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 whole experience was lovely. Maria, our guide was really good. I would recommend this to everybody though there are some steps involved.”

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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

“It was good slow paced sightseeing of three cities. The highlight was the bumpy ride when entering Valletta because of high tides. It was so much fun.”

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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

“Excellent to have a super fun day out sightseeing a big area in the map but without getting tired. The bus was really cool and the activity was very well organised with hotel pick up and the vintage bus driver explaining about the places. There's…”

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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

“A lovely way to explore the Three Cities and gain an understanding of the history of the area. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and interesting and the boat trip offers another perspective. A very enjoyable experience.”

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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

“The Three Cities were fantastic — full of history, great views, and beautiful architecture. We really enjoyed the sights. The downside was the logistics: our bus was about 45 minutes late and there was too much waiting around at the boat pickup and drop-off. Overall,…”

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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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