The Malta Experience is an entertaining and educational journey through the extensive history of the Maltese islands. You'll travel through the centuries to discover many interesting facts about the archipelago. Also, you can take a guided tour of the Holy Infirmary of Valletta.
Activity Details
The Malta Experience is an audio-visual show that covers over 7,000 years of the country's history. The film is played in a theater located in the former Holy Infirmary of the Knights of St. John in Valletta.
You'll be able to travel back in time and learn all the interesting facts about Malta's past to delve into the culture of the islands, its people, and the origin of its most iconic monuments, thanks to the audioguide in English.
Prehistoric temples, the establishment of Christianity, bombardments during the Second World War... All of these and much more will be part of The Malta Experience.
Undoubtedly, this visit is an entertaining and educational way to learn about the many conflicts that have taken place in this archipelago and what other hardships and triumphs have taken place on these islands.
Show Schedule
The Malta Experience show takes place at the following times:
- Monday to Friday: at 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, and 4 pm.
- Saturdays: at 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, and 2 pm.
- Sundays: from October to June at 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, and 2 pm; from July to September at 11 am, 12 pm, and 1 pm.
Holy Infirmary Guided Tour
If you opt for the ticket that includes the Holy Infirmary, you'll enjoy the show The Malta Experience, followed by a guided tour in English of the Holy Infirmary.
For 30 minutes, we'll walk through the different rooms of this former hospital founded in the 16th century and unveil all its secrets. For example, did you know that it had the largest ward in Europe and that the patients ate their meals with silverware? This is a must-visit in Valletta.
Important Info
Guided tours of the Holy Infirmary are not available on the following dates: October 1 to 11 and 20 to 21, and November 2 to 6, 8 to 14, and 25 to 28.