Things to Do

Valletta

Bruno PascoalMust See

Upper Barrakka Gardens

4.7 (38,091)

Saluting Battery views of Grand Harbour fireworks. Lifts down. Panoramic lift.

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Richard FunkhouserMust See

St. John's Co-Cathedral

4.8 (24,827)

Caravaggio paintings and marble floors in Baroque splendor. Audio guide. Artistic jewel.

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Kornelia CPopular

Fort St. Elmo & National War Museum

4.5 (9,145)

360-degree bastion towers with knight history. Cannons fire. Fortress epic.

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Kaman KwokPopular

Valletta Waterfront

4.6 (144)

Cruiser pier promenades with cafes. Buskers entertain. Leisure dock.

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Chiel BovenkerkPopular

Harbour Cruise

4.0 (16)

Dghajsa boat past forts and yachts. Narrows thriller. Water perspective.

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Casa Rocca PiccolaHidden Gem

Casa Rocca Piccola

4.6 (3,230)

Noble family's lived-in palace tour. Private chapel. Aristocratic intimacy.

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S AMHidden Gem

Manoel Theatre

4.6 (1,561)

Europe's third-oldest working theater; opulent interiors. Performances possible. Stage history.

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Constantin CiocanHidden Gem

Lascaris Battery

4.6 (36)

Underground WWII tunnels and mega-guns. Hill views. Military secrets.

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Palermo

Marco OrruMust See

Palermo Cathedral

4.7 (48,251)

Norman-Arab-Byzantine mix with royal tombs and dome mosaics. Treasury exhibits. Architectural fusion.

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Maria Cristina FerruaMust See

Norman Palace & Palatine Chapel

4.7 (11,330)

Golden mosaics glittering in Arab-Norman chapel. Throne room tours. Royal splendor.

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Horst SammerPopular

Teatro Massimo

4.7 (54,617)

Grand opera house; Godfather finale location. Guided tours. Largest in Italy.

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Peter PiresPopular

Monreale Cathedral

4.8 (28,395)

Short bus ride to world's largest Byzantine mosaics of Christ Pantocrator. Cloister gardens. Mosaic masterpiece.

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Bob15Popular

Ballarò Market

4.4 (2,215)

Chaotic street food stalls with arancini, panelle, and seafood. Sensory overload. Authentic eats.

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Simone ParisHidden Gem

Quattro Canti

4.6 (29,482)

Baroque square with fountains and statues at four corners. Photo op. Urban jewel.

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Jana KrügerHidden Gem

Catacombs of the Capuchins

4.3 (15,036)

Mummified bodies in eerie corridors dressed in clothes. Macabre history. Chilling unique.

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Orto Botanico di PalermoHidden Gem

Orto Botanico di Palermo

4.3 (9,030)

Tropical plants, rare palms, and greenhouse in villa gardens. Butterfly house. Green oasis.

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Florence

Oksana TyybäkinojaMust See

Leaning Tower of Pisa

4.7 (189,289)

Climb the iconic tilted bell tower and pose for photos on the Piazza dei Miracoli. Marble cathedral nearby. Eternal bucket-list landmark.

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Francisco GallegoMust See

Florence Duomo

4.8 (107,255)

Gaze at Brunelleschi's dome crowning the Renaissance cathedral. Climb for city views. Architectural marvel.

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MiragnoMust See

Uffizi Gallery

4.7 (90,325)

View Botticelli's Birth of Venus and Michelangelo masterpieces. Timed tickets advised. Art lover's heaven.

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Darren KennedyPopular

Ponte Vecchio

4.7 (148,671)

Medieval bridge lined with jewelers over Arno River. Locks of love. Romantic stroll.

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Nikolay KolevPopular

Piazza della Signoria

4.8 (84,873)

Open-air sculptures like Neptune Fountain and Palazzo Vecchio. Gladiator statues. Historic square.

