The Three Fortified Cities of Malta Half Day Tour Incl. Boat Trip and Transfers
Overview
The Three Cities is a collective description of the three fortified cities of Cospicua, Vittoriosa and Senglea.
The oldest of the Three Cities is Vittoriosa, which has existed since the Middle Ages. The other two cities, Senglea and Cospicua, were both founded by the Order of the Knights of Saint John in the 16th and 17th centuries respectively.
During this half-day tour, you will have the opportunity to appreciate these unique historical fortified cities and admire magnificent churches, traditional piazzas, incredible fortifications, and architectural treasures found all around the Three Cities area, pieces of living history kept alive by hundreds of years of preservation!
What's Included
- Pick-up and drop-off transfers (choose your preferred location from one of our meeting points)
- Boat tour of the harbour creeks on a traditional Maltese carvel-built fishing boat
- Transportation during the tour in an airconditioned coach or bus
- Licenced tour guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
9:45 AM is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time. Your pick-up time can be any time between 8:15 AM and 9:15 AM, depending on where you are staying.
What To Expect
Cospicua (Bormla)
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Birgu (Vittoriosa)
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Vittoriosa Waterfront - Birgu Waterfront
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Senglea
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Gardjola Gardens
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- The time shown on the website or on your ticket is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time. Your pick-up time can be anytime between 8:15 AM and 9:15 AM, depending on where you are staying.
- The tour will be guided in the language you have booked, however please note that at times, depending on operational circumstances, the commentary might be provided by a multilingual guide (limited to a maximum of 2 languages).
- The tour in Spanish will be conducted by either a Spanish-speaking guide (subject to availability) or an English-speaking guide together with a Spanish-speaking host serving as a translator.
- The boat trip is always subject to favourable weather conditions; if the boat trip cannot be done due to poor weather conditions, we will spend more time visiting the three cities.
- The visit to Cospicua is a panoramic drive-by; we will not be stopping there.
- Pets, large luggage, and large suitcases are not allowed during the tour.
- Any personal belongings, including backpacks or rucksacks, must be carried with you at all times and may not be left unattended on the coach or bus.
- The difficulty level of this tour is considered easy; however, one should take note that it’s a rather long walk.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 52 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: Will I get seasick on The Three Fortified Cities of Malta Half Day Tour Incl. Boat Trip and Transfers?
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Activity code: C-6089P33
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- 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).
- Pick-up and drop-off transfers (choose your preferred location from one of our meeting points).
- Boat tour of the harbour creeks on a traditional Maltese carvel-built fishing boat.
- Transportation during the tour in an airconditioned coach or bus.
- Licenced tour guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities (optional).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 The Three Fortified Cities of Malta Half Day Tour Incl. Boat Trip and Transfers is as follows:
- 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 The Three Fortified Cities of Malta Half Day Tour Incl. Boat Trip and Transfers 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
- Pick-up and drop-off transfers (choose your preferred location from one of our meeting points)
- Boat tour of the harbour creeks on a traditional Maltese carvel-built fishing boat
- Transportation during the tour in an airconditioned coach or bus
- Licenced tour guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- The time shown on the website or on your ticket is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time. Your pick-up time can be anytime between 8:15 AM and 9:15 AM, depending on where you are staying.
- The tour will be guided in the language you have booked, however please note that at times, depending on operational circumstances, the commentary might be provided by a multilingual guide (limited to a maximum of 2 languages).
- The tour in Spanish will be conducted by either a Spanish-speaking guide (subject to availability) or an English-speaking guide together with a Spanish-speaking host serving as a translator.
- The boat trip is always subject to favourable weather conditions; if the boat trip cannot be done due to poor weather conditions, we will spend more time visiting the three cities.
- The visit to Cospicua is a panoramic drive-by; we will not be stopping there.
- Pets, large luggage, and large suitcases are not allowed during the tour.
- Any personal belongings, including backpacks or rucksacks, must be carried with you at all times and may not be left unattended on the coach or bus.
- The difficulty level of this tour is considered easy; however, one should take note that it’s a rather long walk.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 52 travelers
