Valletta Street Food and History Tour Including Private Transfers
Malta’s cuisine and history are deeply intertwined, both reflecting the island’s rich and diverse past. This engaging walking tour blends culture with street food, offering a unique way to explore Valletta while tasting authentic Maltese delicacies. Your local guide will bring the city’s history to life with fascinating stories and hidden details you might otherwise miss.
Stroll through Valletta’s charming streets, passing iconic landmarks such as Republic Street, Castille Square, Merchants Street, Upper Barrakka Gardens, and the old market. Along the way, discover traditional bars and side streets while indulging in local favourites such as the famous “Pastizzi,” Maltese appetisers, sweets, and drinks.
This experience is perfect for food lovers and history enthusiasts alike, providing valuable insights into Malta’s culinary heritage. Your guide will also share recommendations on must-try dishes, ensuring you make the most of your time on the island.
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Valletta Street Food and History Tour Including Private Transfers
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What's included in Valletta Street Food and History Tour Including Private Transfers
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Valletta City Gate
Dive into Valletta’s lively street food scene with a local guide, where every bite comes with a story from the city's rich history. Your adventure begins at 9:30 AM in front of the New Parliament Building at Valletta’s entrance. After a quick introduction to this fascinating city, set off on a flavourful journey through its charming streets. Kick-start your tasting experience with Malta’s most beloved street snack—Pastizzi! These flaky, golden pastries, filled with creamy ricotta or spiced pea mash, are a true local favourite and the perfect way to begin your culinary exploration.
Upper Barrakka Gardens
Embark on a flavorful journey through Valletta’s vibrant streets, indulging in delicious local bites while exploring iconic landmarks like Upper Barrakka Gardens, Castille Square, and Auberge D'Italie.
Embark on a delicious adventure through Valletta’s historic heart, where every step tells a story and every bite is a taste of tradition. Led by an expert guide, this walking tour seamlessly blends the city’s fascinating past with the bold flavors of Maltese cuisine. As you wander through iconic landmarks, treat your taste buds to our beloved Ftira—a freshly baked flatbread bursting with Mediterranean ingredients—perfectly complemented by a chilled glass of Kinnie, Malta’s one-of-a-kind citrus-herb soda.
Inclusions
- Sampling of various local specialties and beverages
- Pick-up and drop-off transfers
- Licensed tour guide
- Admissions to any sites
- Any extra food and drinks not included in the package
- Tips (optional)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 9:30 AM is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time. The pickup time can vary depending on where you are staying.
- Since vehicles are not allowed to access the Valletta city centre (City Gate area), our driver will drop you off in front of the Phoenicia Hotel in Valletta. From there, you will need to walk a few meters (a 3-minute walk) to the tour's meeting point, which is in front of the new Parliament Building, located not far from the entrance to the city. You can find the Google directions from the Phoenicia Hotel to the meeting point here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/97MeoBbwafLSNi38A
- The tour will start at 9:30 AM. The meeting point is in front of the new Parliament Building in Valletta.
- The tour will end at approximately 1:00 PM. Your return transfer will be scheduled for 1:45 PM from in front of the Phoenicia Hotel (the same location where you were dropped off in the morning).
- Your tour guide will be holding a City Walking Tours Malta sign or a red umbrella.
- The menu may change depending on the venue, time of year (seasonal food), and festivities (such as Christmas, Easter, etc.). Items like rabbit ravioli, rabbit liver, almond bones, honey rings, and other local specialities may be included in place of other items on the menu.
- Children under the age of 6 are not allowed to join this tour.
- Since the food is traditional, we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests, food intolerances, or allergies.
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Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
• 9:30 AM is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time. The pickup time can vary depending on where you are staying. • Since vehicles are not allowed to access the Valletta city centre (City Gate area), our driver will drop you off in front of the Phoenicia Hotel in Valletta. From there, you will need to walk a few meters (a 3-minute walk) to the tour's meeting point, which is in front of the new Parliament Building, located not far from the entrance to the city. You can find the Google directions from the Phoenicia Hotel to the meeting point here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/97MeoBbwafLSNi38A • The tour will end at approximately 1:00 PM. Your return transfer will be scheduled for 1:45 PM from in front of the Phoenicia Hotel (the same location where you were dropped off in the morning).
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• 9:30 AM is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time. The pickup time can vary depending on where you are staying. • Since vehicles are not allowed to access the Valletta city centre (City Gate area), our driver will drop you off in front of the Phoenicia Hotel in Valletta. From there, you will need to walk a few meters (a 3-minute walk) to the tour's meeting point, which is in front of the new Parliament Building, located not far from the entrance to the city. You can find the Google directions from the Phoenicia Hotel to the meeting point here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/97MeoBbwafLSNi38A • The tour will start at 9:30 AM. The meeting point is in front of the new Parliament Building in Valletta. • The tour will end at approximately 1:00 PM. Your return transfer will be scheduled for 1:45 PM from in front of the Phoenicia Hotel (the same location where you were dropped off in the morning). • Your tour guide will be holding a City Walking Tours Malta sign or a red umbrella. • The menu may change depending on the venue, time of year (seasonal food), and festivities (such as Christmas, Easter, etc.). Items like rabbit ravioli, rabbit liver, almond bones, honey rings, and other local specialities may be included in place of other items on the menu. • Children under the age of 6 are not allowed to join this tour. • Since the food is traditional, we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests, food intolerances, or allergies.
