deepen my understanding and learning of his wonderful city. I feel very honoured that I had "The Captain" as a host as, in 2 hours, he has granted me smiles of memories for a lifetime! Plus he dressed up, and that was joy! Thank you!
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From $24
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).