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Jennifer MeyerPopular

Accademia Gallery (David)

4.6 (54,326)

Michelangelo's massive David statue in dramatic hall. Quick line with guides. Sculptural icon.

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AdmissionHidden Gem

Boboli Gardens

4.2 (29,436)

Baroque gardens with grottoes, fountains, and Medici views. Picnic spots. Serene retreat.

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Battistero di San GiovanniHidden Gem

Pisa Baptistery

4.6 (3,930)

Largest in Italy with echoic acoustics; sing inside. Acoustic demo. Marble wonder.

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Simon_LeBonHidden Gem

Livorno Terrazza Mascagni

4.7 (224)

Mosaic-checkered seafront promenade with lighthouse views. Local gelato. Coastal elegance.

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Cagliari

Daniele DeiddaMust See

Bastione di Saint Remy

4.6 (27,541)

Iconic terrace with sweeping views over Cagliari's bay and amphitheater. Climb the grand staircase for photos; it's the city's postcard spot. Steps from the port for instant wow factor.

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Luca Piccardi (Piccas)Must See

Cagliari Cathedral

4.6 (4,547)

Baroque jewel in Castello district with silver altars and a crypt of martyrs. Houses relics of Sardinia's patron saint. Short walk uphill for a peaceful visit.

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Nicola B. (Cippoclever)Must See

Roman Amphitheatre

3.9 (3,535)

2nd-century arena carved into limestone, once holding 10,000 spectators. Explore tunnels and imagine gladiators. Budget-friendly and atmospheric.

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Rosalba ChiacchioPopular

Marina District

Bustling harbor area with yachts, seafood restaurants, and gelato. Stroll the promenade or shop for coral jewelry. Lively intro to Cagliari.

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Salvatore AlagnaPopular

Poetto Beach

4.5 (3,628)

Sardinia's longest urban beach, a 10-min bus from port with flamingo pond nearby. Rent chairs, swim, or kite surf. Perfect beach day for cruisers.

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Ivano Di StefanoPopular

Santuario di Bonaria

4.7 (1,597)

Hilltop pilgrimage site with Virgin of Bonaria statue and sea views. Take bus #8; peaceful with legends of sailors. Spiritual hidden gem.

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Parco Archeologico di NoraHidden Gem

Nora Archaeological Site

4.6 (6,774)

Ancient Phoenician-Roman ruins by the sea, 30min away. Mosaics and theater. Excursion-worthy history.

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Massimo Piras (Themaxathome)Hidden Gem

Botanical Garden

4.3 (5,331)

Tropical plants and sea views in ex-quarry. Serene walk. Underrated green escape.

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Parco Naturale Molentargius SalineHidden Gem

Flamingo Sanctuary Molentargius

4.3 (3,369)

Salt ponds with pink flamingos visible from Poetto path. Birdwatchers' delight. Easy nature add-on.

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Area Archeologica del Monte TiscaliHidden Gem

Tiscali Village

4.7 (521)

No, wait - for Cagliari: Oristano? Skip. Actually: Castello Neighborhood alleys.

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Barcelona

流氓藥師劉信和Must See

Sagrada Familia

4.8 (316,783)

Antoni Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece basilica with towering spires and intricate facades. Book timed tickets for cruise excursions. Iconic symbol of Barcelona.

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Maurizio RangilloMust See

Park Guell

4.4 (229,753)

Whimsical Gaudi park with mosaic lizards, gingerbread houses, and city views. Shuttle or hop-on bus from port. Must for architecture fans.

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Alberto Roldan AguilarMust See

La Rambla

4.4 (8,901)

Bustling pedestrian street from port area to Gothic Quarter lined with street performers. Street food and markets. Vibrant people-watching.

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Kris SirkPopular

Gothic Quarter

Medieval maze of narrow streets, plazas, and cathedral. Cathedral entry and tapas spots. Walkable from cruise terminal.

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Muhammad Bilal MaqsoodPopular

Casa Batllo

4.7 (198,705)

Gaudi's colorful 'House of Bones' with wavy facade and rooftop dragons. Audio guide tours. Modernisme gem.

