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
162 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Black Friars History
Trek598558,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An interesting tour of this beautiful place, showcasing the wealth of paintings and ornaments.
A experience of our heritage
S6505ZRronnieg,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A nice experience indeed. So glad this cultural heritage is being preserved to such level to be handed down to other generations
Beautiful and peaceful
smiley100,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting and beautiful and peaceful place to visit. Was informative too and some amazing treasury to see. Recommended
Hidden gem among gems
28dereks,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a lovely experience! If you are the type of person who wants to not just do the top 5 highlights in a city, but want to see something exceptional, g see this. It is a little gem!
A must see destination
Christine M,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stunning beautiful church with an atmosphere of deep reverence. An unrivalled destination for all those visiting Valletta.
Highly recommended
386holgerl,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Insanely interesting and informative. Fantastic atmosphere. Also easily understandable by a German text guide
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