Valletta Guided Walking Tour with Licenced Guide

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1. The Tritons’ Fountain is a fountain located just before the entrance to the city of Valletta. It consists of three bronze Tritons (gods of the sea) holding up a large basin, balanced on a concentric base built out of concrete and clad in 730 tonnes of travertine slabs. The fountain is one of Malta's most important modernist landmarks.

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2. The City Gate is a gate located at the entrance of Valletta. The present gate, which is the fifth one to have stood on the site, was built between 2011 and 2014 to designs of the Italian architect Renzo Piano. The first gate to the city was built in 1566.

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3. The Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Malta. The building was constructed between 2011 and 2015 to designs by Renzo Piano as part of the City Gate Project, which also included building a new City Gate and converting the ruins of the Royal Opera House into an open-air theatre.

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4. The Royal Opera House, also known as the Royal Theatre, was an opera house and performing arts venue in Valletta, Malta. It was designed by the English architect Edward Middleton Barry and was erected in 1866. In 1873, its interior was extensively damaged by fire but was eventually restored by 1877.

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5. The Auberge de Castille, historically known as the Auberge de Castille et Portugal, is an auberge located at Castile Place, close to Saint James Cavalier, the Malta Stock Exchange, and the Upper Barrakka Gardens. It sits at the highest point of Valletta and overlooks Floriana and the Grand Harbour area.

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6. Saint James Cavalier is a 16th-century cavalier that was built by the Order of St. John. It overlooks St. James' Bastion, a large obtuse-angled bastion forming part of the Valletta Land Front. It was designed by the Italian military engineer Francesco Laparelli, while its construction was overseen by his Maltese assistant Girolamo Cassar. St. James Cavalier never saw use in any military conflict, but it played a role during the Rising of the Priests in 1775.

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7. A visit to the Upper Barrakka Gardens is a must; here, you can take in breathtaking views of the magnificent Grand Harbour, providing a perfect backdrop for memorable photographs. The gardens are located on the upper tier of Saints Peter and Paul Bastion, which was built in the 1560s. The bastion's lower tier contains the saluting battery. The garden's terraced arches were built in 1661 by the Italian knight Fra Flaminio Balbiani. They were originally roofed, but the ceiling was removed following the Rising of the Priests in 1775.

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8. Republic Street, historically known as Strada Reale or Kingsway, is a principal street in the capital city of Valletta. It is about 1 kilometre long (0.6 miles) and is known for legislative, judicial, and commercial purposes. It is mostly pedestrianised.

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9. Republic Square is a piazza in Valletta. The square was originally called Piazza Tesoreria or Piazza dei Cavallieri since the treasury of the Order of Saint John was located in the square. After a statue of Queen Victoria was installed in the square in the 19th century, it became known as Queen's Square or Piazza Regina. Although its official name is Republic Square, it is still commonly referred to as Piazza Regina.

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10. Described as the heart of the capital, St. George’s Square is Valletta’s largest and most prominent square. Dating back to the 17th century, it has witnessed some of the most notable events in the island’s history, including royal visits, victory celebrations, and even the presentation of the George Cross in 1942.

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11. The Grandmaster's Palace, officially known as The Palace, was built between the 16th and 18th centuries as the palace of the Grand Master of the Order of St. John, who ruled Malta from 1530 to 1798, and was also known as the Magisterial Palace. When the knights were expelled by Napoleonic France, it became the National Palace. During the period of British rule beginning in 1800, it was the Governor's Palace. The Palace currently houses the Office of the President of Malta. Please note that our visit will be external only, and we will not be entering the Grandmaster's Palace.

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12. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to enjoy some free time (approximately 30-40 minutes) or partake in a guided visit to the magnificent co-cathedral dedicated to St. John the Baptist (optional visit—admission ticket to be paid on location). Constructed by the Order of the Knights of St. John shortly after the Great Siege of 1565 and completed in 1577, this cathedral is undeniably one of the most awe-inspiring religious sites in the world, renowned for its riches, adorned interiors, stunning artwork, and intricate design. One of the most remarkable features of the cathedral is the impressive marble floor, which is composed of nearly 400 tombstones of knights and officers of the Order. Amongst other valuable artworks, the cathedral also houses 'The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist' by renowned artist Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, which is regarded as one of his greatest masterpieces and is the only work signed by the painter.

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How it compares in Malta, outside the cities

• Its from-price is 71% below the median of the 520 experiences we list in Malta, outside the cities.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.