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Animekh MisraPopular

Barceloneta Beach

4.4 (14,828)

Golden sand beach with promenades, chiringuitos, and volleyball. Metro or shuttle from port. Urban beach escape.

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Juergen GHidden Gem

Mercat de la Boqueria

4.5 (207,579)

Historic food market off La Rambla with fresh seafood, jamon, and pinchos. Graze like a local. Sensory delight.

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Tito RubioHidden Gem

Montjuic Castle

4.4 (60,163)

Hilltop fortress with gardens, views, and cable car access. Funicular from port area. Panoramic overlook.

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Quan LeHidden Gem

Picasso Museum

4.4 (38,106)

Collection of early Picasso works in Gothic palace. Quiet art haven. Less crowded than big sites.

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Laura V. G.Hidden Gem

Bunkers del Carmel

4.6 (17,425)

Abandoned anti-aircraft batteries with 360-degree city views. Short hike up. Urban explorer's secret.

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Marseille

Jodie DonnardMust See

Notre-Dame de la Garde

4.7 (48,775)

Hilltop basilica with golden Madonna and 360 panoramic views. Funicular or bus from port. Must-see viewpoint.

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Michela di PintoMust See

Vieux Port

4.6 (6,981)

Historic old port with boats, fish market, and cafes. Starting point for walks. Iconic Marseille scene.

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Franck LacuissePopular

MuCEM

4.4 (23,789)

Modern museum of Mediterranean civilizations in striking architecture over water. Exhibits and fortress. Cultural highlight.

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Parc national des CalanquesPopular

Calanques National Park

4.7 (21,062)

Dramatic limestone cliffs and turquoise coves for hiking or boat tours. Half-day excursion. Nature escape.

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Le Panier de MarseillePopular

Le Panier

4.5 (4,350)

Colorful old town quarter with street art, bistros, and hidden alleys. Wander freely. Bohemian charm.

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Yvan PerdreauHidden Gem

Palais Longchamp

4.6 (19,512)

19th-century palace with museums, zoo, and fountains. Park picnic spot. Grandiose yet quiet.

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B2nHidden Gem

Abbaye Saint-Victor

4.6 (3,730)

Ancient abbey with crypt dating to 5th century. Underground sarcophagi. Spiritual hidden spot.

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akka rymkah13Hidden Gem

Cours Julien

4.5 (545)

Hip street art district with murals, vegan eats, and record shops. Street market days. Edgy local vibe.

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Things to Do

Valletta

Upper Barrakka Gardens

St. John's Co-Cathedral

Fort St. Elmo & National War Museum

Valletta Waterfront

Harbour Cruise

Casa Rocca Piccola

Manoel Theatre

Lascaris Battery

Palermo

Palermo Cathedral

Norman Palace & Palatine Chapel

Teatro Massimo

Monreale Cathedral

Ballarò Market

Quattro Canti

Catacombs of the Capuchins

Orto Botanico di Palermo

Florence

Leaning Tower of Pisa

Florence Duomo

Uffizi Gallery

Ponte Vecchio

Piazza della Signoria

Accademia Gallery (David)

Boboli Gardens

Pisa Baptistery

Livorno Terrazza Mascagni

Cagliari

Bastione di Saint Remy

Cagliari Cathedral

Roman Amphitheatre

Marina District

Poetto Beach

Santuario di Bonaria

Nora Archaeological Site

Botanical Garden

Flamingo Sanctuary Molentargius

Tiscali Village

Barcelona

Sagrada Familia

Park Guell

La Rambla

Gothic Quarter

Casa Batllo

Barceloneta Beach

Mercat de la Boqueria

Montjuic Castle

Picasso Museum

Bunkers del Carmel

Marseille

Notre-Dame de la Garde

Vieux Port

MuCEM

Calanques National Park

Le Panier

Palais Longchamp

Abbaye Saint-Victor

Cours Julien