Witchcraft and Blood in Birgu: A Look At Malta's Oldest City
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8 Ratings
Bormla
Uncover the dark secrets of Birgu, Malta's oldest city, on a tour filled with witchcraft, blood, ghosts, and tragedy. Experience the site of a massive explosion, learn about witch torture, and encounter ancient spells. Join us on the Witchcraft and Blood in Birgu tour!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Inquisitor’s Palace - We will be standing outside the Inquisitor’s Palace and hearing about its dark history.
  • Vittoriosa Waterfront - Birgu Waterfront - We will be walking along the Vittoriosa Waterfront and hearing dark stories along the route.
  • Fort St Angelo - We will stand outside Fort St Angelo and hear gruesome stories of its bloody history, and hear the legend of the ghost of the Blue Lady.
What's Included
  • Expert knowledge of Birgu’s dark history
Additional Information

Join us as we traverse Birgu, one of the oldest cities in Malta, and delve into its deep-rooted history of sorcery, specters, and unfortunate events.

This excursion unveils the location of the most massive explosion in Malta’s history; the public area where criminals met their demise by strangulation; enlighten you about the torment endured by witches; and the cause behind the capsize of the Order of St John’s naval fleet; furthermore, you’ll get to observe the places haunted by ghosts in the city’s palaces and fortifications.

As we journey, you’ll come across age-old enchantments that can make the object of your affection reciprocate your feelings, reunite you with a long-lost sweetheart, or cast a hex on a whole family.

Experience all these and more, through the Witchcraft and Blood in Birgu exploration.

Location
Triq it-8 ta' Dicembru
We will meet outside the Advanced Gate in Birgu (also known as Cospicua, it's the same place)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Chaotic_charlie
Apr 15, 2024
Memorable moment and great stories - My dad and I absolutely loved the Birgu tour. Mario is such a knowledgeable and passionnate person when he speaks that you just get absorbed by his stories. The tour was supposed to be around two hours but time flew by because of how interesting it was. The fascinating tales are punctuated with just the right amount of humour. It's also good to note that due to the small size of Birgu, the time spent actually walking was less than we anticipated, which made it accessible for me and my chronic pain. On the topic of accessibility, Mario speaks very clearly, at a good volume, with a vocabulary that is elegant yet still very understandable for someone with an intermediate level of english. All in all, if you are looking for a different, unique kind of tour, or if you are based in Malta and would like to re-discover some areas in a different light, don't hesitate and just book your tour !
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506barbarav
Nov 4, 2023
stunning tour - very interesting and fun tour, Mario is a super star, very passionate about his job and gives you a totally new perspective of the places. we will do for sure the next tours soon and suggest to all our guests and friends
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P1979gnmarisab
Aug 24, 2023
Amazing - Professional guide,very interesting . Very much recommended . Visited places that never knew that existed even though I was born and bred in one of the 3 cities
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Yasminec928
Aug 23, 2023
Not to be missed!!!!!!!!! - I can honestly say that this was the most informative and best tour experience i have ever had. As a maltese i can honestly say that i learned so much new information about the history of Malta that i was never aware of. It is truly amazing how informed the guide is about the dark history of Malta. It is a whole new perspective and it is surely not to be missed! Not only you will get to learn the dark part of history of Malta but also see the historical buildings in a different light, after you get to know the truth behind it. This is my first tour, and for SURE it won’t be the last. Plenty more tours available and with great confidence i can say, i will be embarking on the rest. Well done! Keep up the great work!!!!! Thanks! Yasmine
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Sue
Jul 8, 2023
Interesting and entertaining - We enjoyed walking around Birgu and all the beautiful buildings whilst hearing insights and details of the past. The commentary was interesting and laced with bits of humour. We are looking forward to attending another of Mario's tours!
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Claire61131
Jul 5, 2023
An evening well-spent in Birgu ! - The tour is very well researched and Mario's delivery is relaxed and amusing, but with many historical facts beyond the scary ones, that visitors to Malta will find very interesting. We are looking forward to the Mdina and Valletta tours. Highly recommended. Well done and thank you !!
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Yohex599
Jun 21, 2023
Fascinating Tour - A fantastic experience - Mario was very knowledgeable, and made the tour very interesting and engaging.
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Xiki66
May 27, 2023
A walking tour with a difference. - We have just been to Birgu walking tour - Witchcraft and Blood in Birgu. Mario, our guide was welcoming, informative and entertaining. Highly recommended for both locals and visitors. You will get a chance to walk around the small town while hearing about its dark past.
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