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Stories of the Strange in Valletta - Walking Tour
(30) Reviews
Valletta
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Take a walk around Valletta’s back streets and discover its strange and dirty past.
The tour begins from the Courts of Justice on Republic Street, where you’ll hear how the city’s former police station was haunted.
You’ll also see exactly where the plague of 1813 broke out, hear about the priest who poisoned his dinner party guests.
You’ll hear of the scandalous life of Grand Master Pinto, leader of the Knights of Malta, and why some Maltese thought he was a vampire.
You’ll also learn the strange reason why a knight of Malta went to the ballet but ended up being arrested.
The tour will also explain the knights’ fascination with poo and how they used it as a weapon.
You’ll learn the i...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Dark history stories from Malta's capital city
Meeting Points
Departure
Courts of Justice
The tour begins in front of the Courts of Justice, also known as the Law Courts, on Republic Street. Mario, your guide, will be dressed in black with blood-red trainers...
Return
Grandmaster Palace Courtyard
We end the tour in front of the Grand Master’s Palace which is in the centre of Valletta.
Itinerary
1
Valletta
We will be walking around the streets of Valletta, hearing about unusual stories from its dark past.
1 hour
Stories of the Strange in Valletta - Walking Tour
(30) Reviews
Valletta
What's Included
Dark history stories from Malta's capital city
About
Take a walk around Valletta’s back streets and discover its strange and dirty past.
The tour begins from the Courts of Justice on Republic Street, where you’ll hear how the city’s former police station was haunted.
You’ll also see exactly where the plague of 1813 broke out, hear about the priest who poisoned his dinner party guests.
You’ll hear of the scandalous life of Grand Master Pinto, leader of the Knights of Malta, and why some Maltese thought he was a vampire.
You’ll also learn the strange reason why a knight of Malta went to the ballet but ended up being arrested.
The tour will also explain the knights’ fascination with poo and how they used it as a weapon.
You’ll learn the i...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
Meeting Points
Departure
Courts of Justice
The tour begins in front of the Courts of Justice, also known as the Law Courts, on Republic Street. Mario, your guide, will be dressed in black with blood-red trainers...
Return
Grandmaster Palace Courtyard
We end the tour in front of the Grand Master’s Palace which is in the centre of Valletta.
