Visit both Mysterium Fidei and Valletta Black Friars Experience
Overview
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Experience Hidden Valletta with a visit to two unique museums located off the beaten track in the bustling city of Valletta. First, visit Mysterium Fidei with its secret garden within the walls of a 450-year-old monastery. The cloister was closed to the public for over 450 years, but is now open for you to discover. Escape the hustle and bustle of Valletta’s vibrant city and enjoy the peace within the cloisters. Just a two-minute stroll away, visit The Black Friars Experience. The museum and private chapels are located within the priory of the Dominican order. The Dominicans have worked within the Valletta community for centuries. Learn about the part they played in the building of the Valletta we see today. Visit the beautiful Basilica of St Dominic, adorned with works of art and priceless artefacts.
An audio Tour is available at Mysterium Fidei. Written Information and video are available at Black Friars
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Mysterium Fidei
Mysterium Fidei is a multi sensory experience located within St Catherine’s Monastery, in the heart of Valletta. The door to the Secret Garden has been closed to the public for over 400 years, it is now open for you to enter this tranquil space and take a glimpse into the lives of the cloistered nuns. When joining the monastery, the nuns took vows never to leave. They lived a self-sustainable life closed away from the outside world. You can see the original, authentic kitchens, bedrooms, washrooms and even visit the crypt, their final resting place. The enclosed garden is a rarity in Valletta, here you can escape the hustle and bustle of the busy Valletta streets and experience the peace and serenity of this hidden oasis. Mysterium Fidei is a unique, must see, experience. It gives visitors the opportunity to learn the history, appreciate the architecture, enjoy the peaceful surroundings and contemplate the lives of the women who chose the life of the cloistered nun.
Valletta Black Friars Experience
The Black Friars Experience. The museum and private chapels are located within the priory of the Dominican order. The Dominicans have worked within the Valletta community for centuries. Learn about the part they played in the building of the Valletta we see today. Visit the beautiful Basilica of St Dominic, adorned with works of art and priceless artefacts.
Options
Visit both Mysterium Fidei and Valletta Black Friars Experience
What‘s Included
Free audio tour
Meeting points
Mysterium Fidei
140, St. Christopher Street Valletta Malta
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
39 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience
Roving696005,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A beautiful garden and amazing experience in the middle of Valetta. The monastery is still working and you can feel the unique atmosphere of nuns' life. Worth to visit.
Hidden Gems with no crowds
Don T,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Truly a hidden gem. First we went to the Monastery. Solemn. Simple lifestyle. Eye opening 2nd stop - the Black Friars experience in the Basilica. Eye opening! Over the top. NO CROWDS! Give it a try!
Well worth the visits.
Resort34253479393,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00These two experiences were well worth the visits to see how both the nuns and friars lived. Easy to find with friendly staff.
Both sites are part of Maltas hidden history
Michael B,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Mysterium Fidei is an oasis of calm in a very busy world. And very Indian for a nunnery
Good discovery
Rubicondo L,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very nice visit, quiet place, with a beautiful garden (which feels good in a city where there is so little greenery)! I recommend this small museum!
Relaxing
Inspiration541181,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Soothing and cultural experience
Visit
A8500XGtiffanyd,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nice visit very informative. Quiet place, relaxing and full of history.
A must see
Jo K,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a beautiful experience seeing this beautiful convent and seeing how the nuns spent their lives there.
A hidden gem in Valletta!
Trail17516434510,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Most interesting visit to Mysterium Fidei. We loved discovering this place full of history, still unknown to the general public. Two highlights of our visit were the inner garden, which is a haven of peace in the city, and the Sisters’ Crypt, which is particularly impressive and moving. An authentic experience that we highly recommend if you want to discover the hidden secrets of the capital!
Beautiful, well worth to visit both ❤️
Powerpet,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Church was worth seeing, fantastic marble work. Very interesting history. The secret garden was a little hard to find but amazing museum and gardens. Daniel the student was very helpful and we would like to wish him all the best for his new chapter in his life.
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