Malta

14 Best Three Cities Tours

The Three Cities tours across the Grand Harbour: Birgu, Senglea and Cospicua, where the knights lived before Valletta existed, usually with a traditional dghajsa boat crossing folded in. Older than the capital and quieter than everywhere.

1.Malta: The Three Fortified Cities Tour including Boat Trip

Explore Malta’s historic fortified cities of Vittoriosa, Senglea, and Cospicua, with a boat trip on Grand Harbour. An authentic, value-packed half-day tour.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“The three fortified cities tour including boat trip is highly recommended for anyone looking for depth history of Malta. Our tour guide John was excellent by making it very interesting, informative, enjoyable and a bit of humour which makes it all worth while. Thank you…”

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3.Valletta & Three Cities Harbour Cruise

Discover Malta’s coast with a 90-minute catamaran cruise around Valletta and the Three Cities, featuring historic forts, live commentary, and a science centre stop.

★ 4.0

“Great time touring via that harbor cruise! Tour guide was very good and did a good job pointing out and explaining art & statues around the area.”

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5.Three Cities guided tour including harbour boat tour

Discover Malta’s Three Cities on this guided tour with a harbor boat cruise, combining history, stunning views, and authentic experiences for around $45.

★ 4.0

“Loved every bit of it! It was the perfect mix of guided tours and free time. Plus, the cities themselves are just stunning—Spain never disappoints!”

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6.The Three Fortified Cities of Malta Half Day Tour Incl. Boat Trip and Transfers

Discover Malta’s historic fortified cities with this half-day tour including walking, boat rides, and stunning harbor views—perfect for history lovers and explorers.

★ 4.0

“Our tour met and exceeded expectations The stops were at Galatina, Otranto, Leuca, and Gallipoli. Our guide Stefano had decent command of English and was a caring and creative guide for us over the course of our day long journey. We began our trip with…”

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7.Three cities walking tour incl. entrance to Inquisitor’s palace

Discover Valletta's Three Cities on a 2.5-hour walking tour including the Inquisitor’s Palace, guided by personable experts for a genuine Maltese experience.

★ 5.0

“Very knowledgeable and delightful tour guide who grew up in the area. Great small group tour size and was able to hear what the guide was saying.”

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8.Malta By Night – Valletta, Birgu, Mdina & Mosta

Discover Malta at night with this private 4-hour tour visiting Valletta, Birgu, Mdina & Mosta. Enjoy stunning views, historical insights, and authentic sights.

★ 4.5

“Amazing to see Malta in the evening!!! James our driver was fantastic and shared so much of his wealth of knowledge with us. He told us about the history of the places we visited as well as the overall culture, food, current events of Malta.…”

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9.Witchcraft and Blood in Birgu – Walking Tour

Discover Malta's dark past with this 2-hour walking tour in Birgu, exploring witchcraft, ghosts, and gruesome stories for just $23.72 per person.

“Fun! Great stories, delivered with drama and enthusiasm. Excellent story teller. Held the entire group's attention for 2 full hours.”

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11.Birgu (Vittoriosa) Ghost and Crime Tour

Explore Birgu with this ghost and crime tour, walking through Malta's haunted past, intriguing stories, and stunning night views—perfect for history buffs and thrill-seekers alike.

★ 5.0

“It was a beautiful experience - we decided to go in the last minute - so quickly bought tickets - arrived at Birgu and there they were - with the projection on the wall - easy to find. The guide was so knowledgeable - so…”

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12.Private Walking Tour of Vittoriosa /3 Cities

Discover the charm of Vittoriosa on a 2-hour private walking tour, exploring historic landmarks, waterfront views, and uncovering Malta’s fascinating past.

★ 5.0

“Our guide had all the relevant and interesting facts about the Three Cities and was very pleasant company. (In fact, earlier this year, we were lucky enough to take the Valetta tour with the same person). As well as the overall global events that sRead…”

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13.On the Footsteps of the Knights – Valletta and Vittoriosa

Discover Malta's Knights’ heritage with a 4.5-hour private tour exploring Valletta and Vittoriosa, crossing the Grand Harbour, with expert guides.

★ 4.6

“Our walking tour with Nadine was excellent. Her in-depth knowledge about the history on the tour, and every question we asked, was extraordinary. My partner and I left the tour feeling so more knowledgeable about the Knights, the churches and areas we visited on the…”

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14.Vittoriosa Three Cities Private Walking Tour

Discover Vittoriosa on a private 3-hour walking tour with expert guides, exploring historic sites, stunning views, and Maltese culture in detail.

★ 5.0

“Whilst we focused on one Victoriosa the guide gave good background on the other cities and then detailed Victoriosa. The time in the Inquisitor’s Palace was excellent and brought to life the history of this 238 year period. Very worthwhile.”

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