Valletta Black Friars Experience Entrance Ticket

Overview

Mobile ticket

Visit the Valletta Black Friars Experience, one of Valletta's crown jewels. The attraction offers you the possibility to visit two of the most beautiful Oratories in Malta which have been closed to the public for over 300 years, a visit to the Sacristy and the Silver Room with treasures hidden from sight for centuries and finally the Basilica of Our Lady of Porto Salvo and St. Dominic, a masterpiece of architecture adorned by exquisite works of art second to none.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are 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

Valletta Black Friars Experience

The Valletta Black Friars Experience recounts the lives of the Dominican Community in Valletta, in a place whereby over the course of 450 years of human struggle, a significant part of Valletta’s history has been written as well as events which could have shaped the world as we know it. Gain access to places which have been closed for hundreds of years and precious artefacts that few have laid their eyes on. Hear the stories of the brotherhoods born from within the Dominican Order and much more.

Admission Included

What‘s Included

Entrance Fee

Meeting points

Valletta Black Friars Experience

St. Dominic Street Valletta Malta

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Options

Valletta Black Friars Experience Entrance Ticket

Reviews

4.80

147 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

128

Beautiful and inspiring
swergoo,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was beautiful. Absolutely stunning, peaceful and rich with history, culture and heritage. The artwork was splendid and inspired
Do not miss blackfriars
Gardyloooo,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent visit to both the church and museum. Amazing history and live views of the restoration process. A must visit location in Valletta.
Most interesting experience in Valletta
helend922,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Stumbled upon the monastery whilst strolling around Valletta. Went in on a whim, as rain was imminent. The atmosphere was incredible. There were very few visitors whist I was there and had the place to myself for part of the time. It's hard to describe but the aura was incredible.
Good
m0nujibinb,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It is good and informative ……I really like and enjoyed this visit it’s really an hidden gem in the middle of the town ………..
Black Friars Malta visit
833guig,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Clear and easy, interesting. A Must to go in Valletta. No needs to do both visit the same day, it's perfect. The visits themselves are not too long
Worth a Quick Look
Skeney57,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The experience was actually 3 separate sections but for 26eu for both of us it was fair value. The Black Friars section is actually underwhelming. It's interesting but fairly bland after you view the video and the rooms on display with all the artifacts. The treasure is the entry to the Dominican Basilica which is spectacular plus a short walk away you also get to enter the Monastery/Convent of the Mysterium Fidei. We got to see a few Friars but there dressed in all white nowadays. An interesting experience and good value & worth the time to view.
Pleasant experience!
marianI8180DY,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A very pleasant and informative experience that left both me and my partner in awe of this cathedral and its history. The guide was very friendly and kind, as she explained any questions we had. We would most certainly recommend visiting!
Unforgettable
jomyt838,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was really a new experience for me and I feel the grace inside the Chruch .I would like to welcome you all and enjoy this wonderful experience .
A serene moment of respect
davidbB2558KT,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A beautiful serene place in the middle of a bustling vibrant city. Loved the elements on display and the beautiful fresco and paintings. The displays had comprehensive and easy to follow explanations. The lady on the front desk was extremely polite as are most Maltese people. Thank you for a lovely experience.
Great visit to Blackfriars and St Catherines
ilh62,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We bought a joint ticket to visit St Catherines hidden garden and Blackfriars Monastery and both were great. A lot more to see and do than I expected. Everything is displayed well and at St Catherines it really makes you feel how it would be living as a nun years ago. The church at Blackfriars Monastery was beautiful and definitely worth seeing. Highly recommend these 2 places to visit getting the joint ticket was very good value.