Malta · THREE CITIES HARBOUR WALKS
Birgu, Senglea and Cospicua sit across the Grand Harbour and predate Valletta by centuries. These 15 tours cross by dghajsa or boat, walk the creeks and the forts, and cost less than you would guess.
90-minute eco catamaran cruise from Sliema, with English and German commentary, looping Valletta, Grand Harbour, and the Three Cities.
“Nice comfortable trip with lots to see and experience”
Half-day tour of Malta’s Three Cities plus a guided wine tasting at Razzett l-Antik in Qormi for about $54.
“Good pace. The local foods with the wine tasting were very good and generous.”
Valletta and Three Cities harbour cruise: star forts and Birgu views on a Wi-Fi catamaran with live English commentary.
“There was a communication breakdown between the cruise company and Viator. Unfortunately, we did not get to go on the cruise because it was canceled by the company. However we were able to book our tickets online without adequate communication of its closure. I am currently waiting on my refund for the cruise I did not receive. I hope to receive my refund in a timely manner.”
Walk Senglea, Bormla, and Birgu in Malta with Knights of Malta history, harbor fortresses, WWII stories, and easy dhajsa transport back to Valletta.
“Very informative!Learned a lot! Definitely worth the money!”
Walk Malta’s Three Cities on a small-group tour from Cospicua to Birgu and Senglea, with Caravaggio and knight-fortress stories.
“From Valletta need to be clear that you need to take a ferry over to one of the three cities and ferry schedule to ensure you are on time for the start of the tour.”
Ride a 1928 vintage bus through Malta’s Three Cities with David, plus Great Siege stories from 1565 and 1942.
“It was a great little trip.. The bus was a blast from the past... My husband and I were in our element xxx”
Half-day Three Cities and wine tasting from Malta’s north, with hotel pickup, a guided Vittoriosa walk, and a Marsovin tasting and snacks.
“We started the day in a hot mini bus, which was 25 mins late, after a 45 minute drive then we joined the main coach which we had to wait 10 mins for only to drive around even more to pick more people up from nearby hotels which they could have easily walked to the coach. Eventually reaching the three cities and then on to the wine tasting which was disappointing. After the wine tour we drove around for at least an hour dropping people off at their hotels then transferring to the mini bus to take us back to our hotel, most of the time on this trip was…”
Valletta to Birgu, Cospicua and Senglea with a guided walk and a dghajsa harbor cruise for Grand Harbour views.
“I enjoyed the boat ride. Price is maybe a bit high for what you get, compared to other tours, but transportation from the hotel is appreciated.”
A 2.5-hour Birgu walking tour through Malta’s Three Cities with Inquisitor’s Palace entry, WWII stories, and Grand Harbour viewpoints.
“The tour started on time near the gate at one the three cities of Vittoriosa. The tour guild took us through the streets pointed out couple of building with importance until we got to the Inquisitors Palace we had a bit of a tour in there. After the Palace, we went little bit further down and have a open tour in one of the old houses in Vittoriosa. After the tour our tour guild where we can eat and what transport we take to Valletta. To note for me she is the same guild from Rabat and Mdina and she has good knowledge with a bit of wit.”
Walk Birgu’s medieval lanes and Collacchio, then tour the Inquisitor’s Palace with entry included. WWII stories and harbour views.
“Very informative and entertaining. 17th May at 3.00pm. We enjoyed the local anecdotes and historical content as well.”
A 4-hour private night tour of Valletta, Birgu, Mdina, and Mosta with Grand Harbour views, medieval lanes, and The Rotunda lit up.
“Amazing to see Malta in the evening!!! James our driver was fantastic and shared so much of his wealth of knowledge with us. He told us about the history of the places we visited as well as the overall culture, food, current events of Malta. We asked to change one of our stops as we had already been there earlier in the day and he was happy to accommodate our request. We had a great few hours and learnt so much.”
A 2-hour English walking tour in Birgu, Malta, mixing witch trial lore, murder tales, love magic, and ghost stories, from $24.03.
“Fun! Great stories, delivered with drama and enthusiasm. Excellent story teller. Held the entire group's attention for 2 full hours.”
Ride a vintage bus through Malta’s Three Cities, stopping in Cospicua, Vittoriosa, and Senglea for classic views and Knights-era stories.
“Bus never turned up,when I phones said we had missed it even though we was there 30mins early. Had to get on hop on bus to location. When arrived trip had gone wouldn't go with this company again . No apology just said it was our own fault joke”
Walk Birgu and Malta’s Three Cities with a licensed guide, scoring harbor views, Fort St. Angelo, and viewpoint stops in 3 hours.
“We had an incredible experience on our private tour of the Three Cities. John Paul was an exceptional guide from start to finish. His deep knowledge of Malta’s history brought every street and building to life. He explained the stories and hidden gems with such passion and clarity. We truly appreciated his insight into the culture and traditions of the area. John Paul answered all our questions with patience and detail. He made the tour engaging, informative, and enjoyable for us We felt like we were exploring with a true local expert. This was one of the highlights of our trip to Malta. We highly recommend John Paul for anyone…”
Walk Birgu at night on a small-group ghost and crime tour, learning Malta’s darker side with an expert guide and night views.
“Alesia shared fantastic stories and took us to see beautiful sights at night. The city is stunning at night. This was the 3rd tour we did with her (we also did the Mdina/Basat ans the food tour) and they’ve all been great. Thanks so much Alesia.”
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