Three Cities guided tour including harbour boat tour

Overview

Available languages

German

English

Italian

French

Spanish

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover the Grand Harbour area opposite Valletta known as the Three Cities – Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea, where the Knights of St. John first settled in 1530. Driving past Cospicua we reach Vittoriosa for a guided walking tour through the narrow streets in the shade of historic buildings, including the first auberges of the various langues of the Order. At the Vittoriosa waterfront we take a typical harbour boat (dghajsa) for a tour of the colourful harbour creeks.

From the Senglea Garden, situated at the tip of the peninsula, enjoy a stunning 360° view of the Grand Harbour, including the impressive Fort Sant Angelo from where Grand Master La Valette led the defence of the island during the Great Siege of 1565.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

Vittoriosa Waterfront - Birgu Waterfront

Guided walk through the narrow streets of Vittoriosa in the shade of historic buildings, including the first auberges of the various langues of the Order. At the Vittoriosa waterfront we take a typical harbour boat (dghajsa) for a tour of the colourful harbour creeks.

1 hour • Admission Included

Gardjola Gardens

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

German

Pickup included

Italian

Pickup included

French

Pickup included

Spanish

Pickup included

English

Pickup included

Saturday in Dutch and Russian

Pickup included

Reviews

4.15

91 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A tour full of fun and history
SAM K,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Well organised with a great guide- Mirabelle and most interesting . Malta i a must. The people make you feel most welcome.
Disappointed
David N,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00
Confusion over meeting point (given multiple changes) so had to contact provider. Large group (40) limited motorbility of some slowed the group. Motorised boat trip was an 'add on' with an uncommunicative boatman. Information no provided regarding end of tour arrangements. Met up with other groups where chaotic allocation was made for minibuses to various hotels. Had we been told this whilst down in cin the harbour we wouldn't have climbed up to the buses, we came back down to walk back to Birgu rather than wait for a disorganised lift.
Disappointed
Dale P,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
We were disappointed with the tour guide. In spite of her having a microphone and speaker, most people could NOT hear what she was saying. If you were more than 2 m away you did not hear what she said. We were told to 'move closer' to hear. Hard to do with a group of 40+ people. When she stopped to talk, she did not wait for the group to gather round before starting to talk. In fact, she was talking while people were still getting off the bus. People left the tour early because they couldn't hear what was being said by the guide - group members were disgruntled and we shared our thoughts with each other . Stories about Maltese family/student life were not relevant to this tour. The small boat tour in the Grand Harbour was the highlight of the entire tour.
Beautiful Views of the Three Cities
Courtney J,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
A boat tour of the Three Cities is one of those quintessential Malta experiences and definitely worth doing. Our tour began with a guided walk down to the Grand Harbour, followed by a short break before boarding the boats. From the water, you get a great perspective of the cities. I had worried the ride might be turbulent, but the water was calm and the ride smooth. One downside is that once you’re on the boats, the group is split into smaller groups of six, separate from our guide. The quality of the experience then depends on the boat operator. I noticed one operator engaging their group, but ours was silent throughout—so it felt more like a boat ride than a tour. That said, our main guide, Josephine, was informative, energetic, and really made the overall experience worthwhile.
Fabulous tour with a very...
Jane P,
Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fabulous tour with a very informative guide. Elizabeth was very knowledgeable, and kept everyone engaged
Highly recommend!
Denise M,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
On time, well organised, great commentary and variety. Walking, bus and boat. fabulous tour. We learnt a lot in a short time. A must do, in Valletta.
Beautiful.
Nicoletta L,
Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Obviously it's very hot, bring a hat and drink. But the guide always made us put in the shade
Best tour guide we’ve had in a long time
Carly s,
Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is one of the most standout tours we’ve done while travelling thanks to our guide Donna. Donna’s passion for all things Maltese was evident from the get-go. She was informative without being long-winded, was funny without being cheesy, and did a good job of keeping our group under control without sounding like a primary school teacher. The tour itself was fantastic value for money and the three cities absolutely beautiful.
Very interesting tour that covers a lot
Julie C,
May 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour guide Donna had excellent English and gave us interesting information…we have done about 4 tours while in Malta and Donna was the easiest to understand… There are a few steps but the tour covers a lot… We also loved the cruise around the grand harbor…
Educational and...
Charles H,
May 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Educational and informative. Loved the harbor cruise. Just missed the Gun Battery firing by minutes.