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Great Siege of Malta 1565 Tour Experience Birgu's Darkest Day
(9) Avis
Malta
À propos
Walk the bloodstained streets of Birgu and the Real locations of the 1565 Great Siege, where survival was uncertain, and the resilience of the Maltese people was pushed to its limits.
This 2.5-hour immersive tour offers a unique perspective on the horrors of war and the heroism of ordinary individuals facing chaos.
Guided by a storyteller in authentic 16th-century attire, portraying a historical Maltese soldier documented to have fought in this epic siege, you'll uncover the tales of bravery, brutality, and survival as they unfold where they actually happened.
Expect a powerful journey filled with interactive drama, dramatic and stunning views of Grand Harbour, and the lesser-known corne...
Points forts
2 heures et 30 minutes
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
2 heures et 30 minutes
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Guide portaying a documented Historical Maltese personality who fought in the 1565 Great siege
Professional Maltese Licensed Guide and Historical Researcher
Off-beaten side of Birgu with some of the best views of the Grand Harbour ( over 220 steps)
Interactive and Dramatised Elegantly for immersion covering the intriguing 1565 Great siege of Malta
Deep insights into the Great siege from the Maltese aspect
Nourriture ou boissons
Pourboires
Entrances to buildings and forts not included - tours discuss buildings and forts from outside only
Tour does not enter any buildings or forts
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Fort St. Angelo
We meet by the main entrance of Fort St Angelo, at the bottom of the steps by the road
Retour
St. James Bastion Bridge (Birgu Fortifications)
Finishes by the bridge of St. James, only a few minutes away from Birgu Ditch, Public transport and Ta' Salvina restuarant
Informations importantes
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Des options de transport en commun sont disponibles à proximité
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Déconseillé aux voyageurs souffrant de lésions de la colonne vertébrale
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Déconseillé aux femmes enceintes
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Déconseillé aux voyageurs ayant une mauvaise santé cardiovasculaire
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Les voyageurs doivent avoir au moins un niveau modéré de forme physique
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Over 220 steps, some un-even ground, and up-hill walks worth every step for the gems that await
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Wear good shoes, good clothing and bring sun protection
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Pour un remboursement complet, vous devez annuler au moins 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience.
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Walk the bloodstained streets of Birgu and the Real locations of the 1565 Great Siege, where survival was uncertain, and the resilience of the Maltese people was pushed to its limits.
This 2.5-hour immersive tour offers a unique perspective on the horrors of war and the heroism of ordinary individuals facing chaos.
Guided by a storyteller in authentic 16th-century attire, portraying a historical Maltese soldier documented to have fought in this epic siege, you'll uncover the tales of bravery, brutality, and survival as they unfold where they actually happened.
Expect a powerful journey filled with interactive drama, dramatic and stunning views of Grand Harbour, and the lesser-known corne...
Points forts
2 heures et 30 minutes
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
2 heures et 30 minutes
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Guide portaying a documented Historical Maltese personality who fought in the 1565 Great siege
Professional Maltese Licensed Guide and Historical Researcher
Off-beaten side of Birgu with some of the best views of the Grand Harbour ( over 220 steps)
Interactive and Dramatised Elegantly for immersion covering the intriguing 1565 Great siege of Malta
Deep insights into the Great siege from the Maltese aspect
Nourriture ou boissons
Pourboires
Entrances to buildings and forts not included - tours discuss buildings and forts from outside only
Tour does not enter any buildings or forts
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Fort St. Angelo
We meet by the main entrance of Fort St Angelo, at the bottom of the steps by the road
Retour
St. James Bastion Bridge (Birgu Fortifications)
Finishes by the bridge of St. James, only a few minutes away from Birgu Ditch, Public transport and Ta' Salvina restuarant
Itinéraire
1
Bateria De Guiral
We meet outside of Fort St Angelo (by the steps at the very bottom), where your Maltese guide from the 16th Century welcomes you to the bloody battles and events that are about to unfold. Next we walk to the tip of Birgu, and take in sweeping views of Senglea, Valletta, and the Grand Harbour while standing near one of the deadliest battle zones of the siege, where relentless assaults shaped the fate of Malta
20 minutes
2
Xatt Il - Forn
Explore the moat of Fort St Angelo and surrounding key siege landmarks, where defence and desperation went hand in hand.
10 minutes
3
Auberge d'Italie
Stand at the site of the former Auberge d’Italie, with admire striking harbour off-beaten views as we uncover mysteries and controversies of the siege
5 minutes
4
Il - Habs L - Antik
We head true off-beaten track on "The Prison street" and hear more gruesome gossip and terrible tales of the Great Siege
Venture off-route into Birgu’s darker corners. Along “Prison Street,” hear gruesome tales, whispered rumours, and the harsh realities of life during the siege.
10 minutes
5
Birgu Belvedere/Is-Simenta
With commanding views across the Harbour, Valletta, and Kalkara Creek uncover the dramatic story of Fort St Elmo and its devastating fall.
10 minutes
6
Knisja ta’ Sant’Anna
Step into the world of siege hospitals and frontline suffering along the defensive Post of England, where the wounded were treated… and many never left.
10 minutes
7
Triq Emanuel Attard Bezzina
Discover lesser-known siege locations and hidden gems along the "Post of Germany", where pressure mounted and the line was constantly tested
10 minutes
8
Triq Antika
One of Birgu’s oldest streets, offering a glimpse into the architecture and atmosphere of 16th-century life.
0 minute
9
Triq Hilda Tabone
Walk through the area once home to several Auberges, including the site of Auberge de Castille.
0 minute
10
Il - Kwartier
Explore the site of the old armoury and learn how weapons, strategy, and preparation shaped the siege
10 minutes
11
Triq Id-Dejqa
Narrow streets leading toward the frontline, on the path to one of the most intense battle zones - The Post of Castille
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12
Post of Castile
Onto the breach. The enemy is inside.
Stand where the Ottomans broke through and witness the site of one of the fiercest and bloodiest clashes of the siege on the old defensive "Post of Castille, Leon and Portugal"
20 minutes
13
St. James Bastion Bridge (Birgu Fortifications)
Is it over...or is it a trap?
At this final defensive line, uncover the tension, uncertainty, and turning points that decided Birgu’s fate
