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.

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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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

“Brilliant tour, would definitely recommend to anyone. Tour guide was fantastic and the streets were absolutely stunning, some amazing photo opportunites. The boat trip was also a highlight. Thank you for an amazing tour.”

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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

“We truly enjoyed this experience! Take a walk with a small group and an engaging, personable guide who clearly enjoys her job and her city. Hear the details of the inquisition and see the terrible methods for how they got the "truth" out of people.…”

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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

“The seat was surely not the most comfy but the guide was really good , an easy way to see the 3 cities with my little one without exhausting too much ourself . I will say it was like going by in time with this…”

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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

“Alesia shared fantastic stories and took us to see beautiful sights at night. The city is stunning at night. This was the 3rd tour we did with her (we also did the Mdina/Basat ans the food tour) and they’ve all been great. Thanks so much…”

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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

“We enjoyed the tour, walking through the narrow cities, also the Harbour cruise in the traditional boat was very good. We have booked an English tour, but the tour was mixed italian/English, so it was sometimes hard to follow, when the language was permanently switched.…”

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