Grand Master's Palace: Tickets & Heritage Malta Pass Inclusion
A representative view of Valletta's grand civic architecture near St George's Square, shown in place of a specifically confirmed photo of the Palace's own facade or State Rooms.
1 - 1.5 h
Former Grand Master's Residence & State Rooms
Built from 1571; restored and reopened after a multi-year, EUR 40 million+ restoration
St George's Square, Valletta, Malta
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
EUR 12 (Adult)
EUR 10 (Senior/Student); EUR 8 (Children)
Standard Heritage Malta hours apply (commonly 10:00-18:00 March-December, 09:00-17:00 January-February); last admission is 30 minutes before closing, site-wide. Confirmed as of this check: the Throne Room is closed to the public until further notice, and the State Rooms close early on several specific published 2026 dates (Armoury-only access on those dates) — check heritagemalta.mt/opening-hours/ for the current notice before visiting.
No advance reservation required; tickets sold online via heritagemalta.mt or at the door. Heritage Malta Members and Heritage Malta Passport holders enter free.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | EUR 12 | Online (heritagemalta.mt) or at the door | |
| Senior / Student | EUR 10 | Online or at the door, with valid ID | |
| Children | EUR 8 | Online or at the door | |
| With Heritage Malta Multisite Pass | Included | Confirmed on the pass's own product page |
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Ticket Options
EUR 12 (Adult)
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
The Grand Master's Palace was the seat of the Order of St John's Grand Masters and is today part of Malta's Office of the President, fronting St George's Square in the heart of Valletta. Visitors can tour the restored State Rooms — the Piano Nobile's frescoed halls, the Ambassadors' Room, and the Grand Master's own Study — alongside the Palace Armoury, one of the world's largest surviving collections of Knights-era arms and armour.
What to See: Top Highlights
The Piano Nobile State Rooms
Frescoed ceremonial halls including the Ambassadors' Room and the Grand Master's Study/Sitting Room, restored after a multi-year, multi-million-euro project.
The Palace Armoury
Suits of armour and weaponry associated with Grand Masters Alof de Wignacourt and Jean de Valette, among one of the largest such collections still in its original setting.
The Restored Tapestries & Frescoes
Recently restored Gobelins tapestries and ceiling frescoes depicting the Great Siege of 1565, part of the Palace's ongoing conservation programme.
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Is the Grand Master's Palace Included on the Heritage Malta Multisite Pass?
Compare Valletta PassesYes — confirmed directly on the pass's own official product page. The Palace is also sold as a standalone ticket, and Heritage Malta Members/Passport holders enter free.
Heritage Malta Multisite Pass
Confirmed included, no separate ticket needed.
Individual ticket
Buy online via heritagemalta.mt or at the door.
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