The Original Valletta Walking Tour
On this tour you will visit the main highlights of Valletta, while also visiting an often ignored but equally fascinating part of the city. The tour starts at the modernized entrance of Valletta, and while walking along the majestic streets of the city, your guide will point out all the main landmarks, while keeping you entertained with fascinating and little-known true stories. What was it like to be a patient at the Holy Infirmatory? Or a galley slave on the ships of the Order? Were all Knights behaving in accordance to their vows?
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Avoid the Heat 5PM
What's included in The Original Valletta Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Valletta City Gate
Meet the guide at the starting point.
The New Parliament
Start at the modern entrance to the city.
What is the story behind these famous ruins?
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The meeting point for this tour is Valletta City Gate (at the bottom of the steps next to the Parliament building). Look out for the yellow umbrella and guide with yellow shirt!
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Ticket Redemption
Look out for the guide in yellow shirt and yellow umbrella. Meeting point: Valletta city gate, next to the new parliament building. If you are coming from Cruise Port: There are 2 options to arrive at the meeting point: Option 1. take a taxi to Phoenicia hotel and walk two minutes to the meeting point. You need to cross the bridge and get inside Valletta. Option 2, once you are out of the cruise port, turn right and take the Elevator the Upper Barrakka Gardens. Once you are outside the gardens, walk to the meeting point (approx 7 minute walk). For option 2, please allow minimum 20 minutes. If you are coming with your own car: It is very difficult to park inside Valletta. Therefore it is recommended to either park in a white box in Floriana or else park in a car park. The two main car parks are MCP car park (closest to the meeting point) or Floriana Car Park. If you are coming by taxi: The meeting point is a pedestrian area. Therefore please ask the driver to stop you close to Phoenicia Hotel. From there you need to walk to the meeting point. Make your way towards the big fountain, cross the bridge, and the guide will be on the right hand side at the bottom of the bridge.
