During the tour, you'll learn why the British came to Malta, what happened and why they left. The tour will begin in Vittoriosa where you'll see the fortifications that date back to the times of the knights and were later used by the British for their defensive purpose. You'll visit Air Raid shelters and relive the conditions of what has been referred to as the Second Great Siege of Malta. After a short walk in Vittoriosa, you'll drive to Valletta by bus.
Walk to the upper Barrakka Gardens to enjoy a spectacular view of the Grand Harbour – one of the largest natural harbors of the Mediterranean Sea – which was a British military base and the main reason why Malta came under fire as soon as Mussolini declared war on the Allied forces. A stroll around the streets of Valletta will take you to the Palace that was used by Napoleon Bonaparte, the Second World War Victory (Soup) Kitchen, Queen Victoria’s statue and the ruins of the Royal Opera House which was destroyed at the peak of the bombings in Malta.
After some free time to have lunch on your own, you'll reach the lower level of Valletta to the War Museum. It is situated at Fort St. Elmo, an original defensive system built by the knights, modified to serve the British military. The museum has numerous exhibits including the legendary Gloster Sea Gladiator as well as the E-boat (human torpedo).
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