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Culinary Experience and Guided Tour in Valletta

By Privilege Trips
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$1,064 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

This tour uniquely combines authentic Maltese culinary traditions with rich cultural history and an immersive guided walking tour through Valletta’s vibrant streets and markets. Held inside the stunning Muza Cafe Building—part of the National Museum of Fine Arts and the former kitchen of the Knights of St. John—guests are surrounded by Malta’s heritage as they learn to prepare the iconic ftira. Led by a local chef, this hands-on cooking masterclass, combined with tastings and stories from the guided tour, offers a rich, educational, and delicious experience perfect for food lovers and history enthusiasts alike.

Activity location

  • Valletta
    • Valletta, Malta

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Phoenicia Malta
    • Floriana, Malta

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Culinary Experience and Guided Tour in Valletta in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • Opening hours: Sat 8:00 am-8:30 pm
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
AU$1,063.93 x 1 TravellerAU$1,063.93
Total
Price is AU$1,063.93
Until Fri, 17 July

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Professional licensed tour guide
  • Inclusions
    Traditional Ftira Demo/Masterclass:
  • Inclusions
    Ftira prepared, one glass of wine or one beer or one soft drink, infused water

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Valletta

  • 2h
Discover Malta through food and history on this 4-hour experience in Valletta. Start with a guided walk through the city’s lively streets and markets, tasting local favourites like pastizzi and mqaret. Then head to the Museum of Fine Arts, set on the site of the former kitchen of the Knights of St. John, for a hands-on ftira masterclass. Learn to prepare Malta’s traditional flatbread sandwich using fresh ingredients, guided by a local chef. End by enjoying your creation with local sides and drinks in this historic setting. A perfect blend of culture, cuisine, and heritage. Along the way, you’ll hear fascinating stories about Valletta’s culinary traditions, explore authentic ingredients, and experience cooking in a unique setting steeped in history. Whether you’re a food lover, history enthusiast, or curious traveller, this experience offers a delicious and memorable taste of Malta. Optional visit to St. John's Co-Cathedral or the Grandmaster’s Palace is also available.

St. John's Co-Cathedral

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Visitors to St. John’s Co-Cathedral will step inside one of Valletta’s most magnificent and historically significant sites. Built in the 16th century by the Knights of St. John, the cathedral boasts an awe-inspiring baroque interior filled with intricate gilded carvings, stunning frescoes, and elaborately decorated chapels. Highlights include the famous Caravaggio painting The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist and the impressive marble tombstones that cover the floor, each telling stories of Malta’s noble past. Guests can explore this artistic and spiritual masterpiece while learning about the rich history and traditions of the Knights.

Lower Barrakka Gardens

  • 10m
Visitors to Barrakka Gardens will enjoy one of Valletta’s most scenic and historic spots. Perched on the city’s fortifications, these beautifully landscaped gardens offer stunning panoramic views of the Grand Harbour and the Three Cities. Guests can stroll through vibrant flowerbeds, admire historic monuments, and watch the daily firing of the Saluting Battery cannons—a tradition dating back to the Knights of St. John. It’s a perfect place to relax, take photos, and soak in Malta’s rich maritime history.

Grandmaster's Palace

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Visitors to the Grandmaster’s Palace will explore one of Valletta’s most iconic landmarks, once the residence of the Grand Masters of the Knights of St. John. This magnificent palace showcases a blend of Renaissance and Baroque architecture, with richly decorated halls, stunning frescoes, and an impressive collection of armour and weapons. Guests can wander through the State Rooms, admire the ornate Throne Room, and learn about Malta’s fascinating history through its art and artefacts. The palace also houses the Office of the President of Malta, making it a vibrant symbol of Maltese heritage and governance.

MUZA - The Malta National Community Art Museum

  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Visitors attending the masterclass at the Muza Cafe Building will find themselves in a charming and historic setting in the heart of Valletta. This elegant venue is part of the National Museum of Fine Arts, housed in a beautifully restored 16th-century building that was once the former kitchen of the Knights of St. John. Guests will enjoy a unique blend of culture and history as they learn to prepare traditional Maltese dishes, surrounded by exquisite art and architecture. The Muza Cafe offers an authentic Maltese atmosphere that perfectly complements the hands-on culinary experience.

Location

Activity location

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    Valletta
    • Valletta, Malta

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    The Phoenicia Malta
    • Floriana, Malta

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