The Most Immersive Guided Tours in Malta. Join Award-Winning Experiences: Malta Themed Tours
Step into Malta’s past through theatrical, story-driven tours led by a Maltese guide dressed in period clothing, and portraying a real Historical personality.
Our AWARD-WINNING Tours reveal Malta’s hidden heritage through interactive storytelling, ensuring you’ll return home with authentic, unforgettable stories worth sharing (and not just facts) from the top Malta tours
Trust Score 5.0 | 179 Reviews
Trust Score 5.0 | 380 Reviews
Award-Winning Experiences. Globally and Locally Recognised
TWO - Malta Tourism Awards for Excellence
Malta Themed Tours has been recognised with TWO First-Place – Malta Tourism Awards 2025, celebrating excellence in both guiding and tourism services that go over and above:
- Tourism Worker of the Year – Tourist Guides
- Tourism Worker of the Year – Travel & Tourism Services
Malta Themed Tours is the only tour agency to win two 1st place Awards in a single MTA Awards Event. The Malta Tourism Awards are official awards organised by the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA) to recognise excellence in Malta’s tourism industry and best Malta tours.
These awards reflect our commitment to storytelling and delivering:
- Immersive, authentic, and unforgettable experiences to every guest.
- Explore themes, historic locations beyond the obvious in Small Groups
- Experience history through performance, not lectures
- What Our Lovely Clients Say About Our Top Malta Tours And Why You'll Remember Your Experience With Malta Themed Tours:
Client Testimonials
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
Like no other! Full immersion! The Tour is an immersive and captivating experience that delves deep into the island's tumultuous past. Our guide, dressed as a pirate, was incredible bringing the stories of Malta's infamous pirates to life. The tour covered significant part of Valletta. Each location was enriched with fascinating anecdotes and historical context. The blend of history and entertainment made it engaging for all ages.The attention to detail in both the storytelling and the visual presentation was impressive, making the experience both informative and highly enjoyable. Overall, the Tour is a must-do for history enthusiasts and families alike. It’s a unique way to explore Malta's rich maritime heritage and understand the pivotal role piracy played in its history.
Babur B
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
Stop and Book This Tour!!! I cannot recommend Malta Themed Tours enough, what fun we had. Giacomo is such a warm personality and is such a well researched historian, it has been quite sometime since I have met someone who has taken so much care in curating how best to tell stories and share historical facts. We booked the tour late as it was a last minute plan to be in Mdina that day, Giacomo made it so easy to take a last minute booking and even still remembered our names as he did the rest of the tour group. If you are looking for a fresh and fun tour of some of Malta’s history or even if you are a local like me, looking for something new to experience, I really recommend booking a tour with Giacomo and then going for a late dinner after the tour. We are planning to do all of the tours that are offered this year. Thank you Giacomo for everything.
Christina W
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
The best tour in Valletta!!!! Giacomo is such a wonderful guide! Prepare for a full immersion, as he's taking you on board! We learned so much during this tour, and we now view several buildings of Valletta under a different light! I had no idea of the history of Valletta under the Knights and Corsairs and not only Giacomo made the tour really informative but also memorable and interesting. Jokes were on point and his good mood was contagious. Such a perfect tour! We enjoyed it a lot, so much that now we want to treat ourselves with the tour of Mdina! Thank you Giacomo for your professionalism and the messages before and after the tour, it feels really nice and the experience is full!
0Hellish0
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
“EASILY THE BEST!" We have been organising Malta heritage tours for 15 years, and Giacomo is easily the best, most engaging guide we have ever come across. His tours are totally original and deeply researched, yet they're not a series of names and dates, but a very lively trip into a Malta's past, full of colourful characters and dramatic events. If you and yours want an informative, immersive and extremely amusing Malta tour, this is the one for you!
Baroque5
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
"Must thing to do in Malta" Our guide really nailed it. He arrived dressed as a corsair and stayed in character throughout his entire "performance". Using a first-person story-telling style, he brought us back in time to actually feel the history. This tour checked every box - it was entertaining, informative, and memorable. I highly recommend them!
David F
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
“Brilliant performance by a scoundrel!" - The guide was a murderous scoundrel (and pirate), but his performance was brilliant! It opened new and very interesting views on areas we thought we knew quite well.
