Malta Itinerary

The Perfect 6-Day Valletta Itinerary

Valletta 🇲🇹 · Built from 9 real traveler plans · 36 spots

Upper Barrakka GardensLower Barrakka GardensSt. John's Co-CathedralValletta Waterfront

Valletta is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply. We took 9 real traveler itineraries and distilled them into this 6-day plan — built around the 36+ places people actually saved, ranked by how often they show up. No filler, no tourist traps nobody bookmarks: just the spots real travelers keep choosing for Valletta.

6-Day Valletta Itinerary

Day 1

Upper Barrakka Gardens
Upper Barrakka Gardens
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 9 travelers
Lower Barrakka Gardens
Lower Barrakka Gardens
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 9 travelers
St. John's Co-Cathedral
St. John's Co-Cathedral
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 7 travelers
Valletta Waterfront
Valletta Waterfront
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 7 travelers
Hastings Gardens
Hastings Gardens
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 6 travelers

Day 2

Siege Bell Memorial
Siege Bell Memorial
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 6 travelers
Nenu The Artisan Baker
Nenu The Artisan Baker
restaurant · ★ 4.5 · saved by 6 travelers
Rubino
Rubino
restaurant · ★ 4.6 · saved by 5 travelers
Grand Master's Palace
Grand Master's Palace
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 5 travelers
Legligin Wine Bar & Restaurant
Legligin Wine Bar & Restaurant
restaurant · ★ 4.7 · saved by 4 travelers

Day 3

Republic Street
Republic Street
other · ★ 4.7 · saved by 4 travelers
Gardjola Gardens (Senglea)
Gardjola Gardens (Senglea)
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 4 travelers
Mdina Gate
Mdina Gate
attraction · ★ 4.8 · saved by 3 travelers
Blue Grotto
Blue Grotto
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 3 travelers
Auberge de Castille
Auberge de Castille
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 3 travelers

Day 4

Casa Rocca Piccola
Casa Rocca Piccola
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 3 travelers
Is-Suq Tal-Belt (Valletta Food Market)
Is-Suq Tal-Belt (Valletta Food Market)
restaurant · ★ 4.3 · saved by 3 travelers
Mnajdra Temples
Mnajdra Temples
attraction · ★ 4.7 · saved by 2 travelers
St. Paul's Cathedral (Mdina)
St. Paul's Cathedral (Mdina)
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers
Hagar Qim Temples
Hagar Qim Temples
attraction · ★ 4.6 · saved by 2 travelers

Day 5

Fort St. Elmo - National War Museum
Fort St. Elmo - National War Museum
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 2 travelers
St. Paul's Shipwreck Church
St. Paul's Shipwreck Church
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 2 travelers
Dingli Cliffs
Dingli Cliffs
attraction · ★ 4.5 · saved by 2 travelers
Ta' Victor Restaurant
Ta' Victor Restaurant
restaurant · ★ 4.5 · saved by 2 travelers
National Museum of Archaeology
National Museum of Archaeology
attraction · ★ 4.4 · saved by 2 travelers

Day 6

Trabuxu Bistro
Trabuxu Bistro
restaurant · ★ 4.4 · saved by 2 travelers
Rampila Restaurant
Rampila Restaurant
restaurant · ★ 4.4 · saved by 2 travelers
Inquisitor's Palace
Inquisitor's Palace
attraction · ★ 4.2 · saved by 2 travelers
Malta Maritime Museum
Malta Maritime Museum
attraction · ★ 4.1 · saved by 2 travelers
Pastizzeria S. Borg
Pastizzeria S. Borg
restaurant · ★ 5 · saved by 1 travelers

Top Things to Do in Valletta

  • Upper Barrakka Gardens — ★ 4.7 (saved by 9 travelers)
  • Lower Barrakka Gardens — ★ 4.7 (saved by 9 travelers)
  • St. John's Co-Cathedral — ★ 4.8 (saved by 7 travelers)
  • Valletta Waterfront — ★ 4.6 (saved by 7 travelers)
  • Hastings Gardens — ★ 4.6 (saved by 6 travelers)
  • Siege Bell Memorial — ★ 4.5 (saved by 6 travelers)
  • Grand Master's Palace — ★ 4.5 (saved by 5 travelers)
  • Gardjola Gardens (Senglea) — ★ 4.4 (saved by 4 travelers)

Where to Eat in Valletta

  • Nenu The Artisan Baker — ★ 4.5
  • Rubino — ★ 4.6
  • Legligin Wine Bar & Restaurant — ★ 4.7
  • Is-Suq Tal-Belt (Valletta Food Market) — ★ 4.3
  • Ta' Victor Restaurant — ★ 4.5

Valletta Travel FAQ

How many days do you need in Valletta?

Most travelers planning Valletta on Triply spend about 6 days there. That's enough to cover the top sights — Upper Barrakka Gardens, Lower Barrakka Gardens, St. John's Co-Cathedral — without rushing.

What are the top things to do in Valletta?

Based on 9 real Valletta itineraries, the most-saved spots are Upper Barrakka Gardens, Lower Barrakka Gardens, St. John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta Waterfront, Hastings Gardens, Siege Bell Memorial.

Where should I eat in Valletta?

The most-saved places to eat in Valletta are Nenu The Artisan Baker, Rubino, Legligin Wine Bar & Restaurant, Is-Suq Tal-Belt (Valletta Food Market), Ta' Victor Restaurant.

Is Valletta worth visiting?

Valletta is one of the most-planned destinations on Triply, with 9 traveler itineraries covering 36+ spots — so yes, there's plenty to fill a 6-day trip.

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