GRAND HARBOUR

Discover the Grand Harbour area opposite Valletta known as the Three Cities – Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea, where the Knights of St. John first settled in 1530. Driving past Cospicua we reach Vittoriosa for a guided walking tour through the narrow streets in the shade of historic buildings, including the first auberges of the various langues of the Order. At the Vittoriosa waterfront we take a typical harbour boat (dghajsa) for a tour of the colourful harbour creeks. From the Senglea Garden, situated at the tip of the peninsula, enjoy a stunning 360° view of the Grand Harbour, including the impressive Fort Sant Angelo from where Grand Master La Valette led the defence of the island during the Great Siege of 1565.

Our guided walking tour through the vibrant streets of Valletta will allow you to discover the beauty and charm of the fortified city built by the Knights in 1566. The Order of St. John ruled over the islands for 268 years and left a unique cultural legacy of which Valletta is the prime example and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We first enjoy a breathtaking view of the Grand Harbour from the Upper Barracca Gardens. Then we visit St. John’s Co-Cathedral (optional or free time), including the Caravaggio masterpieces in the Oratory, the Flemish tapestries and the church museum. The Co-Cathedral houses one of the most beautiful marble inlaid floors in the world. Going down Republic Street you will walk past the Grand Masters’ Palace and the recently restored St. George’s Square before watching the Malta Experience (Mondays) or Malta 5D (Wednesdays), an audiovisual show where Malta’s history throughout the centuries is brought back to life.

Embark on a captivating heritage trail with this food tour – a blend of history and gastronomy. Your adventure with a fully licensed guide escorts you through the city’s picturesque streets, each echoing centuries-old tales. The guide will breathe life into Valletta’s rich architectural tapestry, detailing the influence of cultures like the Romans, Moors, French, and British. Learn about Valletta’s status as one of Europe’s smallest capitals, also a UNESCO World Heritage site. Savoring Malta: One Bite at a Time Your senses are invited to a culinary fiesta! This tour is a homage to authentic Maltese cuisine. You will visit several local, family-run businesses, where you can savor infused coffee, Kinnie, beer, pastizzi (pea or ricotta), fried date pastries (imqaret), baked cheese snacks (twistees), sea salt chocolate, and a ftira lunch bread filled with tuna, tomato conserve, onions, capers, olives, and more. By the end of the tour, you're sure to have a new-found appreciation of Valletta's cultural and culinary heritage. Itinerary Floriana Triton Fountain Renzo Piano Project Grand Harbour

Visit Valletta's Grand Harbour and discover the Three Cities – Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea. Learn of the island's tumultuous history as you tour this trio of fortified citadels, once the headquarters of the Knights Hospitaller. Then, hop in a traditional dghajsa boat to drift by battlements and creeks that can only be seen from the sea.

Poised for your hotel transfer, your seasoned guide waits eagerly to take you on a tour of Valletta, widely esteemed as a vast open-air museum. At every turn, unlock fascinating facts about everything: the brave knights of Malta, marvels of 16th-century architecture and the medieval fortifications all around. Say ‘brb’ to the bustling city as you head to the Upper Barrakka Gardens. The gardens offer a view of the Grand Harbour so panoramic, you might just not want to leave. Conclude the tour with a breathtaking audio-visual spectacle, spanning Malta's 7,000-year-old history.