What to do and see in Valletta, Island of Malta: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

October 11, 2021 Roger Rusk

Founded in 1565 by the Order of St John as a refuge for soldiers returning from the Crusades, Valletta is now the capital of Malta and a piece of living history. With an unsurpassed collection of original Baroque architecture, fortified city walls overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, and the spectacular Co-Cathedral of St John, which features intricately carved stone vaults and a famed painting by Caravaggio, it is no wonder that this smallest of European capital cities is a world heritage site.
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1. Malta Segway Tours - Valletta Tour

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Malta Segway Tours - Valletta Tour

Get a totally different view of Malta’s Capital City Discover Malta’s historical Journey by delving into the Malta 5D Cinema thrill. Then hop on a segway and absorb the capital city first hand with your segway leader.

2. Malta Private Guide

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Malta Private Guide

Welcome to Malta Private Guide - Private guided Tours by Vicky & Clive. We take pride in customizing each and every itinerary to create a unique experience for our guests. We are different in that we, ourselves, as licensed tour guides, will plan, guide and make the most of your leisure time.

3. Amy's Guided Tours of Malta & Gozo

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Amy's Guided Tours of Malta & Gozo

Amy’s Guided Tours offers private customized tours, for individuals, small and larger groups, aimed at showing the true character of the island and its people, making your holiday one to remember. I am a licensed Tour Guide and Organizer, and escorted tours are at the heart of what I do. I welcome my guests in the international language of respect and courtesy and I view them as individuals, so none of my tours work out the same. I have a diversity of set tours from which you may select, and I can also accommodate your unique travel requests. My tours are neither a history lesson nor an art class, but they are relatable in an entertaining and engaging way. I employ good chauffeured transport, thus saving on time. I support my guests with valuable insider tips all along - you are not just buying an excursion, but rather a full Malta experience where the guide makes all the difference. I look forward to sharing it all with you on your visit, long or short, and help you plan accordingly.

4. Karlito's Way

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Karlito's Way

We will leave each other as friends, that is a promise! Experience Malta in the most alternative and unique way; whilst visiting the best spots on the island that only locals know about. Not only will you be eating local cuisine, we will also guide you on how to cook and prepare it. We won't just treat you as a client, we will treat you the same way we would treat a friend or family member visiting from abroad! With our vast experience in the 5 star hospitality service, we will take care of your every need and won't be happy until your expectations are exceeded! You will be surprised what you will discover when experiencing Malta, Karlito's Way. We'll make you an offer you can't refuse!

5. Colour My Travel

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Colour My Travel

Colour My Travel offers a variety of walking tours and themed tours in Valletta and Mdina. These tours are offered on a schedule basis or a private tours. For those visiting the islands in a rush, we also offer the popular Express Tours that showcase the best of Malta in 1 day. We also introduced the free walking tours in Malta with regular tours taking place in Valletta. These tours are 90 minutes long and donation based. Colour My Travel is also popular for its ghost tours and themed tours that take place in Valletta, Mdina and Birgu.

6. Real Malta Tours

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Real Malta Tours

"Surprising, interesting and unexpected" Kate T , TripAdvisor traveller, Oct 2, 2018 Do you want to discover Malta’s best-kept SECRETS? And Listen to the HIDDEN tales your really dying to hear about during our GUIDED TOURS about the Corsairs of Malta in whilst you're in Valletta? Are you curious to learn which buildings in Valletta STILL bear witness to these forgotten tales of survival, piracy, brutality, passion, pleasures of the flesh, tales of love gone terribly wrong, exotic delicacies and much more...? If so this Malta tour is for you. Join our Corsair Guide "Xandru" and peep into the colorful, promiscuous and yet violent lives of the feared Corsairs of Malta and the times they lived in! Valletta's History real history isn't all about Knights in shining armour! So If you're looking for something historically different, thrilling and fun to “treasure” and talk about, during your stay Malta... we would be thrilled to welcome you aboard our guided Valletta Tour tour! :)

7. St. John's Co-Cathedral

St. John Street, Valletta, Island of Malta Malta +356 2248 0400 [email protected] http://stjohnscocathedral.com/
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St. John's Co-Cathedral

Built between 1573 and 1577, this cathedral contains two masterpieces by Caravaggio. St John’s Co-Cathedral is a gem of Baroque art and architecture. It was built as the conventual church for the Knights of St John. This church is till this very day an important shrine and a sacred place of worship. It is also a venue for cultural events. The construction was commissioned in 1572 by Grand Master Jean de la Cassière to serve as the conventual church of the Knights of Malta and designed by the Maltese military architect Gerolamo Cassar. The church was dedicated to St John the Baptist, the patron saint of the Order. The oratory holds the biggest and only signed masterpiece by Caravaggio. St John’s church is administered by the St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation responsible for the religious cultural heritage of the monument.

