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The Lascaris War Rooms

Tourist attraction Museum War museum

One of the Top rated Museums in Valletta


Address

Lascaris Ditch Valletta, VLT 2000, Malta

Website

www.lascariswarrooms.com

Contact

+356 2123 4717

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (1.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 10 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 10 AM to 4:30 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Sunday: (Freedom Day), Closed, Hours might differ

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  • 4/5 Rishi B. 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty interesting walk around these rooms. Get the audio tour for sure, as after the first room, there are no words to read about the rooms. Slightly expensive (13 eur pp from memory), but it is worth seeing one of the war museums in Valletta, to learn about the history.
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  • 5/5 Jan B. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing place that have a long history. Really enthusiastic staff. You can either go using audio guide or go with guided tour. I highly recommend buying Heritage Pass for 40€ and having access to other great museums. I also highly recommend visiting War HQ Tunnels that starts at Saluting Batteries. I had a great guide named Joseph. The tour for War HQ Tunnels begins in 10:30, 13 and 14 hours every weekday. It houses the old NATO HQ and older parts that were used in WW2. You can go to the Lascaris War Rooms directly from the Valeta bus station.
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  • 5/5 Michelle M. 2 years ago on Google
    We aren't war buffs or war history enthusiasts by any stretch and we were hesitating on going to this assuming it was really not our thing --- BUT we found this place totally fascinating! We were so intrigued that we actually used the free audio guide and asked one of the tour guides (Mike) questions!! (this never happens) We learned a lot of meaningful history we never otherwise would have and took a good solid 1.5hrs there to read/listen to everything.
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  • 5/5 Agnus D. 6 years ago on Google
    Really interesting and very informative tour that takes you into the underground tunnels of Valetta. It’s a journey through time and history including the Victorian Era, WW II, and The Cold War Crisis. Our guide, Mr. Benjamin was very passionate and knowledgable, we can definitely recommend this tour. Please bear in mind that there will be a lot of stairs to walk and it can get quite dark at times but hey - that only contributes to the atmospheric tour!
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  • 5/5 Vít H. 1 year ago on Google
    Not so turristically exposed place. It's quite tricky to get to the enterance - you need to find tunnel below Upper Barracks, but generally, the way there is well marked with plenty of signs. For 13e, you get the enterance, audioguide and key to locker, where you can store your gear. Guided tours are offered as well and are running every hour. The place itself consists of two levels with many rooms and offices kept in original state. After the tour, you can buy on-sale books related to WWII and to Malta history.
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  • 5/5 pete d. 11 months ago on Google
    If you love history and especially WWII history, then this is the place for you whilst in Malta! We originally booked The Lascaris War Rooms via the website, and we were very excited. Having poked around the website a little more, we came across 'The Tunnels tour', so we opted for that too. The tunnel tour was AMAZING, as you get to visit the hidden tunnels, which were used to plan several Operations during WWII, and you can see real maps. Our guide 'Andrew' was simply fantastic and he even granted us the opportunity to watch the 8 Gun firing salute from the gun deck. The Lascaris War Rooms were also great! Be aware that in the War rooms there is a lot of reading, so you may be better off using the free audio guide. (All pictures are from the Tunnel tour)
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  • 5/5 Paul W. 4 years ago on Google
    A must see and do for any one interested in World War 2 and the happenings and responses within Malta. The tour includes the strategic part in which such a island had during this period of world history. Great displays and the enthusiastic guides help to replicate the heartache, bravery and courage of the Maltese and those of the British, Allied and Commonwealth forces.
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  • 5/5 Il D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fantastic time travel in the II. For VH lovers. All equipment and utensils have been preserved in their original condition, thus providing a regularly creepy atmosphere. It’s also great to think that this is where the North African sequence of operations was managed at the highest level and that the exact location of the object could be kept secret throughout. During our stay there, as if we were getting into a time capsule, it is a brilliant experience. (Original) Fantasztikus időutazás a II. VH kedvelőinek. Minden berendezés és felszerelés eredeti állapotában megőrizve, ezáltal szabályosan hátborzongató hangulatot nyújtva. Belegondolni is remek, hogy innen történt az Észak-Afrikai műveletsorozat irányítása a legmagasabb szinten és az objektum pontos helyét mindvégig titokban tudták tartani. Ott-tartózkodásunk alatt mintha időkapszulába kerülnénk, briliáns élmény.
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  • 5/5 Pato 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful and fascinating visit for history lovers. It is really worth booking online in advance for a guided tour (which lasts almost two hours). Located at 40 m under the Salutting Battery (from where you can access for the guided tour), the Lascaris War Rooms are war rooms that represent one of Malta's best kept secrets. The British Headquarters of Mediterranean Operations of the IIGM was carried out from the island of Malta. The island was continually bombarded, so the English decided to build a network of underground tunnels (excavated throughout the war at all secret) of more than 28,000 mt. They remained secret until 1977. The defense of the island against the Axis Powers was fought from here, as well as all the offensive operations launched by the Allies in the Mediterranean. From here Eisenhower, together with Alexander and Montgomery, launched the Husky operation: the invasion of Sicily that would open the way to the liberation of Europe. This ultra-secret complex