Valletta Free Tour
Guide in EnglishWalking tour of Valletta with an English-speaking guide, about 2 hours.
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Valletta: free tour, guided tour or show
For two hours on foot with an English-speaking guide, choose the free tour. For the Co-Cathedral and the show in one visit, the guided tour of 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. For Maltese history on film, The Malta Experience, 45 minutes or a little more.
Tours you can book
Valletta Guided Tour
Guide in EnglishGuided tour of Valletta in English, with or without hotel pick-up, 3.5 to 4.5 hours.
From€20per person
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The Malta Experience Show + Holy Infirmary
Guide in EnglishAudiovisual show on Maltese history, with an English audio guide, plus the Holy Infirmary.
From€16per person
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Three Valletta visits
Three visits to Valletta that start from different places and leave more or less time for the city.
| Comparison | Valletta Free Tour | Valletta Guided Tour | The Malta Experience Show + Holy Infirmary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 2 h | 3 h 30 – 4 h 30 | 45 min – 1 h 15 |
| Guide | Guide in English | Guide in English | Guide in English |
| Where it starts | Under the Parliament building on Republic Street; the guide has a blue umbrella | Hotel Phoenicia, or hotel pick-up depending on the option | The Malta Experience ticket office, at the St Elmo Bastions |
| What is included | The English-speaking guide only; tips and radio guide extra | English-speaking guide; Co-Cathedral and show depending on the option | Show with English audio guide; Holy Infirmary with English guide depending on the option |
| What you see | Auberge de Castille, Merchant Street, Church of Santiago, Co-Cathedral | Upper Barrakka Gardens, Co-Cathedral with its Caravaggio, Presidential Palace from outside, the show | A film on the history of Malta, in the Holy Infirmary |
- Valletta Free TourFor a first walk with a guide who brings the old town to life, with no entry tickets to book.
- Valletta Guided TourFor anyone with half a day who wants the Co-Cathedral and The Malta Experience in a single guided visit in English.
- The Malta Experience Show + Holy InfirmaryFor anyone who has seen the city already or just wants the show: 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes, with an English audio guide.
Before you go
Walking with a guide
The free tour lasts 2 hours and starts at the Parliament building. The guide talks you through the old town, and tips are not included. For what to see and how to get around without a tour, read the page on Valletta.
VallettaMore time, more visits
The paid guided tour lasts from 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes. The programme includes the Upper Barrakka Gardens, the Co-Cathedral with its Caravaggio and the audiovisual show, depending on the option chosen.
Valletta guided tourThe Malta Experience
It is a film on the history of Malta, screened in the Holy Infirmary. The ticket comes with an English audio guide, and the Holy Infirmary tour, depending on the option, is in English. For a walk before or after the show, there is the free tour page.
Source · The Malta Experience · checked on
Valletta free tourFrequently asked questions
What is the best way to visit Valletta?
It depends on your time. The free tour takes 2 hours, the guided tour 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 30 minutes, the show 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes.
Do I have to tip on the free tour?
Tips are not included in the booking and are given separately. The conditions are on the booking page.
Is the Co-Cathedral included?
On the paid guided tour it depends on the option you choose. The free tour includes no entry tickets: the Co-Cathedral is on the route, but the ticket is not.
Is The Malta Experience in English?
Yes, the ticket comes with an English audio guide. The Holy Infirmary guided tour, depending on the option, is in English too.
What should I do in Valletta if I am short of time?
The Malta Experience, which takes 45 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes, or the 2-hour free tour.