What you’ll do
Malta’s cuisine and history are two sides of the same coin as they both reflect the country’s rich past. This walking tour combines culture with street food, a fun way to learn about the city’s interesting history whilst sampling authentic Maltese food. Along the way your guide will point out details you would have otherwise missed and relate stories and anecdotes not found in any guidebooks!
Experience traditional street food and the magnificence of our capital city - Valletta, our local professional tour guide, will bring you the tastiest treats of the Island to your fingertips!
Learn about Malta's history and cuisine during this experience, walk past the main landmarks such as Republic Street, Castille Square, Merchants Street, Upper Barrakka Gardens & the old market, see typical bars and side streets whilst savouring traditional delicacies like Malta's famous “Pastizzi” and other local antipasti, sweets, and drinks. Your guide will also give you tips on other typical food you can sample whilst in Malta.
► Generally The Food Sampling Will Include:
• Pastizzi (Cheesecakes)
• Maltese Platter: Gbejniet (Peppered Cheeselets), Maltese Stuffed Olives, Bigilla (Broad Bean Dip), Maltese Sausage & Water Biscuits
• Ftira (A Traditional Leavened Maltese Bread, Usually Eaten With Fillings Such As Tuna, Potatoes, Fresh Tomatoes, Onions, Capers & Olives)
• Fried Ravioli
• Horse Meat
• Mqaret (Diamond Date Filled Pastries)
• Kinnie (A Maltese Bittersweet Soft Drink Brewed From Bitter Oranges & Extracts Of Wormwood)
• Local Lager Beer
The menu might change depending on the venue, time of the year (seasonal food) and festivities (such as Christmas, Easter etc.), items such as rabbit ravioli, rabbit liver, almond bones, honey rings and other local specialties might be included in lieu of other items on the menu.
► Gift:
• A small gift consisting of either local coffee or a pack of twistees (Malta's iconic branded snack), or local herbs or spices etc. will be given to all clients.