Witchcraft and Blood in Birgu - Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover Birgu’s long history of witchcraft, magic and ghosts.
Hear about how there were once many witches in Malta and learn their ancient, sometimes gross, spells that will make someone fall in love with you or throw a curse on your ex.
You’ll also learn the tragic stories of the ghosts that roam the city’s palazzos and fortifications and see the church said to have been visited by the Devil himself.
This tour will show you the site of Malta’s biggest-ever explosion, the house where the executioner of Malta once lived, and reveal how – and why – a priest murdered his lover.
All this, and more, on the Witchcraft and Blood in Birgu tour.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Inquisitor's Palace
We will stand outside the Inquisitor's Palace and hear about its dark history, including the many witchcraft trials that took place here.
Birgu (Vittoriosa)
We will walk around the back streets of Birgu and hear tales of witchcraft, murder and magic spells.
What‘s Included
Expert knowledge of the dark history of Birgu
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Witchcraft and Blood in Birgu - Walking Tour
Reviews
35 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Immersive and fun
deborahmZ6476SL,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mario is an amazing storyteller taking you trough interesting bits of hidden history of Birgu
Amazing 🤩
SzarvasV1,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was really interesting! He was talking loud and clear, easy to understand. With many giggles it was a great date night xx Thanks, and see you on your next tour.
Mario is a star!
Sightseer03566340675,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mario was awesome, a great tour guide and super informative! If I'm ever back in Malta I'll be booking back in for another tour with him :)
So interesting 🧐
michaelpM2664YM,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very interesting tour where one learns a lot of unknown "horror" stories that happened in the area.
Recommend
memoc615,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour. Mario really knows what he's talking about. Will definetely try one of his other tours. Learned some new stuff that we didn't know yet even after 3 years of living on Malta .
Super interesting and entertaining walking tour - highly recommended
hikingwithkids,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Insightful and fun tour on a random Friday evening in January in Birgu, Three Cities, Malta. Marco is a natural story teller who easily kept a diverse group of 30 people hanging on to his every word. Will definitely go on more tours with Dark Malta and encourage visiting friends and family to do the same!
The dark side of Birgu.
FarAway07481768685,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an unforgettable experience. We have been to Birgu/Vittorioosa many times, but never to walk the streets at night while you can hear tales of witchcraft, sorcery, wickedness, priests, nuns and the Inquisition. It is an excursion that pleases those who are interested in this topic.
Truly Exceptional Night Tour
anastasiagW6414QD,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were fortunate to take both a group tour and a private tour with Mario. Of all the night tours I’ve taken, this one truly stands above the rest. He combines excellent research with irresistible storytelling, keeping you engrossed as he weaves in the spicier moments with charm and flair.
You get more than you pay for!
Daydream76124,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I absolutely enjoyed the tour. Mario, our leader, is very talented, keeps you engaged, and it clearly shows that he put a lot of effort and research. Birgu is rich with history and such a beautiful place. The narrow alleyways, historic buildings and their stories are absolutely stunning. As a fellow maltese person, I never thought I could enrich my historic knowledge so much in a couple of hours. Well done! I look forward to booking my next tour with you.
We really recommend Dark Malta Tours....will surely attend the other tours in the near future!
RosanV75,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour and great narrative and sense of humour. My daughter told me....I wish I could learn history this way at school! Keep it up Mario!
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