Step into the shadows of Birgu (Vittoriosa) on our atmospheric 2-hour Birgu Ghost and Crime Tour. After dark, walk the narrow streets of one of Malta’s oldest maritime cities and uncover the chilling true stories that still haunt the “Victorious City.”
Led by a professional licensed local guide, this evening ghost tour explores Birgu’s darkest chapters, from the brutal Great Siege of 1565, when Knights of St John beheaded prisoners and used their heads as cannonballs, to the notorious headquarters of the Holy Inquisition and its infamous torture methods. You will hear tales of public executions, practitioners of the dark arts, the legendary “well of swords” said to be a portal to eternal damnation, and the ghosts that many claim still roam these ancient streets in search of their missing heads.
World War II bombing between 1940–1943 added yet more layers of tragedy and destruction. Combined with centuries of military, maritime and inquisitorial history, Birgu has earned its reputation as one of Malta’s most haunted places.
This small group dark history walking tour blends spine-tingling ghost stories with real historical insight. It is the perfect way to experience the Three Cities after sunset: atmospheric, informative and genuinely thrilling. Suitable for adults and older teens who enjoy history with a darker edge.
Join us for an unforgettable night exploring Birgu’s haunted past.
