Valletta Walk & Gondola Cruise

Explore Valletta from two unique angles – on foot through its historic streets and by gondola across its famous harbour. Your guide will lead you through the city’s main squares, narrow side streets, and imposing fortifications, sharing stories of the Knights of St. John, the Great Siege, and daily life in Malta’s wartime capital. Along the way, you will see landmarks such as St. John’s Co-Cathedral, the Grand Master’s Palace, and the Upper Barrakka Gardens, while also discovering lesser-known corners that bring Valletta’s character to life. The tour then continues with a gondola cruise across the Grand Harbour, giving you the chance to admire the bastions, dockyards, and the Three Cities from the water. This combination offers visitors a complete picture of Valletta’s history and setting – ideal for those who want to experience the city both from its streets and its surrounding sea.

The tour begins with a guided walk through Valletta’s main streets and squares, starting from the City Gate and Parliament building before continuing to Republic Street and St. George’s Square, where you’ll see the Grand Master’s Palace. From there, you’ll explore St. John’s Co-Cathedral (exterior) and hidden side streets leading to the Upper Barrakka Gardens for a panoramic view of the Grand Harbour. After the walking portion, you’ll descend towards the waterfront from the Upper Barakka Lift where a traditional gondola will be waiting to take you across the harbour. This will be a one hour private Gondola tour. As you glide along the water, you’ll enjoy views of Valletta’s fortifications, the shipyards, and the historic cities of Vittoriosa, Senglea, and Cospicua before returning to Valletta to conclude the experience.