Three Cities
Three Cities
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tastefirst
New York City, NY198 contributions
Sep 2024 • Couples
One of most picturesque parts of Malta. We crossed from Valletta by luzzu - traditional fishing boat. It’s cheap and gives you a much better experience than the ferry. We took a little chochooo train to show us the best sites - totally unnecessary. Everything is very close, so just walk around and enjoy both the churches and the narrow streets.
Written September 5, 2024
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Poisonivyjc
Calgary, Canada989 contributions
Oct 2024 • Family
We were in Malta for 3 days and we wanted to see as much as we could so we ventured over to the 3 cities which consisted of 3 churches. After making our way to all 3 churches, we toured the waterfront and the fort. Was an absoulte lovely day, not many crowds.
Written February 6, 2025
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Matthew P
London, UK6,308 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
The first thing you will notice as you get off the ferry, how quiet it is and so fewer people. A short walk and you are in narrow windy streets that cars in some cases are to big to fit. Hours could be spent just wandering around and getting nowhere.
Written May 23, 2024
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Sam3314
Derby, UK2,153 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
THe three cities are just across the water from Valletta and best accessed by ferry. There are lots of winding streets and churches and good views to enjoy. Information boards are strategically located to tell you about the history.
Written November 28, 2024
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arnaud GELOS
Gelos, France701 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
The views from the 3 cities towards Valletta are magnificent and the opposite too!!! It is good to walk through the alleys of these places, the surprises are numerous and each street corner offers a different landscape. Fort St Angelo is splendid and very informative, the restaurants along the canals are varied and very pleasant....the boat shuttle to Valletta (and back) is very practical and regular - every 30 minutes. If you stay several days, take the unlimited weekly ticket for €10 and come and come back as many times as you want (until midnight max). If you have a rental car, plenty of free spaces available...
Much quieter place than Valletta, just as beautiful and convenient to everything.
Much quieter place than Valletta, just as beautiful and convenient to everything.
Written August 5, 2023
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Blayford
West Row, UK209 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
We took the ferry over from Valletta, beautiful trip over. Hopes were high. It was a Tuesday, we found the market, but no disrespect meant, we were hugely underwhelmed. Walking further back in we went to the Inquisitors Palace, paid a nominal amount and found it very intriguing. Peak season but very quiet in there, shame, as I think many people would find it an eye opener. Left looking for somewhere to get a drink. The main square was under a lot of construction, drilling and cordoned off, quick detour and we were back down by the harbour to get a drink there. Seemed hugely inflated prices to me for two soft drinks.
Like the review title says, a mixed bag. Don’t get me wrong, some of the little side streets are truly stunning. But wasn’t sure enough to pique our interest. Sorry
Like the review title says, a mixed bag. Don’t get me wrong, some of the little side streets are truly stunning. But wasn’t sure enough to pique our interest. Sorry
Written July 30, 2024
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Darcon
London, UK311 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Take the boat ride only 2€ pp and have such a romantic and picturesque entry to the 3 cities. Usually the gondolas will fill the boat up to about 5-6 people so I recommend getting the seats closest to the front for the best views. Once you arrive definitely take the train guided tour which will save you time walking around all 3 cities. For just 6€ pp it's a decent tour and also allows you to spot streets to come back to walk at. The rest of the time can be spent walking and just getting lost on the Maltese streets, there's also some good restaurants to choose from!
Written November 21, 2022
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Toby
London, UK96 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
We stayed in Cospicua / Bormla at the top of the hill and spent a lot of time wandering slowly around. It’s very pretty and friendly although beware of the hills!
Taking the ferry across to Valletta is simple and includes a ticket for the Barrakka lift although we also paid a boatman to take us across in one of the little outboard traditional wooden boats which was wonderful!
There are several good restaurants here and the convenience shop is very helpful. A walk around the ramparts of each city is highly recommended.
Taking the ferry across to Valletta is simple and includes a ticket for the Barrakka lift although we also paid a boatman to take us across in one of the little outboard traditional wooden boats which was wonderful!
There are several good restaurants here and the convenience shop is very helpful. A walk around the ramparts of each city is highly recommended.
Written April 15, 2022
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Evelin H
Maple, Canada510 contributions
Oct 2022
Just beautiful! You can take a bus to Valetta and then a small boat to one of the three cities for 4 euros p/p. The owner of the gondola offers us a half hour by boat to see the three cities from the water side. Was well worth it. 8 euros P/P and we saw beautiful view from the water, and was lots of fun. You can walk from city to city and grab nice lunch anywhere.
Written October 24, 2022
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Lou576
West Midlands, UK153 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Less touristic area, but with the hear, we didn’t really walk around too much. Very quiet and some areas were quite pretty.
I think I enjoyed the boat ride across in the water taxi yo be honest as it was so cooling in the heat. The boats charge 2 euros one way, maximum of 6 people per boat. Again we didn’t go around to all 3 cities as it was too hot.
I think I enjoyed the boat ride across in the water taxi yo be honest as it was so cooling in the heat. The boats charge 2 euros one way, maximum of 6 people per boat. Again we didn’t go around to all 3 cities as it was too hot.
Written July 17, 2023
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Να κάνω την βόλτα με το τραίνο στις Τρεις πολεις; Αξίζει τον κόπο; Θα καταφέρω να δω τα αξιοθέατα;
Written March 3, 2020
A lot of the places offer reduced price to over 60s. Do you need local ID for this like you do for the reduced price on the ferry or is British ID ok
Written September 19, 2019
Hi,
My wife and I are unfortunately in the senior category, we visit Malta quite a lot and have never been asked to show ID for any visits or travel, most seem very relaxed about this.
Hope this helps, enjoy your trip.
David
Written September 21, 2019
Is this a booked tour or something like a water taxi? If a booked tour which company did you use?
Written April 19, 2019
We walked. Any half decent guide book will lay out a path for you. It is worth it.
Written June 20, 2019
Hi could anyone tell me the cost of the gondola please ? Many thanks
Written August 16, 2018
I previously said it was 2 euros, but I wasn’t sure. Other people have answered 4 euros. So, most likely it was 4 euros.
Written August 16, 2018
May I ask where your apartment was? Is there a way for me to find it online? thank you! Jane
Written July 10, 2018
We stayed at the Hotel Grand Excelsior in Valletta.
Written July 11, 2018
Hvor tar man færgen fra valetta til tre cities
Written May 12, 2018
I'm going to Malta next week
Staying in Bugibba
How do I get to Valletta Three Cities ?
Written June 18, 2017
Bus to Valletta bus station. Enter Valletta, turn right at the open air theatre, slight uphill walk and keep going until you reach Upper Barrakka Gardens (sign posted as you enter City). Small gardens, and walk to back right corner where you will find a lift down to the ferry. This should take around 5 minuters but it will take much longer as you will be distracted on the way! So much to see.
At bottom of lift, turn left after crossing the road. Within 20 metres gateway on right to ferry (also sign posted).
Choice of main ferry or we chose the fun trip on a smaller boat which cost 2 euros each (one way) to Vittoriosa. You can walk to the other two cities from this island. There is a bus stop in the centre of Vittoriosa.
We returned using smaller ferry but the lift costs 1 euro each to reach the top. Well worth the money.
Ferry trip provides great views. Bus take a very long detour.
Written June 19, 2017
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