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 was perfect, the information was very interesting and the tour itself was full of useful information. Highly recommended to get the high concentrated information about the cities”

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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

“Great informative and interesting tour , guide was excellent. Seen the city from different locations as well as an enjoyable boat trip.”

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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

“From beginning to end very organized. Interesting tour. Our tour guide was fantastic we highly recommend this tour to understand The Three Cities”

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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

“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

“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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