From these gardens you can enjoy unrivalled views across one of the world's largest and deepest natural harbours, Grand Harbour, and over to the Three Cities.
This 16th century palazzo is a private residence, which is open to the public. The value of Casa Rocca Piccola lies in its ability to provide unique historical evidence into the customs and traditions of the Maltese nobility over the last 400 years. You can also see a collection of furniture, silver and paintings that add to the aesthetic riches of this country.
Palazzo Parisio is a stately home with a history, architecture and interior unique in Malta. The house owes its splendour to the Marquis Giuseppe Scicluna, whose vision and passion in the late 1890s inspired its magnificent interior. Described as a miniature Versailles, this opulent house is a showcase of Maltese craftsmanship at the turn of the 19th century. It houses the most ornate ballroom on the Islands, lavishly-decorated ceilings and frescoes, magnificent antique furniture, paintings and bronzes. Its gardens originally stretched for half a mile, and today are still an impressive example of classic, baroque formality. The Palazzo has been carefully restored by the family and is open to the public.
Malta Shore Excursion: Private Tour Of Historic Palaces And Noble Homes - Valletta
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 4 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
09:00 AM
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Return Details :
• Please note the Casa Rocca Piccola is closed on Sundays and public holidays and the Palazzo Parisio is closed on New Year's Day • Please note the order of sights visited may vary • Please no.. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Discover Maltas luxurious side while youre in port on this shore excursion to the palaces and noble houses around Valletta. Malta has a long history with varied influences, including Roman, Greek, Arab, French and British, which has led to some beautiful architecture and sophisticated residences. As you visit Palazzo Parisio, Casa rocca piccola and the Upper barrakka gardens, youll see frescoes, magnificent marble, mirrored walls, trompe l'oeil art, paintings, extravagant gilding and other fantastic decor.
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Itinerary:
From these gardens you can enjoy unrivalled views across one of the world's largest and deepest natural harbours, Grand Harbour, and over to the Three Cities.
This 16th century palazzo is a private residence, which is open to the public. The value of Casa Rocca Piccola lies in its ability to provide unique historical evidence into the customs and traditions of the Maltese nobility over the last 400 years. You can also see a collection of furniture, silver and paintings that add to the aesthetic riches of this country.
Palazzo Parisio is a stately home with a history, architecture and interior unique in Malta. The house owes its splendour to the Marquis Giuseppe Scicluna, whose vision and passion in the late 1890s inspired its magnificent interior. Described as a miniature Versailles, this opulent house is a showcase of Maltese craftsmanship at the turn of the 19th century. It houses the most ornate ballroom on the Islands, lavishly-decorated ceilings and frescoes, magnificent antique furniture, paintings and bronzes. Its gardens originally stretched for half a mile, and today are still an impressive example of classic, baroque formality. The Palazzo has been carefully restored by the family and is open to the public.
Inclusions
- Worry-free Shore Excursion Guarantee
- Private vehicle
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Private tour guide
Exclusions
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adults lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
At time of booking, Cruise Ship passengers must provide the following details under Special Requirements: Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Face masks must be worn in vehicles and in museums
Traveler Reviews
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We loved Malta. Our guide, a wonderful lady, she met us on the pier and our tour ended up being a private tour of Malta. She was amazing, knew Malta very well, and went above and beyond for our tour. We would love to return to Malta for an extended stay.
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We loved Malta. Our guide, a wonderful lady, she met us on the pier and our tour ended up being a private tour of Malta. She was amazing, knew Malta very well, and went above and beyond for our tour. We would love to return to Malta for an extended stay.
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Tour guide was great and very personal (shared lots of stories about his family). Tour a bit boring though.
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Tour guide was great and very personal (shared lots of stories about his family). Tour a bit boring though.
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Josephine was extremely knowledgeable and very interesting.
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Josephine was extremely knowledgeable and very interesting.
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Excellent guide, Rita, expert in her field with answers to all questions,perfect English. Highly recommend.
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Excellent guide, Rita, expert in her field with answers to all questions,perfect English. Highly recommend.
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Very nice to see houses off the beaten path. Our van couldn't park nearby, so the mega-buses weren't anywhere close.
The guide, Frederick, was excellent. He even made an "off-program" detour for us.
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Very nice to see houses off the beaten path. Our van couldn't park nearby, so the mega-buses weren't anywhere close.
The guide, Frederick, was excellent. He even made an "off-program" detour for us.
