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Best Free Tours in Malta
With countless beaches and 300 days of sunshine each year, Malta is the perfect option for travelers looking for a little slice of paradise. But there’s so much more to the Maltese experience than just beaches and coastlines, so why not try one of the Free Tours in Malta and discover another side of this fascinating island? The country also has the greatest density of historic sites in the world. Join the Free Valletta Tour and discover castles, cathedrals, interesting museums, medieval walls and so much more. Then head to Mdina and join the Free Mdina Tour to explore the labyrinth of streets and ancient city walls in the “Silent City”. The charming town of Rabat is often included in this Malta Free Walking Tour, and it is well worth a visit. There’s also a Birgu Ghost Tour and a Vittoriosa Walk where you can see and learn about buildings erected by the Knights of Malta as well as spooky stories.
Highlights of a Free Tour in Malta
If you’re looking for the best Free Walking Tours in Malta, the majority of them tend to be concentrated in Valletta (Malta’s capital city) and Mdina. Both these cities are must-sees on a trip to Malta. Both are full of medieval architecture, museums, and palaces, as well as starring as the backdrop to many films and TV series. On a Free Valletta Tour you will see the Co-Cathedral of St. John, Fort Saint Elmo, the Upper Barrakka Gardens, the Grand Master’s Palace and more. On a Free Tour in Mdina, your guide will show you the Catacombs of St. Paul, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the Wignacourt Museum (the former home of one of the Grand Masters of the Order of the Knights of Malta). You can also find free tours in Birgu. As well as exploring the winding streets and quaint alleyways, other highlights of Birgu include Fort St. Angelo, the Inquisitor’s Palace, Malta at War Museum, and the Victory Monument.
Things to Do in Malta
Malta may be small but it has a unique and mythical quality that you can discover with Malta City Tours. With thousands of years’ worth of history this tiny island has one of the largest concentrations of historical buildings in the world, not to mention the fabulous beaches. If you want to make the most out of trip then private tours in and around Malta are plentiful and come in all shapes and sizes. There are wine tasting tours, boat cruises even vintage bus tours! Away from the main tourist towns are smaller villages ideal for a day trip. Marsaxlokk is small fishing village in the south of Malta. Come for the bustling market and stay to watch the colorful fishing boats. Stay in this area to explore Ghar Dalam, Malta’s oldest prehistoric site. Other popular day trips are the islands of Gozo and Comino. Comino is great stop for fantastic snorkeling. Gozo is great for hiking as well as visiting old monuments such as the breathtaking ancient Ggantija Temples.