National War Museum - Fort St Elmo

This 90-minute scenic cruise is the perfect introduction to the city of Valletta, the capital city of Malta, and its surroundings. Enjoy a scenic cruise around the two natural harbours of Malta, the majestic Valletta Grand Harbour and the Marsamxett Harbour. Set sail from Sliema Ferries and take in the views of some of Malta's most iconic landmarks. Relax as you cruise by impressive harbours, historic fortifications, various creeks, the renowned 'Three Fortified Cities' of Vittoriosa, Cospicua, and Senglea, busy dockyards, marinas, bastions, and much more. Listen to the audio commentary to uncover the history of Valletta and its surrounding locations. Thanks to the numerous creeks around Valletta, you can enjoy unique views of the city without the heavy crowds. The duration of this cruise is approximately 90 minutes.

Explore the elegant capital of Malta with a licensed guide and discover masterpieces of Baroque architecture and some of the finest palaces in Europe.  Wander the narrow streets of Valletta and experience its rich history at notable sites from the days of the Knights of St. John and the Grand Master, Jean de Valette. Get a feel for the development of Malta over the centuries and discover an impressive array of buildings, designed by some of the best European architects of the era. Admire the façade of St John's Co-Cathedral, visit Piazza Regina, see the magnificent Bibliotheca Nazionale, and much more.

The Malta multi pass is an all-in-one multi-site and multi-day pass for 3, 4, 6 or 7 days offering you great savings on cruises, buses and entrances. All Malta multi passes include unlimited use of City Sightseeing Malta hop-on hop-off buses on the north (blue) and south (red) routes including multi-lingual audio guide, and Captain Morgan's Grand Harbour cruise. The 3 day leisure pass, the 4 day leisure plus pass and the 7 day premium pass include entrance to Malta 5D OR Malta Experience & Sacra Infermeria, the Odyssey Malta, the National Aquarium and Esplora Interactive Science Centre. The 6 day heritage pass and 7 day premium pass include entry to up to 20+ Heritage Malta sites (see list below*), including the Grand Master's Palace in Valletta and UNESCO Hagar Qim Temples. The 4 day leisure plus pass and 7 day premium pass include 1 same day round trip on Captain Morgan's Two Islands ferries to Blue Lagoon in Comino and Gozo from Malta. Please inform us on booking or soon as possible (at least 1 day before the start of your pass) whether you wish to depart from Sliema in Malta or Bugibba in Malta and what day you prefer to go on this round trip so that we can book your places. With the 4 day leisure plus pass and 7 day premium pass you can also choose to include a 1 day Gozo Heritage Pass which includes: - City Sightseeing Gozo hop-on hop-off route 1 (purple) & route 2 (blue) buses including multi-lingual audio guide - entrance to Heritage sites in Gozo including Ġgantija Temples, Ta' Kola Windmill, Gozo Archaeology Museum, Gozo Nature Museum, Gran Castello History House, The Old Prison and Cittadella Visitors' Centre The 7 day premium pass also includes entrance to the Mdina Cathedral and Museum. *Heritage Malta sites entrances in Malta: Borg in-Nadur Temples Domus Romana Fort St. Angelo Fort St. Elmo and the National War Museum Fortifications Interpretation Centre Ghar Dalam Cave and Museum Grand Master's Palace Armoury Grand Master's Palace State Rooms Hagar Qim Temples Inquisitor's Palace Malta Maritime Museum Mnajdra Temples MUZA Malta National Community Art Museum National Museum of Archaeology National Museum of Natural History St. Paul's Catacombs Skorba Temples Ta' Bistra Catacombs Ta' Hagrat Temples Tarxien Temples Please note some sites may be closed for refurbishment.

You will meet your professional guide at the central meeting point which is easily accessible on foot, by bus or car, from your cruise ship or ferry. You will discover Valletta's beauty and charm on this half-day guided walking tour through the vibrant streets of the fortified city built by the Knights of St. John, which today is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will get a great introduction to Valletta with free time to enjoy the breath-taking view of the Grand Harbour from the Upper Barrakka Gardens. You will learn about the history and life of Valletta and discover all the important landmarks, with free time for you to explore St. John's Co-Cathedral and Museum (entrance not included), including the Caravaggio masterpieces and one of the most beautiful marble inlaid floors in the world. The walking tour ends at the Malta Experience where you can purchase tickets (not included) to watch the audio-visual show where Malta’s history is brought back to life, visit La Sacra Infermeria (the Holy Infirmary built by the Knights) or visit the National War Museum next door at Fort St. Elmo. After the morning tour you will have free time to explore the city on your own for the rest of the day.

Explore Malta's cultural and historical sites with the iSeeMalta Heritage Pass. Enjoy unlimited use of the City Sightseeing Malta Hop-On Hop-Off bus, a traditional harbor cruise (with live commentary), and free entrance to 20+ heritage sites in Malta. Use the pass over a period of 6 days from activation. The majority of the sites can be accessed within walking distance from all City Sightseeing bus stops. Enjoy unlimited use of the City Sightseeing Malta Hop-On Hop-Off bus for 6 days. Join a traditional harbor cruise to relive Malta’s gallant history, cruising around the two natural harbors on either side of Valletta – Marsamxetto Harbour and the Grand Harbour. See the past and view the magnificent forts, battlements, and creeks situated in Valletta and the 3 cities. Listen to a detailed live commentary in English and German to learn about the history connected with the two Great Sieges of 1565 and 1942, as well as other places of interest that can only be admired from the sea. Enjoy free one-time entry to 20+ heritage sites in Malta. Explore the National War Museum at Fort St. Elmo, the Fortification Interpretation Centre at The Fortress Builders, and the Malta National Community Art Museum at MUŻA. Visit the National Museum of National History, Ta’ Ħaġrat Temples, Ta’ Bistra Catacombs, and Fort St. Angelo. Discover Għar Dalam, the National Museum of Archaeology, and the Inquisitor’s Palace. Explore the Malta Maritime Museum, Ħaġar Qim, Mnajdra Temples, and Tarxien Temples. Visit Domvs Romana, St. Paul’s Catacombs, Borġ in-Nadur, Ta’ Skorba Temples, The Palace Armoury, and The Palace State Rooms.