The 15 Best Three Cities Tours in Malta

1.Valletta and the Three Cities Scenic Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 763 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $24Our pick

Board the red 20-metre catamaran at Sliema Ferries for a 90-minute cruise through Marsamxett Harbour and the Grand Harbour. You will see Valletta, Vittoriosa, Senglea, and Cospicua from the water, with English and German commentary, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and a cash bar. Arrive early for the best outside seats.

“Very interesting and informative. Lovely locations, facts and information about what was seen and the history of the harbour’s etc. Would highly recommend a trip , especially as it’s less than two hours in duration.”

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2.Valletta & Three Cities Harbour Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 239 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $23

Cruise Marsamxett and Grand Harbour for about 90 minutes aboard an air-conditioned catamaran with Wi-Fi and live commentary. You’ll pass Fort Manoel, Valletta, Fort St. Elmo, Fort St. Angelo, and the Three Cities. Depending on weather and docking conditions, you may stop at Esplora Interactive Science Centre or return by the next cruise or hop-on hop-off bus.

“Recommend boarding as soon as allowed. We boarded 30 mins ahead of departure, all seats around the edge of the boat were taken, some by others “bagging” empty seats for friends still to show up.”

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3.Senglea, Bormla, and Birgu Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 138 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $24

Start at the Cospicua ferry landing and walk through Malta’s Three Cities with an English-speaking guide such as Karl, Chris, Lorraine, or Christian. Expect waterfront views, Birgu’s Collacchio streets, Knights’ palaces, fortress walls, British naval history, and a finish near St. Laurence Church. The dgħajsa ride to Valletta costs extra.

“Karl was an exceptional and very knowledgeable and interesting guide. We were so happy to join him on the 3 cities Tour after having him as our guide for our Valletta tour. These are “must-do’s” and Karl is the best!!!”

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4.Vintage Bus Ride through the Three Cities

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 112 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $24

Join driver-guide David at Sliema Ferries for a 90-minute ride on a vintage 1928 wooden-bodied bus. You’ll pass through Valletta, Cospicua, Vittoriosa, Senglea, and nearby towns while hearing about the Great Sieges of 1565 and 1942. Expect photo opportunities, a short break, and a bumpy old-fashioned ride.

“Tour was awesome but the bus driver at the end of trip left us about 2-3 minutes away from our hotel.”

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5.The Three Cities and Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 105 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $55

Travel from your hotel to Malta’s Three Cities, walk Vittoriosa’s narrow streets and waterfront, and hear about Senglea and Cospicua. Finish in Qormi with three Maltese wines and a substantial spread of bread, cheese, dips, sausage, and other savory bites. Guides may include Mario, Mark, or Daiwa, depending on the departure.

“We were very happy with the tour, the pick up was on time, the tour guide Daiwa gave us a lot of information. We walked through the amazing old narrow streets and the wine tasting was also great!”

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6.Three Cities guided tour including harbour boat tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 91 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $46

This four-hour Malta tour combines hotel pickup, a guided walk through Birgu and Cospicua, a traditional dgħajsa ride through the harbor creeks, and views from Senglea’s Gardjola Gardens. English-speaking guides such as Donna, Josephine, Elena, and John have been praised for clear, lively commentary, though large groups can affect the pace.

“Nice walking tour , intetesting things to see , Rita was a good guide , and everything was well organised”

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7.Three cities walking tour incl. entrance to Inquisitor’s palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30Top rated

Walk through Birgu, Malta’s best-preserved Three Cities quarter, with a guide and a group of up to 15 people. See the medieval Collacchio, Fort St. Angelo, St. Lawrence Church, and waterfront, with entry to the Inquisitor’s Palace included. Guides such as Matthew and Alizea are praised for clear, personal storytelling.

“The tour was excellent due to the fantastic guide we had who was local to the area and knew way more than expected. She also shared many personal stories of her family and how they lived in the area. Very interesting time.”

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8.3 Cities Walking Tour With Inquisitors Palace Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

Spend three hours walking through Birgu, also called Vittoriosa, with a licensed English-speaking guide. See the Couvre Porte, Collacchio, Victory Square, Fort St. Angelo, St. Lawrence Church, and harborfront, then tour the Inquisitor’s Palace with admission included. Guides such as Matthew and Alicia are praised for clear history and local stories.

“Great tour, which included a full guided tour of the inquisitors palace. Very informative and great stories to go with the historical information.”

