Dark History of Valletta Walking Tour by Dark Malta Tours
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18 Ratings
Il-Belt Valletta
Uncover the dark secrets of Valletta on a walking tour with Dark Malta Tours. Hear chilling tales of ghosts, murder, and mystery that will leave you intrigued and captivated.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Valletta - Your dark history walking tour will take in the streets of Malta’s capital city, Valletta.

You’ll hear how the ghost of 16th Century knight Oliver Starkey threw parties in the 1990s - and how he was eventually persuaded to stop disturbing the neighbours; the shocking letter that a lovesick man sent to his lover shortly before he murdered her; and why over a hundred boys entered a church but never came out.

You’ll also learn the truth about Jean de Valette, the founder of Malta’s capital city, and the hidden meanings behind a grotesque statue that watches over the people in Valletta, right above their heads.

All this, and more, on the Dark History of Valletta walking tour.

What's Included
  • Unraveling the histories and mysteries of Malta
Additional Information

Join Dark Malta Tours for a fascinating journey around Valletta and immerse yourself in its eerie history filled with horrific and peculiar tales.

On this guided walk, find out about Oliver Starkey, a 16th Century knight, who allegedly hosted soirees in the 90s. Learn how the locals finally got him to quit bothering them, the startling missive, a smitten lover dispatched to his beloved before tragically ending her life; and the chilling mystery of a bevy of boys who went into a church, never to be seen again.

Moreover, unveil the reality of Jean de Valette, the originator of Malta’s capital, and decipher the secrets entwined around a monstrous figurine that perpetually observes the residents of Valletta, from right above.

Explore all these intriguing stories and more in the Dark History of Valletta walking tour.

Location
Triton Fountain
Vjal Nelson
Mario, who will guide you for the tour, will wear a coloured lanyard with an identification tag.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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377tarryns
Sep 27, 2023
A great night out - A delightfully spooky and informative evening. Mario is an exceptionally engaging storyteller. I can’t wait to join his other city tours.
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W3594rnmarkg
Aug 21, 2023
Amazing Tour of the Lesser Known Stories about Valletta - Mario is an amazing guide, the places and stories that he picked flowed with each other so well, we had not even noticed that the two hour tour was up by the end of the tour. He is very knowledgeable, open to questions and does his own incredibly in-depth research. I, as a Maltese native, was impressed that I had not heard about most of the stories being presented during this tour. Must do for anyone with an interest in history, we are looking forward to the next tours that Mario will be doing in Birgu & Mdina!
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J5238dasueg
Jul 18, 2023
Valletta Mysteries revealed - An absolutely fascinating night time walk through some of Valletta's darkest secrets. Mario is super knowledgeable and passionate about his subject. Injecting the right amount of humour into a sometimes gruesome, little known history of those ancient buildings. An amazing evening and Well worth it.
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John
Jul 12, 2023
Brilliant! - Mario was brilliant! His great skill with keeping the audience captivated, entertained, and well informed. An original and interesting tour I highly recommend for anyone visiting Valletta.
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Isztar_lilith
May 16, 2023
An intriguing and startling experience - I've never experienced a guided tour with a concept quite like this one! I've been a resident in Malta for six years, and Mario's stories throughout this tour astonished me. You wouldn't get the information he is happy to share from any other tour guide. During the two hours trip, you hear shocking details about some of Valleta's most well-known locations. Even while it sounds like there would be a lot of walking, Mario keeps you on your toes the entire time, so you won't even realize when the tour is over as the time has flown. Strongly recommend!!
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De5897ft
May 12, 2023
Engaging and well-researched tours - The dark Valletta and dark Birgu tours were both fascinating ways to explore these cities. Mario is an engaging and well-researched tour guide. I live in Malta and he showed me sides of these cities I had never noticed before and stories I had never heard. Some are poignant, some quirky, some chilling, all interesting.
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929rosiet
May 12, 2023
Engaging and insightful experience - Fascinating tour of the dark side of Valletta's past - Mario combines his extensive knowledge of the topic with humour and intrigue making this a tour that you should not miss!!
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21annalisec
May 11, 2023
Dark spin on Valetta's history spun into a great tour! - Really enjoyed the 'dark spin' on Valetta's history. Mario was super engaging and a great story teller, bringing the history very much to life. His passion and deep knowledge of Maltese history made this a great experience.
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Furbanmalti
May 5, 2023
Uniquely Informative , entertaining and fun ! - Excellent tour with Mario! Indeed one of the best tours I've done so far! Dark and yet Mario still manages to effectively trigger a few giggle with his sense of humour . Highly recommended if you want something different , enanging, informative and fun.
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Sightsee77673
May 5, 2023
A great experience - A very knowledgeable tour guide with a great sense of humour! Really a great experience. Highly recommended to both locals and tourists!
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