Let’s plan your trip to Valletta! I have a helpful list of what to see, things to do and the best attractions to visit!
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Things to Do in Valletta
Our list of the 20 best (& free) things to do in Valletta, Malta including top attractions, landmarks, and relaxing activities.
The 20 BEST (& Free) Things to Do in Valletta
St. John’s Co-Cathedral is one of the most stunning churches we’ve ever seen—gold everywhere, marble tombstone floors, incredible ceiling art, and even a Caravaggio masterpiece!
St. John's Co-Cathedral
Hands down the BEST way to explore Valletta… and it's accessible!
The BEST Valletta Walking Tour!
Merchants Street is one of the oldest streets in Valletta and is full of beautiful historical buildings.
Merchants Street, Valletta
Taking a hop-on hop-off bus & cruise combo lets you see major sights while relaxing!
Great way to get around: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus + Harbour Cruise
This is the place to be if you want to see the big cruise ships arrive.
Valletta Waterfront Cruise Schedule
Helpful ferry service info from Valletta to Sliema
Valletta Ferry Services
Make sure you head down to Valletta's beautiful waterfront for dinner!
Valletta Waterfront: Amazing Restaurants & Bars
Malta has amazing cuisine and joining a food tour is the best way to sample a lot of delicious dishes!
The Valletta Street Food & Culture Tour
You can join a tour or watch the cannons fire from the Upper Barrakka Gardens… which is what we did.
Visit the Saluting Battery
If you’re interested in WWII, then I recommend checking out the Lascaris War Rooms, underground chambers that served as headquarters of the British Armed Forces during the war.
The Lascaris War Rooms
Caffe Cordina is a great place for lunch. You can sit outside on the shaded terrace in Piazza Regina.
Caffe Cordina
The perfect spot on Strait Street for an evening drink and to watch the area come alive!
Rocks Winebar - Facebook
A true cultural gem in the heart of Valletta. It is one of the oldest working theaters in Europe with beautiful Baroque architecture. You can also attend a performance!
Teatru Manoel – Beautiful & Historic
You MUST visit the 3 Cities when in Valletta, and this is one of our favorite excursions.😊
This 3 Cities Guided Tour includes a Harbour Boat Cruise
Our favorite street in Valletta with fantastic bars, hotels & dessert shops.
St Lucia Street in Valletta
A gorgeous church worth checking out!
Church of St Paul's Shipwreck - TripAdvisor
Don't skip this… so many great food choices!
Is-Suq Tal-Belt - Valletta Food Market
A historic 16th-century palace that blends Baroque, Rococo, and Neoclassical styles
Casa Rocca Piccola: 74 Republic Street
A 45-minute audio-visual spectacle that highlights 7000 years of Maltese history!
