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Valletta Food Tour

€50 per person

Duration:

3 Hours

Schedule:

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Language:

English

Enjoying food tasting during the Valletta Food Tour.
Ftira biz-zejt.
Meeting point of the tour starting next to the new parliament building.
Food sampling during the Valletta Food Tour.
Seasonal sweet tasting during the Valletta Food Tour.
Liquor tasting.
Ftira biz-zejt.
Upper Barrakka Gardens in Valletta.
Streets of Valletta.
Tasting pastizzi on the Valletta Food Tour with local guide.
Traditional maltese coffee tasting.
Learning about the storage of bread.
Food tasting during the Valletta Food Tour.
Food tasting.
Traditional ftira - Maltese sandwich.
History behind the Victory Kitchen in Valletta.
Seasonal sweets tasting in a traditional confectionery in Valletta.

Overview

Experience the authentic flavours of Malta on our award-winning Valletta Food Tour, where delicious local cuisine, fascinating history and beautiful architecture come together in one unforgettable experience. Led by a professional licensed local guide, this leisurely 3-hour walking food tour takes you through the charming streets of Valletta, a UNESCO World Heritage city, introducing you to the traditions, stories and tastes that have shaped Maltese culture for centuries.

As you stroll through Valletta's elegant streets and hidden alleyways, you will stop at carefully selected local establishments to sample a variety of authentic Maltese food. From iconic savoury favourites to traditional sweet treats, every tasting has been chosen to showcase the island's rich culinary heritage. Along the way, your guide will explain how centuries of Phoenician, Arab, Sicilian, Italian and British influences have helped create the unique flavours that define Maltese cuisine today.

More than just a food tour in Valletta, this is also a journey through the city's remarkable history. Between tastings, you'll discover Valletta's most important landmarks, picturesque squares, impressive architecture and hidden corners, learning about the Knights of St. John, the Great Siege of 1565 and the events that transformed Malta into one of Europe's most fascinating destinations.

Our small-group Valletta Walking Food Tour offers the perfect balance of sightseeing and food tasting, allowing you to experience the city at a relaxed pace while enjoying plenty of opportunities to ask questions, take photographs and interact with your guide. The food served throughout the tour is generous enough to replace lunch, making it one of the most enjoyable and satisfying ways to discover Valletta.

Whether you are visiting Malta for the first time, arriving on a cruise ship or simply looking to experience authentic local cuisine, this Valletta Food Tour is the perfect introduction to Maltese food, history and culture. By the end of the tour, you'll leave not only with a full stomach, but also with a deeper appreciation of Valletta, its people and the traditions that make Malta so unique.

Start & End points

Meeting Point:

New Parliament Building, Republic Street, Valletta, Malta

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Other details

  • Food tasting within this tour can be offered in a vegetarian option. Please send us an email upon booking to notify us if you want to opt for this option.

  • This tour cannot be adjusted to cater for food intolerances or allergies.

Cancellation Policy

Free Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time).

Frequently asked questions

  • What is included in the Valletta Food Tour?

    The tour includes a guided walk through Valletta with multiple food and drink tastings at carefully selected local establishments. Along the way, you'll discover Malta's history, culture and traditions while sampling authentic Maltese cuisine.

  • Will I have enough food for lunch?

    Yes. The tastings are generous and, for most guests, are enough to replace lunch.

    We recommend arriving hungry!

  • What Maltese food will we try?

    The menu varies slightly depending on seasonal availability, but you'll typically sample a selection of traditional Maltese specialities, which may include local pastries, cheeses, bread, sweets, beverages and other authentic dishes.

  • Are drinks included?

    Yes. One drink is included at the end of the tour with your final tasting. We also recommend bringing a bottle of water with you to help refresh your palate between the different food tastings and to stay hydrated, especially during the warmer months.

  • Is the tour suitable for vegetarians?

    We can usually accommodate vegetarians if informed in advance when booking.

    Please let us know as soon as you make the booking.

  • Can you cater for allergies or food intolerances?

    Unfortunately, we are unable to cater for food allergies or food intolerances. As the tastings are provided by several local establishments and the menu is fixed, we cannot guarantee suitable alternatives or an allergen-free environment. If you have any dietary concerns, we recommend that you contact us before booking to discuss whether the tour is suitable for you.

  • Is this tour suitable for cruise passengers?

    Absolutely.

    The meeting point is approximately a 15-minute walk from the Valletta Cruise Terminal, making it an excellent shore excursion for visitors arriving by cruise ship.

  • Why choose a food tour instead of dining at one restaurant?

    A food tour allows you to experience a variety of authentic Maltese flavours while learning about the history, traditions and stories behind the dishes. You'll also visit several carefully selected local venues that many visitors might otherwise overlook.

  • What happens if I arrive late?

    Please arrive 10–15 minutes before the scheduled start time.

    If you're running late, contact us as soon as possible. While we'll do our best to assist, we cannot guarantee that you'll be able to join the group once it has started. Refunds cannot be offered for late arrivals.

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Our Guests sharing their amazing experience

Food and History combined!

A repeat visit with Colour My Travel and, by coincidence, the same guide, Matthew, from a Valletta walking tour taken a year earlier, which set high expectations that were more than met. Despite being billed as a food tour, Matthew brought real depth on the social history of the cultures that have shaped Malta, weaving in local tips along the way, like why the busiest pastizzi stalls near the city gate are the freshest choice thanks to high turnover. The walk mixes short strolls with stops for food and history, from grain storage on the ramparts during times of siege to a chocolate shop and a Ftira break in the Upper Barrakka Gardens, finishing with a sampling of six traditional Maltese foods at an indoor market. The pacing and frequent stops make it manageable for those with limited mobility too. Thoroughly informative, engaging, and tasty throughout.

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Bigmatt1724  •  Oct 2025

A really enjoyable food tour of Valletta.

Guide Matthew brought both knowledge and friendliness to this Valletta food tour, pointing out local spots that would have been easy to miss otherwise. Tastings ran from pastizzi, ftajjar, and kwarezimal to traditional Maltese coffee and specialty chocolate, finishing with a restaurant stop featuring arancini, timpana, and imqaret. Generous portions and good variety, easily substantial enough to cover breakfast and lunch in one go.

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Matthew K  •  Mar 2026

Valletta Food Tour

Guide James's background as a history teacher shone through on this Malta food tour, with fascinating stories at every stop that brought the island's culture and food traditions to life. The food choices mixed classic favourites with hidden gems that would have been hard to find independently, and James's friendly, relaxed approach kept the whole experience fun throughout. A tour that leaves you full and with a genuinely deeper appreciation for Malta.

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Gemma  •  Jul 2026

Valletta Food Tour

A great tour for vegetarians, since most of the food sampled is naturally vegetarian already, with substitutions handled smoothly at the final restaurant stop, a mushroom risotto and vegetarian arancini swapped in for the meat options. Guide Matthew was friendly and approachable throughout, and the tour offered plenty of insight into both the city and its local food.

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Larissa  •  Jun 2026

Great guide "Julia" made this tour exceptional in every way

An excellent tour led by guide Julia, who covered Malta's history of invasions while guiding the group through tastings ranging from pastizzi to soup, sandwiches, and sweet treats, timed neatly around the midday cannon firing. Fast-paced but generous with food throughout, finishing at the City Market in Valletta. Julia's knowledge and warm personality kept everyone engaged and questions welcome from start to finish. A definite highlight of a first day in the city, with fresh, flavourful food throughout, light breakfast recommended beforehand.

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Maureen B  •  Feb 2025