Lower Barrakka Gardens

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?

During this Second World War and British history 1798 to 1979 tour you will visit Vittoriosa and Valletta. Entrances to the War Museum and the Air Shelters are also included.

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?

This is a fun tour. We give you historic facts and also fun and curious facts about Valletta. We welcome all questions, especially difficult ones because if we don't know the answer, we will find it out.

Begin the journey with your guide at the striking Valletta City Gate, gateway to the UNESCO-listed capital, then venture to Pjazza Teatru Rjal to unravel tales of Our Lady of Victories Church and Malta's heroic past. Admire the facade of Il-Berga ta' Kastilja and savor panoramic vistas from the picturesque Upper Barrakka Gardens. Dive into history at Auberge d'Italie, now housing the Museum of Fine Arts, and marvel at the opulence of Palazzo Parisio. Discover the artistic wonders within St. John's Co-Cathedral before immersing yourself in the vibrancy of St. George Square and The Grand Master's Palace. Conclude amidst the tranquility of Lower Barrakka Gardens, reflecting on the rich tapestry of Valletta's heritage and culture.

This is a multi experience tour where sightseeing and history blend together perfectly. The history of the Knights, the vivid architecture as well as the abundant historical and cultural features spring to life. The tour can also be tailor-made, according to the customer‘s specific requests.

My aim is to document your experience in the city and bring out its unique character, as well as your own! Having said this, being a Maltese local, I'll happily help you with your trip, give you a brief history of Malta and Valletta, and also give you local tips on places to visit and food to try out which you might otherwise miss out on.

The guide will pick you up at convenient for you time and place and you will go straight up to Valletta city. You will visit the Upper Barrakka Gardens, the former Church of the Knights Hospitaller to admire the Caravaggio masterpieces, the Palace Square. After that, the guide will give you an opportunity to chose the rest of the sights to see – you will be able to decide where to go – Casa Rocca Piccola, the Palace and/or Knights’ Armoury, War or Archaeology Museums. In the end you will be taken to your hotel or to the cruise port.