Valletta Self-Guided Historical Walking Tour with Audio Guide
Overview
A UNESCO World Heritage Site in its entirety, and with a history spanning almost 5 centuries, Valletta is regarded by many as an open-air museum. With its imposing fortifications and bastions, amazing baroque palaces, marvellous churches, gorgeous gardens, and beautiful architecture ranging from mid-16th-century baroque to modernism, Valletta is undoubtedly one of the most extraordinary and charming cities you will ever visit.
Explore this marvellous city with this expertly crafted self-guided walking tour. Our experienced and qualified guides have prepared various audio points for you to explore as you follow a suggested route around the city's main highlights and landmarks.
Make it a day to remember; download the app; experience Valletta’s magnificent heritage; visit key landmarks; and discover hidden gems, all while relishing the impressive beauty and distinctive charm of this beautiful city.
A complimentary audio-guided tour of Mdina is being offered with every purchase.
What's Included
- Available in 5 languages (choose your preferred language when downloading the maps)
- Various star points along the route with useful suggestions
- Written text explanation of the various highlights
- Complimentary audio-guided tour of Mdina with every purchase
- Audio-guided tour of Valletta, including maps and commentary on various highlights
- Downloadable audio guide app. for Android and iOS devices
- Admission (entry ticket) to any sites
- Mobile phone (use your own device)
- Earphones / headphones
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Live tour guide
Meeting Location
VGW5+783
Vjal Nelson, Il-Furjana, Malta
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Valletta
Malta
What To Expect
Triton Fountain
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Valletta Waterfront
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Upper Barrakka Gardens
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Auberge de Castille
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. James Cavalier
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Malta Stock Exchange
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hastings Gardens
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Michael's Bastion
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lower Barrakka Gardens
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Siege Bell War Memorial
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mediterranean Conference Centre
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Merchants Street
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Republic Square
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
National Library of Malta
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Republic Street
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Valletta City Gate
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The New Parliament
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Palazzo Ferreria
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. George’s Square
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Grand Master's Palace
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. John's Co-Cathedral
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Paul's Cathedral
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bażilika Santwarju tal-Madonna tal-Karmnu
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Bridge Bar
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travellers with mobility impairments.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- To use the audio guide, you will first need to download the PopGuide app. This can be downloaded from the iOS Store (for iOS/Apple devices) or Google Play Store (for Android devices).
- PopGuide app download link (Android devices): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.populi.pop_app_android&pcampaignid=web_share
- PopGuide app download link (iOS devices): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/popguide/id1144900033
- The first point on the audio tour is near the Tritons’ Fountain in Valletta. The Tritons’ Fountain is located just a few meters from the entrance to the city of Valletta. However, you can start the tour from any of the points available on the audio guide and navigate through the map as desired.
- For advance bookings, the link with your username and password to activate your audio guide will be sent to you a day before the date you have booked.
- For same-day bookings, the link with your username and password to activate your audio guide will be sent after placing your booking.
- Once you get your username and password, you can use the app. on any day of your choice.
- You will require an internet connection to download the app and the maps.
- You can only download the maps and commentary once; therefore, please make sure to select the correct preferred language when downloading the content.
- Once the map is downloaded, no internet connection will be required to access the audio-guided tour. This way, you can also have the flexibility to navigate while offline at no additional costs for data roaming.
- The duration of the tour when taking the suggested route is around 3–4 hours, depending on your pace.
- Earphones or headphones are not strictly necessary; wearing your earphones or headphones is not a requirement for this tour; however, we recommend bringing your own mobile phone earphones or headphones for a more enjoyable experience and to prevent disruption from noisy surroundings.
- It is advisable to check your mobile phone charge before starting the tour and to ensure you have a fully charged or substantially charged mobile phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-6089P72
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Average 3.00 out of 5 stars based on 2 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Available in 5 languages (choose your preferred language when downloading the maps).
- Various star points along the route with useful suggestions.
- Written text explanation of the various highlights.
- Complimentary audio-guided tour of Mdina with every purchase.
- Audio-guided tour of Valletta, including maps and commentary on various highlights.
- Downloadable audio guide app. for Android and iOS devices.
- Admission (entry ticket) to any sites.
- Mobile phone (use your own device).
- Earphones / headphones.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Live tour guide.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Valletta Self-Guided Historical Walking Tour with Audio Guide is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travellers with mobility impairments.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Valletta Self-Guided Historical Walking Tour with Audio Guide will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Available in 5 languages (choose your preferred language when downloading the maps)
- Various star points along the route with useful suggestions
- Written text explanation of the various highlights
- Complimentary audio-guided tour of Mdina with every purchase
- Audio-guided tour of Valletta, including maps and commentary on various highlights
- Downloadable audio guide app. for Android and iOS devices
- Admission (entry ticket) to any sites
- Mobile phone (use your own device)
- Earphones / headphones
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Live tour guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travellers with mobility impairments.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- To use the audio guide, you will first need to download the PopGuide app. This can be downloaded from the iOS Store (for iOS/Apple devices) or Google Play Store (for Android devices).
- PopGuide app download link (Android devices): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.populi.pop_app_android&pcampaignid=web_share
- PopGuide app download link (iOS devices): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/popguide/id1144900033
- The first point on the audio tour is near the Tritons’ Fountain in Valletta. The Tritons’ Fountain is located just a few meters from the entrance to the city of Valletta. However, you can start the tour from any of the points available on the audio guide and navigate through the map as desired.
- For advance bookings, the link with your username and password to activate your audio guide will be sent to you a day before the date you have booked.
- For same-day bookings, the link with your username and password to activate your audio guide will be sent after placing your booking.
- Once you get your username and password, you can use the app. on any day of your choice.
- You will require an internet connection to download the app and the maps.
- You can only download the maps and commentary once; therefore, please make sure to select the correct preferred language when downloading the content.
- Once the map is downloaded, no internet connection will be required to access the audio-guided tour. This way, you can also have the flexibility to navigate while offline at no additional costs for data roaming.
- The duration of the tour when taking the suggested route is around 3–4 hours, depending on your pace.
- Earphones or headphones are not strictly necessary; wearing your earphones or headphones is not a requirement for this tour; however, we recommend bringing your own mobile phone earphones or headphones for a more enjoyable experience and to prevent disruption from noisy surroundings.
- It is advisable to check your mobile phone charge before starting the tour and to ensure you have a fully charged or substantially charged mobile phone.
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