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Mysteries in a Valletta Monastery - Guided Tour

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Visit a cloistered monastery once closed off to the world for 400 years – until now.

This special guided event is held after hours in St Catherine’s Monastery in Valletta.

Our private tour will show you where the nuns live, reveal the truth behind the monastery’s “control rooms” and lead you into the candlelit crypt where you’ll hear the rituals surrounding the burials of the nuns after they pass away

You’ll also learn why there is a statue with a beheaded man in a chapel, hear how convent life was organised to be self-sufficient over the centuries, and how the origins of the monastery start with the plague.

Tour numbers are limited to ensure an intimate experience.

This event is part of the Behind Closed Doors series by Dark Malta Tours, taking you into fascinating places to experience their dark histories.

What's Included

  • Entry into the Mysterium Fidei Museum inside St Catherine's cloistered monastery

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    66 Merchants Street
    Valletta, Malta

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    End point

    St. Christopher's Street
    Il-Belt Valletta, Malta

    The tour ends at the Mysterium Fidei Museum in St Catherine's Monastery, in the heart of Valletta.

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    We will examine three historic niches on Valletta's streets, deciphering their symbols and secrets, before heading to the Mysterium Fidei Museum.
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    Mysterium Fidei By Hidden Valletta

    We will be entering the Mysterium Fidei Museum, inside St Catherine's cloistered monastery, which was once closed off to the outside world for 400 years.
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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Mysteries in a Valletta Monastery – Guided Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-404640P7

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    What's Included

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    • Entry into the Mysterium Fidei Museum inside St Catherine's cloistered monastery

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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