Excursions & day trips

Malta's British History Tour

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£48.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

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Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

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Birgu fortifications and air raid shelters
Upper Barakka Gardens gun salute
Visit National War Museum in Fort St Elmo

What to expect

Given its strategically important location as a gateway into southern Europe, it is not surprising that Malta has been continually fought over throughout the centuries. Learn of the island's tumultuous history on this intriguing full day tour.

Kick off in Birgu, where you'll explore the medieval fortifications and the air raid shelters from the Second Great Siege of Malta. Next. Head to Valletta's Upper Barakka Gardens to watch the Saluting Battery's cannons mark midday. Then it's time for a stroll through the old town, passing the palace used by Napoleon, the Victory Kitchen, Queen Victoria's statue and the bombed-out ruins of the opera house.

In the afternoon, learn of Malta's experiences under Phoenician, Romans, Moorish, Hospitaller and British rule during a guided visit to the National War Museum in Fort St Elmo. You'll also get a fascinating insight into the Great Siege of Malta of 1565, where a small force of Knights Hospitaller and about 400 locals repelled an Ottoman army.

What's included

Transport
Guide
Admission fees

What to remember

Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
English-speaking guide for all nationalities
This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

Provider

TUI MALTA LTD

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Janice
From United States of America - January 2024

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

There was nothing to complain about a great guide. And very informed tour highly recommended
Anonymous
From United States of America - January 2024

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Linda C
From United States of America - September 2023

Travelled as a couple

55 - 64 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

A very interesting and informative tour, however, the half an hour break for lunch was not long enough especially on such a long hot day.
David Hughes
From United Kingdom - April 2022

Travelled as a couple

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Good tour, well paced. Knowledgeable and entertaining guide.
Rob Wilkinson
From United Kingdom - April 2022

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Interesting and informative
Anonymous
From United Kingdom - October 2021

Great
Overall rated
4/5

Very interesting tour. But be aware there is a lot of walking involved, a total of 5 miles during the day.

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