housed an operating room for each of the services of the forces. A large Naval Operations Room. The very important Radar Control room, operated by the Royal Air Force, from where the island's air defense and all its activity in the region was coordinated. The operation of the radar was not yet very developed and it could not be distinguished whether they were allies or not. He was therefore in continuous harmony with the room where the messages were deciphered. If a plane left on the monitor, next to a message that they knew was theirs, it was an enemy. Besides this, they knew if they were Italian by ear. They built a large parabola-shaped wall, focused directly on the Sicilian Air Force, with a hall. When the planes started the engine, all the sound resonated on the wall and the experts were able to identify that movement to act quickly and fight the planes that took off. Thus, as you can see on the other side of the tunnel that connects the two bastions (next to the elevator), there are other tunnels excavated in the Victorian era, which led directly to the outside, with original preserved berths, where the aviators had no more than 10-15 minutes to take between attacks. In addition, these rooms were supported by many other offices, telephones, radio rooms and all the important decryption rooms, which were far from the reach of most of the military. The main room was the Combined Operations Room, where all the data filtered by the other operating rooms was received. There was control of how many English planes were flying, of the allies that had joined, the ships that were sailing, everything ... Here came the messages once they had been deciphered in the many other rooms. And this is where the big decisions were made. The ground that remains, with the map that is exposed, is original. This room was also of paramount importance for the missile crisis in Cuba with Russia. Russia wanted to send nuclear weapons, but they could not do it through the Panama Canal (controlled by the British Government), so the journey was through Crimea, then Istanbul and from there directly to Cuba. Malta detected this movement and was quine transmitted these signals to the military forces in Gibraltar, which in turn transmitted the message to the United States. Many of the rooms are also preserved intact, even with some belongings, where soldiers, officers, and even Eisenhower himself slept. It is known that Winston Churchill also visited the facilities although he did not sleep in them. As a curiosity, on the way to the Great Operating Room there is a staircase (closed with a fence) that I asked. The Knights of Malta, formerly climbed that secret staircase to the Anglican church on the upper floor, the building that today houses the Maltese Stock Exchange. (Original) Maravillosa y fascinante visita para los amantes de la Historia. De verdad que merece la pena reservar por Internet con antelación para realizar una visita guiada (que dura casi dos horas). Situados a 40 m bajo la Salutting Battery (desde donde se accede para la visita guiada), los Lascaris War Rooms son unas salas de guerra que representan uno de los secretos mejor guardados de Malta. El Cuartel General Británico de Operaciones del Mediterráneo de la IIGM se llevó a cabo desde la isla de Malta.La isla era continuamente bombardeada, por lo que los ingleses decidieron construir una red de túneles bajo tierra (excavados a lo largo de la guerra en absoluto secreto) de más de 28,000 mt. Permanecieron en secreto hasta 1977. La defensa de la isla contra las Potencias del Eje fue librada desde aquí, así como todas las operaciones ofensivas lanzadas por los Aliados en el Mediterráneo. Desde aquí Eisenhower, junto con Alexander y Montgomery, lanzaron la operación Husky: la invasión de Sicilia que abriría el paso a la liberación de Europa. Este ultra-secreto complejo, albergaba una sala de operaciones para cada uno de los servicios de las fuerzas. Una gran Sala de Operaciones Navales. La importantísima sala de Control de Radares, operada por la Real Fuerza Aérea, desde donde la defensa del aire de la isla y toda su actividad en la región era coordinada. El funcionamiento del radar aún no estaba muy desarrollado y no se podía distinguir si eran aliados o no. Estaba por tanto en continua sintonía con la sala donde se descifraban los mensajes. Si salía un avión en el monitor, junto a un mensaje que sabían era suyo, era enemigo.Además de esto, sabían si eran italianos por el oído. Construyeron una gran pared con forma de parábola, enfocada directamente a la Fuerza Aérea de Sicilia, con un recibidor. Cuando los aviones encendían el motor, todo el sonido resonaba en el muro y los expertos eran capaces de identificar ese movimiento para actuar rápido y combatir a los aviones que despegaban. Así, como se puede ver al otro lado del túnel que conecta los dos bastiones (junto al ascensor), existen otros túneles excavados en época victoriana, que daban directamente al exterior, con literas que se conservan originales, donde los aviadores no tenían más que 10-15 minutos para echarse entre uno y otro ataque. Además, estas salas estaban apoyadas por otras muchas oficinas, teléfonos, cuartos de radio y todas las importantes salas de desencriptación, que estaban lejos del alcance de la mayoría de los militares. La sala principal era la Sala de operaciones combinadas, donde se recibían todos los datos filtrados por las demás salas de operaciones. Había control de cuántos aviones ingleses estaban volando, de los aliados que se habían unido, los barcos que estaban navegando, todo... Aquí llegaban los mensajes una vez que habían sido descifrados en las otras muchas salas. Y aquí es donde se tomaban las grandes decisiones. El suelo que se mantiene, con el mapa que está expuesto, es original. Esta sala fue también de suma importancia para la crisis de los misiles en Cuba con Rusia. Rusia quería enviar armas nucleares, pero no podían hacerlo por el Canal de Panamá (controlado por el Gobierno británico), así que el trayecto fue por Crimea, luego Estambul y de ahí directo a Cuba. Malta detectó este movimiento y fue quine transmitió estas señales a las Fuerzas militares en Gibraltar, que a su vez transmitieron el mensaje a los Estados Unidos. Se conservan también intactas muchas de las habitaciones, incluso con pertenencias algunas, donde los soldados, oficiales, e incluso el mismo Eisenhower dormían. Es conocido que también Winston Churchill visitó las instalaciones aunque no durmió en ellas. Como curiosidad, de camino a la Gran Sala de Operaciones hay una escalera (cerrada con una verja) por la que pregunté. Los Caballeros de Malta, antiguamente subían por esa escalera secreta a la iglesia anglicana en el piso superior, el edificio que hoy alberga la Bolsa de Malta.
