Christmas through the ages - Guided Valletta walking tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour brings Malta’s Christmas heritage to life by blending storytelling with history. Instead of a standard walk, guests travel through different eras — from early modern traditions to wartime Christmases and modern celebrations — discovering how Maltese culture, faith, and community shaped the season across the centuries.
With intimate group sizes, atmospheric locations, and a guide who specialises in narrative-based experiences, this tour offers an immersive, authentic and uniquely Maltese festive journey.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The New Parliament
At the Parliament area, your guide introduces the origins of Christmas in Malta, beginning with ancient solstice traditions and how early communities marked the return of light. This is the starting point for understanding how Malta’s festive customs evolved over centuries.
Pjazza Teatru Rjal
At the ruins of the Royal Opera House, your guide shares the story of Valletta’s theatre culture and shows a rare historic photo of how the Opera House was decorated at Christmas before its destruction during WWII. This moment connects Malta’s festive past with the present landscape. Here your guide will also explain the Maltese presepju tradition, why nativity scenes became the centre of Christmas in Malta, and how families crafted unique displays for their homes and villages.
What‘s Included
Licensed Guide
A small Christmas surprise during the tour
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Christmas through the ages - Guided Valletta walking tour
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