Valletta: Guided Walking Tour with St. John's Co-Cathedral
ID: GYG315872-557627
Category:
Country: Malta
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
This Valletta walking tour will take you to the city's main landmarks before finishing in St. John’s Co-Cathedral. Formerly the conventual church of the knights, it is Malta's most significant church, also housing two of Caravaggio's paintings.
You will meet your guide at the entrance of Valletta in front of the New Parliament Building, looking out for their red umbrella. Your guide will give an introduction to Valletta, and then will lead you through this fortress city, ensuring you do not miss out on anything worth seeing.
As you walk past Auberges, palaces, and churches, your guide will unfold the history of the Knights of Malta, as well as the city’s connections with the British period. You will also visit gardens, which offer stunning views of Malta's Grand Harbour.
The walk ends with a guided tour of St. John's Co-Cathedral, including the oratory which houses Caravaggio's masterpiece "The Beheading of St. John the Baptist".
Highlights
- Learn how Valletta began, how it evolved over the centuries, and about the events which shaped it into the city that it is today
- Walk past historical buildings, squares, churches, and gardens that line the heart of the city
- Discover St. John's Co-Cathedral, one of the world's greatest cathedrals
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet your guide in front of the New Parliament building at 10:00AM. Look out for for the City Walking Tours Malta sign/red umbrella.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