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  • 5/5 Andreea M. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent place for history of WW 2. Bring only kids older if you get the guided tour.
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  • 3/5 Mike L. 5 years ago on Google
    Interesting tour about the important history of Valletta in Second World War and Cold War. Several tours are offered, the nato and WW2 tunnels were 15€ per person for a 75 min tour. The difference between the tours is a bit confusing, and could be presented more clearly. The “ war HQ /nato tunnels” tour includes: tour through a 16th century tunnel (part of the overlying bastion) that has been changed in a shelter/bunker for soldiers in WW2, shelters and war rooms during the Cold War, a bunker for the storage of gunpowder (since 16th century) and a visit to a bastion (closed off for public) overlooking the Harbour. The guide was okay, the quality of the tour was moderate. Personally I think it’s overpriced, still it’s a very interesting part of the history of Valletta and Malta! Also it’s not a shame to show the non-renovated tunnels as it has been part of the history for 30years! Since 2009/2010 these tunnels are open for public and renovations are still going on.
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  • 5/5 michał Z. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Must be (Original) Trzeba byc
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  • 5/5 David H. 5 years ago on Google
    It was magical. Gregory, our guide, was very good and so much fun! The entry fee is taken as a direct donation towards restoration of the tunnel network and you can really see they are doing a lot of great work. Plus you get the saluting battery ticket for free! The tunnels are absolutely mind-blowing and take you on a historical trip from the times of the Knights of St John all the way to the NATO's plans amid the Cold War all the way to the 1970s.
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  • 4/5 Martin T. 6 years ago on Google
    The war rooms played an important role in the Second World War story of Malta from the siege and later in the preparations for Operation Husky, the Allied invasion of Sciliy.
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  • 5/5 Abi M. 2 years ago on Google
    Our time at the Lascaris War Rooms was absolutely fantastic! We opted for the guided tour and our guide, Umberto, was brilliant - the tour was entertaining and informative and Umberto was happy to answer the (many!) questions we threw his way. You can tell the staff are truly proud of the museum and the work they do there which is lovely to see. Please visit this wonderful museum if you are ever in Valletta!
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  • 5/5 Terry C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great to delve Deep - as into the tunnels below the Gun Battery and into the History of Malta, No wonder they were awarded the Medal. Fantastic tour, Well worth it 👍
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  • 5/5 James L. 2 years ago on Google
    Brilliant, short insight into the Maltese island and people impact on WW2. Who knew that some of the biggest and most important war efforts revolved around missions around Malta!? You're taught at school about operation overlord, but not operation huskey (the landings of sicily). You learn of the war rooms and hiw they functioned, stories of the war, and ultimately the end of WW2. Malta was only a few weeks away from surrender, until one of the largest support aid convoys in WW2 kept Malta from surrender. Used the free audio tour which lasted 45 minuted, but could easily spend another 30-60 minutes here reading all of the information boards.
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  • 4/5 Andreas K. 2 years ago on Google
    Despite its small size it is a must place to go for any ww2 museum enthusiast. It was really well preserved and the staff + equipment was great.worth a visit if you're an enthusiast.
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  • 5/5 Evangelia S. 2 years ago on Google
    I am so glad we visited the Lascaris War rooms! We got to learn about an important period of Malta's history that even explains the cross on the flag! The artifacts were very interesting, well organized, and with very good interpretative text. It was my first time in underground war HQ and it was fascinating to see up close how operations were planned during WWII and how military and secret service officers lived during the war.
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  • 5/5 Eleftheria Z. 2 years ago on Google
    It is so interesting to see everything that happened back then ! People who love historical events will love that place ! An audio guide is provided at the entrance and it is included on the price (13€/person).
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  • 5/5 Gary P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to visit if interested in military history. The tour guide (mark) was very informative on the war room's. Beware there is a lot of steps and confined spaces. Highly recommend a visit if in Valletta.
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  • 5/5 matteo c. 9 months ago on Google
    A must to see when in La Valletta: located close to Victoria Gate and the saluting battery (SW part of the town) the way you need to walk is alone worth the time you will employ to visit the attraction: you will walk in a tunnel that takes into the underground rooms that was once the allied War HQ. Everything seems to be left as it was in 1943: you will see maps of Sicily and the Strait of Sicily pretty much everywhere as those spaces had been also employed to house the command and control people and facilities for the landing in Sicily. Take your time to visit the bunker, a lot of written explanation panels will give sense to what you watch and guided tours are also available. Bonus point: air conditioning goes at full power, thus providing a safe shelter from the scorching heat of these days. A further reason to pay a visit: this year marks the 80th anniversary of Operation Husky, spend some time to keep the memory alive.
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  • 5/5 Peter R. 6 months ago on Google
    Excellent. Very well presented and very informative. Great audio guide, or a free guided tour if you prefer. Loads to see.
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  • 5/5 Patrick B. 3 years ago on Google
    Brilliant and informative experience worth every penny (not that it is expensive) great value and very knowledgeable guide

