Stories of the Strange in Valletta - Walking Tour
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Take a walk around Valletta’s back streets and discover its strange and dirty past.
The tour begins from the Courts of Justice on Republic Street, where you’ll hear how the city’s former police station was haunted.
You’ll also see exactly where the plague of 1813 broke out, hear about the priest who poisoned his dinner party guests.
You’ll hear of the scandalous life of Grand Master Pinto, leader of the Knights of Malta, and why some Maltese thought he was a vampire.
You’ll also learn the strange reason why a knight of Malta went to the ballet but ended up being arrested.
The tour will also explain the knights’ fascination with poo and how they used it as a weapon.
You’ll learn the incredible secret hidden by a top British surgeon who lived in Malta – and how his landlord accidentally guessed it.
All this and more on the Stories of the Strange in Valletta tour.
PLEASE NOTE: The tour takes in much of the city, so it involves plenty of walking.
Thông tin khác
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Chính sách hủy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cần Quan Tâm
Valletta
We will be walking around the streets of Valletta, hearing about unusual stories from its dark past.
Bao gồm
Dark history stories from Malta's capital city
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Stories of the Strange in Valletta - Walking Tour
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one of the best guided tours i ve ever been.
heliasf2021,,12 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00one of the best tour I 've been, it through this. value for money. the length is as lonf as it should be. i would like to see more toylurs and combinations of facts and stories.
Great way to see Valletta
Tourist816489,,11 thg 12, 2025
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5.00Great time, amazing history told with style and flare. The research Mario puts into his stories makes this tour stand apart.
Stories of the Strange in Valletta
TinaM4109,,11 thg 12, 2025
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5.00What an incredible evening. This tour presents the people of the time living in and travelling to Valletta. By placing a spotlight on individuals and their circumstances, Mario weaves a rich narrative of how people lived, bringing the streets to life with his every word. Mario’s breadth and depth of knowledge is very evident. The stories he presents are not those found elsewhere, but the result of meticulous research by a man with a very obvious love for the history of Malta and its islands. Mario’s presentation of the information is totally engaging and fun. I first saw Dark Malta Tours on social media- and now attending a tour surpassed my expectations. I will be back.
A fun night in Valletta
kristinavI9023VG,,10 thg 12, 2025
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5.00Mario is superb! Very knowledgeable and is an excellent story teller. It’s history in a fun way .. I highly recommend this tour
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 – An Unforgettable Journey Into Malta’s Dark & Mysterious Past
madeleinec703,,10 thg 12, 2025
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5.00⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 – An Unforgettable Journey Into Malta’s Dark & Mysterious Past This tour was phenomenal. Our guide delivered one of the most captivating experiences I’ve ever had while traveling. From the very first story, he had the entire group hanging onto every single word—genuinely standing on the tips of our toes, completely absorbed. He’s one of those rare storytellers who could make even the driest subject interesting… but luckily for us, the stories were anything but boring. They were dark, strange, intriguing, and utterly fascinating. You can tell immediately how passionate he is about Malta’s hidden and haunting history. His depth of research is obvious—every tale was unique, richly detailed, and brilliantly delivered. This isn’t the kind of guide who gives you a generic script; these stories feel alive, personal, and expertly crafted. The tour itself was perfectly paced. While I could honestly listen to him talk for hours, the two-hour format was spot-on. What I loved most was how story-dense the experience was. Every few hundred meters, we stopped for another gripping tale—unlike many other tours where you might walk ages between bits of info and only hear a handful of stories in total. Here, it was story after story, each better than the last. His voice was loud, clear, and confident, making it easy to follow along even in busy or noisy locations. He truly nailed every aspect of the experience. I have nothing but praise and gratitude—especially since I was lucky enough to get a spot during a busy season. If you’re thinking about booking: don’t hesitate, just book it. And honestly, book as many of his tours as you can. Also give him a follow on Facebook/Instagram; he shares lots of short, fascinating history videos that are absolutely worth watching. I’ll 100% be coming back to Malta for another tour, and I’ll be recommending this to all my friends and family. A must-do experience!
A great, and fascinating tour about another side to Valletta...
Natalie H,,14 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00My friend and I had a great time on this tour, about the weird and wonderful stories of Valletta and their former residents, and tales of phantoms, plague, poisons and poo. A great way of getting your steps in, while Mario provides the information, the entertainment and the laughs.
Who knew poo could be so interesting!
950Paul Tom,,12 thg 11, 2025
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5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our Stories of the Strange in Valletta tour. Mario really knows his stuff and presents it entertainingly. We laughed and were fascinated in equal measure. Highly recommended for interesting tales and helping get your bearings in Valletta.
Book it now!
DeepBlue78,,11 thg 11, 2025
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5.00Mario was a fantastic guide for a fascinating tour. Charming, animated, engaging - I would have enjoyed the tour whatever the subject matter, but the stories were interesting, eclectic, original and humorous. As someone who is generally bored by history this is a 'historical' tour I can thoroughly recommend. Word of warning - whilst not child 'unsuitable' I would imagine that you would want to be at least 12 to appreciate the stories. It's also 2hrs on your feet which can be tiring if you've already spent the day on your feet
Illuminating dark history of Valletta in story form
matthewmM8175LP,,7 thg 11, 2025
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5.00Mario’s tour on the Stories of the Strange was illuminating and shed light on Valletta’s dark and sordid history. He is engaging, funny and a great storyteller. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in learning about Valletta’s strange history. Well done Mario!
Entralling and Entrancing
Journey14716924135,,18 thg 10, 2025
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5.00Mario is a fantastic orator, theatrical snd engaging he kept us cativated snd enthralled tor two hours. A fantastic way to end my time in Valetta. I would highly recommend this tour.
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