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Three Cities Walking Tour with Grand Harbour Boat Ride

Malta, MaltaAbout 4 hoursGuided in English

Explore Birgu, Senglea and Cospicua, the fortified towns where Malta's knights first settled, with a local guide. The tour includes a ride across the Grand Harbour in a traditional boat.

About 4 hoursExplore at your own pace
Small to medium groupKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • Guided walk through Birgu, Senglea and Cospicua
  • Gardjola watchtower in Senglea
  • Grand Harbour boat ride in a dgħajsa
  • Stories of the Great Siege of 1565
  • Views of Valletta's fortifications

Full description

Long before Valletta was built, the Knights of St John made their base in the Three Cities across the harbour. Your guide leads you through the lanes of Birgu, past the knights’ inns and churches, and up to the Gardjola watchtower in Senglea, whose carved eye and ear watched over the harbour.

The tour includes a crossing of the Grand Harbour in a dgħajsa, the traditional Maltese water taxi, with views of the fortifications from the water. Your guide will explain the role the towns played in the Great Siege of 1565 and in the Second World War.

Itinerary

  1. Meet your guide

    Gather at the agreed meeting point.

  2. Birgu

    Walk the lanes past the knights' inns and churches.

  3. Senglea

    See the Gardjola watchtower and harbour views.

  4. Boat ride

    Cross the Grand Harbour in a traditional boat.

Included

  • Local guide
  • Grand Harbour boat ride
  • All booking fees

Not included

  • Entry to museums or Fort St Angelo
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel transfers unless arranged

Meeting point

Meeting point confirmed with your booking; pick-up from many hotels can be arranged on request.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes; some streets are steep.
  • The boat ride may be swapped for the ferry in rough water.
  • Bring sun protection.

Frequently asked questions

Do we go inside Fort St Angelo?

Not as standard; entry can be added if you ask when you enquire.

Is the boat ride included?

Yes, a harbour crossing in a traditional boat is included.

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