  • 5/5 Quynh Trang D. 3 years ago on Google
    Highly recommend the guided tour, our guide Bryana was amazing with an in-depth knowledge about WW2 and she was so patient to answer to all of our questions. We were really impressed with the devotion of their team to History and best of luck to you, especially during these hard times !

  • 4/5 Paul C. 3 years ago on Google
    Very interesting!

  • 5/5 Tim P. 3 years ago on Google
    When we bought the tickets we were asked whether we wanted an audio guide or a guided tour. We took the guided tour (same price!) and it was just the two of us with the guide. The guide showed us all the rooms and answered all questions professionally. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Antoine D. 3 years ago on Google
    Brilliant . really enjoyed the tour . highly knowledge tour guides. I also recommend the battery salute .

  • 5/5 darkspherefashion 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing tour. They really know how to pull you in to the history of the war rooms. Best guide Ever...

  • 2/5 John G. 3 years ago on Google
    13 Euro. Maybe worth it if you have the guided tour, and watching some YouTube videos beforehand about the siege of Malta. But for 1 hours wandering through the bunker this feels somewhat underwhelming.

  • 5/5 Mathias B. 3 years ago on Google
    We had a basically private tour with our wonderful guide Ella through this historic bunker. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the history of Malta during WW2.

  • 5/5 Giuseppe T. 4 years ago on Google
    Really nice history. You will see and listen how the military was organized during WW2. The tour lasts like 30 minutes, one hour max. The price is 12€ alone, 15€ with the guide (I suggest you the latter)

  • 5/5 Toby H. 3 years ago on Google
    Brilliant place. A must see!

