The 7 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 $23Best value

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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