Malta's British History Tour
Excursions & day trips

Malta's British History Tour

4.7/5

Excellent
17 reviews
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£53.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Birgu fortifications and air raid shelters
  • Upper Barakka Gardens gun salute
  • Visit National War Museum in Fort St Elmo
What to expect

Given its strategically important location as a gateway into southern Europe, it is not surprising that Malta has been continually fought over throughout the centuries. Learn of the island's tumultuous history on this intriguing full day tour.

Kick off in Birgu, where you'll explore the medieval fortifications and the air raid shelters from the Second Great Siege of Malta. Next. Head to Valletta's Upper Barakka Gardens to watch the Saluting Battery's cannons mark midday. Then it's time for a stroll through the old town, passing the palace used by Napoleon, the Victory Kitchen, Queen Victoria's statue and the bombed-out ruins of the opera house.

In the afternoon, learn of Malta's experiences under Phoenician, Romans, Moorish, Hospitaller and British rule during a guided visit to the National War Museum in Fort St Elmo. You'll also get a fascinating insight into the Great Siege of Malta of 1565, where a small force of Knights Hospitaller and about 400 locals repelled an Ottoman army.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • English-speaking guide for all nationalities
  • This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Provider
TUI MALTA LTD
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4.7 /5

Based on 17 reviews from verified customers


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    Lorro

    Verified booking

    4.2

    25 July 2025

    Travelled with family


    Tour guide was very good an knowledgeable as was the guide in the shelter. More time was needed in the war museum in Valletta, too long was allocated for “own time” rather than experiencing what we’d paid for. Coach on the way was great then on the return they packed us all on a minibus in 40 degree heat. Not good.

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    Chris

    Verified booking

    4.2

    18 May 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    The coach from the hotel was old & seemed badly maintained. 2 red lights flashing on dash continually, then an Orange light came on at the top of a hill at which time the driver stopped the coach & continually revved up engine until light went off then carried on down the hill. When picking up other passengers the door would not work & the driver had to use force to open it( kicking it). Luckily the coach was changed after the first stop. The guide was excellent

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    Mandy

    Verified booking

    4.6

    18 May 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    The tut was very good Didn’t realise how busy Malta’s roads were so had various vehicle changes which got us to and from where we needed to be but was a little confusing and worrying at first

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    George Robertson

    Verified booking

    4.6

    13 April 2025

    Travelled as a couple


    We enjoyed the trip very much. Only drawback was two couples with mobility issues clearly could not utilise the whole tour. Even though your recommendation to avoid this tour if you had mobility problems. Ie the war shelter

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    Verified booking

    5

    15 June 2025

    Pick up site ha to be made more definite as confusion is caused by where the bus collects tourists from.

  • B

    Black country folk

    Verified booking

    5

    28 December 2024

    Travelled as a couple


    Guide very knowledgeable. Saw lots of key historical & tourist hot spots. Full day, so can get tiring. Only one 45 minute stop for lunch all day. Lots of walking and steps so maybe challenging for those less mobile.

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