Witchcraft and Blood in Birgu - Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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‘s Included

Expert knowledge of the dark history of Birgu

What To Expect

Inquisitor's Palace

We will be standing outside the Inquisitor's Palace and hearing about its dark history.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Vittoriosa Waterfront - Birgu Waterfront

We will be walking along the Vittoriosa Waterfront and hearing dark stories along the route.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Witchcraft and Blood in Birgu - Walking Tour

Reviews

5.00

28 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Truly Exceptional Night Tour
anastasiagW6414QD,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We 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
5.00
I 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
5.00
Fantastic 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!
Bis
ClaudetteT887,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour. Excellent storyteller with lots of information and anecdotes. The length of the tour was just right…………..
Bloody good tour!
ALeonoraa,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an amazing tour! A friend invited me for Halloween and it exceeded my expectations. Mario is a wonderful guide, presenting in such a funny way that I think I got hooked... looking for the next tour to do already 🤩
History Comes Alive Thanks to Mario
cindycoetz,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is an exciting and insightful tour led by one of the most talented storytellers and history enthusiasts in the business. Mario brings Birgu’s rich history to life with facts and a great sense of humour. He’s the best in the field, and you won’t be disappointed when booking his tours. Highly recommended!
Witchcraft
Dale P,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fun! Great stories, delivered with drama and enthusiasm. Excellent story teller. Held the entire group's attention for 2 full hours.
Malta Dark Tours Birgu
govemarc,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great presenter. Strong voice and funny stories. Mario was well prepared. The walk was easy. Started at the top and walked down with enough rest stops for stories.
Best “ghost tour” I’ve been on!
Passport42074364049,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was one of the best “ghost tours” I’ve ever been on! Mario is knowledgeable and passionate, and a great story teller! The content is dark and the stories are factually based on real documentation, and so interesting! The tour itself was the right amount of easy walking (we started higher and sort of walked down as the tour went on, so no uphill to contend with). The crowd size wasn’t too big and he helped us navigate easily. It is worth so much more than cost! We loved the experience and I will be on more of Dark Malta’s tours in the future!!
A highly recommended tour...thanks to an amazing guide!
janetm886,
Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This easily ranks as one of the best tours I've ever been to... Mario (the guide) is very knowledgeable, an engaging storyteller and has a great sense of humour! Birgu is such an enchanting place and is an ideal setting for stories on witchcraft & magic. Would definitely recommend and attend more future tours in different locations.