4-Hour Knights Auberges, Grandmaster's Palace & St John's Cathedral Tour
Highlights
Valletta
architectural, historical, sightseeing
Group Tour
4 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Visit Malta's capital city, Valletta, established in 1500 on a peninsula by the Knights of St. John. Explore the Auberges of Knights, known for its Baroque architectural styles. Discover St. John’s Cathedral, whose opulent interior is home to the Caravaggio masterpiece "The Beheading of Saint John." Walkthrough the Barrakka Gardens and visit the Grandmaster's Palace, built between the 16th and 18th centuries as the palace of the Grand Master of the Order of St. John, who ruled Malta. End the tour with a walk along the major city streets.
Itinerary
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Knights Auberges, Grandmaster's Palace & St John's Cathedral Tour
- Visit the Baroque Auberges of Knights, which now houses the Office of the Prime Minister of Malta.
- Take a stroll through the Barrakka Gardens, perched atop the Grand Harbour. These collonaded gardens were actually the private gardens and exercise grounds of the Knights of Malta.
- Arriva at St John's Cathedral and discover the Caravaggio paintings.
- Visit the Grandmaster's Palace, also known as the Magisterial Palace and the city's largest palace.
- Walkthrough the streets of Valletta.
End of the tour.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.