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

Discover the hidden gems of Valletta by exploring two exceptional museums nestled away from the usual tourist paths in the lively city of Valletta. Begin your journey at Mysterium Fidei, featuring a secret garden within the confines of a 450-year-old monastery. This cloister, once closed to the public for over four centuries, is now accessible for…

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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Paperd2026
Mar 13, 2026
Into the garden I go to loose my mind and find my soul - 8€ for entry, lovely space very friendly people. The Gardener was also very welcoming and explained a lot about the vegetation.
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Cesmar06
Mar 9, 2026
Pleasant and unexpected visit - An unexpected and very interesting visit on the life of the Monastery. A small bucolic and fragrant garden allows you to take a quiet time.
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Faraway20036853973
Mar 8, 2026
Awesome place - It was a nice visit. We had fun and got to learn the place's history. Saw an adorable turtle. We like it a lot.
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Angieb62
Mar 5, 2026
Mysterium Fedei, beautiful and interesting - The Mysterium Fidei was beautiful and so peaceful. The young man on the desk s was so helpful and it was a lovely visit. It was interesting to see how the Nuns lived and how hard their life would have been. The garden was tranquil and a little oasis in the city. A worthwhile visit with little cost, multi ticket gets you into the Blackfriars church and museum, again an interesting view x
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791johnk
Feb 21, 2026
Peaceful, Spiritual Experience - definitely worth a visit - Really enjoyable experience - very peaceful & enlightening - I would definitely recommend👍🏻 I must have walked past this site many times over the years & didn’t know anything about the convent. The hidden garden is wonderful
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Cristiangi713dp
Feb 19, 2026
Amazing ! Full of history and easy to follow - It was really interesting. I loved the visit . It felt a bit cold inside but the history , the app, the information , so in general everything was AMAZING ! and the guard was kind, I will come back with my students
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Flydown912
Feb 14, 2026
Place of peace and history - Small monastery inside the valley, well maintained and full of information (download the app and listen to the guide information). An experience to try!
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Peter
Jan 31, 2026
It was a great experience to see the very basic ways of life, I had an Aunt in a very similar convent in uk - My aunt lived in similar convent in uk, very poignant, especially the room with the burial area. You could sense the hardship they went through
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190crispinh
Jan 27, 2026
Well worth a visit! - Really absorbing. Getting insights into the lives of these cloistered orders was fascinating. Rooms and items from their lives- and where they still live and pray now. The magnificence and wealth of these once really comes through to, especially the Dominican monastery and church. The Cali paintings in the fines were something special even to my untrained eye!
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W5353awjohanb
Jan 3, 2026
Treasure unhidden - Great experience to get view of the hidden spots and secreet religious life in monastery. The volunteer at the entrance counter gave great explanations including. sharing family details re his sister, one of the last nuns in the monastery
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).