Lidingo2017
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
Best experience of my 2024 The Valletta Sinful Secrets tour exceeded my expectations , I've travelled and done my share of tours, but this was like my top highlight to day! Our guide (Giacomo) is exceptional from initial communication and meeting him, we knew we were in for a treat, he's warm, friendly and knows his stuff. We also had many a good laughs along the way. What fun it was seeing the capital from his themed perspective. Loved it! Seriously you should charge enough more for the value of this wonderful experience ! Thank you for this treasure of a tour! Best Jo Nelson
Tijonelson t
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
You wont find a better guide, to bring the history of Malta to life. His passion, knowledge and delivery really made our tour of Valetta special and memorable. Right from the initial contact, his communication was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our interactions with him over email and in person. Giacomo also gave us many ideas and suggestions about how to make the most of our week in Malta including places to visit and restaurant recommendations, which we really appreciated. His care and consideration was superb.
Alison G
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
Absolutely fantastic! We had a tour of Mdina with Giacomo for my brother’s birthday and it was absolutely fantastic! It was the perfect balance of informative and light-hearted and fun. Giacomo was really knowledgable and made the tour feel very personal by involving us and getting to know us a bit along the way. I’d highly, highly recommend this for anyone interested in history and seeing some of the sights from Game of Thrones Series 1. Genuinely one of the most enjoyable and engaging tours I’ve done in years!
Will D
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
We walked for 2 hours and didn’t even notice… it was THAT entertaining Our guide was so entertaining! We walked for 2 hours and didn’t even notice… it was THAT entertaining. I booked this tour for my husband since I’m a local but never really was interested in history but I really didn’t mind it and my husband (history fan) was happy with his gift. Would recommend to both people on holiday as well as locals since you are sure to learn something new.
alessia Z
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
I had ZERO interest in doing a guided tour in Malta until I came across Malta Themed Tours. Simply Amazing! I’m not normally into guided tours, but this one seemed different to what I’m used too , so we joined and had so much fun, our very friendly Maltese guide Giacomo, dressed as a character that he portrayed was very knowledgeable, he answered all our questions about Malta both during and after the tour and made us laugh and also participate throughout. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a unique, very different and fun walking tour that delves into old Maltese society and the life of its people! Well done and grazzi
Емілія Б
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
You wont find a better guide, to bring the history of Malta to life. His passion, knowledge and delivery really made our tour of Valetta special and memorable. Right from the initial contact, his communication was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our interactions with him over email and in person. Giacomo also gave us many ideas and suggestions about how to make the most of our week in Malta including places to visit and restaurant recommendations, which we really appreciated. His care and consideration was superb.
Alison Gunusen
London, United Kingdom
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
The best tour in Valletta!!!! Giacomo is such a wonderful guide! Prepare for a full immersion, as he's taking you on board! We learned so much during this tour, and we now view several buildings of Valletta under a different light! I had no idea of the history of Valletta under the Knights and Corsairs and not only Giacomo made the tour really informative but also memorable and interesting. Jokes were on point and his good mood was contagious. Such a perfect tour! We enjoyed it a lot, so much that now we want to treat ourselves with the tour of Mdina! Thank you Giacomo for your professionalism and the messages before and after the tour, it feels really nice and the experience is full! Till we meet again! Céline
Céline
France
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
A «dark», historic walk through the beautiful streets of Valletta. Giacomo Muscat guided us vividly through the «dark» streets of Valletta. The theme of our tour was «The Sinful secrets of Valletta – Blood, Booty and Courtesans» and that’s exactly the story Giacomo gave us through his acting and storytelling. We could almost see, smell, feel and hear the knights, corsairs, slaves, pirates, poor, priests, nuns and a few «ordinary» people back in time. Thank you for an amazing night, Giacomo. This is an event not to miss!
BEHaraldsen
Larvik, Norway
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
Best experience of my 2024. The Valletta Sinful Secrets tour exceeded my expectations , I've travelled and done my share of tours, but this was like my top highlight to day! Our guide (Giacomo) is exceptional from initial communication and meeting him, we knew we were in for a treat, he's warm, friendly and knows his stuff. We also had many a good laughs along the way. What fun it was seeing the capital from his themed perspective. Loved it! Seriously you should charge enough more for the value of this wonderful experience ! Thank you for this treasure of a tour! Best. .Jo Nelson
Tijo
India
- About Malta Themed Tours - Theatre in the streets where Malta's history hits harder than fiction!
Join us as we bring Malta’s past vividly to life. Led by passionate, born-and-bred Maltese guides and storytellers, each experience blends cinematic storytelling, historical accuracy, and live character performance to transform real people from Malta’s archives and history into unforgettable encounters.
