Author name: Giacomo Muscat

1565 Great Siege of Malta myths and facts explained

7 Popular “Facts” About the 1565 Great Siege of Malta That Are Simply Not True

7 Popular “Facts” About the Great Siege of Malta That Are Simply Not True The Great Siege of Malta (1565) is one of the most written-about events in Mediterranean history — and also one of the most misunderstood. Over time, dramatic stories, half-truths, and outright inventions have been repeated so often that they are now […]

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Pirates, Corsairs & Malta’s Dark Maritime Past guided tour

Pirates, Corsairs & Malta’s Dark Maritime Past

Pirates, Corsairs & Malta’s Dark Maritime Past Why Malta Themed Tours Is the #1 Choice for Maritime History Tours and Pirate walks in Malta When most people hear “pirates,” they imagine the Caribbean: parrots, rum, striped shirts, and theatrical nonsense. Fun, sure — but historically laughable. The truth is far more interesting, and far closer

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Malta and Britain shared history

The Lost Cannon of Clerkenwell: How Malta and Britain Share a Forgotten Knights of St John History

A Maltese Tour Guide traces a 400-year-old bronze cannon from London to the Mediterranean and back again — revealing the deep and often overlooked bond between Malta and Britain. When Maltese Themed Tours cultural guide Giacomo Muscat travelled to London in April 2025, he wasn’t there for a short break from Malta’s limestone and tour

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Maltese Guide’s Visit to the Malta Memorial

A Piece of Malta in the Heart of London: A Maltese Guide’s Visit to the WW2 Malta Memorial

A Piece of Malta in the Heart of London: A Maltese Guide’s Visit to the Malta WW2 Memorial If you’re a UK traveller researching Malta, its wartime history, or looking for meaningful things to do in Malta beyond beaches, you might be surprised to learn that part of the island’s story is hidden in plain

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Nelson and Malta

Lord Nelson & Malta: 5 Brilliant (and Occasionally Naughty) Facts Every British Traveller Should Know

Lord Nelson and Malta: 5 Brilliant Facts Revealing Our Shared British–Maltese History If you’re a British traveller with a soft spot for history, heroics, or the occasional bit of scandal involving admirals behaving badly, Malta may well become your new favourite holiday destination. This island offers far more than sunshine and fortresses. It is a

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UK Travellers Feel at Home in Malta

UK–Malta Cultural Connection: 10 Brilliant Ways for UK Travellers to Feel at Home in Malta

UK–Malta Cultural Connection: Top 10 Malta attractions for UK holidaymakers to Explore Our Brilliant Shared History    If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love a holiday that feels like Britain — but with actual sunshine”, then congratulations: Malta has entered the chat  Imagine this: British history, naval legends, Queen Elizabeth’s old summer escape,  familiar red post

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UK Travellers Feel at Home in Malta

UK–Malta Cultural Connections: 10 Brilliant Ways for UK Travellers to Feel at Home in Malta

UK–Malta Cultural Connection: Top 10 Malta attractions for UK holidaymakers to Explore Our Brilliant Shared History    If you’ve ever thought, “I’d love a holiday that somehow feels like Britain — but with more sunshine”, then congratulations: Malta has entered the chat,  Imagine this: British history, naval legends, Queen Elizabeth 1’s old Malta hideaway, familiar

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UK Travellers Feel at Home in Malta

Malta & Britain: The Questions Everyone Asks (Answered Properly)

One of many lovely British Telephone boxes in Malta Malta & Britain: The Questions Everyone Asks (Answered Properly) Quick, Clear Answers for UK Travellers Curious About Malta & Britain If you’re a UK traveller planning a trip to Malta, chances are you’ve already asked Google (or your phone, or a slightly confused friend) at least

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5 Churches in Malta

Discover the Magnificence: Malta’s Top 5 Churches Prepare to be amazed as you explore the picturesque island of Malta, where churches gracefully adorn the skyline, narrating tales of a rich and eventful past. Boasting an impressive tally of 350 churches, this tiny Mediterranean gem showcases a profound spiritual heritage that captivates visitors from around the

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Award Winners of the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award 2025 TOP 10%

We’re in the top 10% – Trip Advisor’s Traveller’s Choice Award

Award Winners of the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2025 TOP 10% We’re in the Top 10% – and Feeling Frisky About It! Big news from the tiny island that packs a mighty punch: Malta Themed Tours has officially captured its first international award — the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2025. That’s right, since a break during the

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NED Malta Malta Themed Tours Feature Top Malta Tours

NED Malta – Step Into the Shadows with Malta Themed Tours feature

History is never just black and white. With NED Malta, we explored how the past often lives in the shadows — and how Malta Themed Tours brings those shadows to life. Most personalised, engaging, and immersive tour experience we’ve ever attended In their feature, NED Malta captured what makes our tours so different: it’s not

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Store Front City Malta Themed Tours Feature Top Malta Tours

Storefront City – Sinful Secrets of Valletta Guided Tour Review

What happens when you take centuries of Knights, corsairs, scandalous courtesans, and mix them with a dash of Maltese mischief? You get our most talked-about experience — the Sinful Secrets of Valletta Guided tour. Featured by Storefront City, this adventure was described as the “most personalised, engaging, and immersive tour experience we’ve ever attended.” Not

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Campus FM Malta Themed Tours Feature Top Malta Tours

Campus FM Interview – Giacomo from Malta Themed Tours Live on Air with Nathalie

What happens when a tour guide who channels corsairs, courtesans, and chaos hits the radio waves? Absolute entertainment. That’s exactly what happened when Campus FM host Nathalie invited Giacomo from Malta Themed Tours for a chat on her show “Campus Lifestyle” Most personalised, engaging, and immersive tour experience we’ve ever attended Listeners tuned in expecting

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Dark Malta Festival Malta Themed Tours Feature Top Malta Tours

Dark Malta Festival – Where Music Meets Mystery with Malta Themed Tours

Dark Malta Festival and Malta Themed Tours Official Tour Guides for the Festival Dark fashion, dark beats, and Malta’s darkest secrets? Count us in for Dark Toursim in Malta . The Dark Malta Festival is where gothic vibes meet island sunshine, and where Malta Themed Tours is right at home with their to Malta tours

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Medieval Mdina Festival Malta Themed Tours Feature Top Malta Tours

Medieval Mdina Festival 2025 – Official Tour Guides for Malta’s Medieval Timeless Festival

What to see in Mdina – Mdina medieval guided Malta Tours Welcome to Mdina — Malta’s “Silent City,” but during the Medieval Mdina Festival, silence is the last thing you’ll find. With knights clashing, falconers showing off, musicians filling the air, and streets buzzing with medieval markets, it’s as if Game of Thrones crashed headfirst

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