Valletta Food Tour - Eat like a local
What You Will Do
What's Included?
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Snacks
What's Not Included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Meeting point is at the bottom of the stairs at Valletta City gate, next to the parliament building. Look out for the guide in yellow shirt and yellow umbrella!
Colour My Travel
Lust, gluttony, greed, envy, pride and all sorts of other sins might sound like the basis of a soap opera, but they can also be easily associated with the Knights of St. John, once the Order started going into decline. Its finances, its military prowess and even its morals crumbled through the decades, relegating the Golden Age of Malta under the Knights to a faint memory of the past. This process is perhaps best reflected in the lives led by some of the Grand Masters. The monastic vows of poverty, chastity and obedience where quickly replaced. Poverty was expressed in the lavish palaces and impressive baroque architecture which adorns the city to this day. Chastity was replaced by mistresses and courtesans, and eventually, by illegitimate offspring. Obedience became useful only when it was time to overthrow an old Grand Master from his throne. The truth is that in later years, when the Holy War against the Ottoman empire finished and there was no scope for crusades, many knights did not have the vocation, or lost it as soon as they arrived in Valletta - a city full of temptations. Many of them succumbed, young and old alike, spending their free time gambling, dueling and chasing prostitutes. Join this tour to discover Valletta's uncensored version of history that you will not find in the guide books.
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 16 years
- Not suitable for travellers with dietary restrictions (apart from vegetarian option)
Guide Options
- Guide - English