This is not a traditional tour, not a gimmick either, just gripping archival stories, powerful moments, and a journey through Malta’s most fascinating chapters.
If you’re looking for a Malta tour that balances entertainment with insight, that feels immersive, personalised in small groups, and unforgettable… You’ve found it. Welcome to your Maltese gateway to history and top Malta Tours
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
"One of the best tours I have been on in years! Would love to do it all over again! Highly recommended!! First off, it’s hard to find an engaging tour…and second it’s even harder to find a tour which doesn’t repeat what everybody else is saying. So if you really want to break the mould this tour is definitely a must. So much so that I’d love to attend for it again as the details provided are only found if one digs deep in history books and often-times reading books which are not quite mainstream…. Thank you Giacomo and well done! Keep up your excellent work!"
- Daniel B - Trip Advisor Review of Medieval Mayhem in Mdina Tour
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Our Malta Themed Tours - Malta's Award Winning best-kept secrets:
Relive a Mdina Game of Thrones with our Medieval Tour and other Malta top attractions. Explore iconic filming locations inside mysterious Mdina and discover the real-life Maltese characters who battled for power, love, and survival. Experience the intrigue, betrayal, and unpredictability of medieval life that inspired the series, as you wander through the historic city's silent streets. With adultery, forced marriages, cunning characters, plots, invasions, and epic sieges, this tour is a must for any Game of Thrones fan.
Uncover the original “Sin City” in the top Malta Sightseeing places. Meet nasty knights, cunning courtesans, and naughty nuns. Learn about the dark and colourful forgotten industry of piracy that once formed the daily bread of most of the island's population and hear the lies that ignited it. Tales of plunder, promiscuity gone wild, and peril await you. Our ancestors struggles on sea, land and in the bedroom are sure to leave you breathless in one of the best Malta Tours that will provide you with an authentic glimpse into Maltese society.
Embark on an extraordinary Knight's odyssey through the heart of the Order of St. John, (known as the Knights of Malta), defying convention and kindling a fire of curiosity and envy. Witness the hidden secrets, forbidden romances, and epic battles that shaped their intriguing world during the best time to visit Malta and enjoy Malta's top attractions in Valletta. Uncover fascinating symbols and meanings in architecture in the city of the Knights!
Meet Maltese besieged in this infernal corner of hell that is Birgu during the 1565 Great Siege of Malta. Hear their tales of bravery, brutality and misery as you experience the true meaning of desperation and compelling willpower in Malta's greatest story of blood, battles and Birgu's darkest day!
What to see in Mdina? Discover the secrets and sins of Mdina's Medieval VIPs as they plot their way to the top, all while juggling civil war, sieges, and starvation. Amidst backstabbing and betrayal, they still find time for infidelity and bed hopping, all while shaping the destiny of Malta. Join us on a journey through their little-known but intriguing story.
No Rum on this experience but Fun! Watch your children laugh and learn, during your Malta trips as your Maltese Corsair guide recruits young crew members to delve into the exciting stories of Malta's Maritime history whilst touring Valletta's top sites. With interactive experiences, visuals, and intriguing insights, this educational tour ensures an entertaining adventure for children and adults alike, fostering curiosity, imagination, cultural appreciation as part of fun things to do in Malta.
- About Malta Themed Tours
Why Tour with Award Winning Malta Themed Tours
Intriguing Storytelling
Feel like you’ve stepped into a historical drama - The NETFLIX of guided tours! Experience history like never before with immersive, first-person encounters. Our guides at Malta Themed Tours don’t simply narrate historic events, they breathe life into the past, ensuring you don't just observe history – you live it when choosing Malta cities to visit with on our Top Malta Tours!
Insightful Secrets
Profound Perspectives. See beyond Guidebooks, beyond the obvious and easy internet accessible information. Our Tours aren't just about entertainment - we've spent thousands of hours researching dusty archives to deliver exclusive and hard to obtain anecdotes. No generic commentary or surface-level history. Our Top Malta tours deliver fresh perspectives most visitors never hear, enriching your knowledge of the real Malta.
Interactive, Personal. Unforgettable.
In Small groups, we strike a careful balance between storytelling and entertainment! Where history isn’t simply told, but lived. Step into the action, uncover hidden truths, and become part of the story as our charismatic Maltese guides bring the past vividly to life. Designed to elegantly captivate, surprise, and intrigue, this is a journey through history that lingers long after the final step.
Experience Malta Differently. Live It's History with Malta Themed Tours
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