Malta · WALKING TOURS

The 15 Best Walking Tours in Malta

26 tours  ·  from $8 a head

Every old town here is built for feet and hostile to everything else. These 15 walks cover Valletta, Mdina, the Three Cities and the food streets, priced by length, with a note on the ones that involve real steps.

The Original Valletta Walking Tour - Pjazza Teatru Rjal and the first historic churches
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The Original Valletta Walking Tour

1.The Original Valletta Walking Tour

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

Explore Valletta with a guide and up to 25 people, starting at the New Parliament Building and ending at St. George’s Square. You’ll see Baroque churches, the Grand Master’s Palace, Upper Barrakka Gardens, historic monuments, and Grand Harbour views. Guides such as Mario, Matthew, Carmel, and Giulia bring the city’s story to life.

“Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. Answered many from the group. Would highly recommend him but I don’t know his name.”

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Valletta: 3-Hour Walking Tour - Starting at Parliament and the City Gate
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Valletta: 3-Hour Walking Tour

2.3-Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,605 reviews · from $25

Walk Valletta with an English-speaking licensed guide, passing Parliament, Auberge de Castille, St. John’s Co-Cathedral, and the Barrakka Gardens. Guides such as Matthew, Maria, Julia, and Carmel bring Malta’s story to life through clear explanations, local detail, and useful recommendations. Entrance fees are not included.

“Excellent tour. Matthew was extremely knowledgeable and great fun”

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Valletta: Guided City Walking Tour - Meeting the guide at the City Gate
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Valletta: Guided City Walking Tour

3.Guided City Walking Tour

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

Walk Valletta with an English-speaking guide such as Marisa, Angela, Nadine, or John, learning how this fortress city grew through war, faith, and daily life. The route passes major squares, Knights’ auberges, palaces, churches, and Barracca Gardens, with harbour views and practical tips for exploring on your own.

“Marisa did an excellent job of explaining the history of Valenletta. She kept us away from the crowded sections for most of the tour and gave us opportunities to sit down twice to rest our tired legs.”

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Valletta: Street Food and Culture Walking Tour - Pastizzi and the small foods of Malta
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Valletta: Street Food and Culture Walking Tour

4.Street Food and Culture Walking Tour

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

Spend three hours walking Valletta with a licensed English-speaking guide and stopping for Maltese favorites such as pastizzi, ftira, rabbit, sweets, Cisk lager, and Kinnie. Guides including Nadine, Ernest, Maribella, and Charlotte bring local stories to the route. Come hungry, wear comfortable clothes, and note that the tour is not suitable for vegans, wheelchair users, or people with gluten intolerance.

“Clearly someone who knows local food and is probably a great cook at home Highly recommend. Lots of typical Maltese food items that were well prepared and served and explained Just do it!”

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Malta: Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour with Catacombs - Meeting outside Mdina Gate
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Malta: Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour with Catacombs

5.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 with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Matthew, Carmel, Mario, and Dylan are praised for clear storytelling, humor, and local insight. The $29 price includes all listed entrance fees.

“Carmel was an excellent guide with tons of knowledge! He even added in a lot of Game of Thrones facts for the group! I would highly recommend this tour and Carmel as a guide!”

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Valletta: City Walking Tour in a Small Group - Meeting the guide beside the Triton Fountain
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Valletta: City Walking Tour in a Small Group

6.City Walking Tour in a Small Group

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

Walk from Valletta’s City Gate through Republic Street, historic squares, knight-built palaces, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the Barrakka Gardens. English-speaking guides such as Karl, Chris, Lorraine, and Leila bring Malta’s story to life with humour and clear explanations. The tour costs $24, runs for 2.5 hours, and finishes above the Grand Harbour.

“Chris was our guide and delivered the tour with a quirky sense of humour. His passion for his country and knowledge of it came across in his delivery. Highly recommend. 🙂👍🙂”

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Valletta: Guided Walking Tour with Optional Cathedral Tour - Upper Barrakka Gardens and the Grand Harbour view
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Valletta: Guided Walking Tour with Optional Cathedral Tour

7.Guided Walking Tour with Optional Cathedral Tour

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

Explore Valletta with a licensed guide, from honey-coloured fortifications and Upper Barrakka Gardens to St John’s Co-Cathedral if you select that option. Guides such as Josephine, Anna, John, and Eleanor have led this walk. Hotel pickup, the Malta history show, and cathedral entry are included where applicable.

“Loved our tour guide Anna she was marvellous and really polite from start to finish the tour was amazing thank you 😁”

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The Valletta Street Food and Culture Walking Tour - Pastizzi gives you a proper Maltese beginning
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The Valletta Street Food and Culture Walking Tour

8.The Valletta Street Food and Culture Walking Tour

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

Spend about three hours walking Valletta with a licensed guide such as Ernest, Marisa, or Charlotte, stopping for pastizzi, ftira, Kinnie, spiced coffee, sweets, beer, and a local dish. The route links food with landmarks including Castille Square and Merchant Street. Expect a filling morning, a small group of up to 16, and some steps.

