Valletta's Culinary & Cultural Secrets: A Walking Tour

We had the most enriching food and culture tour of Valletta with our wonderful guide, Ernest. From the moment we met him, it was clear how deeply he cared about sharing the soul of Malta. Thoughtful and incredibly well-prepared, he wove together centuries of history; from the Ottomans to the French and British —with stories that brought the city’s past to life. As we wandered through charming streets and hidden corners, Ernest led us to a delightful mix of restaurants and local kiosks, each offering a taste of Malta’s rich culinary heritage. Every bite told a story, and every stop felt like a secret shared just with us. For anyone who loves food, culture, and connection, this experience is a treasure. What made it truly unforgettable was Ernest himself. Warm, curious, and genuinely interested in who we were, he welcomed every question and made each of us feel seen. It wasn’t just a tour—it was a heartfelt journey, and we left feeling not just full, but deeply nourished.

The 'culture' part of the tour given to our small group by Marissa (who was very knowledgeable and friendly) was good. I learnt a lot about Malta and Valetta. However the 'typical Maltese streetfood' was rather disappointing...some quite nice, other things OK, some not good at all and the rabbit at the end was inedible. A couple of the cafes we stopped at were full of character, one being in the middle of a sloping street which was surreal! I am only giving the tour 3 stars as I feel the quality of some of the food let it down and therefore I don't think the tour was good value for money.

Great tour with Ernest. Very good storyteller about the history of Malta and the origins of the local foods. Lovely selection of food stops.Great

Really great morning of walking round Valletta and hearing all about the history of Malta and the food culture and influences. We visited some lovely sites and tasted some gorgeous food. Ernest was a fabulous tour guide, extends knowledgeable and he gad a dry sense of humour. Would definitely recommend this tour and Ernest.

If you are looking for a tour to learn about Malta Culture and experience great food - then sign up for this tour. The local tour guide provided great stories - and the food we tried was delicious, provided insights into the people of Malta, and was plentiful.

Marissa was very knowledgeable about Valletta’s history and culture. She’s obviously an experienced cook as well, so she gave interesting culinary tips and observations. We appreciated the historic photos she shared, showing how the sites looked in the past. The food samples were plentiful and traditional Maltese. It was a delightful experience and a great overview to this beautiful city and country!

Informative tour, very good guide and nice diversity of local food at a number of local eateries. Would recommend as a good way to quickly find your way around Valetta.

Informative, fun, and tasty! Marisa is an exceptional guide! History and culture with historical photos to compare with modern layout and architecture . Anecdotes. I trust that her food selection was the best in a sea of choice! Even outside of the scope of our tour, her recommendations were spot on.

Our guide was fantastic and so informative!! We enjoyed the food so much and learn so much about the history and culture of beautiful Malta. We highly recommend this experience. We intentionally scheduled this on our first day in Malta and it really helped us learn about so many other incredible things to experience during her day. We highly recommend this tour!

I attended the Valletta Street-Food Walking Tour with Nadine as our guide. She was an excellent guide, providing the most interesting historical information combined with a friendly personality and efficient manner. I learned so much about Valletta and its history, and ate some AMAZING food! What a treat! Come hungry because there is quite a bit of food and a nice variety.