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Small Group Valletta Street Food Tasting Walk

Day Trip, Group Tour
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Savor Malta's culinary heritage on a guided walking tour through Valletta, where history and flavor come together in the island's charming capital. Enjoy authentic tastings of traditional dishes like pastizzi, ftira biz-zejt, bigilla, and imqaret as you explore scenic streets, lively markets, and stunning harbor views.

Small Group Valletta Street Food Tasting Walk

Discover the delicious side of Malta on this tasty tour, a mouthwatering journey through the capital's charming streets and centuries-old flavors. Perfect for food lovers and curious travelers alike, this walking tour blends authentic tastings with local culture and history for a truly memorable experience in the heart of Valletta.

Led by a friendly English-speaking guide, you'll stroll through the cobbled lanes of Valletta's UNESCO-listed city center, uncovering the island's rich culinary heritage one bite at a time. Start your adventure at the Upper Barrakka Gardens, where panoramic views of the Grand Harbour set the perfect tone for what's to come. As you make your way through the city's vibrant streets and lively markets, you'll taste your way through four local favorites that define Maltese street food.

Begin with pastizzi, Malta's most beloved snack, crispy, golden pastries filled with savory ricotta or mushy peas. Then, try ftira biz-zejt, a traditional sourdough sandwich layered with tuna, olives, capers, and fresh tomatoes for an explosion of Mediterranean flavor. At the local market, sample bigilla, a smooth broad bean dip paired with crunchy galletti crackers, while learning how the island's cuisine was shaped by centuries of trade and cultural exchange. Cap off your tasting journey with imqaret, irresistible date-filled pastries infused with orange and spice that celebrate Malta's Arabic influences.

Along the way, sip on Kinnie, the island's bittersweet soft drink made from bitter oranges and herbs, or enjoy a refreshing Cisk beer, Malta's proud local brew. With just 30 to 40 minutes of gentle walking spread across the tour, it's the perfect pace to explore Valletta's hidden corners, admire its baroque architecture, and capture its timeless charm without breaking a sweat.

This small-group tour is the ultimate way to taste the real Malta. Come hungry and curious, because in Valletta, every bite tells a story. Book your tour today and savor the flavors that make this island a Mediterranean gem.

Starting From

 
Tour Type
Group
 
Group Size
Small
 
Activity Type(s)
Culinary / Food
 
Tour Duration
3 Hours
 
Activity Level
Easy
 
Tour Leaves From
An approximate 10 to 15-minute walk from the cruise ship pier is required to reach your departure location. Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.
 
Food/Beverage Provided
A locally-inspired meal will include Pastizzi (a local savory pasty), Ftira biz-Zejt (a local traditional tuna sandwich), and Bigilla with Galletti (a rich, garlicky broad bean dip, and crackers). Also provided is Imqaret (a spicy citrus pastry) accompanied by your choice of water, Kinnie, or Cisk Beer.
 
Special Instructions
We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and sensible, flat-soled walking shoes. A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are also suggested.
 
Restrictions
This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Interests
  • Culinary and Cooking
  • Small Group
  • Walking
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About Us
Shore Excursions Group is the market leading and world's largest shore excursion company. Since 2008, we've provided cruise passengers with higher-quality, lower-priced, and smaller group shore excursions from a portfolio of nearly 4,000 tours in over 300 ports. Over the last 16 years, we've delivered more than 4.6M excursions with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating from more than 47k reviews.

Exceptional travel experiences are created by exceptional people. Our incredible team of cruise and travel experts has more than 100 years of combined industry experience, and we work in close collaboration with a network of exceptional tour operator partners dedicated to providing personalized and immersive excursions to cruise passengers in the ports they visit around the world.

Our excursions are higher quality, lower priced, and travel in smaller groups averaging just 12 guests per departure, allowing our guests to truly connect with the local culture and enjoy a more enriching travel experience. Our website provides a personalized shopping experience highlighting the top-rated and most popular excursions in each port of call with authentic photos, videos, and reviews from other guests.

Our proprietary itinerary search technology makes booking easy by displaying the excursions guaranteed to work for your ship's scheduled arrival and departure into each port of call. We also feature hand-curated multi-port packages with the top-rated excursion for each port bundled together at an additional discount.

Our Unique Approach
While the cruise lines and other companies also offer excursions, we are the experts and our experience and approach set us apart. Our exceptional excursions travel in smaller groups and visit more interesting and authentic locations, using more personalized tour guides.

Our team uses a comprehensive approach to select the leading guides and best tour providers around the world. Every excursion is carefully curated and closely monitored through quality control and customer feedback.

