Three Cities guided tour including harbour boat tour
Overview
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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
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.
Gardjola Gardens
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.
Options
German
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Italian
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French
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English
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Saturday in Dutch and Russian
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Spanish
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What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
94 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lots of walking but a...
Charles R,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lots of walking but a great tour. Dominic was easy to understand and follow. Very informative and educational tour
Malta to see absolutely
Lucia C,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Experience to do to be able to orient yourself in the three cities. The guide was very good at explaining the history and customs of the city.
Walking/boat tour
Louise L,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting and informative tour. Guide was very knowledgeable. A vast area covered by foot and boat.
A tour full of fun and history
SAM K,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Well 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
3.00Confusion 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
1.00We 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
4.00A 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
5.00Fabulous tour with a very informative guide. Elizabeth was very knowledgeable, and kept everyone engaged
Highly recommend!
Denise M,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00On 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
5.00Obviously it's very hot, bring a hat and drink. But the guide always made us put in the shade
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