Valletta Street Food and History Tour Including Private Transfers
Overview
Malta’s cuisine and history are deeply intertwined, both reflecting the island’s rich and diverse past. This engaging walking tour blends culture with street food, offering a unique way to explore Valletta while tasting authentic Maltese delicacies. Your local guide will bring the city’s history to life with fascinating stories and hidden details you might otherwise miss.
Stroll through Valletta’s charming streets, passing iconic landmarks such as Republic Street, Castille Square, Merchants Street, Upper Barrakka Gardens, and the old market. Along the way, discover traditional bars and side streets while indulging in local favourites such as the famous “Pastizzi,” Maltese appetisers, sweets, and drinks.
This experience is perfect for food lovers and history enthusiasts alike, providing valuable insights into Malta’s culinary heritage. Your guide will also share recommendations on must-try dishes, ensuring you make the most of your time on the island.
What's Included
- Sampling of various local specialties and beverages
- Pick-up and drop-off transfers
- Licensed tour guide
- Admissions to any sites
- Any extra food and drinks not included in the package
- Tips (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
• 9:30 AM is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time. The pickup time can vary depending on where you are staying.• Since vehicles are not allowed to access the Valletta city centre (City Gate area), our driver will drop you off in front of the Phoenicia Hotel in Valletta. From there, you will need to walk a few meters (a 3-minute walk) to the tour's meeting point, which is in front of the new Parliament Building, located not far from the entrance to the city. You can find the Google directions from the Phoenicia Hotel to the meeting point here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/97MeoBbwafLSNi38A• The tour will end at approximately 1:00 PM. Your return transfer will be scheduled for 1:45 PM from in front of the Phoenicia Hotel (the same location where you were dropped off in the morning).
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Valletta City Gate
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Upper Barrakka Gardens
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Merchants Street
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Valletta
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Valletta
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 9:30 AM is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time. The pickup time can vary depending on where you are staying.
- Since vehicles are not allowed to access the Valletta city centre (City Gate area), our driver will drop you off in front of the Phoenicia Hotel in Valletta. From there, you will need to walk a few meters (a 3-minute walk) to the tour's meeting point, which is in front of the new Parliament Building, located not far from the entrance to the city. You can find the Google directions from the Phoenicia Hotel to the meeting point here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/97MeoBbwafLSNi38A
- The tour will start at 9:30 AM. The meeting point is in front of the new Parliament Building in Valletta.
- The tour will end at approximately 1:00 PM. Your return transfer will be scheduled for 1:45 PM from in front of the Phoenicia Hotel (the same location where you were dropped off in the morning).
- Your tour guide will be holding a City Walking Tours Malta sign or a red umbrella.
- The menu may change depending on the venue, time of year (seasonal food), and festivities (such as Christmas, Easter, etc.). Items like rabbit ravioli, rabbit liver, almond bones, honey rings, and other local specialities may be included in place of other items on the menu.
- Children under the age of 6 are not allowed to join this tour.
- Since the food is traditional, we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests, food intolerances, or allergies.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- Sampling of various local specialties and beverages.
- Pick-up and drop-off transfers.
- Licensed tour guide.
- Admissions to any sites.
- Any extra food and drinks not included in the package.
- Tips (optional).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Valletta Street Food and History Tour Including Private Transfers is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Valletta Street Food and History Tour Including Private Transfers will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Sampling of various local specialties and beverages
- Pick-up and drop-off transfers
- Licensed tour guide
- Admissions to any sites
- Any extra food and drinks not included in the package
- Tips (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 9:30 AM is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time. The pickup time can vary depending on where you are staying.
- Since vehicles are not allowed to access the Valletta city centre (City Gate area), our driver will drop you off in front of the Phoenicia Hotel in Valletta. From there, you will need to walk a few meters (a 3-minute walk) to the tour's meeting point, which is in front of the new Parliament Building, located not far from the entrance to the city. You can find the Google directions from the Phoenicia Hotel to the meeting point here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/97MeoBbwafLSNi38A
- The tour will start at 9:30 AM. The meeting point is in front of the new Parliament Building in Valletta.
- The tour will end at approximately 1:00 PM. Your return transfer will be scheduled for 1:45 PM from in front of the Phoenicia Hotel (the same location where you were dropped off in the morning).
- Your tour guide will be holding a City Walking Tours Malta sign or a red umbrella.
- The menu may change depending on the venue, time of year (seasonal food), and festivities (such as Christmas, Easter, etc.). Items like rabbit ravioli, rabbit liver, almond bones, honey rings, and other local specialities may be included in place of other items on the menu.
- Children under the age of 6 are not allowed to join this tour.
- Since the food is traditional, we are unable to accommodate special dietary requests, food intolerances, or allergies.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