  • 5/5 MAS-OUALI M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting on an information and operations center of the Royal Air Force. Must see (Original) Très intéressant sur un centre d'information et d'opérations de la Royal Air Force. A voir impérativement

  • 5/5 Denis R. 3 years ago on Google
    We had a great tour with our amazing tourguide Umberto.

  • 5/5 Yotam I. 3 years ago on Google
    Fascinating tour

  • 5/5 Gary H. 3 years ago on Google
    What a fantastic place but you MUST do the guided tour to get the full experience or it may just feel ordinary.

  • 5/5 amanda S. 3 years ago on Google
    Very informative. How they survived working as they did i never know .

  • 5/5 Paul G. 3 years ago on Google
    Mike was an excellent guide

  • 5/5 André B. 3 years ago on Google
    Was lucky to be attend a guided tour of the Lascaris War Rooms. The guide Mikael was very knowledgeable and made our experience of the rooms even more meaningful. The rooms are set up exactly as they stood during ww2, it felt like stepping back in time. Since the rooms are underground, it is a great place to cool down on a hot summer day. Between the tour and roaming around on our own we spent a good 90 minutes here. They also have a nice selection of quality souvenirs and a small coffee shop. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Savina H. 3 years ago on Google
    An informative visit giving interesting facts about the war and Malta's strategic role. Well presented by Joy who was friendly and told us some interesting stories too.

  • 5/5 Omar M. 3 years ago on Google
    Interesting place, and the guide was great

  • 5/5 Richard L. 3 years ago on Google
    Really great guide 👍 fascinating history

  • 4/5 John T. 4 years ago on Google
    Very interesting talk on Malta's role in WW2

  • 4/5 Mark L. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice stop off to see some recent history.

  • 4/5 Tommy H. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice introduktionfilm and the following tur with guide was good, a lot of information about how it was used.

  • 5/5 Mark G. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good guide, I thought the film & tour very worthwhile (absolutely not disabled friendly due to location).

  • 5/5 Grischa B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Impressive story. Very interesting tour. (Original) Beeindruckende Geschichte. Sehr interessante Führung.

  • 5/5 Tracy S. 4 years ago on Google
    Interesting history brought to life in the place where the War finally began to go well for the Allies. It was here that the invasion of Sicily was planned and directed. Very informative tour. Highly recommended.

  • 4/5 Andy S. 4 years ago on Google
    Very interesting, however expensive entry

  • 4/5 Edward E. 4 years ago on Google
    Interesting.

  • 5/5 Andrew M. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful amazing and interesting experience

  • 4/5 Jansen B. 4 years ago on Google
    Well kept premises with an experience that dates back to the world war era. It could be better if there is an interactive session and live demo of what used to happen within the command centre

  • 5/5 Perle West K. 4 years ago on Google
    Superb. Extremely knowledgeable guides.

  • 5/5 Roger H. 4 years ago on Google
    Really, really fascinating tour, led by Mike, who very clearly and enthusiastically led us through the history and artifacts of an amazing and traumatic time for Malta and the Med area. Thouroughly reccomended for anyone visiting Valletta.

  • 5/5 Heather U. 4 years ago on Google
    Of interest to those who are interested in WW2.

  • 4/5 Anthony W. 4 years ago on Google
    Popular needs greater advertising

  • 5/5 Marco Caramori M. 4 years ago on Google
    History as Science: thanks!

  • 5/5 Samantha S. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent

  • 5/5 Whitney B. 4 years ago on Google
    The tour guide Mike was very informative and funny! I would suggest going on the guided tour instead of simply using the headsets

  • 5/5 Robin Ten H. 3 years ago on Google
    Very interesting! A lot of the rooms/items look untouched. Guide is very enthusiastic and great story teller.

  • 5/5 Claudia B. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolute must see while in Malta! We were lucky enough to do the tour with Mike who is extremely knowledgeable about the history of the place and has loads of anecdotes to make the tour fascinating from the beginning to the end. The price you pay to visit this place is worth every cent!

  • 5/5 Martin S. 3 years ago on Google
    Was awesome do it now. And ask for Uberto he is the best Guide.

  • 5/5 Jason T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great tour. Very interesting.

  • 5/5 Albert Y. 5 years ago on Google
    The best tour you can take in Valletta! Gregory was our very cool guide, who explained everything in detail. The place itself was something that words cannot describe, WW2 bases from where operation Husky was designed, unrestored yet, gives it a very magical feeling. You could almost expect Churchill to appear any minute! Definitely worth the money!

