Explore the flavours of Valletta on a guided food tour through the city’s most authentic local spots. Over 3 hours, enjoy a full meal experience with drinks included across 4 or more delicious stops. Your English-speaking guide will share the stories, traditions, and culture behind every bite. The tour runs in a small group of up to 12 people, ensuring a relaxed and personal experience.
Begin your culinary journey with pastizzi, a Maltese icon and the undisputed king of local street food. These flaky, hand-held pastries are filled with creamy ricotta or gently spiced peas and are enjoyed daily by locals in small area shops where people gather for a quick bite and friendly chat.
Continue with bigilla served with galletti, a rustic broad bean dip slowly cooked with garlic, parsley, and olive oil until rich and velvety. Paired with crisp traditional crackers, this humble yet flavourful dish is a favourite on Maltese sharing tables and showcases the island’s love for simple, generous food. Try the typical bread of the island, the Ftira with the products of the mediterranean: tomatoes, olives, capers all from the island.
Depending on the selected departure time, you will enjoy one of two traditional main dishes. At lunchtime, taste Imqarrun, baked pasta served with a rich meat-based sauce. Deliciously crunchy! During evening tours, savour ravjul, delicate Maltese dumplings filled with fresh ricotta and herbs, served with rich tomato sauce or sage-infused butter, reflecting the island’s Italian culinary influences.
As you stroll through Valletta’s historic streets, your guide will share insights into local traditions and the cultural influences that have shaped Maltese cuisine over centuries.
Finish your experience on a sweet note with imqaret, golden fried pastries filled with fragrant dates and subtle spices. Often enjoyed during festas and markets, these delicious treats highlight Malta’s Arabic heritage and are beloved for their crisp exterior and soft, aromatic filling.
To complete your meal, raise a glass like a local with either Kinnie, Malta’s iconic bittersweet soft drink made with bitter oranges and aromatic herbs, or Cisk beer, the island’s refreshing lager traditionally enjoyed in sunny squares and harbor-side cafés.
This tour offers a perfect combination of authentic flavours, local culture, and memorable culinary experiences in the heart of Valletta.
