Photos: Berthold Werner, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 John Haslam, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
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Photos: Berthold Werner, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 John Haslam, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Republic Street, the city's pedestrian spine
Your local guide
Nathaniel Attard
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Highlights
- Valletta's main street, walked in full
- Traditional balconies above modern shops
- A city planned on a strict grid
- The pedestrian spine of the old capital
- A simple, clear introduction to Valletta
About this tour
This session walks Republic Street, Valletta's main pedestrian spine since the city was first laid out on a strict grid. You see the street's full length and the traditional wooden balconies sitting above modern shopfronts along the way. The route stays on this one public street throughout.
I walk at a steady pace, pointing out balconies and buildings of note as we go, and take questions along the way. I send a short note on the street's layout afterwards.
It suits anyone who wants a straightforward introduction to central Valletta. It also works well paired with the City Walls session for a fuller sense of the city's shape.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Valletta before heading out.
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The street's length 21 min
The camera walks the length of Republic Street, and I explain how it has served as Valletta's main axis since the city was first planned.
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Balconies and shopfronts 21 min
Looking up along the way, you see traditional wooden balconies above modern shopfronts, and I point out a few of the more distinctive ones.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Valletta: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Ftira and Valletta city centre, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Malta time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 9 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Valletta, showing you The street's length and Balconies and shopfronts live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Valletta live with my phone.
Times shown in Malta time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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