Valletta City Walking Tour with St. John's Co-Cathedral(optional)
Overview
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3 hours
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Any visit to Malta must include a walk through the historic center of Valletta and a visit to St. John’s Co-Cathedral is a must.
At a comfortable pace your guide will unfold the history of this World Heritage Site. You will learn how Valletta began, how it evolved over the centuries, and about the events which shaped it into the city that it is today.
As you walk past Auberges, palaces and churches your guide will explain about the Knights of Malta and the city’s connections with the British period. You will also visit gardens, which offer stunning views of Malta's Grand Harbour. The walk ends with a guided tour of St. John's Co-Cathedral, including the oratory which houses Caravaggio's masterpiece "The Beheading of St. John the Baptist". Entrance fee to the church is not included and tickets can be bought at the entrance of the church.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
St. John's Co-Cathedral
Your guide will meet you at the entrance of Valletta at 10.00am in front of the New Parliament on Freedom Square and proceed on a 3 hour guided tour of Malta's capital city. Valletta, an architectural gem, is a monument in itself founded by the Knights of St John following the victory of the Great Siege of 1565. Your private tour guide will lead you through this unique city and highlight the history behind the imposing facades. Valletta is a planned fortress city, a living testimony of Malta's rich heritage. The walk will finish with a guided tour of St. John's Co-Cathedral, the former Conventual Church of the Knights of Malta. This unique church is one of the finest examples of baroque architecture and one of the world’s greatest cathedrals. (Tickets to the Cathedral can be bought on the day and are not included in the tour price).
What‘s Included
A 3 hour guided tour of Valletta by a licensed tour guide.
Entrance fee to St. John's Co-Cathedral. (Adults €15, Seniors /students €12.00)
St. John's Co-Cathedral
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November 2024-2025
Valletta City Walking Tour with St. John's Co-Cathedral
Reviews
61 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Tour Guide Angele
Craig A,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A thorough tour of Valletta with good commentary on buildings and their style of architecture. Add St John’s Co Cathedral to the tour.
Fascinating Valetta
maireo225,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Marisa was fantastic! She was extremely knowledgeable & held our attention throughout the trip. The additional trip to the Co Cathedral was the highlight of the trip for me!
If pressed for time this is a worthwhile trip
RRCLA,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This is my first time visiting this beautiful archipelago in the Mediterranean. Valletta has so much history going back centuries. While visiting Valletta for its natural beauty, friendly people, beaches, cafes galore, all in a safe environment - to complete the experience this tour is worth the time. The walking tour may seem long but the relaxed nature of the tour makes the time go by fast. For me this tour indulges and satisfies my curiosity of every country and city I visit. If you are coming on a cruise I highly recommend this tour.
Great overview of Valletta by a local
Rosa C,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great overview of the history of Valletta by a local. Mary was great! Knowledgeable and entertaining.
Great way to discover old Valetta
JimH03,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Superbly organised Walking Tour with great Guide. Tour takes you to Old Valetta with great Photo opportunities. The tour of St John's Cathedral is a MUST. Worth the 3 hours - You will find parts of Valetta you wouldn't find on your own. We had circa 20 people on the Tour.
Valletta walking tour - worth it!
Cynthia G,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Mary, our guide, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Malta history. She gave us a very thorough synopsis of it all. I included St John’s Co-Cathedral, also well done. Caravaggio paintings are stunning. Stayed after the tour was finished to linger longer in the Cathedral and also experience the Caravaggio exhibit about all his works.
Valletta City Walking Tour with "V"
Sandranola,Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was fabulous! Our guide, "V" (whose name I don't remember) has lived in Valletta for many years after moving there from Croatia. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and totally professional, sharing tips for restaurants and special places to see after our tour ended. She made what could have been a boring experience extremely interesting. Seeing St. John's Co-Cathedral was a very special experience. I totally recommend this tour for anyone visiting Malta, and ask for "V". She was a wonderful guide and ambassador for the city.
Absolutely wonderful tour
MalcolmA671,Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nadine was absolutely superb as a guide. She has so much knowledge of Valletta and Malta. It was a joy to be a part of the tour which was well organised from start to finish. Highly recommended, including the optional visit to St John’s Cathedral. It’s quite a long tour (3 hours plus) but is worth it. You will learn so much from this excellent guide.
Simply wonderful
Hannah B,Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely fantastic. Nadine was wonderful and so knowledgeable. We've searched for an additional tour she runs off Mdina because she was so good, would highly highly recommend
Great experience
Kristina K,Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide with lot of very interesting details from the history but also about contemporary Malta. Starting from the new parliament building firmly connected to Malta historical identity, trough out the old Valletta to the 21st century Malta and finishing with the extraordinary St. John co-cathedral. Really something you should try.
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