  • 4/5 Torgeir L. 5 years ago on Google
    An interedting museum showing the old NATO and British was rooms. It starts with a movie about the axis bombardement of Malta during world war two, the you can get a guided tour through the war rooms with a very informed volunteer guide. Alsa a good museum store with plenty of literature about Malta and World War two. Worth a visit when in Malta

  • 5/5 Di U. 4 years ago on Google
    We took an excursion for NATO tunnels and it was great! Tour guide Umberto gave us nice overview of tunnels, their history and functions throughout several centuries. Tour was approximately 1 hour and included excursion under- and on the ground.

  • 5/5 Camilla C. 4 years ago on Google
    A must do in Malta: great tour and excellent guide!

  • 5/5 XFlow 4 years ago on Google
    A deep dive in the WW2 tunnelsystem with map- and controlrooms underneath valetta. Explore the past from an very interesting, unique viewpoint.

  • 5/5 Daniel D. 4 years ago on Google
    Really amazing tour, it was shocking how far the tunnels go! Be prepared for ALOT! Of walking and stairs, but it's worth it for the history and the views when you pop out of the tunnels.

  • 5/5 Thomas V. 4 years ago on Google
    If this is your range of interest, worth to visit. Very good guide.

  • 5/5 Manuel D. 4 years ago on Google
    Fascinating and interesting tour of WWII bunkers and rooms. The foundation who manages the place is really doing a great job in recunstructing everything the way it looked like during the war, often with vintage pieces. Our guide Luciano spoke a very clear english and made us learn more in the hour of the tour than in one month of school lessons! Worth the entry price which includes also a close look at the saluting battery

  • 5/5 Leslie C. 4 years ago on Google
    Guided Tour is very good and well worth the 12 € entrance fee per person..

  • 5/5 Sofia G. 4 years ago on Google
    Such an interesting tour! The tour guide was very good as well, as he kept you interested throughout the tour! It takes about an hour and it starts after the saluting battery in Upper Barrakka Gardens. Definitely worth a visit!

  • 4/5 KuLu P. 4 years ago on Google
    Very interesting, just hard to find

  • 4/5 Nick M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great for history lovers, bit pricey

  • 4/5 Ole J. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to see and hear about 2nd WW i Africa was handled from Malta by the UK. The wouleteers does a great job guiding in and reconstructing the tunnels.

  • 5/5 Mario B. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice experience with a well informed Guide (Mike). Recommendable for everyone who wants to know more about the role of Malta in the Second World War!

  • 5/5 Campbell M. 5 years ago on Google
    Very interesting and amazingly well preserved piece of British and Maltese wartime history. Well worth the visit and the tour. FYI you are not allowed to take bags in, but small lockers are provided in the entrance fee.

  • 5/5 DEREK M. 5 years ago on Google
    Loved it

  • 5/5 Alfred G. 5 years ago on Google
    The Gwida service is excellent I went with a VIP and the service is excellent wel done

  • 5/5 Karla 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If you are historically interested, you should take a look at the bunker system. If you want to know more background, you should also watch the movie right after the entrance (in English) (Original) Wer geschichtlich interessiert ist, sollte sich die Bunkeranlage ansehen. Wer mehr Hintergründe erfahren möchte, sollte sich auch den Kinofilm direkt nach dem Eingang angucken (ist in englischer Sprache)

  • 5/5 Michael M. 5 years ago on Google
    Interesting

  • 5/5 Pax T. 5 years ago on Google
    Fascinating tour by a great guide into the story of Malta in WW2. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Doug K. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place. We had James as a guide and he was suburb... Probably the best guide I have experienced at a museum or stately home. You can tell he loved his job :-)

  • 5/5 Michael A. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very informative and impressive. Clear recommendation. Thanks to the guide !!! (Original) Sehr informativ und beeindruckend. Klare Empfehlung. Danke an den Guide!!!

  • 4/5 Sicong J. 5 years ago on Google
    Although the show was very short, it is worth to watch once come here at 12:00.

  • 5/5 Isaac A. 5 years ago on Google
    Very enjoyable tour. Would recommend paying a visit if you're planning out a holiday, or a trip to Valetta

  • 5/5 Igor D. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The "War rooms and NATO tunnels" tour is excellent. I definitely recommend it for fans of military history, which is really very rich in Malta. The tour lasts about 1.5 hours. Our guide was Justin, who is great and the show with him was a really great experience. The tour also includes a visit to the Saluting Battery, including a shot from a cannon. (Original) Prehliadka "War rooms and NATO tunnels" je vynikajúca. Určite ju odporúčam pre fanúšikov vojenskej histórie, ktorá je na Malte naozaj veľmi bohatá. Prehliadka trvá cca 1.5 hodiny. Našim sprievodcom bol Justin, ktorý je skvelý a prehliadka s ním bola naozaj výborný zážitok. Súčasťou prehliadky je aj návšteva Saluting Battery, vrátane výstrel z dela.

