Excursions & day trips

Malta's British History Tour

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Language: English

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Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

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

Black country folk
From United States of America - December 2024

Travelled as a couple

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Guide very knowledgeable. Saw lots of key historical & tourist hot spots. Full day, so can get tiring. Only one 45 minute stop for lunch all day. Lot ...
Ron
From United States of America - November 2024

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Tour guide was very knowledgeable & helpful.
DB
From United States of America - October 2024

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Nothing not to like. Our guide was informative, friendly and very professional.
Ann
From United Kingdom - September 2024

Travelled as a couple

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Enjoy everything only one disappointing thing we did not have a Enough time at underground meseum but the guide who explained to us was brilliant
Jan Smith
From United States of America - September 2024

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

The guide was knowledgeable and engaging. The trip to the shelters was excellent and the guide there provided an emotional insight into life in Malta ...
Anonymous
From United Kingdom - May 2024

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Loved it! The guide was very informative and a great sense of humour. Highly recommended

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