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Half-Day Guided Tour of The Three Fortified Cities with Boat Tour
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Highlights

  • Discover the fortified harbour cities of Vittoriosa, Senglea, and Cospicua on a guided half-day tour through Malta’s historic maritime heart.
  • Enjoy a scenic cruise through the colourful harbour creeks aboard a traditional Maltese “Frejgatina” fishing boat.
  • Explore Vittoriosa’s winding medieval streets, historic waterfront, and landmarks shaped by centuries of maritime history.
  • Visit Senglea’s Gardjola Gardens for sweeping views of the Grand Harbour and Fort Saint Angelo.
  • Travel comfortably with included hotel transfers and multilingual guided commentary available in five languages.
  • Inclusions

Your Experience

Uncover Malta’s fortified harbour cities on a guided half-day tour that blends history, culture, and coastal views.

Getting started

Begin with a convenient hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle. Confirm your pickup time in advance and meet your guide at the designated location.

What to expect

  • Cospicua: Drive past this double-fortified harbour city, known for its impressive dockyards and defensive lines built by the Knights of St. John.

  • Vittoriosa: Step into one of Malta’s oldest cities with a guided walk through narrow, winding streets. Discover historic buildings, waterfront views, and stories of its role during the Great Siege of 1565.

  • Harbour creeks boat tour: Board a traditional Maltese frejgatina for a relaxing cruise through the colourful harbour creeks, offering a unique perspective of the fortifications and waterfront.

  • Senglea: End your tour at this historic peninsula city. Visit Gardjola Gardens for sweeping 360° views of the Grand Harbour and Fort St. Angelo.

Inclusions

  • Half-day tour of the Three Fortified Cities
  • An expert guide available in English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish (as per option selected)
  • Boat tour on a traditional "frejgatina"
  • Round-trip hotel transfers
  • AC vehicle

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Please carry a valid ID for verification purposes.

Pets, luggage, large bags are not permitted on the tour.

This experience is not accessible to wheelchair users, though foldable strollers are allowed.

Boat ride is weather-dependent. Hotel pickup takes place between 8:15am and 9:15am depending on your location. Pickup location and timing must be confirmed directly with the operator before your tour date. The visit to Cospicua is a panoramic drive-by without a stop. The provider may change the order of visits without prior notice.

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