Malta Walking Tours: the 11 Best Guided Walks

1.The Original Valletta Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,719 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $26Our pick

Walk through Valletta with guides such as Matthew, Mario, Giulia, and Carmel, tracing the city’s Knights of St John past St John’s Co-Cathedral, Grand Master’s Palace, Barrakka Gardens, and the Grand Harbour. Expect a gentle pace, detailed history, and a group of up to 25 people.

“An excellent introduction to the rich history of Valletta. Tour was interesting, tour leader was engaging, and the city is gorgeous. Highly Recommend.”

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2.Valletta: 3-Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,219 reviews · 3 hours · from $25

Walk Valletta with an English-speaking licensed guide, visiting the City Gate, Auberge de Castille, Upper Barrakka Gardens, St. John’s Co-Cathedral, and more. Guides such as Julia, Matthew, and Alizea bring local history to life. Expect a steady three-hour route, a short break, and no included entrance fees.

“We did this tour on our first day we arrived in Malta. Our guide, Matthew provided us with so much great information about Mata and Valletta. The knowledge we gained on this tour stood us in good stead for the week we spent in Malta!”

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3.Valletta: Guided City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,256 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $24

Start beside Valletta’s New Parliament Building and follow an English-speaking guide through the capital’s squares, Auberges, churches, palaces, and gardens. Guides such as Marisa, Angela, Nadine, and John bring local stories, old photos, humor, and useful food tips. Museum and church entry fees are not included.

“Marissa is an excellent guide for this tour. We had a great day!”

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4.Valletta: Street Food and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,251 reviews · 3 hours · from $65

Walk Valletta with an English-speaking licensed guide, stopping for pastizzi, ftira, rabbit, sweets, coffee, Cisk lager and Kinnie. Guides such as Nadine, Ernest, Maribella and Charlotte bring local stories to the streets. Arrive hungry, wear comfortable clothes, and expect a filling introduction to Malta.

“Marisa was a wonderful host and made us a great time exploring Maltas history and culinary.”

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5.Malta: Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour with Catacombs

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,126 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $29

Walk Mdina’s medieval lanes and bastion walls, then visit Rabat’s catacombs, St Paul’s Grotto, and WWII shelters. An English-speaking guide such as Matthew, Carmel, Mario, or Dylan supplies the historical context. Entry fees are included, but expect plenty of walking and standing.

“Our tour guide, Carmel, was absolutely fantastic! His passion, knowledge, and storytelling made the whole experience unforgettable. He explained everything so clearly, added interesting historical and local details, and made us feel completely engaged throughout the tour. We truly appreciated his warmth and professionalism — highly recommended!”

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6.Valletta: City Walking Tour in a Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 957 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $24

Walk Valletta for 2.5 hours with an English-speaking guide, visiting Republic Street, St John’s Co-Cathedral, the main squares, Lower Barrakka Gardens, St Paul’s Cathedral, and Upper Barrakka Gardens. Guides such as Karl, Chris, Lorraine, and Leila are known for clear storytelling and a relaxed pace.

“Amazing guided tour. The host was a great storyteller and created a nice atmosphere in the group. Totally recommend.”

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7.Valletta: Guided Walking Tour with Optional Cathedral Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 758 reviews · 4 hours · from $46

Explore Valletta with a licensed guide such as Josephine, John, Anna, or another language specialist. See Upper Barrakka Gardens, hear the Knights of Malta’s story, visit St John’s Co-Cathedral if selected, and finish with the Malta Experience show.

“excellent guide, Josephine, enough time to visit the sites, perfect organization, punctuality”

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8.The Valletta Street Food and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 711 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66

Start at 9:30 am by Valletta’s New Parliament Building for a three-hour small-group walk with food, history, and local drinks. Guides such as Ernest, Marisa, and John explain how Maltese culture shaped the menu, from pastizzi and Kinnie to ftira, rabbit, and Cisk lager.

“Great tour of Valletta with excellent guide and delicious food. The tour guide, Marisa, was excellent and highly informative. We loved it and highly recommend it.”

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9.Valletta: Maltese Food and Drink Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 601 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Spend three hours walking Valletta with an English-speaking guide such as Matthew or Julia, stopping for pastizzi, ftira, timpana, sweets, chocolate, and local drinks. You’ll see major sights, lesser-known streets, and finish with a generous Maltese street-food meal. Vegetarian menus are available if requested in advance.

“impressed with level of information and great choices for the food samples.”

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10.Valletta: Self-Guided Historical Walking Tour (Audio Guide)

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 251 reviews · 1 - 7 days · from $8Best value

Use the PopGuide app to walk Valletta at your own pace, with audio and written commentary in five languages. The suggested 3 to 4 hour route covers major sights, shopping, restaurants, and useful stops. Your purchase also includes an audio tour of Mdina.

“L ho trovata inutile dal momento che non funziona il tasto " portami qui" per un " errore". A quel punto per recarmi da un area si interesse all altra ho dovuto usare il maps”

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11.Valletta: Half-Day City Discovery Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 157 reviews · 3 hours · from $22

Start at The Phoenicia Malta and walk into Valletta with a licensed guide in English, Italian, German, Spanish, or French. You will see major landmarks, pause at Upper Barrakka Gardens, and have 45 minutes for St. John’s Co-Cathedral, with admission paid separately.

“La guida persona eccellente, peccato che avevamo prenotato una visita in italiano che, comunque abbiamo fatto, uniti a un gruppo di francesi.”

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