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Sinful Secrets of Valletta Blood Booty and Courtesans Tour

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Malta, Malta
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On average, this is booked 24 (0) days in advance.

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Discover the true tale of Valletta's Golden Age! Ready to uncover Malta’s greatest & wildest histories that 95% of visitors miss?

In 17th-Century Valletta, Love and Life were a battlefield, and the fastest way to heaven was through hell

Your Maltese guide? A documented love-struck sea captain down on his luck (and maybe his morals), tangled in more drama than a Netflix series

• Rejected by his love, & broke again
• Shunned by the Knights, spied on by the Inquisition
• Juggling mutiny, dodging enemy cannonballs in a city where even nuns have skeletons in their closets.

Meet nasty knights, cunning courtesans, and naughty nuns. Hear tales of scandal, survival, desire—where every Baroque Palace hides a secret and every tale could be your last!

This is your unfiltered peek into Valletta’s cheeky, chaotic history. Are you ready to climb the social ladder—even if it means losing your soul? Discover the dramatic stories of love, intrigue, and betrayal that shaped Valletta’s Golden Age.

What's Included

  • Interactive and Dramatised Elegantly for immersion
  • Deep insights to what put Malta and Valletta onto the map!
  • Guide dressed in 17th Century Authentic Clothing portraying a documented person from Valletta's past
  • Gratuities
  • Entrances to buildings not included - tours discusses buildings from outside
  • Your Survival :)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

VGW6+8FJ
Merchants Street, Valletta, Malta

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End point

VGW8+XVG
Quarry Wharf, Valletta, Malta

By the lower Barrakka gardens you'll have a panaromic view of the Grand Harbour, a site to make you're friends and family green with envy :)After the tour, your host and guide will be happy to answer any questions you might have about our country or Valletta

What To Expect

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Il-Berga ta' Kastilja

A Baroque Masterpiece , one of the top landmarks in Valletta with an intriguing story
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Monument to Jean de Valette

What's happens in the de Valette Square?
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Our Lady of Victories Church

Our next chapter begins
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2 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Auberge d'Italie

What secrets does this building hide?
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7 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Castellania

You'll never guess what happened inside here ;)
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. John's Co-Cathedral

The Temple of the Knights of St.John and Valletta's Greatest Landmark
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Grand Master's Palace

Things are heating up outside the Grand Master's Palace
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Is-Suq Tal-Belt - Valletta Food Market

What happened here during 17th Century Valletta?
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Church of the Jesuits / il-Knisja tal-Ġiswiti

we soon sive deep into the old beaten tracks
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7 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St.Ursula Street

Who truly are the nuns of St. Ursola, and why do they matter?
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Archangel Michael

One of Valletta's off-beaten tracks' best gems
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Archbishop Street

welcome to the depths of hell
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7 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lvant

A street that even many locals are not aware of
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. Christopher's Street

More secrets in Valletta's off-beaten streets
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lower Barrakka Gardens

our final stop with views of the Grand Harbour that will make all your family and friends green with envy ;)
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12 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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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
  • A number of stairs will be taken to reach the Lower Barrakka Garden (always going down)
  • This tour dives into some darker and more mature tales, 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 ;)

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Sinful Secrets of Valletta Blood Booty and Courtesans 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-85414P6

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Interactive and Dramatised Elegantly for immersion
  • Deep insights to what put Malta and Valletta onto the map!
  • Guide dressed in 17th Century Authentic Clothing portraying a documented person from Valletta's past
  • Professional Maltese Licensed Guide and Historical Researcher
  • Gratuities
  • Entrances to buildings not included - tours discusses buildings from outside
  • Your Survival :)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Age 14+
  • A number of stairs will be taken to reach the Lower Barrakka Garden (always going down)
  • This tour dives into some darker and more mature tales, 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 ;)
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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