Private Tours Provided by Malta Themed Tours
Join a tour, meet ordinary people from our past and uncover their extraordinary lives in the shadows of dark and dangerous Malta.
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.
Be part of Napoleon Bonaparte's pivotal 6-day stay in Malta as one of unique things to do in Malta. Be part of the grave implications and dramatic events that unfolded in its aftermath. Brace yourself for a suspenseful account of scandalous affairs, chaos, deceit, and treachery, as alliances shift and betrayals run rampant. Experience the dark side of power and politics, where heroes become villains and villains become heroes, in a deadly game played out in the shadows of Valletta.
Uncover the original “Sin City” in the top Malta Sightseeing places. Meet nasty knights, cunning courtesans, followed by 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. These stories of battles on sea, land and in the bedroom are sure to leave you breathless in one of the best Malta Tours.
Embark on an extraordinary Knight's odyssey through the heart of the Order of St. John, defying convention and kindling a fire of curiosity and envy. Witness the hidden secrets, forbidden romances, and epic battles that shaped their existence during the best time to visit Malta. Step into the intriguing world of knights, and enjoy Malta's top attractions in Valletta, where one man's improbable acceptance challenges all norms.
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.
Travel to Malta and indulge in the allure of Medieval Romance and Mystery, where love, lust, and murder intertwine. Discover the captivating stories of medieval women navigating through arranged marriages, infidelity, and religious taboos. Unveil the mysteries of Malta by visiting places
In 1565, the island of Malta is under siege. Surprisingly Mdina is relatively untouched, at least for the time being. Yet, for your Night Watchman of Mdina, it's more than murderers and thieves that lurk in the streets. Sneaky spies and renegades hide in the shadows as plots unfold. Follow your Night-Watchman on his evening rounds filled with Mdina attractions as he recounts tales of the silent streets from both past and present. Who are the individuals traversing the dark streets of Mdina? Why is being a Night-Watchman such a perilous job? What secrets will you uncover in the shadowy streets during these guided tours of Malta?
Watch your children (Ideal for Children aged 7 years and over) 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. Sometimes at the point of his sword, though mostly voluntary. 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.
What to do in Malta you might wonder? Uncover the thrilling and chilling tales of Caravaggio and Contreras, where two men, two murders, and the pursuit of redemption and immortality intertwine on Malta, the island of the Knights of St John. Caravaggio's brushstrokes whisper his secrets, while Contreras braves perils, leaving behind a captivating autobiography (and body count). Yet beneath the surface lies a labyrinth of intrigue and uncertainty.
Unearth sinful intrigues yet fascinating truths and entertainment in equal measure on your day trips to Malta. Explore traces of Malta’s forgotten historical past of robbery on the high seas all over Valletta. Listen to absolutely scandalous, and breath-taking tales!! And that’s all before the stories of betrayals with terrible consequences. Valletta’s History isn’t all Virtuous Knights and Art, experience the same challenges Valletta's locals faced whilst admiring the top Malta beautiful places and Baroque palaces.
Hear of savage sieges and horrific executions during our Malta guided tours, as naughty knights, imposing inquisitors, and bullying bishops all compete for power in the maritime city of Birgu (Vittoriosa). What terrible tales will you come across as you patrol the treacherous streets with your Night-Watchman, where escaped slaves, “saintly” spies, prostitutes, corsairs, and other cutthroats roam during the night?
Visit Malta and descend into the dark depths of human nature as disorder and desperation reign supreme in Malta famous places such as Birgu’s bloodiest day during the 1565 Great Siege! Witness unrivalled resilience and acts of bravery, as courage battles chaos! Yet, a chilling reality remains – once the cannon smoke settles, none know if they’ll live to see tomorrow!
While the noble knights laid the foundation of Valletta, on these Malta sightseeing tours the night exposes a different realm inhabited by those marginalized by society – cutthroats, outcasts, prostitutes, forced labourers, the impoverished, and enslaved. Meet individuals subjected to unspeakable horrors – enduring abuse and torture in myriad forms, spanning the realms of mental, physical, and spiritual anguish. A must to consider when deciding on your Malta travel plans.
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Client Testimonials
★★★★★ 5/5
This whole experience was fantastic, from the very funny back and forth emails with Giacomo when booking from England before we went (thanks also for the many helpful tips for things to do and see on the Maltese islands, many of which we ended up doing), to the evening itself with the simply brilliant Chris as the Corsair. Extremely educational and delivered with infectious enthusiasm. Puts everything in a much wider context; this isn't the conventional 'pantomime' piracy of eye patches, pieces of eight and parrots, but more about profiteering as a mutually advantageous political discourse to both defend the Grand Harbour and contribute to the coffers of the Knights of St John. As my daughter says below, don't miss it, there's nothing else like it.
ShotsGeoff
Northampton, United Kingdom
★★★★★ 5/5
Greatly recommend. Very happy that I found them. The best corsair in the Mediterranean. Firstly, I am extremely grateful for the time Giacomo and Chris spent with me on trying to understand our needs and desires, working on setting up a nice tour to fit the budget and everyone's needs as we had 7 year old with us as well. Secondly, consideration and patience, also involving our kid (later we found out that Chris is also a teacher) and fitting into our schedule. Lastly, thank you for your personal untraditional point of view and interpretation, it was really refreshing.
Star929
New York City, United States
★★★★★ 5/5
We were on a cruise and stopped in Malta. I arranged a tour with Chris who was exceptional. He customized our tour according to our time and requests. He was friendly and kind and extremely knowledgeable. We enjoyed our time with him and loved the tour of Malta. I would highly recommend him!
MMM
Berlin, Germany
★★★★★ 5/5
I visited Malta with my adult son, who is, usually, not fond of guided tours, so I tried to find something exceptional to get him interested, and - yes! - this corsair tour was absolutely brilliant! We were lucky to have it all for ourselves - as it happen no other guests booked the tour on the same evening. The only disadvantage was the noise - streets of Valletta is overcrowded in the evening, and sometimes our points of interest were surrounded with loud music and noisy people, but in general it was very good anyway. We both highly recommend it!
Julia
Kyiv, Ukraine
★★★★★ 4/5
My husband booked this walking tour as part of our wedding anniversary stop over in Valletta. We have stopped in Valletta a couple of times but we learnt so much about places we have walked past previously, on this 2 hour tour with Chris aka Shandru.
We were the only people doing the tour on this rainy evening but the guide still put lots into the tour. We thoroughly enjoyed learning about the Corsairs in Malta and its not a long walk so is suitable for all ages. Think my grandchildren would love some of the stories and being shown around by a real life Corsair (legal pirate).
Jeanette W
Norwich, United Kingdom
★★★★★ 5/5
This is not your conventional tour! It present a side of Maltese history that - even though very intriguing - hasn't been spoken of enough! Chris, the tour guide, is clearly very passionate about the tour and history. He himself becomes part of the story, with colourful descriptions based on a lot of research. Informative and fun, with details that surprised me (even though I'm a local!)
Dylan
Valletta, Malta
★★★★★ 5/5
We highly recommend you add this tour to your Malta activities! Chris is in full Corsair character and does an outstanding job in bringing history to life! He tells interesting stories about fascinating historic characters and does it all with humor so that we really enjoyed listening and laughing! Our evening walk was perfect as the crowds had left and we could really imagine all the stories with beautiful Valletta as the setting. We learned so much about the Maltese and the Knights of Malta! An excellent activity for all ages! Thank you Chris.
TravelingTanja7
Arizona, United States
★★★★★ 5/5
A good visit with an amazing guide. Absolutely recommendable. The explanations were funny and unpublished. I hadn’t read these stories on any website
pazgonzlezmiranda
Barcelona, Spain
★★★★★ 5/5
We did half day trip to Hagair Qim, Marsaxlokk and Blue Grotto. I enjoyed the trip even I was there 3rd time. 😉 Chris Schembri is a good guide and simpatic person, very into Maltese history and devoted to his work. Highly recommended. Btw. I lost your visit card, but I want photo of our group! 😀
Ludwika
Warsaw, Poland
★★★★★ 5/5
I was looking for unique tours in Malta and was so happy to find this company. And they didn't disappoint! I had a fabulous tour with Chris, or rather I should say Xandro the Corsair 🙂 He is a great storyteller, passionate and engaging! The organisation of the tour is well done, providing fascinating facts that I would never have imagined! It gave me a whole new perspective on Valletta and Malta. My only regret is that I didn't have time to do more tours with them. I guess I'll just have to come back soon! Thanks so much!!
pariswithlove
Paris, France
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We Provide Private Tours of Our Own
Apart from our highly-popular scheduled tours, Malta Themed Tours offers the opportunity to savour history on a more personal note with our private tours. Tailored to your preferences and accommodating up to 50 guests, these exclusive experiences grant you a more intimate and flexible exploration of Malta’s captivating history, ensuring a truly memorable and customized journey.
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First step is to head to the top of page, and kindly fill in the details of your ideal date, preferred tour and add any extra tidbits that can jazz up your experience
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Once the date is a go and the roadmap is clear, we’ll kindly ask for a €20 deposit. The rest? Smooth sailing, paid on tour day…
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Absolutely! One of the perks of a private tour. Tell us your preferences, and we’ll craft a tailored program to enhance your Malta experience.
If we’re not the perfect match, rest assured! We’ll guide you to our reputable tour contacts, ensuring a seamless fit.
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