  • 5/5 Alex S. 5 years ago on Google
    Best experience in Malta. Don't miss the war rooms! Tricky for wheelchairs or strollers

  • 2/5 Mark R. 5 years ago on Google
    A little overpriced, the most interesting part was the film.

  • 5/5 Keith F. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent knowledge of Stephan our guide matched only by his deep passion for the subject. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Balog D. 6 years ago on Google
    While most of the rooms are still unsuitable for visiting, the ones that are available are interesting, and the tour guide was great. If you are looking for a bit of history, and do not mind getting your clothes dirty, you can have a great time there.

  • 5/5 Tracy J. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic. Had tour with James. He was excellent. Very knowledgeable and extremely engaging. Was happy to answer all questions. As a charity they have restored the rooms and with the attention to detail you can tell it was a labour of love. Can't recommend highly enough.

  • 5/5 Jo (. 2 years ago on Google
    On arrival we had the choice of an audio guide or guided tour and we enjoyed a most brilliant guided tour by James. It was absolutely fascinating. I learnt more about WW2 history in that hour than all my years at school!

  • 5/5 Hugo G. 2 years ago on Google
    Really interesting museum. We were given a guided tour (included in the ticket) which was absolutely excellent. The guide knew everything, answering all of our questions! Definitely recommend having the tour in person (though you can also use an audio guide). A must-see if you are in Valletta!

  • 5/5 Barbara D. 2 years ago on Google
    This place was filled with relatively new hystory and is a must see...our tour guide Umberto was excellent. He managed to tell us maltesian part in world wars in a very interesting way.

  • 5/5 Jimmy B. 2 years ago on Google
    Really enjoyed this. Surprising how big it is & how many rooms there are, great history.

  • 5/5 Andy C. 2 years ago on Google
    Umberto showed us around the war rooms and we were fascinated by his colourful descriptions of the history of the underground tunnels and the unique part Malta played in various wars across the years. The restoration was done really well and you get a really good feel for what life must have been like working in such secretive and close-knit conditions.

  • 5/5 Tal R. 2 years ago on Google
    Highly recommended! Had a great tour with Umberto which is included in the ticket price. You just need to make sure when are the tours hours as it isn't listed on the website, it was at 10:30 everyday when we visited (except Sunday) but maybe there's another one at noon. The tour was great, originally supposed to be 45 minutes but ended up being 1.5 hours as Umberto described everything in detail, with a lot of knowledge and passion.

  • 5/5 Grzegorz W. 1 year ago on Google
    Auethentic history maker. Very good we can be witness of the most key battle for this region if not all II WW. Might be a bit more subsidize by ministry of culture but all in all great experience. Pls link acitevely with Museum of Aviation, this shall be one project in fact.

  • 4/5 Stuart R. 2 years ago on Google
    It was quite small and didn't take long to look around, but it was very interesting indeed. We spoke to Mike the guide who was very informative.

  • 5/5 Gimbal J. 1 year ago on Google
    A must visit museum for any WW2 history fan. Bunker used from 1940 until 1977 during WW2, then during the Cold War. Many rooms with period reconstructions, bunker on 2 floors including a main room with a giant map. Many furniture, accessories and equipment present, plus models and information present. The path to get to the entrance to the bunker and the museum is impressive.

  • 5/5 Chris M. 1 year ago on Google
    This small museum is a warren of rooms and passages each with carefully arranged glass cases or period furniture and equipment that provide an atmospheric glimpse of its former significance as the centre of allied fighter command in the defence of Malta. You are able to wander at your own speed around the exhibition with a headset (multiple languages available) or join one of the guided tours which really brings the exhibition alive! Mike our tour guide shared a wealth of information for close to two hours which went by in a flash. He not only explained the role of each of the war rooms in WW2 but also explained their origins from the days of the knights of St John. Mike was happy to answer questions and included a detailed account of the significance of Malta in the North Africa campaign and the subsequent allied Operation Mincemeat and Husky in which Paton and Montgomery led the invasion of Sicily. On there own the war rooms are interesting but with the help of the tour guide you gain a superb glimpse of the hectic life of the circa 300 people who operated within them. This location isn’t suitable IMHO to anyone with mobility issues as there are steps and ramps to negotiate. There are also two routes into the location - the first is to the left of the entrance to Upper Barrakka Gardens (follow signs down 130 steps (I left my rucksack at the museum so had to do it twice 😆). The second is via the bus station where there are more ramps than steps (13).

