Valletta Self-Guided Historical Walking Tour (Audio Guide)

Description

A UNESCO World Heritage Site in its entirety, and with a history spanning almost 5 centuries, Valletta is regarded by many as an open-air museum. With its imposing fortifications and bastions, amazing baroque palaces, marvellous churches, gorgeous gardens, and beautiful architecture ranging from mid-16th-century baroque to modernism, Valletta is undoubtedly one of the most extraordinary and charming cities you will ever visit.

Explore this marvellous city with this expertly crafted self-guided walking tour. Our experienced and qualified guides have prepared various audio points for you to explore as you follow a suggested route around the city's main highlights and landmarks.

The route has been specifically designed to give you the most comprehensive tour of Valletta and to guide you around the main sites and landmarks in around 3 to 4 hours. Immerse yourself in the beauty of this city, explore it at your own pace and time, learn about its glorious history, enjoy, and admire the many charms and treasures this city has to offer!

When you book this tour, you will be provided with a download code for the app. which will allow you unlimited access to the audio-guided tour on your own smartphone.

Before you get going, download the required map. Once the map is fully downloaded, no internet or Wi-Fi connection is required to access the audio-guided tour. This way, you can also have the flexibility to navigate while offline at no additional costs for data roaming.

To enrich your experience, we have included various star points along the route with useful suggestions for shopping, restaurants, and additional points of interest such as museums and churches.

Make it a day to remember; download the app; experience Valletta’s magnificent heritage; visit key landmarks; and discover hidden gems, all while relishing the impressive beauty and distinctive charm of this beautiful city.

► The programmed route includes the following itinerary:

• Introduction / Tritons’ Fountain

• Valletta Waterfront

• Upper Barrakka Gardens

• Auberge de Castille / St. James Cavalier / The Malta Stock Exchange

• Fort Saint Elmo

• Hastings Gardens / St. Michael's Bastion

• Lower Barrakka Gardens / Siege Bell War Memorial

• Manoel Theatre

• Marsamxett Harbour (Ferry Service) / Old Marine Police Station

• Mediterranean Conference Centre

• Merchants Street

• Republic Square / The National Library of Malta / The New Parliament Building / The Royal Opera House / Palazzo Ferreria

• St. George’s Square / The Grand Master's Palace

• St. John's Co-Cathedral / The Oratory / The Caravaggio Paintings

• St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral (Anglican Church)

• Strait Street

• The Basilica of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

• Victoria Gate / The Bridge Bar

In addition to the Valletta audioguided tour, a complimentary audioguided tour of Mdina is being offered with every purchase.

What should you know before you go?

• To use the audio guide, you will first need to download the PopGuide app. This can be downloaded from the iOS Store (for iOS/Apple devices) or Google Play Store (for Android devices).

• PopGuide app download link (Android devices): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.populi.pop_app_android

• PopGuide app download link (iOS devices): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/popguide/id1144900033

• The first point on the audio tour is near the Tritons’ Fountain in Valletta. The Tritons’ Fountain is located just a few meters from the entrance to the city of Valletta. However, you can start the tour from any of the points available on the audio guide and navigate through the map as desired.

• For advance bookings, the link with your username and password to activate your audio guide will be sent to you a day before the date you have booked.

• For same-day bookings, the link with your username and password to activate your audio guide will be sent after placing your booking.

• Once you get your username and password, you can use the app. on any day of your choice.

• You will require an internet connection to download the app. and the maps (content).

• You can only download the maps and commentary once; therefore, please make sure to select the correct preferred language when downloading the content.

• Once the content is downloaded, no internet connection will be required to access the audio-guided tour. This way, you can also have the flexibility to navigate while offline at no additional costs for data roaming.

• The duration of the tour when taking the suggested route is around 3–4 hours, depending on your pace.

• Earphones or headphones are not strictly necessary; wearing your earphones or headphones is not a requirement for this tour; however, we recommend bringing your own mobile phone earphones or headphones for a more enjoyable experience and to prevent disruption from noisy surroundings.

• It is advisable to check your mobile phone charge before starting the tour and to ensure you have a fully charged or substantially charged mobile phone.

• Not recommended for travellers with mobility impairments.

What to bring?

• A charged smartphone

• Earphones or headphones (if you intend to use these to listen to the commentary)

• Comfortable shoes

Included on booking:

• Downloadable audio guide app. for Android and iOS devices

• Audio-guided tour of Valletta, including maps and commentary on various highlights

• Written text explanation of the various highlights

• Commentary and text are available in 5 languages (choose your preferred language when downloading the maps)

• Various star points along the route with useful suggestions

• Complimentary audio-guided tour of Mdina with every purchase

Not included on booking:

• Admission (entry ticket) to any sites

• Mobile phone (use your own device)

• Earphones / headphones

• Live tour guide

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off