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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Emanueldz9595wh
Apr 20, 2026
Extremely interesting - It was a great pleasure to admire the wonderful heritage housed in the Oratory and church. The Guide explained everything in detail and in a way to be easily followed. He accepted and answered all our questions and all the comments . A great Thank You to the Guide and I recommend it to all those who visit Valletta
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Paulmullers
Apr 10, 2026
A real hidden gem not to be missed! - Fantastic hidden gem Truly impressive site which is easily missed but has to be on your Valletta agenda. I would strongly recommend coupling this with the Mysterium Monestery tour as they really complement each other well and at a great price. The staff are to be praised for their politeness and knowledge and are a credit to the place. Fully recommended.
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Mrsgaz
Mar 19, 2026
History explained - Amazing History which we were privileged to be able to visit. From the old part of the building to the rebuild and reconstruction was fantastic. Easy to gollow board and QR codes were helpful. We spent quite a while here just soaking it all up.
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S_bastienc996
Mar 14, 2026
Good - Length of visit good thanks 😊
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K8493mimarianah
Feb 22, 2026
Super nice church with very friendly staff! - It was a very beautiful church where you get a map at the entrance to guide you even better, everything was also very clearly indicated with signs in the church itself. Beautiful history and beautiful things on display. I was also greeted very kindly on entering and leaving where they also asked my opinion about the church. Definitely worth it 🫶
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M_linap2026
Feb 16, 2026
Super! - Very beautiful! Wonderful place!
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Martinkn1919lj
Feb 15, 2026
An unearthed treasure, along with its partnr nearby, The Hidden Garden (Mysterium Fidei). - Fascinating history, vividly told in beautiful surroundings.
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222keitht
Feb 15, 2026
Hidden gems of Valletta - Extraordinary site, of significance to the overall history of Valletta, Malta. I took this together with the Mysterium Fedei Abbey tour and both were AMAZING‼️ 🇲🇹
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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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From $12
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).