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DESTINATION > SHORT TRIPS > Valletta Cultural Route

Type

Walking

Trip Duration

2-3 Hours
1

Valletta Cruise Port

Valletta Cruise Port, a subsidiary of Global Ports Holding, is a renowned port of call and a thriving homeport, with a strategic location in the middle of the Mediterranean.
2

Valletta Waterfront

Step off the ship immediately onto the neighbouring Valletta Waterfront, a historic promenade with restaurants, bars and shops near the cruise terminals.
3

Upper Barrakka Gardens

Public terraced gardens with panoramic views over the Grand Harbour.
4

Triton Fountain

Located on the periphery of the City Gate of Valletta, this iconic fountain marks the city's entrance and serves as a central reference point.
5

Royal Opera House

The open-air theatre on the ruins of the former Opera House was redesigned by renowned Italian architect Renzo Piano and incorporates the entrance to the city and the new Parliament building.
6

National Museum Of Archaeology

Malta's principal archaeology museum housed in Auberge de Provence, showcasing prehistoric artifacts and offering key insight into the island's ancient past.
7

St. John's Co-Cathedral

A must-see landmark — Valletta's richly ornate Baroque co-cathedral, famed for its gilded interior and Caravaggio masterpieces (please allow 1–2 hours to fully appreciate).
8

Grandmaster's Palace & Armoury

The historic seat of the Grand Masters, featuring grand state rooms and one of Europe's largest collections of arms and armour.
9

Upper Barrakka Gardens

Back to Valletta Waterfront via Upper Barrakka Lift — public terraced gardens with panoramic views over the Grand Harbour.

Provides a taste of what UNESCO World Heritage site Valletta has to offer with a unique blend of old and new.

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