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 tour was very interesting and we got a lot of information abour the tree cities and Malta. The luzzu tour was really ecxiting. 😊”

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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

“Nice boat tour. Nice breeze on the water great to see from a different perspective. Very relaxing. Just the right length.”

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4.Malta: Vintage Bus Ride through the Three Cities

Explore Malta’s Three Cities on a vintage bus tour featuring expert commentary, stunning architecture, and a nostalgic ride for a memorable day.

★ 4.1

“Booked this tour for the vintage bus… and wanting to see the 3 cities. The tour was amazing. Very informative… time to take photos and stop for a short break. Great value for money as well”

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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

“This was an excellent tour! John is very knowledgeable and gave us a wonderful informative visit around the three cities. The tour included a wonderful boat ride around the harbour which was so much fun!! Thank you!!”

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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

“I really enjoyed the tour. The guide was very knowledgable and his presentation was first class. I highly recommend it to those considering attending in future.”

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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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