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Discover Valletta’s Golden Age and its darker side with a Maltese guide. Learn about the city's lesser-known history and secrets, and see the world through the eyes of rogues during the 17th century.

Highlights

• Walk Valletta’s Sinful Streets — UNESCO wouldn’t dare write these stories
• Laugh, blush, gasp, and help your captain survive courtesans who stole hearts
• Walk away with Insightful Secrets , discover hidden alleys, and top photo vistas
• Escape the heat, tourist traps & become part of an interactive, fun living story
• Relive history with your Maltese guide in authentic attire as a real character

Description

Tired of dull vacations? You’re the hero Valletta’s been waiting for! Behind the golden limestone facades of Valletta's baroque buildings and palaces lies a much deeper and darker story. Forget fairytales of Knights of Malta in shining armour— this is where sinners, schemers, dreamers and lovers made (and lost) their fortunes. Join your local Maltese guide portraying a real character from its past - A sea captain with more problems than a pirate with a hole in his boat. as he paints a vivid picture of what it meant to be living in Valletta back then: Rejected by his one true love, shunned by the Knights, and dodging enemies at every turn — and now he’s stuck with YOU lot! (lucky you ;)) and will help you survive and escape poverty! If you're worried about missing out on the real Malta, then escape ordinary tours and don’t miss this interactive and immersive one-of-a-kind experience that's Interactive and Dramatised Elegantly for Cultural Immersion and addictive History! Escape the morning heat and large crowds and instead...Explore streets filled with nautical naughtiness while admiring the rich architecture of Valletta’s top Baroque landmarks.. Discover hidden alleys, scandalous spots, and Insta-worthy vistas to make your Friends Green with envy. How will you rise through the ranks? Will you help your 17th-century guide reignite his woman’s love and stop giving him the cold shoulder? Are you ready to master the art of living fast, loving hard, and leaving a trail of chaos in your wake? Meet courtesans who ruled hearts and emptied pockets as you embark on your wildest ride this side of the Mediterranean. You’ll quickly learn that the only thing deadlier in Valletta than the gossip is the company you keep! This experience will give a deep understanding of how Valletta became great, where all the money came from, what makes Malta tick, and the true story of its culture (Spoiler alert: it's not pretty!) As you finish your adventure by the Lower Barrakka Garden with stunning views of the Grand Harbour that will make all your friends green with envy, we promise you won't see Valletta (or Malta) the same ever again :) So, will you stay stuck in another boring, dry tour? Or will you step into the streets of seduction, power, and pirate politics on our Award-Winning Travellers Choice 2025 tours and Malta's first immersive history experiences instead? Can you help your guide climb back up the social ladder? Or will you end up lost in the alleys where even nuns you'll meet have skeletons in their closets?

Includes

Guided walking tour with a Local Maltese Guide Live commentary and stories by a local Maltese guide dressed in 17th-century clothing portraying a character from Maltese past archives who lived in Valletta Interactive and Immersive storytelling apart from Informative

Important Information

• Your local guide will be dressed in 17th Century clothing, red hat with (possibly the best-dressed local around ;) It's important to arrive 15 mins to 10 mins before to get acquainted with your host and so the experience will start on time. This tour involves a significant amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended. This tour dives into some darker and more mature tales, so it’s best suited for ages 14 and up. For the comfort of all guests (and to keep the mood just right), we kindly ask that NO babies or young children in pushchairs join this particular adventure. Our stories twist, turn, and build up from one stop to the next, so a good grasp of English will help you catch every juicy detail, clever twist, and cheeky secret along the way and ensure your survival ;) Thank you :)

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund