Malta's British History Tour
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Malta's British History Tour

4.8/5
Excellent
Based on 11 reviews
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£46.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
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  • Birgu fortifications and air raid shelters
  • Upper Barakka Gardens gun salute
  • Visit National War Museum in Fort St Elmo
What to expect

Given its strategically important location as a gateway into southern Europe, it is not surprising that Malta has been continually fought over throughout the centuries. Learn of the island's tumultuous history on this intriguing full day tour.

Kick off in Birgu, where you'll explore the medieval fortifications and the air raid shelters from the Second Great Siege of Malta. Next. Head to Valletta's Upper Barakka Gardens to watch the Saluting Battery's cannons mark midday. Then it's time for a stroll through the old town, passing the palace used by Napoleon, the Victory Kitchen, Queen Victoria's statue and the bombed-out ruins of the opera house.

In the afternoon, learn of Malta's experiences under Phoenician, Romans, Moorish, Hospitaller and British rule during a guided visit to the National War Museum in Fort St Elmo. You'll also get a fascinating insight into the Great Siege of Malta of 1565, where a small force of Knights Hospitaller and about 400 locals repelled an Ottoman army.

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What to remember
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • English-speaking guide for all nationalities
  • This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Provider
TUI MALTA LTD
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.8/5

Based on 11 reviews from verified customers

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  • Ron

    From United States of America - November 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Tour guide was very knowledgeable & helpful.

  • DB

    From United States of America - October 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Nothing not to like. Our guide was informative, friendly and very professional.

  • Ann

    From United Kingdom - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Enjoy everything only one disappointing thing we did not have a Enough time at underground meseum but the guide who explained to us was brilliant

  • Jan Smith

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The guide was knowledgeable and engaging. The trip to the shelters was excellent and the guide there provided an emotional insight into life in Malta ...

  • Anonymous

    From United Kingdom - May 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Loved it! The guide was very informative and a great sense of humour. Highly recommended

  • Janice

    From United States of America - January 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    There was nothing to complain about a great guide. And very informed tour highly recommended

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