Your tour will start with a visit to the Upper Barracca Gardens, commanding a majestic view of the Grand Harbour and the historical 3 Cities. Here your guide will relate some of the hardships and sacrifices the Maltese experienced during the World War II. But you will also here words such as heroism, pride, dedication and freedom. This is a perfect introduction to the tour and to your next visit.
Only five minutes walk from the center of Valletta, the Lascaris War Rooms are a unique attraction one of four remaining World War II Military Operations Rooms open for pubic in the world today - the other one in Gibraltar is still being used in top secrecy.
Today, visitors can relive, on-site, the second Great Siege of Malta and see the actual rooms where allied commanders such as Eisenhower, Montgomery and others conducted operations that led to the first invasion of Axis occupied Europe.
Groups are guided by expert with an in-depth knowledge of the War Rooms and history of the time. The guided tour is conducted in English but is also available on audio tapes in French, German, Italian and English, for those who decide to take their own pace in touring the attraction.
Reference Code: LASWAR
Duration: 4 hours
Itinerary: Pick-up from hotel, transfer to Valletta, Upper Barracca Gardens, Lascaris War Rooms, transfer back to hotel.
Includes: Transport, bi-lingual guide, assistance from our representative, entrance tickets.
Applicable: Groups
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