Valletta Black Friars Experience Entrance Ticket
Overview
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Visit the Valletta Black Friars Experience, one of Valletta's crown jewels.
In the museum you can visit two of the most beautiful Oratories in Malta which have been closed to the public for over 300 years. Learn about the fascinating work of the Fratelli who have performed charitable work in Valletta for generations. Visit the Silver Room filled with treasures hidden from sight for centuries.
Finally spend time in the beautiful Basilica of Our Lady of Porto Salvo and St. Dominic. A masterpiece of architecture adorned with exquisite works of art.
Escape the busy street of Valletta and experience the serenity within this beautiful Basilica.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
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 which have been closed for hundreds of years and precious artefacts that few have laid their eyes on. Hear the stories of the brotherhoods born from within the Dominican Order and much more.
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Valletta Black Friars Experience Entrance Ticket
What‘s Included
Self Guided Audio Tour
Entrance Fee
Meeting points
Valletta Black Friars Experience
St. Dominic Street Valletta Malta
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
175 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hidden Valletta
jaynesW2008RO,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00A real gem hidden in Valletta, the church has amazing artwork, visited St Johns Co Cathedral but this I think was just as good and so much quieter.
Beauty and serenity
Dominique H,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very peaceful atmosphere. Beautiful church. Small but interesting exhibition about the Dominicans’charity activities . Lady at the ticket desk very helpful.
Well worth a visit
sunnyRJS,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very lovely serene monastery. So much to learn and beautiful peaceful. Its worth the few extra step down to it . It filled my heart with joy and we got to see some beautiful fresco serene. Well worth a visit
A must see
daniellQ8486CQ,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing, I really loved it. Went to both places and was so pleasantly delighted.
Miraculous Place
Flyer36942028773,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a beautiful church with life like paintings and statues. Malta was the heavily bombed place in world war -2. But this church miraculously survived the bombings with no damage at all.
Impressive
Miryan G,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Impressive. Spectacular. It leaves you speechless.
Unexpectedly breath taking.........
Downsviewduo,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I visited the Black Friars Experience in Valletta during a recent holiday, and it was one of the highlights. We didn't really know what to expect, but it's fair to say that the beauty and scale took our breath away. A visit won't last much longer than an hour, but the entrance price reflects this and represents good value. Highly recommended.
Extremely interesting
emanueldZ9595WH,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It 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
A real hidden gem not to be missed!
paulmullers,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic 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.
History explained
mrsgaz,Mar 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing 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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