Malta: The Three Fortified Cities Tour including Boat Trip

A cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent clock tower, and flags. 1

A historic building with a central dome, flanked by two towers, under a clear sky. 2

By Robert Arrigo & Sons Limited (MTS Globe Malta)

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Features

Free cancellation available
4h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

- Appreciate the beauty of the three fortified cities of Malta
- Enjoy a delightful boat trip of the colourful harbour creeks
- Experience breathtaking views of the grand harbour
- Learn about the history of the knights of Malta and the three cities

Activity location

- Valletta
- Valletta, Malta

Meeting/Redemption Point

- Valletta
- Valletta, Malta

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Dates

Travellers

With English-Speaking Guide

4h
English

9:45 AM is the approximate start time of the tour. Your pick-up time can be any time between 8:15 AM and 9:15 AM, depending on where you are staying. Make sure to contact the provider to obtain information about your pick-up time and meeting point.

Language options: English

Starting time: 09:45

Price details

€40.00 x 1 Adult€40.00

Total

With French-Speaking Guide

4h
French

9:45 AM is the approximate start time of the tour. Your pick-up time can be any time between 8:15 AM and 9:15 AM, depending on where you are staying. Make sure to contact the provider to obtain information about your pick-up time and meeting point.

Language options: French

Starting time: 09:45

Price details

€40.00 x 1 Adult€40.00

Total

With German-Speaking Guide

4h
German

9:45 AM is the approximate start time of the tour. Your pick-up time can be any time between 8:15 AM and 9:15 AM, depending on where you are staying. Make sure to contact the provider to obtain information about your pick-up time and meeting point.

Language options: German

Starting time: 09:45

Price details

€40.00 x 1 Adult€40.00

Total

With Italian-Speaking Guide

4h
Italian

9:45 AM is the approximate start time of the tour. Your pick-up time can be any time between 8:15 AM and 9:15 AM, depending on where you are staying. Make sure to contact the provider to obtain information about your pick-up time and meeting point.

Language options: Italian

Starting time: 09:45

Price details

€40.00 x 1 Adult€40.00

Total

With Spanish-Speaking Guide

4h
Spanish

• The tour will be led by a Spanish-speaking guide (subject to availability) or by an English-speaking guide, with a Spanish-speaking host acting as a translator. • Your pickup can be any time between 8:15 AM and 9:15 AM; contact the provider for details.

Language options: Spanish

Starting time: 09:45

Price details

€40.00 x 1 Adult€40.00

Total

What's included, what's not

Pickup and drop-off transfers
Transport by air-conditioned bus or coach
Licensed guide
Vittoriosa and Senglea walking tour
Boat tour on a traditional Maltese Frejgatina
Food and drinks
Tips (optional)

Know before you book

- Not allowed: Luggage or large bags, Non-folding strollers, Oversize luggage, Pets
- Not suitable for: People prone to seasickness, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users
- In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
- This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

The Three Cities is a collective description of the three fortified cities of Cospicua, Birgu (Vittoriosa), and Senglea.

The oldest of the Three Cities is Vittoriosa, which has existed since prior to 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!

We start with a panoramic drive past the city of Cospicua, a double fortified harbour city and the largest of the three cities, to reach the city of Vittoriosa, this glorious city has been inhabited since the time of the Phoenicians, but the current city dates back from the time of the Order of the Knights of Saint John. Vittoriosa was chosen as the capital city of Malta instead of Mdina upon the arrival of the Order in the year 1530.

Enjoy a fascinating walking tour through the narrow streets of the city admiring and appreciating all the historical buildings and captivating treasures found at every twist and turn. Upon arrival at the stunning Vittoriosa waterfront, board a traditional Maltese “Frejgatina” (a small, carvel-built fishing boat) for a delightful tour of the colourful harbour creeks.

The tour ends at Senglea, named after Claude De La Sengle, the Grand Master who founded the city, Senglea is also known as “Civitas Invicta” a name given to the city for managing to resist the Ottoman invasion during the Great Siege of 1565.

The island on which Senglea lies was joined by a land bridge to Cospicua during the time of the Knights of St. John and as a result, it became peninsular in shape. From the Gardjola Gardens located at the tip of the peninsula enjoy a stunning 360° view of the Grand Harbour, including the impressive Fort Sant Angelo, from where the Grand Master Jean Perisot De La Valette led the defence of the island during the Great Siege of 1565.

During the whole tour knowledgeable and experienced guides will be providing you with riveting information and enhance your experience through narration and engaging storytelling.