Valletta, Malta- Port Information
Getting Around/Transportation- Public Buses are very good here. You can catch one at the Terminal and purchase and all day ticket for 3.49 euros or 1 euro for a round trip to the Terminal.
You can walk right into Valletta, no problem. And if you want to avoid the crazy hill, there is a shortcut to an elevator in the parking garage. You have to go into the mountain where the cars for the parking garage come out and walk up a bit (not as much as the hill, though) At the top to the left is the inlet with the elevator. Take it up and you will be at the bus station if you want to go to M'dina, or walk across the street into Valletta.
Taxis are 10 euros to the city.
Hop on Tourist Bus- 15 euros. Hits all the major tourist spots.
Self-Guided Audio Tour of Mdina is here.
You can walk right into Valletta, no problem. And if you want to avoid the crazy hill, there is a shortcut to an elevator in the parking garage. You have to go into the mountain where the cars for the parking garage come out and walk up a bit (not as much as the hill, though) At the top to the left is the inlet with the elevator. Take it up and you will be at the bus station if you want to go to M'dina, or walk across the street into Valletta.
Taxis are 10 euros to the city.
Hop on Tourist Bus- 15 euros. Hits all the major tourist spots.
Self-Guided Audio Tour of Mdina is here.
Attractions/Things to Do- Some popular attractions, the cost and website. This website has a great map and summary of attractions in Valletta.
St. John's Co-Cathedral- 6 euros, includes audio guide. Children under 12 free. 9:30-4:30. The outside is unimpressive, but the inside is amazing. Has 2 Caravaggio paintings including "The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist" Proper attire required, no stiletto heels allowed.
Grand Master's Palace- 10 euros for both palace and armories, includes audio guide. Open 9-5. Palace of the Knights of St. John. Difficult to find a good website. Was okay if you think you would enjoy the armory. The palace wasn't really worth it.
Fort St. Elmo/War Museum- 6 euros. 9-5. WWII museum
The Malta Experience- 9.50 euros. Audio/Visual Experience. 11-4 every hour on the hour. 45 minute presentation. 44 projectors on a 33 foot screen. Tells the story of Malta.
The Great Siege of Malta- 7.50 euros. Family pack 2 adults/2 kids 19 euros. Open 10-6. 45 minute high-tech 3D walkthrough.
Church of Saint Paul's Shipwreck- Free. Has relic of St. Paul's wrist bone. Really beautiful and close to the Co-Cathedral.
Splash and Fun Waterpark- Full day pass 18 euros/ Half day pass 10 euros. Open 9:30-5:30. Half day tickets after 1:00.
Mediterraneo Marine Park- Shows 15.50 euros. Swim with dolphins 120 euros.Open 10-5.
St. John's Co-Cathedral- 6 euros, includes audio guide. Children under 12 free. 9:30-4:30. The outside is unimpressive, but the inside is amazing. Has 2 Caravaggio paintings including "The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist" Proper attire required, no stiletto heels allowed.
Grand Master's Palace- 10 euros for both palace and armories, includes audio guide. Open 9-5. Palace of the Knights of St. John. Difficult to find a good website. Was okay if you think you would enjoy the armory. The palace wasn't really worth it.
Fort St. Elmo/War Museum- 6 euros. 9-5. WWII museum
The Malta Experience- 9.50 euros. Audio/Visual Experience. 11-4 every hour on the hour. 45 minute presentation. 44 projectors on a 33 foot screen. Tells the story of Malta.
The Great Siege of Malta- 7.50 euros. Family pack 2 adults/2 kids 19 euros. Open 10-6. 45 minute high-tech 3D walkthrough.
Church of Saint Paul's Shipwreck- Free. Has relic of St. Paul's wrist bone. Really beautiful and close to the Co-Cathedral.
Splash and Fun Waterpark- Full day pass 18 euros/ Half day pass 10 euros. Open 9:30-5:30. Half day tickets after 1:00.
Mediterraneo Marine Park- Shows 15.50 euros. Swim with dolphins 120 euros.Open 10-5.
Restaurants: Here are some links to restaurants I've found.
La Mere- Top rated restaurant in Valletta on tripadvisor. Here are the reviews. The official website has menus. Reasonably priced.
We ate here and enjoyed it. It was very out of the way/difficult to find, but there were few tourists there. They have no tap water, but cheap house wine. We both had pastas and were so full that we barely ate half.
La Mere- Top rated restaurant in Valletta on tripadvisor. Here are the reviews. The official website has menus. Reasonably priced.
We ate here and enjoyed it. It was very out of the way/difficult to find, but there were few tourists there. They have no tap water, but cheap house wine. We both had pastas and were so full that we barely ate half.