In today's fast paced world, vacations are an important way to relax, reconnect with family and friends, and discover new and interesting places - and our portfolio of the highest quality tours was created to provide authentic and rewarding travel experiences on your next trip.

High quality service is very important to travelers and leads to better experiences with higher satisfaction. We encourage you to call us, so our experts can answer your questions and help you select the best excursions for your cruise.

Our Exceptional Tours
Our priority is providing cruise guests with exciting and enriching tours with personalized service and smaller groups.

Our small group tours range from 2-12 people - far less than other tour companies with larger tours up to 50 people. We also offer outstanding private excursions - exclusive experiences for only you and your group with options to fully customize your tour.

Our "Scenic" tours provide up close and personal access to some of the most spectacular natural environments on Earth from majestic glaciers in Alaska to spectacular reefs in the Caribbean.

Our "Cultural" tours allow customers to experience local customs, entertainment and culinary delights ranging from tribal dances in Alaska to an outstanding local meal in Santorini, Greece.

Our "Active" tours offer a multitude of exciting and adventurous ways to experience our destinations. Kayak the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, hike to a spectacular waterfall in Hawaii, or bicycle through quaint villages in France.

Our "City" tours allow travelers to see the highlights of great cities around the world with unique insights provided by our expert tour guides.

Our Guarantee
We stand by our excursions, and we're committed to meeting your expectations. Our team and our guides are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences, which we've achieved consistently over many years and millions of tours. To the extent you are in any way dissatisfied with the experience we deliver, we will work to resolve your concerns - up to and including a full refund of your tour price. For more information visit the Shore Excursions Group website.

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About Shore Excursions Group

About Us
Shore Excursions Group is the market leading and world's largest shore excursion company. Since 2008, we've provided cruise passengers with higher-quality, lower-priced, and smaller group shore excursions from a portfolio of nearly 4,000 tours in over 300 ports. Over the last 16 years, we've delivered more than 4.6M excursions with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating from more than 47k reviews.

Exceptional travel experiences are created by exceptional people. Our incredible team of cruise and travel experts has more than 100 years of combined industry experience, and we work in close collaboration with a network of exceptional tour operator partners dedicated to providing personalized and immersive excursions to cruise passengers in the ports they visit around the world.

Our excursions are higher quality, lower priced, and travel in smaller groups averaging just 12 guests per departure, allowing our guests to truly connect with the local culture and enjoy a more enriching travel experience. Our website provides a personalized shopping experience highlighting the top-rated and most popular excursions in each port of call with authentic photos, videos, and reviews from other guests.

Our proprietary itinerary search technology makes booking easy by displaying the excursions guaranteed to work for your ship's scheduled arrival and departure into each port of call. We also feature hand-curated multi-port packages with the top-rated excursion for each port bundled together at an additional discount.

Our Unique Approach
While the cruise lines and other companies also offer excursions, we are the experts and our experience and approach set us apart. Our exceptional excursions travel in smaller groups and visit more interesting and authentic locations, using more personalized tour guides.

Our team uses a comprehensive approach to select the leading guides and best tour providers around the world. Every excursion is carefully curated and closely monitored through quality control and customer feedback.

In today's fast paced world, vacations are an important way to relax, reconnect with family and friends, and discover new and interesting places - and our portfolio of the highest quality tours was created to provide authentic and rewarding travel experiences on your next trip.

High quality service is very important to travelers and leads to better experiences with higher satisfaction. We encourage you to call us, so our experts can answer your questions and help you select the best excursions for your cruise.

Our Exceptional Tours
Our priority is providing cruise guests with exciting and enriching tours with personalized service and smaller groups.

Our small group tours range from 2-12 people - far less than other tour companies with larger tours up to 50 people. We also offer outstanding private excursions - exclusive experiences for only you and your group with options to fully customize your tour.

Our "Scenic" tours provide up close and personal access to some of the most spectacular natural environments on Earth from majestic glaciers in Alaska to spectacular reefs in the Caribbean.

Our "Cultural" tours allow customers to experience local customs, entertainment and culinary delights ranging from tribal dances in Alaska to an outstanding local meal in Santorini, Greece.

Our "Active" tours offer a multitude of exciting and adventurous ways to experience our destinations. Kayak the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, hike to a spectacular waterfall in Hawaii, or bicycle through quaint villages in France.

Our "City" tours allow travelers to see the highlights of great cities around the world with unique insights provided by our expert tour guides.

Our Guarantee
We stand by our excursions, and we're committed to meeting your expectations. Our team and our guides are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences, which we've achieved consistently over many years and millions of tours. To the extent you are in any way dissatisfied with the experience we deliver, we will work to resolve your concerns - up to and including a full refund of your tour price. For more information visit the Shore Excursions Group website.

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Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.