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Valletta Travel Guide Book: An Insider’s Guide to Malta’s Capital

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Looking to visit or spend time in Valletta during your upcoming trip to Malta in 2024?

With a copy of my book (digital PDF eBook) you’ll have all you need to get the most out of exploring Valletta, Malta’s unique capital city.

Valletta is a must-visit destination in Malta, and there’s enough to see and do to spend three full days and more. I’ll show you all the ins and outs of the city, so you know exactly what’s worth seeing and doing.

Starting from Valletta city gate, I’ll show you the best places to explore and experience.

Why get a copy of this guide book?

  • Everything you need to get the most out of visiting majestic Valletta
  • Up-to-date and accurate info for 2024
  • Full of local knowledge from a tourist-turned-expat
  • Easy to use PDF guide book for on your phone or tablet (or laptop/PC!)
  • Includes detailed, honest information on the best sightseeing options, food recommendations and walking routes.
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Available in these formats:

  • Digital eBook (PDF format), optimised for small and large devices. Available for download immediately after purchase.
This guide book is currently not available as a printed paperback. If you prefer a printed book, please consider buying a copy of my Malta guide book instead.

Why choose this Valletta guide book?

Know Valletta inside out

Visit Valletta with a deep understanding of why and how the city was built and discover all of its treasures.

Know what to do and avoid

I make your life easier by helping you decide what’s worth seeing, doing and tasting in Europe’s most beautiful capital.

FULL OF LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

Written by a Dutch-Maltese tourist-turned-expat, you get the most accurate and up-to-date information out there for your 2023 trip to Malta.

Guidebook reviews​

“Your tips about getting around, what to wear for the weather each season, tipping, Maltese food and the highlights to see were all spot on. We had six days which many friends were surprised at.”
Karen C.
Karen C.Argyle, NY, USA
“Great Valletta guide book, Ed! Beautiful graphics, well-organised and easy to follow! Oh, and I really liked the walking tour routes, thank you!”
Gracelyn M.
Gracelyn M.Rome, Italy
“We are going to Valletta for a holiday and wanted to know more about what to see, where to eat, where to stay. Your guide was perfect. I found buying it extremely easy.“
Susie W.Jacksonville, TX, USA
“My wife and I are coming to Valletta for 7 days and as part of our preparation for our visit I purchased your guide online. What great value it is and simply packed with loads of information and advice!“
Iain B.Reading, UK
“I have just returned from my trip to Malta. Your guide was very valuable during my trip. Thanks very much for providing it.”
Eddy W.Apeldoorn, The Netherlands
“Very insightful, easy to follow and really made our visit that much better. We went back home with fond memories – thank you for the ebook and all the tips, Ed!"
John P.Adelaide, Australia
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What you’ll learn from my Valletta travel guide

Here’s what’s in the book:
  • Itineraries for 1-3 days of exploration, with the best places of interest ordered by importance and value
  • Detailed walking routes, including maps to help you navigate some of the best places of interest that Malta has to offer, including important buildings like St. John’s Co-Cathedral, Fort. St. Elmo, and the Grand Master’s Palace, as well as the Upper Barrakka Gardens and its stunning Grand Harbour panoramas.
  • The most popular places of interest, museums and attractions with advice on what to visit and when best to go
  • Personal recommendations for eating out and sampling local food
  • Advice on when to go, where to stay, where to sample the best food (including local produce and cuisine), events, nightlife, etc.
  • Background and history of Valletta, to help you understand what makes the city so special. From its inception after the Great Siege of 1565, the day construction by the Knights of the Order of St. John (Catholic military order) of Valletta started, through to the dark days of World War II and its renovation becoming European Capital of Culture (2018).
  • How to get to other popular places in Malta from Valletta, including the historic Three Cities, and day trips to Gozo and Comino
  • … and more!
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Meet Ed, the author

Hi there!

I’m the Dutch-Maltese editor of Malta Uncovered and author of two guide books. My mission is to make your trip to the Maltese islands one to remember.

