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

“Our guide, Elizabeth was fantastic. She has a huge knowledge, great sense of humour and is really nice and friendly. It was one of the best guided tours in Malta.”

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2.From Sliema: Valletta and the Three Cities Scenic Cruise

Experience Malta's stunning harbors on a 90-minute scenic cruise from Sliema, with expert commentary, great views, and a relaxing atmosphere.

★ 4.3

“The cruise around the harbour was excellent! So many beautiful sights! The guide was great and pointed out lots of points of interest and gave really good facts from past and present.”

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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

“A nice way to discover Valletta and the 3 cities from a boat trip in the port of the capital. The trip effectively lasts 1h30 approximately with comments in several languages explaining a bit of context of the key points. My recommendation would be to…”

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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

“It was a very informative tour and great to walk around the cities on foot. The start of the excursion was a little chaotic until we found our guide.”

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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

“A very young experienced guide she didn’t have any notes she explained things clearly Knew her stuff! Would recommend it”

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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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10.Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea Vintage Bus Tour

Discover Malta's Three Cities on a vintage bus tour. Enjoy scenic views, historic landmarks, and lively guides for an authentic Maltese experience.

★ 3.5

“Great experience with our enthusiastic driver and guide David. He moves his way through the traffic while telling stories about the areas we are passing. Pit stop of 30min at Vittoriosa with time for a walk in thus nice city. Thank you, David !”

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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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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

“Very enjoyable. Knowledgable guide. Very interesting. Would recommend if you want to know history of the area and visit the beautiful backstreets as well as the harbour area.”

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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

“The Birgu ghost tour organised by Colour My Travel was an outstanding experience from start to finish. The guides were enthusiastic, welcoming, and impressively knowledgeable, weaving fascinating stories about Birgu’s haunted past and dark history that kept everyone mesmerized throughout the evening. Their storytelling made…”

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