“I loved this. John our guide was truly excellent. He gave us a fantastic history and culture as we walked through Valletta. He stopped at various location to highlight their significance and tell us about them. The food was great too, we had four stops and we were full at the end. We have done many food walking tours and if you like history and culture then this is for you. John was very attentive, the pace was relaxed but he crammed loads in. A really great experience. One of the best food walking tours we have done.”

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Valletta: Maltese Food and Drink Guided Walking Tour - Meeting at City Gate and finding the guide
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Valletta: Maltese Food and Drink Guided Walking Tour

9.Maltese Food and Drink Guided Walking Tour

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

Walk Valletta from the Triton Fountain to Melita Street with an English-speaking guide such as Matthew or Julia. Stop for pastizzi, ftira, timpana, sweets, chocolate, and Maltese drinks while learning how the Knights of St. John and foreign powers shaped the city’s food, language, and architecture. Vegetarian menus are available with advance notice.

“Tour was very nice, lot of useful informations about Malta and food. Food and drinks were all very tasty. Tour Guide was very friendly. 👍🏻”

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Mdina and Rabat: Guided City Walking Tour - Why the guide matters in the Silent City
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Mdina and Rabat: Guided City Walking Tour

10.Mdina and Rabat: Guided City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 549 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Walk through Mdina’s medieval lanes and Rabat’s old quarter with a licensed English-speaking guide. Guides such as Nadine, Angela, Marisa, Charlotte, and Ernest are praised for clear storytelling, local tips, and an easy pace. Expect palaces, churches, convents, Maltese architecture, and plenty of history, but no museum or church entrance fees.

“Nadine was very knowledgeable with Mdina's history and was very lively during the tour! She was able to adjust to minor technical issues with grace, like a true professional :) I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Mdina and Rabat for the first time.”

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Valletta City Walking Tour - Starting at the New Parliament Building on Republic Street
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Valletta City Walking Tour

11.Valletta City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 395 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Walk Valletta with a Malta Tourism Authority licensed guide, covering Republic Street, the Upper Barrakka Gardens, Auberge d’Italie, Merchant Street, and St. George’s Square. Guides such as Marisa, Nadine, Mary, Angele, and Mariella have led this route. Expect history, local culture, headsets on many departures, and plenty of walking.

“It was a fantastic tour, our gide was funny, informative and was very passionate and knowledgeable. By far the best we did in Malta.”

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Valletta Walking Tour, In a Small Group - Republic Street and Valletta’s grand façades
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Valletta Walking Tour, In a Small Group

12.Valletta Walking Tour, In a Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 370 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Explore Valletta in about 2.5 hours with a licensed guide and a small group of up to 10. You’ll see the City Gate, Republic Street, Main Guard, Merchant Street, Upper Barrakka Gardens, and Independence Square, with guides such as Karl, Lorraine, Chris, and Daz bringing Malta’s past to life.

“The tour guide was filled with so much knowledge of Malta. It make it very interesting, he was friendly and it was a fun tour.”

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Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour inc. Catacombs and St. Paul's Grotto - Walking through Rabat’s churches and convents
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Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour inc. Catacombs and St. Paul’s Grotto

13.Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour inc. Catacombs and St. Paul’s Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Walk from Mdina Gate through Rabat’s churches and the Wignacourt Museum, then explore Mdina’s palaces, fortifications, and Greek’s Gate. The 2.5-hour English tour includes catacombs, WWII shelters, and St. Paul’s Grotto. Guides such as Matthew, Mario, Carmel, and Dylan bring Malta’s history to life for groups of up to 25.

“Very informative regarding history, culture, languages, and geography. Mario was energetic and a great communicator. Catacombs tour was very interesting. We would highly recommend this tour.”

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Valletta: Self-Guided Historical Walking Tour (Audio Guide) - Starting at Tritons’ Fountain and the Valletta Waterfront
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Valletta: Self-Guided Historical Walking Tour (Audio Guide)

14.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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Valletta: Food Walking Tour with Tastings - Starting beside the Triton Fountain
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Valletta: Food Walking Tour with Tastings

15.Food Walking Tour with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 220 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $65

Spend 3.5 hours walking Valletta with an English-speaking guide such as Romina, Chris, or Karl. Stop at family-run food spots for generous servings of pastizzi, Maltese specialties, sweets, drinks, and a final sit-down meal. Expect plenty of history, local stories, and enough food to replace breakfast and lunch.

“Romina was fantastic. Witty, knowledgable And fun. Be warned - there is plenty of food - don’t have a big breakfast before this tour. Would recommend 100%”

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