Reviewed By A7559IAmichaelc - Hampton, Australia

Amazing Cathedral and unique all the key knights of Malta are represented (Germany, Auvergne, Provence, etc..) and you get to see some stunning paintings from Caravaggio especially the beheading of St John the Baptist

8. Fort St Elmo - National War Museum

Mediterranean Street, Valletta, Island of Malta VLT 1741 Malta +356 2148 1305 [email protected] http://heritagemalta.org/national-war-museum/
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Fort St Elmo - National War Museum

Visitors at Fort St Elmo can experience the impressive grounds of the fort, including the splendid architecture of the two chapels dedicated to St Anne. Among the most notable artefacts inside the museum one finds the military armour of the Order of St John and the Ottoman Turks, the Gloster Sea Gladiator N5520 FAITH, Roosevelt’s Jeep ‘Husky’, and Malta’s award for gallantry, the George Cross.

Reviewed By MALTAWEDDINGPHOTO - Malta, null

Malta has a glorious chapter of its very own during WWII. Europe was completely dominated and run over by the axis with the exception of Britain and tiny Malta G.C.This does send a message of the Maltese incredible resilience when it really mattered most! Thisis the museum where one could appreciate the unparalleled bravery of the Maltese, hand in hand with the British and the allies particularly during 1942. There is the Gladiator aircraft on display, left from the famour 'Faith, Hope, and Charity' trio. One can also see the Actual George Cross medal which is the greatest testimony of 'gallantry', bravery and heroism by the Maltese during world war II.

9. Valletta Waterfront

Valletta, Island of Malta Malta +356 2567 3000 http://www.vallettawaterfront.com
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Valletta Waterfront

Reviewed By robfirstaid100 - London, United Kingdom

Valetta Valetta is a beautiful walled capital that is steeped in history with lots of small alleyways and quaint little bars n restaurants this is a must to visit when holidaying in malta easy to be reached by local malta transport buses from anywhere on the island, we decided to visit to see the market we took a taxi from the north of the island to the market cost us €40 for the trip there the market is just outside the city it was a bit disappointing it seemed like a boot sale market with only a few stalls might be as end of season in October Notte Bianca 2019 This is a night festival held only on one night in October the whole of Valetta is closed to all but pedestrians all government buildings in the capital are open late and are free restaurants spread tables all around pavements street entertainers are out and about entertaining the crowds and yes valetta sees over a third of the island population inc visitors on this night turn up musicians also entertain including jazz,marching band music and in the big square topmusic from hip hop n rap musicians from X Factor a great night out

10. Lascaris War Rooms

Lascaris Ditch, Valletta, Island of Malta VLT 2000 Malta +356 7987 4153 [email protected] http://www.lascariswarrooms.com/
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Lascaris War Rooms

The Lascaris War Rooms consist of an underground complex of tunnels and chambers that housed the War Headquarters from where the defence of Malta was conducted during the Second World War.This secret complex contained operations rooms for each of the fighting services from where not only the air defence of Malta was coordinated, but also some of the greatest battles fought in the Mediterrean during the war. In July 1943, the Lascaris War Rooms served as the advance headquarters for the Invasion of Sicily (Operation Husky)by Generals Eisenhower, Montgomery, Alexander and Clark and Air Marshal Tedder and Admiral Cunningham. It went on being used under different forms by both the British services and Nato up to 1977.

Reviewed By andyburton76 - Lichfield, United Kingdom

We went to the war rooms on a whim and one of best parts of day! Did the guided tour in English with Matthew who really knew his stuff and was funny and informative at the same time. Not that big so can do in a hour or 2 but really important location in islands history.

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