The Three Cities and Wine Tasting Tour

The Three Cities and Wine Tasting Tour is a guided sightseeing tour of Birgu (Vittoriosa), Senglea and Cospicua, the three fortified harbour towns across the Grand Harbour from Valletta in south-eastern Malta. The tour is sold through Musement and HelloTickets, and the pick-up point is on the Birgu waterfront in Vittoriosa, with exact details given at booking. The duration is listed as 2 to 4 hours, depending on the departure chosen, and the price ranges from about EUR 38 to EUR 43 (roughly USD 44 to 49) per person.

The guided element covers the three towns and the story of the Great Siege of 1565, when the Knights of St John and Maltese defenders withstood the Ottoman assault. Birgu was the Knights' first base before Valletta was built, and its narrow lanes, fortifications and waterfront give a quieter, older counterpart to the capital. Senglea and Cospicua, the other two towns, share the same defensive history and views across the harbour. The walking portion follows the streets between these sites with commentary from the guide.

The tasting component is a Maltese wine tasting with savoury snacks at Marsovin Cellars, one of Malta's best-known wine producers. The listing does not specify how many wines are poured or the exact snacks served, but the format is a wine-led tasting accompanied by savoury food rather than a full meal, so the balance leans towards savoury items and local wine. Visitors who do not drink alcohol, or who have dietary restrictions, should ask the booking platform whether substitutions are offered.

The price covers the guided visit of the three towns, the wine tasting at Marsovin Cellars and the savoury snacks. Transport to the Birgu pick-up point, additional drinks and gratuities are not listed as included. The pace combines walking in historic towns with a seated tasting at the end, which makes it suitable for visitors who want history and a relaxed finish rather than a purely food-focused itinerary. The tour runs year-round, though the harbour towns are most pleasant for walking outside the midsummer afternoon heat.