Having travelled to Malta myself as a tourist on many occasions and having lived in Malta for over a decade now, I know the Maltese islands inside out.

My travel guide books for Malta & Gozo and Valletta are full of local knowledge in which I provide a balanced view of what’s worth spending time and money on.

Better together: Malta & Gozo guide book

Are you looking to explore more of Malta & Gozo apart from Valletta?

Consider buying a copy of my Malta & Gozo guide book as well, which will help you plan the rest of your visit to the Maltese islands.

My guide books complement each other. Although this guide book contains the basics for Valletta, that info is intended only for half-day or short stopovers in Malta’s capital city. The Valletta guide book content is far more comprehensive.

The Malta & Gozo guide book contains:

  • 200+ Pages with detailed information and maps for all of Malta and Gozo
  • A full overview of all destinations and their highlights
  • Advice on where to stay, how to get around, where to go and what to see
  • Dozens of restaurants and food recommendations
  • Up-to-date and accurate information for 2024
  • …and much more!

Get a 25% discount on the Valletta guide book when purchased together with the Malta & Gozo guide. (Discount applied automatically in your shopping cart).

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  • Founded in 1566 by Grand Master Jean Parisot de Valette, head of the Order of the Knights of St. John. The Knights ruled the Maltese islands for over 250 years and set out to build the new city as a fortress on land after their victory against the Ottoman Empire during the Great Siege of 1565
  • Planned by renowned military engineers, Valletta was intended to be more than just a city: A stronghold at the heart of the Mediterranean to protect and defend the Catholic faith, which was dominant in Europe at the time
  • Bastion city, built with a grid layout, covering a small peninsula of just 0.6 square kilometres, making it one of the smallest European capital cities. Flanked by two large natural harbours (Grand Harbour and Marsamxett Harbour), it’s one of Malta’s main economic hubs. At its core lies Republic Street, which stretches from Valletta’s City Gate to Fort St. Elmo
  • Offers the highest concentration of well-preserved historical buildings and museums, including the majestic St. John’s Co-Cathedral (and its world-famous two Caravaggio paintings) and the Grand Master’s Palace and its State Rooms and Armoury
  • Partly pedestrianised, the city is easy to navigate on foot and offers several open spaces with panoramic views, like the Upper Barrakka and Lower Barrakka Gardens
  • Welcomes tourists from across the globe, offering high-quality accommodation options, mostly boutique hotels and an easygoing nightlife. Several bars and pubs offer live music during the summer
  • A popular destination for foodies looking to sample the best food in Michelin-rated restaurants, local street food (like pastizzi – pastries filled with ricotta cheese or mashed peas).
  • Its harbourside is a popular port of call for several cruise liners, calling at Valletta Waterfront for day excursions. Valletta Waterfront is also home to several restaurants, offering a relaxed seaside dining opportunity.
  • Hotspot for shopping, with both international franchises and brands, as well as long-established local retailers of everyday items present.

Frequently Asked Questions

Since you are buying a digital eBook, you will be able to download it right away after purchasing.

A download link will be displayed right after purchasing and you will receive an order confirmation email which will also contain that link, for safe keeping. Your download will be a PDF file which is easy to view and read on all devices, including Apple iPhone and iPad, Android phones and tablets and laptops and PCs.

Yes, you can! Once you purchase, you can download it to your iPad and access it whenever you like from the app called Books (which is installed by default on all iPads).

Your purchase creates a unique download link, which expires when more than five downloads are registered.

Although you can technically share the link to my Valletta travel guide with others, please respect my work!

No, this guide book is currently only available in digital PDF (eBook) format, which you can read with a PDF reader on any device of your choice, be it a laptop, tablet or mobile phone (including Apple iPhone and iPad).

Yes, you can, even though I go through every effort to provide detailed information before you make your purchase, including descriptions, photos and a downloadable sample preview PDF that shows you all chapters provided.

You can get in touch with me using my contact form to cancel your order and request a refund, citing the reason for your cancellation.

Important: Once you’ve downloaded your full copy, I can no longer accept cancellation requests.

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