Valletta Food & History Walking Tour with Private Transfers

$144
Duration
3 hours
Type
Difficaulty
Reviews
(2)
4.4 /5

About This Tour

Malta's cuisine and history are two sides of the same coin, as both reflect the country’s rich past. This walking tour combines culture with street food, offering a fun way to learn about the city's fascinating history while sampling authentic Maltese dishes. Along the way, your guide will point out details you might otherwise miss and share stories and anecdotes not found in any guidebooks!

Experience traditional street food and the magnificence of our capital city, Valletta. Our local, professional tour guide will bring you the island’s tastiest treats, right to your fingertips!

Discover Malta's history and cuisine during this experience. Walk past key landmarks such as Republic Street, Castille Square, Merchants Street, Upper Barrakka Gardens, and the old market. See typical bars and charming side streets while savoring traditional delicacies like Malta's famous “Pastizzi,” as well as other local antipasti, sweets, and drinks. Your guide will also provide tips on other typical foods to try while in Malta.

► Generally, the food sampling will include:

• Pastizzi (Maltese pastries filled with ricotta or peas)
• Maltese Platter: Gbejniet (peppered cheeselets), Maltese stuffed olives, Bigilla (broad bean dip), Maltese sausage, and water biscuits
• Ftira (a traditional leavened Maltese bread, usually eaten with fillings such as tuna, potatoes, fresh tomatoes, onions, capers, and olives)
• Fried Ravioli
• Horse Meat
• Mqaret (diamond-shaped date-filled pastries)
• Kinnie (a Maltese bittersweet soft drink brewed from bitter oranges and extracts of wormwood)
• Local Lager Beer Generally The Food Sampling Will Include:

The menu may change depending on the venue, time of year (seasonal food), and festivities (such as Christmas, Easter, etc.). Items such as rabbit ravioli, rabbit liver, almond bones, honey rings, and other local specialties may be included in place of other items on the menu.

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Inclusions

    • Hotel pick-up and drop-off (private transfers)

    • Licensed tour guide

    • Sampling of various local specialties and beverages

Exclusions

    • Admissions to any sites

    • Any extra food and drinks not included in the package

    • Tips (optional)

Tour Plan

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

What to Bring

• Comfortable shoes

Please Note

• 9:30 AM is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time. The pickup time can vary depending on where you are staying.

• Since vehicles are not allowed to access the Valletta city centre (City Gate area), our driver will drop you off in front of the Phoenicia Hotel in Valletta. From there, you will need to walk a few meters (a 3-minute walk) to the tour's meeting point, which is in front of the new Parliament Building, located not far from the entrance to the city. You can find the Google directions from the Phoenicia Hotel to the meeting point here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/97MeoBbwafLSNi38A

• The tour will start at 9:30 AM. The meeting point is in front of the new Parliament Building in Valletta.

• The tour will end at approximately 1:00 PM. Your return transfer will be scheduled for 1:45 PM from in front of the Phoenicia Hotel (the same location where you were dropped off in the morning).

• Your tour guide will be holding a City Walking Tours Malta sign or a red umbrella.

• The menu may change depending on the venue, time of year (seasonal food), and festivities (such as Christmas, Easter, etc.). Items like rabbit ravioli, rabbit liver, almond bones, honey rings, and other local specialities may be included in place of other items on the menu.

• Children under the age of 6 are not allowed to join this tour.

• Since the food is traditional, we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests, food intolerances, or allergies.

Cancellation Policy

  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event

Reviews

4.4/5
Wonderful
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Services (4.5/5)
Price (4/5)
Rooms (5/5)

2 Comments

  1. 4.4

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    Wandering through Valletta’s charming streets while tasting local delicacies was a highlight of my trip, especially enjoying a savory pastizzi near the stunning St.

  2. 4.4

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    Our afternoon exploring Valletta felt like a delightful mix of history and food, especially during the stop at a local bakery where we sampled traditional pastizzi. The private transfers made getting around a breeze, allowing us to dive right into the sights without any hassle. While the guide was knowledgeable and engaging, we did wish for a bit more time at some of the historical sites. Overall, we left feeling satisfied with our experience, although a longer tour might have allowed for even deeper exploration. The blend of flavors and stories made it a memorable part of our business trip.

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