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
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.
Options
Witchcraft and Blood in Birgu - Walking Tour
What‘s Included
Expert knowledge of the dark history of Birgu
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
Intriguing and unusually pleasant
richardpH1842XO,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic venue. Very well prepared and professional in his approach
Dark Malta tour of Birgu
Kate C,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour with knowledgeable and entertaining guide. Walk was reasonably level and easy to manoeuvre but highlight was the commentary!
Excellent
annabY3400WH,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour. Informative and very entertaining
Who knew Malta had such a dark side!
andyhP7271JI,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mario brought to life....(or possibly death) the fascinating and eerie history of this beautiful area. His in-depth local knowledge and enthusiasm really came across and made for an excellent tour. We can only imagine his other tours are equally spellbinding and if we return to Malta will definitely be looking further into the darkness.
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!
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