Valletta Trail

Bus Terminal The Valletta Bus Terminal is accessible from the main entrance to Valletta for departures that take visitors around Malta.

City Gate Designed by Renzo Piano, the impressive City Gate heralds the entrance to Valletta and marks the beginning of Republic Street.

Triton Fountain Just outside the walls of Valletta, on the site of a large conservatory measuring over 1,700 square meters, the recently renovated Triton Fountain is a must-see site.

New Parliament Building Designed by the Shard’s architect - Renzo Piano - the exterior of the contemporary New Parliament Building reflects the limestone that the Maltese Islands are recognised for; the holes in the structure represent the erosion of limestone over time.

Royal Opera House Open Air Theatre The iconic Royal Opera House was hit directly by a bomb during WW2. The ruins were redesigned by Renzo Piano in 2013 and it now functions as an Open Air Theatre.

Lascaris War Rooms Built between 1940 and 1943, the Lascaris War Rooms are a series of underground tunnels and chambers from where the defence of Malta was conducted during the Second World War. Upper Barrakka Gardens The beautiful public gardens offer a stunning panoramic view of the Grand Harbour and the Saluting Battery – see the guns fire every day at 12pm.

Waterfront Valletta’s waterfront is made up of nineteen 250-year-old warehouses, built by Grand Master Pinto at the height of the baroque period in Malta.

Grand Harbour The Grand Harbour, also known as the port of Valletta, is a stunning natural harbour. Cruise ships dock into the harbour daily and ferry services to Sicily run throughout the day.

Victoria Gate Built by the British in 1885 and named after Queen Victoria, Victoria Gate is the main entrance to the city from the Grand Harbour.

St John’s Co-Cathedral The stunning interior of St John’s CoCathedral, elaborately adorned in gold, is widely considered to be the best example of Baroque style in the world. The cathedral is home to the only signed Caravaggio painting.

Grandmaster’s Palace and Armoury Built in 1571, the Grand Master’s Palace is the only place in the Mediterranean that is home to armoury in its location

Lower Barrakka Garden The Lower Barakka Gardens offer a spectacular view of the Grand Harbour and the Siege Bell Memorial. Casa Rocca Piccola This 16th century palace and private museum provides an exclusive insight into the customs and traditions of the Maltese nobility over the last 400 years and where the owners still reside - if you’re lucky you might even get to meet one of them.

Is-Suq tal-Belt (City Market) Taste delicacies from around the globe at this 19th-century market hall on Merchants Street, which was recently renovated.

Fort St Elmo Built in 1552, Fort Saint Elmo is home to the National War Museum. The Malta Experience; an interactive show that showcases the history of Malta, is found just outside the fort’s walls.

St Paul’s Pro-Anglican Cathedral The Cathedral is built in the NeoClassical style, while the spire is a Valletta landmark and rises to over 60 metres.

Manoel Theatre Experience a vibrant calendar of events at this important performing arts venue. The Theatre is named after Grand Master of the Order of the Knights Hospitaller, Fra António Manoel de Vilhena, who ordered its construction in 1731.

Strait Street One of the most famous streets in Malta, Strait Street was the pinnacle of nightlife amongst American and British military men in the 19th century and is filled with bars and live music.

Family Trail

Families love exploring the Maltese Islands, comprised of Malta, Gozo and Comino, as they offer a treasure trove of activities, sites and experiences. With over 300 days of sunshine a year, parents and children can discover the islands’ history, natural landscapes, marine habitats, and must-see attractions with the help of the Family Trail.

Playmobil Funpark The Playmobil Funpark sees children become pirates, fairy tale characters and even Maltese Knights in a friendly and stimulating environment.

Esplora Interactive Science Centre Located in Kalkara, Esplora offers a science experience that is fun, exciting and enjoyable for all the family.

The Rolling Geeks Take a Rolling Geeks tour of The Three Cities; the five-seater self-drive electric cars are complete with preprogrammed GPS and a camera to take selfies.

Malta 5D Discover Malta’s extensive history in 5D through 3D film, moving seats, water spray and air blasts.

Boat Cruises Explore the Mediterranean archipelago by boat during the day or enjoy a sunset cruise in the evening.

Mdina Glass Mdina Glass, dating back to 1968, is home to artisans handcrafting innovative glassware of a very high quality and a gift shop if you’d like to take a piece home with you.

Segway Tours Segway tours are available in a number of locations across the Maltese Islands and enable families to sightsee together, all the while keeping the kids entertained. Malta National Aquarium Discover what lies underneath the sea at the Malta National Aquarium and experience scenes from the Malta’s western shoreline and Valletta Harbour.

Malta Fun Trains The entertaining trackless train tours take place in the historical village of Rabat, seaside resort Bugibba and Malta’s capital city Valletta.

Golden Bay Golden Bay is a stunning sandy beach set within a cliff face, located along unspoiled Maltese countryside. The bay offers one of the most remarkable sunsets in Malta.

Popeye Village The charming film set from the 1980 musical production Popeye boasts a number of fun activities for the family.

Mellieha Bay Malta’s longest sandy beach, stretching across 800m, boasts ankle deep crystal-clear water making it a perfect beach for families with children.

Scuba Diving The Maltese Islands boast an abundance of reefs, stunning caverns, caves and shipwrecks. Children can gain their PADI certification from the age of 10.

GOZO

Dreams of Horses Farm Meet and feed the animals, experience the local scenery with a personal horse drawn carriage ride or walk the ponies through the countryside; each activity is one for the family to remember.

Ramla Bay Ramla Bay, known in Maltese as Ramla il-Hamra (Red Sands), is the biggest sandy beach on the Maltese Island of Gozo.

Quad biking Go off the beaten track on a quad bike tour to discover Malta’s unique rugged countryside, topographical landscape and picturesque views.

Comino

Blue Lagoon Take a boat tour of the Blue Lagoon, one of the most picturesque locations on the Maltese archipelago boasting turquoise shallow waters perfect for swimming and snorkelling.

Gastronomy Trail

The Gastronomy Trail highlights the best places to dine on the Maltese Islands. Maltese cuisine is a unique blend of Arabic, Mediterranean and African flavours. The archipelago’s position in the Mediterranean Sea and the year-round warm climate creates ample opportunities for alfresco dining and sampling freshly caught seafood and local wines.