Known as the Three Cities, Birgu, Senglea and Cospicua are Malta's most impressive medieval monuments. Learn of the island's tumultuous history as you tour this trio of fortified citadels, once the headquarters of the Knights Hospitaller. Then, round off with wine tasting and Maltese snacks at Marsovin Cellars – one of Malta's oldest vineyards.
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The Three Cities & Wine Tasting Tour
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£35.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English, French, Italian
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Do this because
- Learn about Malta's medieval history
- Tour Birgu, Senglea and Cospicua – known collectively as the Three Cities
- Get a fascinating insight into the Great Siege of Malta of 1565
- Wine tasting experience at Marsovin Cellars
What to expect
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What's included
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Walking tour
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Admission fees
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Wine tasting
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What to remember
- 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
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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
Based on 29 reviews from verified customers
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Safety
4.3/5
Service
4.3/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Staff
4.3/5
The pick up was a shambles. The coach arrived late, only take us to another meeting point where we had to leave the coach and wait 15 minutes for another. The tour of the three cities only actually went to one and was very brief. The wine tasting was else
From United States of America - October 2024Travelled with family
25 - 34 years old
Average
Overall rated3/5
Vic
From United Kingdom - July 2024Travelled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
The transport too and from venue was shambolic the tour guid was amazing !!
Thomas
From United States of America - June 2024Solo traveller
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
This tour with Mark as lead was a fantastic he has so much great information given out by your rep Mark was way above what I have got use to by one ...
Gary
From United States of America - May 2024Travelled with family
18 - 24 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Our guide, Mark, was very informative and made the excursion fun. We first visited the three cities as a walking tour, where we learnt more about the ...
Zuzana
From Belgium - May 2024Travelled with a group of friends
25 - 34 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
The bus was 50 minutes late on the pick up. As the wine tasting schedule was fixed, the time for three cities tour was largely shortened, what was a r ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - April 2024Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Coach picked us up from Balluta church bus stop, friendly and enthusiastic tour guides around the 'three cities' which are really all close together f ...
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