Valletta Black Friars: Hidden Oratories and Treasures

Discover Valletta’s hidden gems: explore ancient oratories, the Silver Room, and a stunning basilica. Unveil treasures unseen for centuries.

Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Valletta Black Friars Experience - The Valletta Black Friars Experience recounts the lives of the Dominican Community in Valletta, in a place whereby over the course of 450 years of human struggle, a significant part of Valletta’s history has been written as well as events which could have shaped the world as we know it. Gain access to places…
What's Included
  • Entrance Fee
Additional Information

Visit the Valletta Black Friars Experience, one of Valletta’s crown jewels. The attraction offers you the possibility to visit two of the most beautiful Oratories in Malta which have been closed to the public for over 300 years, a visit to the Sacristy and the Silver Room with treasures hidden from sight for centuries and finally the Basilica of Our…

Location
Valletta Black Friars Experience
St. Dominic Street
Cancellation Policy

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

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Martinh75
Feb 10, 2026
A somewhat hidden gem, highly recommended during a city tour - I visited the Dominican Monastery (Black friar) as part of the combined ticket (Hidden Valletta) with the Catherine Monastery. This review is about the Dominican monastery. I really liked that, the exhibition is not too big but still has exciting details to offer e.g. the monastery treasure and information about the history. And the church of the monastery is very magnificent and visually impressive, it is definitely worth a visit. An entertaining stay, so about 30 minutes as part of a city tour of Valletta, is perfect here. And the combination ticket was really cheap at €13.
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Doodledog2
Feb 10, 2026
Well worth a visit - A really lovely church and chapels. A real treat to be able to see it.
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T2807otmichaelb
Feb 8, 2026
Amazing art, artefacts and rooms. - The museum part, chambers, paintings, artefacts & church itself are exquisite & well laid-out. The atmosphere is peaceful & the staff are friendly & helpful. We bought the double ticket for Mysterium Fidei also, which is also fascinating & well organized.
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Curious05283172694
Jan 27, 2026
Exciting and very Knowlegable. - Tour guide was very passionate to explain and walk us through the history of the Dominican past events and artifacts. Made me more proud to have been baptised in Porto Salvo church Valletta.
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Trek598558
Jan 27, 2026
Black Friars History - An interesting tour of this beautiful place, showcasing the wealth of paintings and ornaments.
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Smiley100
Jan 24, 2026
Beautiful and peaceful - Very interesting and beautiful and peaceful place to visit. Was informative too and some amazing treasury to see. Recommended
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28dereks
Jan 15, 2026
Hidden gem among gems - What a lovely experience! If you are the type of person who wants to not just do the top 5 highlights in a city, but want to see something exceptional, g see this. It is a little gem!
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Christine
Jan 11, 2026
A must see destination - Stunning beautiful church with an atmosphere of deep reverence. An unrivalled destination for all those visiting Valletta.
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386holgerl
Jan 6, 2026
Highly recommended - Insanely interesting and informative. Fantastic atmosphere. Also easily understandable by a German text guide
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S6505zrronnieg
Jan 27, 2026
A experience of our heritage - A nice experience indeed. So glad this cultural heritage is being preserved to such level to be handed down to other generations
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From $12
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).