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Valletta City Walking Tour with St. John's Co-Cathedral(optional)

, MT
3 hours
4.8
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History
Date
Wednesday
May 21, 2025
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Time
10:00 am
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November 2024-2025
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Ages: 10-15 years old
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Adult
Ages: 16-99 years old
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What You Will Do

Any visit to Malta must include a walk through the historic center of Valletta and a visit to St. John’s Co-Cathedral is a must. At a comfortable pace your guide will unfold the history of this World Heritage Site. You will learn how Valletta began, how it evolved over the centuries, and about the events which shaped it into the city that it is today. As you walk past Auberges, palaces and churches your guide will explain about the Knights of Malta and the city’s connections with the British period. You will also visit gardens, which offer stunning views of Malta's Grand Harbour. The walk ends with a guided tour of St. John's Co-Cathedral, including the oratory which houses Caravaggio's masterpiece "The Beheading of St. John the Baptist". Entrance fee to the church is not included and tickets can be bought at the entrance of the church.

What's Included?

  • A 3 hour guided tour of Valletta by a licensed tour guide.

What's Not Included?

  • Entrance fee to St. John's Co-Cathedral. (Adults €15, Seniors /students €12.00)

Cancellation Policy

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

Itinerary

Meeting Point

New Parliament Building, Valletta

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St. John's Co-Cathedral

45 minutes

Your guide will meet you at the entrance of Valletta at 10.00am in front of the New Parliament on Freedom Square and proceed on a 3 hour guided tour of Malta's capital city.  Valletta, an architectural gem, is a monument in itself founded by the Knights of St John following the victory of the Great Siege of 1565. Your private tour guide will lead you through this unique city and highlight the history behind the imposing facades. Valletta is a planned fortress city, a living testimony of Malta's rich heritage. The walk will finish with a guided tour of St. John's Co-Cathedral, the former Conventual Church of the Knights of Malta. This unique church is one of the finest examples of baroque architecture and one of the world’s greatest cathedrals. (Tickets to the Cathedral can be bought on the day and are not included in the tour price).


Additional Information

This activity is operated by City Walking Tours Malta
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Guide Options

  • Guide - English

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