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Join our guided tour, discover the hidden world of the cloistered Monastery located in Valletta. Visit the secret garden & crypt. A unique insight into the lives of the cloistered nuns who live there.

Highlights

• Step back in time as you explore the cloisters and secret garden
• Discover the hidden world of cloistered nuns and their way of life
• Visit the crypt, the final resting place of the nuns
• Learn about the history and architecture of the monastery
• Enjoy the serene atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of Valletta

Description

Meet your guide at St. Catherine's Monastery, hidden away on a quiet corner in Valletta. Closed to the public for over 450 years, the monastery is now open for you to explore. Enter through a small door into the beautiful cloisters and secret garden. Take a walk back in time in this authentic setting, escaping the hustle and bustle of the busy Valletta streets. Learn about the world inhabited by the cloistered nuns, who lived closed off from the outside world. Discover how they lived a humble, self-sufficient life, and visit the crypt, their final resting place. Hear the fascinating history of how the monastery began, while appreciating the architecture and experiencing the quiet serenity of the cloisters and garden.

Includes

Guided tour of St Catherine's Monastery Entry ticket is included in the price. Access to cloisters and secret garden. Visit to the crypt. Free time to wander and take photos at the end of the tour. Free time to enjoy the peace in the garden after the tour.

Important Information

• Hear about the history of the monastery that has been closed to the public for over 450 years Learn about the life of cloistered nuns and how they lived a life closed away from the outside world. Experience the quiet serenity of the cloisters and secret garden. Visit the final resting place of the nuns in the private crypt.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund