Sinful Secrets of Valletta – Blood, Booty and Courtesans
Embark on an adventure where survival, brutality, and desire collide, revealing the darker side of Valletta. Hear of tales risk takers, misery maximized for gold, love gone terribly wrong, exotic delicacies with a shocking past and much more. on our Valletta Walking Tour
Original Price:
€20.00
Discounted Price:
€15.00
Bookings are closed for this event.
- Ages: 16+
- Starting Location: Auberge de Castille ( by the fountain in front of Auberge de Castille)
- Tour Difficulty: Easy
- Photo Friendly: Yes
- Duration: 2 hours
- Ending Location: Lower Barrakka garden, Valletta
- What to wear: Comfortable clothes and walking shoes
- Guide: Licensed tourist guide in authentic corsair costume
- Language: English
Tour Highlights
- Explore Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage City, tracing the dark footsteps of the legendary Corsairs during the Knight’s period on our Valletta walking tour.
- Immerse yourself in tales of audacious plunder, brutality, unrestrained desires, and ingenious schemes that shaped Malta’s History
- Find out who exactly is involved in this terrible tale, who profits from other’s misery, and how deep the rabbit hole goes. You’ll be surprised, hopefully not too shocked!
- Learn about the real truth behind the cause of Malta’s most prominent historical events, still affecting our culture today.
- Enjoy stories expertly retold by your guide of battles both at sea and within brothels…Where the hunter suddenly find himself the hunted.
- Explore Valletta tourist attractions and some off beaten streets such as the fabulous East street and the less visited but equally magnificent Lower Barrakka Garden, with its jaw-dropping views of our Grand Harbour , perfect for a photo to make your social media light up with jealous comments!
Location Highlights
- Auberge de Castille
- De Valette Statue
- Auberge D’Italie
- Merchant Street
- Castellania
- Monte di Pieta
- Banca Giuratale
- Grand Masters Palace (Back View) with some little known gems
- Valletta Food Market
- Oratory of the Jesuits
- Off Beaten Streets
- St. Ursula Church and Monastery
- East Street and a surprise along the way
- Lower Barrakka Garden with epic views of the Grand Harbour
• Comfortable walking shoes.
• A hat in summer (although the streets will be mostly shaded and shaded areas available).
• Warm clothes in winter as Valletta can be chilly.
Professional Maltese Tour Guide, in authentic corsair costume portraying a real 17th century character to better tell this remarkable story.
Entry to buildings is not included.
Participants must be 16 years old or above due to adult content involving violence, brutality, sex, adultery, and more.
Our tours typically have a small group size to ensure a personalized experience.
The tour will only be cancelled in case of extreme weather conditions.
Unless there is extreme rainfall, the tour will still happen. If the tour is cancelled, we will notify you beforehand and refund your order. We will always prioritize the safety and comfort of our clients first.
Easy, at the very top, is the Tickets option. Juts select the number of tickets you need and press “Submit Booking” red button and take it from there.
Cancellations or change of bookings are only allowed if received via email notification on [email protected] at least 24 hours before the tour commences.
Our tours are designed to be safe and enjoyable for all clients. We prioritise safety above all else and work with experienced guides and tour operators to ensure that all activities are conducted safely.
We advise to bring good walking shoes, due to steps going down heading towards the Barrakka Gardens
The tour is on even paved ground. However, some steps must be tackled to head towards the panoramic views.
The tour includes around 17 stops.
The route, sights, and topics may vary slightly depending on weather , noise , events and any building works.
Approximately half an hour of walking is involved.
The path is an easy one, flat ground and always heading downwards where steps are involved to our last few gems such as East Street and the Lower Barrakka Garden with Epic views of the Grand Harbour
Also pushchair friendly
Yes, ALL tours MUST be booked in advanced.
The meeting place is less than 10 minutes away from a public car park and the bus stop is less than 10 minutes’ walk away.
Our Starting Location being Auberge De Castille is extremely easy to find and convenient whether your coming via cruise liner and exiting from the Upper Barrakka Garden ( less the 1 minute) or coming through Valletta Main Gate ( approx 5mins walk time from the main gate)
Yes 3 in all
A Public Bathroom available close to the meeting place. (UPPER Barrakka Garden)
Another bathroom is available halfway during the tour.
A Second Public bathroom is available at the end of the tour. (LOWER Barrakka Garden)
Kindly note at times opening hours of the Public Toilets may vary according to the to cleaners on duty
Yes, the tour is offered in English.
Although much appreciated, it is solely up to you to decide whether or not to tip your tour guide.
Just email us on [email protected] and we will be glad to help out.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in with your guide.
We will start sharp on the mentioned time, to respect the other guests plans and time constraints
Also plan ahead for traffic to reach Valletta , since it’s our capital city.
★★★★★ 5/5
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!
- davidfY7493MD
Tour Details
- Ages: 16+
- Starting Location: Auberge de Castille ( by the fountain in front of Auberge de Castille)
- Tour Difficulty: Easy
- Photo Friendly: Yes
- Duration: 2 hours
- Ending Location: Lower Barrakka garden, Valletta
- What to wear: Comfortable clothes and walking shoes
- Guide: Licensed tourist guide in authentic corsair costume
Overview
The Spicy Secrets of Valletta‘s Corsairs Await. Uncover the hidden chapters of Malta’s maritime legacy during the Knights’ period, as you journey back in time through an action-packed adventure of survival, torture, and promiscuity gone wild on this Valletta Walking tour. As you visit Valletta tourist attractions prepare to be enthralled as you delve into the captivating and colorful lives of Valletta’s legendary Corsairs, feared protectors of Malta’s shores.
Our tales may rival Hollywood, but these are real-life adventures that will leave you breathless. From forbidden love affairs to daring escapes and exotic worldwide delicacies with a violent past, our expert guides will bring Malta’s rich history to life in a thrilling and engaging manner .
Who were the Corsairs of Malta? Why were they indispensable to the Knights of St John? Heroes or villains? How you would become a licensed corsair and rise through the ranks? Discover why these legendary figures were hailed as protectors by everyday Maltese people yet despised by the feared Holy Roman Inquisition! Learn why even an angry Pope is forced to get involved.
Embark on a unique maritime cultural voyage as we traverse the historic streets and buildings of Valletta, where each location holds a piece of Malta’s raw and captivating history, echoing with cryptic and politically incorrect sayings and customs from this devious past.
Don’t miss our top rated Valletta walking tour to explore the streets that whisper untold tales of valor and an equal amount of immense suffering, as we together unravel the dark secrets of Valletta where you literally “Get Rich or Die Trying!” as every one of our Valletta tourist attractions reveal thrilling and at times…terrible tales!
Our tales may rival Hollywood, but these are real-life adventures that will leave you breathless. From forbidden love affairs to daring escapes and exotic worldwide delicacies with a violent past, our expert guides will bring Malta’s rich history to life in a thrilling and engaging manner .
Who were the Corsairs of Malta? Why were they indispensable to the Knights of St John? Heroes or villains? How you would become a licensed corsair and rise through the ranks? Discover why these legendary figures were hailed as protectors by everyday Maltese people yet despised by the feared Holy Roman Inquisition! Learn why even an angry Pope is forced to get involved.
Embark on a unique maritime cultural voyage as we traverse the historic streets and buildings of Valletta, where each location holds a piece of Malta’s raw and captivating history, echoing with cryptic and politically incorrect sayings and customs from this devious past.
Don’t miss our top rated Valletta walking tour to explore the streets that whisper untold tales of valor and an equal amount of immense suffering, as we together unravel the dark secrets of Valletta where you literally “Get Rich or Die Trying!” as every one of our Valletta tourist attractions reveal thrilling and at times…terrible tales!
Tour Theme
Daring to Dream – Freedom vs Responsibility – Brotherhood and Loyalty – Risk-Taking and Adventure – Consequences of Greed – Ethics of Piracy – Profit through misery
Location Highlights
- Auberge de Castille
- De Valette Statue
- Auberge D’Italie
- Merchant Street
- Castellania
- Monte di Pieta
- Banca Giuratale
- Grand Masters Palace (Back View) with some little known gems
- Valletta Food Market
- Oratory of the Jesuits
- Off Beaten Streets
- St. Ursula Church and Monastery
- East Street and a surprise along the way
- Lower Barrakka Garden with epic views of the Grand Harbour
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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
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
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
“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
"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
“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
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!
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- Tijonelson t
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
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
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
