Malta Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Historic Palaces and Noble Homes
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover Malta’s luxurious side while you’re in port on this shore excursion to the palaces and noble houses around Valletta. Malta has a long history with varied influences, including Roman, Greek, Arab, French and British, which has led to some beautiful architecture and sophisticated residences. As you visit Palazzo Parisio, Casa Rocca Piccola and the Upper Barrakka Gardens, you’ll see frescoes, magnificent marble, mirrored walls, trompe l'oeil art, paintings, extravagant gilding and other fantastic decor.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
At time of booking, Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following details under Special Requirements: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Face masks must be worn in vehicles and in museums
What To Expect
Upper Barrakka Gardens
From these gardens you can enjoy unrivalled views across one of the world's largest and deepest natural harbours, Grand Harbour, and over to the Three Cities.
Casa Rocca Piccola
This 16th century palazzo is a private residence, which is open to the public. The value of Casa Rocca Piccola lies in its ability to provide unique historical evidence into the customs and traditions of the Maltese nobility over the last 400 years. You can also see a collection of furniture, silver and paintings that add to the aesthetic riches of this country.
Options
Malta Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Historic Palaces and Noble Homes
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
Private vehicle
Port pickup and drop-off
Private tour guide
Food and drinks, unless specified
Pickup points
AX The Victoria Hotel
Gorg Borg Olivier Street, Sliema Malta
Valletta, Grand Harbour
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 2 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We loved Malta. Our guide, a...
Thomas C,Sep 24, 2017
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved Malta. Our guide, a wonderful lady, she met us on the pier and our tour ended up being a private tour of Malta. She was amazing, knew Malta very well, and went above and beyond for our tour. We would love to return to Malta for an extended stay.
Tour guide was great and very...
Christine O,Jul 10, 2016
- Review from Viator
3.00Tour guide was great and very personal (shared lots of stories about his family). Tour a bit boring though.
Josephine was extremely knowledgeable...
archer1204,Apr 26, 2016
- Review from Viator
5.00Josephine was extremely knowledgeable and very interesting.
Excellent guide, Rita, expert in her...
Daniel L,Jan 5, 2013
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide, Rita, expert in her field with answers to all questions,perfect English. Highly recommend.
Very nice to see houses off the...
James D,Sep 4, 2012
- Review from Viator
4.00Very nice to see houses off the beaten path. Our van couldn't park nearby, so the mega-buses weren't anywhere close.
The guide, Frederick, was excellent. He even made an "off-program" detour for us.
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