Hidden Valletta: Discover Secret Museums

Explore Valletta’s hidden gems: Mysterium Fidei’s secret garden and Black Friars’ rich history. Discover art, peace, and centuries-old stories.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mysterium Fidei By Hidden Valletta - Mysterium Fidei offers a multi-sensory experience situated within St Catherine’s Monastery, nestled in the heart of Valletta. After being closed to the public for over 400 years, the door to the Secret Garden is now open, inviting visitors to explore this serene space and gain insight into the lives of the…
What's Included
  • Free audio tour
Additional Information

Experience Hidden Valletta with a visit to two unique museums located off the beaten track in the bustling city of Valletta. First, visit Mysterium Fidei with its secret garden within the walls of a 450-year-old monastery. The cloister was closed to the public for over 450 years, but is now open for you to discover. Escape the hustle and bustle of…

Location
Mysterium Fidei By Hidden Valletta
St. Christophers Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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822cezarap
Sep 30, 2025
Best stop for a short visit - We had a few hours to spend in Valleta before our flight so we decided spontaneously to visit this place. I would definitely say that it was worth it. Highly recommended.
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Gianluca_g
Sep 20, 2025
Interesting discovery - Beautiful combination to discover a mysterious and unknown side right in the center of Valletta Recommended
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Rayhv9427qj
Sep 18, 2025
Truly a hidden gem - Our guid Margaret went into great detail and clearly has a lot of knowledge. The garden is amazing and so peaceful. Grate experience
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Ronald
Sep 14, 2025
Incredibly, sometimes macabre but super interesting - Absolutely do Check the official site for the guided tour Then you get to places you wouldn't otherwise go. The guide knows a lot , knows the nuns who are still alive and some of their family members .
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Treadwell3
Sep 10, 2025
Poignant reminder of times past - Fascinating place which bears some striking resemblances to the infamous Magdalen Laundries in Ireland. Was used to house 'unruly' women ( no indication where unruly men were sent 😜...) but also abandoned infants and girls from poor families who couldnt afford doweries. Women spent their entire lives within this convent, even being buried within its walls. Fine for those who chose this life, unbelievably poignant for those women who had no choice. Fascinating place. Staff here very helpful answering questions. Highly recommended.
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W3429xzjohns
Aug 31, 2025
Fascinating walk through the history of the church in Malta - Definitely worth doing both the Black Friars and the Mysterium Fidei as part of ‘Hidden Valletta’ experience. Really interesting to see the history of the nuns and monks in the two different venues that are in close walking distance to each other. Great contrast between the very ornate monastery of St Catherine’s and the very sparse Mysterium Fidei (home of the St Augustian cloistered nuns). The staff at both venues were super helpful and very informative.
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Valak2025
Jul 28, 2025
Must visit - Very interesting place to visit and learn about the nuns and their traditions, also the cicerone was very helpful and explained the history very well. 10/10 recommend
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).