Skip the overpriced harbor cruises and grab the two-euro public ferry from Valletta to Birgu. Spend your afternoon weaving through the sun-baked streets of the Collacchio district without the cruise ship crowds. Hit Senglea’s Gardjola Garden for the best vantage point of the Grand Harbour. Avoid the waterfront tourist traps and order your espresso at a local band club instead. You only need about three hours here to see the real side of the island.
Take in breathtaking panoramic views of the Grand Harbour at sunset. · Stroll along the historic wharf for dinner by the Mediterranean Sea.









