Valletta Black Friars Experience Entrance Ticket
Overview
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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.
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.
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Valletta Black Friars Experience Entrance Ticket
Reviews
165 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
History explained
mrsgaz,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing History which we were privileged to be able to visit. From the old part of the building to the rebuild and reconstruction was fantastic. Easy to gollow board and QR codes were helpful. We spent quite a while here just soaking it all up.
Good
s bastienc996,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Length of visit good thanks 😊
Super nice church with very friendly staff!
K8493MImarianah,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very beautiful church where you get a map at the entrance to guide you even better, everything was also very clearly indicated with signs in the church itself. Beautiful history and beautiful things on display. I was also greeted very kindly on entering and leaving where they also asked my opinion about the church. Definitely worth it 🫶
Super!
m linap2026,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very beautiful! Wonderful place!
An unearthed treasure, along with its partnr nearby, The Hidden Garden (Mysterium Fidei).
martinkN1919LJ,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fascinating history, vividly told in beautiful surroundings.
Hidden gems of Valletta
222keitht,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Extraordinary site, of significance to the overall history of Valletta, Malta. I took this together with the Mysterium Fedei Abbey tour and both were AMAZING‼️ 🇲🇹
A somewhat hidden gem, highly recommended during a city tour
MartinH75,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I visited the Dominican Monastery (Black friar) as part of the combined ticket (Hidden Valletta) with the Catherine Monastery. This review is about the Dominican monastery. I really liked that, the exhibition is not too big but still has exciting details to offer e.g. the monastery treasure and information about the history. And the church of the monastery is very magnificent and visually impressive, it is definitely worth a visit. An entertaining stay, so about 30 minutes as part of a city tour of Valletta, is perfect here. And the combination ticket was really cheap at €13.
Well worth a visit
Doodledog2,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really lovely church and chapels. A real treat to be able to see it.
Amazing art, artefacts and rooms.
T2807OTmichaelb,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The museum part, chambers, paintings, artefacts & church itself are exquisite & well laid-out. The atmosphere is peaceful & the staff are friendly & helpful. We bought the double ticket for Mysterium Fidei also, which is also fascinating & well organized.
Exciting and very Knowlegable.
Curious05283172694,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide was very passionate to explain and walk us through the history of the Dominican past events and artifacts. Made me more proud to have been baptised in Porto Salvo church Valletta.
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