The 5 Best Self-Guided Tours in Malta

1.“The Malta Experience” Audio-Visual Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 468 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $16Our pick

At Valletta’s Mediterranean Conference Centre, you’ll watch a 45-minute audio-visual show tracing Malta from prehistoric times through war, faith, and modern life. Commentary comes in 17 languages. Add the 30-minute English tour of La Sacra Infermeria, led by a live guide, for a closer look at the Knights of St. John and their former hospital.

“Really interesting and well presented. Great to get some history of Malta without being over complicated or over simplified. Highly recommended!”

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2.Maltese Islands History Audio-Visual Show and La Sacra Infermeria Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 344 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Begin at The Malta Experience in Valletta with an audio-visual presentation covering Malta’s first settlers, the Great Siege, and World War II. Then join a professional guide inside La Sacra Infermeria, the hospital built by the Knights of St. John. The full visit lasts about 75 minutes and is offered in English.

“The whole thing was great, we all really enjoyed it. We would recommend everyone coming to Malta experienced it.”

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3.Self-Guided Historical Walking Tour (Audio Guide)

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

Use your smartphone and headphones to follow a 3 to 4 hour audio route through Valletta, from Tritons’ Fountain to Victoria Gate. Hear commentary in English, French, German, Italian, or Polish, download maps for offline use, and receive a second audio tour of Mdina at no extra charge.

“les mails envoyés sont systématiquement en Anglais donc si tu ne parles pas là langue c'est compliqué. j'ai réussi à avoir quelqu'un au téléphone au bout d'une heure et la dame m'a envoyé balader en me disant que je n'avais qu'à parler Anglais. Évidemment elle ne parlait aucune autre langue que la sienne et elle a finit par m'envoyer un lien tout prêt en Français.Ce qui aurait été simple à faire dès le début plutôt que de me faire perdre une heure au téléphone. Bref, je déconseille vivement...”

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4.3-City Self-Drive Exploration with GPS Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 126 reviews · 2.5 hours

Drive a small electric car through Vittoriosa, Senglea, Cospicua, Kalkara, and Smart City while GPS audio explains more than 50 sights. You control the pace and can stop for photos. Staff provide a safety briefing, monitor the route, and call if you take a wrong turn. Audio is available in eight languages.

“The cars are easy to drive and you totally feel safe would highly recommend time just absolutely wizzed bye we both had so much fun.”

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5.Malta 5D Audio-Visual Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 91 reviews · 1 day · from $12

Spend about 20 minutes watching Malta’s story unfold through 3D film, moving seats, air blasts, water spray, scents, and leg ticklers. The show covers prehistoric temples, the 1565 Great Siege, and World War II. Commentary is available in 17 languages, and the theatre is wheelchair accessible.

“A pesar de indicar que no había horario, tuvimos que volver una hora y media más tarde para completar un grupo. En cuanto a la experiencia, muy positiva e interesante.”

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