Three Cities of Malta half-day sightseeing tour
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Three Cities of Malta half-day sightseeing tour

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Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German
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Duration: 4 hours
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Why you’ll love this…
  • Explore Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea, the Three Cities of Malta
  • Take a short harbour cruise onboard a fregatina, a traditional Maltese boat
  • Enjoy a guided walking tour of the three cities
What to expect

Join this half-day sightseeing tour and step back through the mists of time as you're taken to the fortified cities of Cottonera which are widely known as the Three Cities, these being Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea, built and fortified by the Knights of Malta.

The morning starts with an informative drive through Cospicua followed by a visit to Vittoriosa where you navigate the narrow streets and mysterious alleyways shaded by many historic palaces and churches.

Then proceed to the old quay where you'll take a cruise on a fregatina, a traditional Maltese boat, for a tour of the famous harbour creeks. This is a truly unique way to view the impressive bastions and fortifications that dominate the port.

Finally, you'll be driven to Senglea where you can enjoy the view from the vedette conveniently situated in the centre of the Grand Harbour before your tour comes to an end.

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What's not included
  • x_not_included Child seat
Where
Meeting point:
Pickup is available from your hotel or nearby designated meeting points. You will be requested to fill out your pickup location during checkout. The local operator will contact you after booking to confirm the pickup time and location.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • Pickup is available from your hotel or nearby designated meeting points. You will be requested to fill out your pickup location during checkout
  • The local operator will contact you via email after booking to confirm the pickup time and location
  • The local company reserves the right to alter or cancel the excursion without prior notification
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Provider
Arrigo Group
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    31 October 2025

    Great tour and Elizabeth was a brilliant tour guide. She really brought the history of Malta to life and ensured the tour was at a good pace to suit everyone.

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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    5
    18 October 2025

    Very enjoyable and informative tour with trouble free transfers. Would recommend for visitors of Malta interested in the history of the island.

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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    5
    16 June 2025

    Our guide, Maria really brought this tour alive with her narrative and historical perspectives. So much to see and experience I’m so pleased we did this tour. We loved the contrast between walking through the cities and then seeing them from the water. Hotel transfer and pick up faultless too.

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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    5
    13 June 2025
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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    28 May 2024

    Thank you to our guide. I forget her name but she was very well informed and I loved learning so much about Malta!!

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    TUI Musement Traveler

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    16 April 2024
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