Things to do
Culture and history in Malta
Seven thousand years of layered history — Phoenician, Roman, Arab, Norman, Knights of St John, British. Here are the guided tours, museum tickets and self-guided walks that actually unpack it.
Fort St Angelo in Birgu: tickets, history, and the cavalier
Fort St Angelo in Birgu is Malta's most historically significant fortress. Great Siege history, what to see inside, audio tour, tickets, and how to visit
Caravaggio in Valletta: tracking the Beheading of St John
Caravaggio spent 14 months in Malta. Here is where to find his two surviving works, what they reveal about his time on the island, and how to visit
Casa Rocca Piccola: a lived-in palace in Valletta
Casa Rocca Piccola is a private 16th-century palace still lived in by the same Maltese noble family. This guide covers what to expect on a guided tour
Fort St Elmo and the National War Museum: a WWII walkthrough
Fort St Elmo guards the tip of Valletta's peninsula. This guide covers the National War Museum, the Great Siege, WWII, and what to expect when visiting
Ġgantija temples: Gozo's UNESCO megaliths explained
Ġgantija on Gozo is the world's oldest free-standing structure. This guide covers the temples, the Heritage Malta museum, how to get there, and what to expect
Grand Master's Palace: state rooms, armoury, what to expect
What to see at the Grand Master's Palace in Valletta: the armoury, state rooms, tapestries, and how to combine it with St John's Co-Cathedral
Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra: how to visit Malta's clifftop temples
Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra are Malta's best prehistoric temples. Tickets, what to see inside, how to get there, and the famous solstice alignments explained
The prehistoric temples of Malta: visiting all 7 UNESCO sites
Malta's 7 UNESCO prehistoric temples predate Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids. This guide covers all sites, how to visit, and which are worth the effort
Mdina at sunset: when to go and where to look
Mdina at sunset is one of Malta's best experiences. Here's the best viewing spots on the bastions, the right timing by month, and what the guided tour adds
Mdina Cathedral and museum: tickets and what to see
Mdina Cathedral (St Paul's) and its museum hold Dürer woodcuts, Maltese silver, and a Baroque interior that most visitors underestimate. What to see inside
Mdina, the silent city: a half-day plan
How to spend half a day in Mdina: the best walking route, the Cathedral, the bastions at sunset, and what to skip (the horse carriages are a trap)
Mosta Rotunda: the dome, the bomb, and what to see inside
The Mosta Rotunda has one of Europe's largest unsupported domes and a WWII bomb story. What to see inside, opening hours, and how to combine with Mdina
St John's Co-Cathedral: tickets, audio guide and Caravaggio
Inside St John's Co-Cathedral: Caravaggio's Beheading, the Knights' tombstones, dress code, ticket options, and what most tours miss
St Paul's Catacombs in Rabat: an underground Roman world
St Paul's Catacombs in Rabat: Malta's most extensive early Christian catacombs. What to see inside, agape tables, the Domus Romana, and how to visit
Tarxien temples: a 30-minute UNESCO stop in suburbia
Tarxien Temples are UNESCO prehistoric sites in a Malta suburb. What to see inside, tickets, how to visit, and whether they are worth your time
The Three Cities walking tour: Birgu, Senglea and Cospicua
The Three Cities walking tour: Birgu, Senglea and Cospicua. Fort St Angelo, Inquisitor's Palace, ferry from Valletta, and the best honest route to follow
Valletta walking tour: a 3-hour route through the capital
A self-guided 3-hour Valletta walking tour covering the Grand Harbour, St John's, the Barrakka Gardens, and the best streets the crowds miss
Valletta and Malta's WWII story: a full-day walking tour
Malta was awarded the George Cross during WWII. This guide covers Fort St Elmo, Lascaris War Rooms, the Valletta shelters, and all WWII sites to visit