Immerse in a vintage audio-visual experience at St. Elmo Bastions. Enrich your understanding of the island, its people, and the places you’ll visit.
Highlights
Highlights
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Delve into an immersive 45-min audio-visual show about Malta, and how this small island defied all odds to become a thriving pot of melting cultures.
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Choose from 17 languages for a personalized narrative experience and learn everything about Maltese history starting from Paul Maltese’s shipwreck.
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Feel the grandeur of the past unfold in this purpose-built multi-vision theater with surround sound background music.
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Upgrade for a guided tour of the Holy Infirmary to uncover the unsung peace-loving nature of Knights of St. John and their medical genius 400 years ago.
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Fun fact: This small country is dotted with 365 churches!
Inclusions
Inclusions
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Entry to The Malta Experience
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45-minute audio-visual show
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Audio guides available in English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Greek, Polish, Finnish, Swedish, Hungarian, Danish, Japanese, Hebrew & Maltese
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Guided tour of the Holy Infirmary (optional)
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English-speaking guide (optional)
Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Reviews
Reviews
Your experience
Your experience
Immersive rundown of history
Malta is a mosaic of the various civilizations that occupied it, from maritime traders and Romans to the Knights of Saint John, the French, and the British, reflected in its architecture, language, and traditions. And what better way than an immersive audio-visual experience? Get a complete overview of Malta’s history in 45 entertaining minutes at the iconic multi-vision theatre of St. Elmo Bastions. After the show, you can also grab a bite at the St. Elmo Cafe & Bistro and marvel at the magnificent view of the Grand Harbor!
Customize your experience
The seats are comfortable, the view is panoramic, and there’s surround sound music. But the best part? You can choose from 17 different languages! As you make yourself comfortable in the plush seats of the auditorium, press buttons on your armrest to pick your language. And voila! The audio commentary on your headset will play a narrative soundtrack per your choice.
The Holy Infirmary
With a simple upgrade, you can embark on a guided tour of the Holy Infirmary. Insights from your knowledgeable guide will reveal how Knights of St. John, popularly known for defending against invasions and military exploits, were caregivers at heart. Their stories will expose a surprisingly rare blend of heroism and compassion. This experience also brings 400-year-old ingenious medical practices to light, leaving you in awe of human brilliance.
Know before you go
Know before you go
Accessibility
- This experience is suitable for wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
Additional information
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Outside food and drinks are allowed on this experience.
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Book this experience at the very beginning of your itinerary for historical context or at the end of your visit to wrap up your Malta adventure.
My tickets
My tickets
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Please arrive at the redemption point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.
Ticket Redemption Point
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Show your ticket at The Malta Experience.
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Address: St Elmo Bastions, Mediterranean Street, Il-Belt Valletta VLT 1253, Malta.
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