Private tour in Valletta Kathryn C
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It's hard to imagine that an island the size of Malta has so much history and has been so involved, even influential at times, in world history. The island boasts an incredible legacy and as a fully licensed local Maltese guide, I am very proud and excited to share this with you. I read for a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Malta in English, Archaeology and History of Mediterranean Civilization. I have worked in museums abroad during my travels: The Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago and Hershey Museum and Archives, Hershey, Pennsylvania. I volunteered with the Malta Archaeological Society and the local Notarial Archives. I am also an active member of Din L-Art Ħelwa which is the local National Trust. I decided to put all this to good use and enrolled at the Institute of Tourism Studies from where I graduated first in class in tourist guiding. History can sometimes seem like a list of disjointed and distant events, so I like to give my tours a social element although always keeping to the facts. Our predecessors were, after all, just people, like us today, eking out a living to survive on our glorious rock! University of Malta. Bachelor of Arts in English, Archaeology and History of Mediterranean Civilization. Campbell Center for Historic Preservation Studies, Mt Carroll, IL. Collections Care Core Curriculum. Institute of Tourism Studies, Malta. Higher National Diploma in Tourist Guiding. I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.
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Valletta, the island's capital, was built following the Great Siege victory in 1565 and a grateful Christendom sent support to build its awe-inspiring bastions, auberges where the Order conducted business and lavishly decorated churches. Not wishing to be considered a forgotten backwater, most of the buildings were embellished with magnificent baroque facades sending out a message of wealth and power. The islands were taken by Napoleon and Valletta was occupied by the French until Malta became one of the seats of the British Empire. They ruled Malta for close to 200 years up to our independence in 1964. This rich history of the Valletta peninsula is enhanced by the harbours that surround it and played their important role in the story of this city and island. The tour would include a breath-taking view of the Grand Harbour, the numerous 16th to 18th century buildings that are now part of our island's living history and the splendid St John's Co-Cathedral.
Kathryn was a fantastic tour guide! Not only was she full of interesting facts about Valetta, but she was extremely accommodating with my mobility scooter. She took us around Valetta on a 3 hour walking tour and we felt as though we got the full experience of Valetta. I would recommend Kathryn to anybody and when I next come back I will be sure to use her again!
Our family loved this tour! Kathryn was an amazing guide, extremely knowledgable, and brought the city to life from a real archaeologist's perspective. Don't hesitate to book this right away on your first day in Malta. Thank you!
Kathryn is super smart and extremely well spoken. She is also warm. It was a wonderful walking tour with info about history, culture, food, architecture, politics, and more.
Kathryn was fantastic. So informative and has an amazing appreciation for the history of Malta.
Fantastic tour with Kathryn C-M. Incredibly knowledgeable and makes the history come alive (I still remember the tour clearly 8 days after doing it). A nice pace to the tour and a coffee stop too. Have since also visited several additional spots that Kathryn recommended
Kathryn C is the best possible guide. Kathryn C know and imparts to her clients the complete knowledge of Malta--not only its history going back to prehistoric times, but also the development of all aspects of its culture--the invasions and occupations--and the impact of those occupations on its economy, politics and social norms and mores. More importantly, Kathryn has a gift for understanding what aspects of Malta's history and culture are of interest to each person in a group, and relating the relevant facts or trends to each individual's interest and perspective. We consider ourselves very fortunate to have had Kathryn C as our local guide in Malta for 2 days.
- Our tour will be a walk through the city of Valletta, where we will see: - The bastion walls. - Spectacular views from the Upper Barrakka Gardens of the Grand Harbour. - Auberges - facades of the homes and offices of the Order of St John. - The old law courts and the open squares of the city. - St John's Co-Cathedral (tour the interior) including the Caravaggio masterpiece - 'The Beheading of St John' and 'St Jerome'. Please note this tour can be customized. Use the 'message guide' button to contact me for a customized tour.
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This is a walking tour but transport can be arranged at an additional cost for transport to the meeting point. The starting point within walking distance from the cruise liner terminal.
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