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9.Malta By Night – Valletta, Birgu, Mdina & Mosta

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews

Spend four hours seeing Malta after sunset with an English-speaking driver. Visit Valletta, Birgu, Mdina, and Mosta, with hotel or location pickup and drop-off included. James, one of the drivers, is praised for sharing local detail on history, food, culture, and current events. The tour is private, flexible, and suited to groups of 2 to 19.

“Amazing to see Malta in the evening!!! James our driver was fantastic and shared so much of his wealth of knowledge with us. He told us about the history of the places we visited as well as the overall culture, food, current events of Malta. We asked to change one of our stops as we had already been there earlier in the day and he was happy to accommodate our request. We had a great few hours and learnt so much.”

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10.Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea Vintage Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 24 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $23

Ride a restored vintage bus through Vittoriosa, Cospicua, and Senglea on a 90-minute tour from Sliema. Your driver-guide, often David, shares Maltese history while navigating narrow streets. The tour includes a photo stop in Vittoriosa and suits families wanting an easy introduction rather than a detailed walking tour.

“Recently restored vintage bus from the 50s was gorgeous and the driver was very friendly . A good and convenient way to see the Three Cities in the heat!”

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11.Birgu (Vittoriosa) Ghost and Crime Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $22Best value

Meet your guide at Café Riche in Birgu at 8 pm for a two-hour walk through Vittoriosa’s darker past. Expect stories tied to the Knights of Malta, the Great Siege, old townhouses, the port, and the Inquisitor’s Palace. Guides have included Alesia, Carmel, and Matthew. The walk ends at Fort St Angelo.

“It was a beautiful experience - we decided to go in the last minute - so quickly bought tickets - arrived at Birgu and there they were - with the projection on the wall - easy to find. The guide was so knowledgeable - so well prepared and thanks also go to the guy with the projection equipment.”

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12.Malta Historical Tour: Valletta & The Three Cities

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 9 reviews

See Valletta, Grand Harbour, and the Three Cities of Birgu, Cospicua, and Senglea on a private four-hour tour. An English-speaking driver collects you from your hotel and handles the route, while you explore key sights such as Upper Barrakka Gardens, Fort St. Angelo, and the Inquisitor’s Palace. Entry fees and food are extra.

“There were only 2 of us. We actually had a mute taxi driver, no commentary, neither historical nor otherwise. Luckily my paper guide was well done. No visit inside Valletta, very pedestrianized but that's not a scoop! We went to 2 of the 3 cities and to Medina, where he left us for an hour at the gate of the old city and went his own way. It's a deceptive service.”

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13.Private Walking Tour of Vittoriosa /3 Cities

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $230

Meet your licensed guide under a red umbrella beside the Cospicua ferry terminal at 10:00 am. Walk into Vittoriosa through its fortified gates, pass the Inquisitor’s Palace and knights’ auberges, and finish near the Freedom Day Monument. Guides including Nadine, Angele, and Visnja bring history, architecture, and local insight to this two-hour route.

“Our guide had all the relevant and interesting facts about the Three Cities and was very pleasant company. (In fact, earlier this year, we were lucky enough to take the Valetta tour with the same person). As well as the overall global events that sRead more”

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14.On the Footsteps of the Knights – Valletta and Vittoriosa

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4 reviews · 4.5 hours

Spend 4.5 hours with a private licensed guide in Valletta and Vittoriosa. You will see fortifications, historic streets, Knights-era buildings, and Grand Harbour views, then cross the harbour by traditional gondola when conditions allow, or by ferry. Guides speak English, French, German, or Italian.

“Our walking tour with Nadine was excellent. Her in-depth knowledge about the history on the tour, and every question we asked, was extraordinary. My partner and I left the tour feeling so more knowledgeable about the Knights, the churches and areas we visited on the tour. Highly recommend this personal tour.”

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15.Vittoriosa Three Cities Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk through Vittoriosa, also called Birgu, with a private English-speaking guide. See the Inquisitor’s Palace, knights’ auberges, churches, waterfront, Malta Maritime Museum, and Fort St. Angelo while learning how this old harbour city shaped Malta’s story. The tour is private for up to four people.

“Whilst we focused on one Victoriosa the guide gave good background on the other cities and then detailed Victoriosa. The time in the Inquisitor’s Palace was excellent and brought to”

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