  • 5/5 Wendy L. 1 year ago on Google
    Fascinating and highly engaging tour with Mike, who has a clear passion for his role. Recommended to book in-line with the guided tour times (check online or ask at the front desk) as it was more informative and option for direct Q&A's than the alternative audio guide. Both options are included in entry price of €13 per adult. Unsure if there was a children's price.

  • 5/5 Ryan S. 1 year ago on Google
    This was a very well done museum - but not part of the highly recommended Heritage Malta pass package. There was a lot of great information provided but if you do not read English well, an audio guide or onsite tour may be advantageous.

  • 5/5 Vlad D. 1 year ago on Google
    The bunker is well equiped with all the uniforms and all the medals, all the periods when Malta joined or impacted a war. The main rooms of operations are quite an impressive place to be with the guide James. One of the best aspects of the tour is James when starts to tell the story of each room very detailed and with demonstration how all worked. It was a wonderful experience full of history and new information about Malta and how they manage to play a very important role in WW2 due to Operation Husky "Invasion of Sicily"

  • 5/5 David H. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a great tour around these war rooms, which are located under the city. The history around Maltas part in WW2 is something I knew nothing about, but I thoroughly enjoyed the tour, make sure you take some water with you. As it was quite hot down there, we were there in the height of summer and it was sweltering, especially on the decent, it cooled down in the actual rooms themselves. Defintely worth a visit if you are into your history and are looking for something a little different

  • 2/5 James W. 1 year ago on Google
    I didn't particularly find it interesting - far too long blocks of text which I just couldn't be bothered to read. Also was strange how I was advised to leave my suitcase 5 minutes walk away from the museum, even though when I entered the museum there were lockers to use. Probably would have enjoyed more with the audio guide but was too nervous about my suitcase so wanted to do it quickly. Likewise if you are into WW2 stories, then you'd probably find it much more interesting than I did.

  • 5/5 Jackie R. 1 year ago on Google
    What a great experience, I am so glad I did the Underground War rooms tour and then visited the museum. So much history and so well presented. My tour guide, Jean was very friendly and knowledgeable, he was an impressive guide. I really recommend this tour and thought it was great value for money. Nice gift shop and friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Gor B. 1 year ago on Google
    The Lascaris War Rooms was an amazing experience! The history of the place was very interesting and the free audio guide did an excellent job of conveying information. The war rooms themselves were incredibly well-preserved and it truly felt like stepping back in time. The exhibits were fascinating and I found myself engrossed in the stories and artifacts on display. I highly recommend a visit to The Lascaris War Rooms for anyone interested in history or just looking for an informative and enjoyable experience.

  • 5/5 Rachel R. 8 months ago on Google
    We combined this tour available with audio guide with a trip by Mark to the HQ tunnels, then saw the noon day saluting battery and short tour of area. Also went to the underground bunkers which were unfinished for a fantastic tour by Nate. A truly fantastic day for a great price with combined ticket for the experiences plus Malta at War and Fort Rinella. Cannot praise highly enough.

  • 5/5 Robert M. 7 months ago on Google
    There are regular free guided tours, and I absolutely loved the one I was on. The guide was passionate about the history of the place, and his enthusiasm was infectious as he told our large group the story. Voluntary donations were encouraged at the end, but there was no pressure or monitoring of whether anyone donated or not on the way out. I left a modest donation, as there was work ongoing to add to the exhibition, and it is definitely worth preserving this history of an historic campaign that, arguably, marked the beginning of the end of WWII.

  • 5/5 Philip F. 4 months ago on Google
    If you’re into WWII history this place is a must see, right up there with the Churchill War Rooms in London. They do any excellent job with the audio guide, it works automatically. They also do a great job with explaining how operations worked on the island and delve into Operation Husky.

  • 5/5 Dan P. 7 months ago on Google
    A great place to learn about Malta’s contribution to the Second World War. It was interesting to learn how the War Rooms were used to defend the Island and were used to plan and command Operation Husky. I took part in a guided tour which was excellent and helped me to understand the technology of the day along with the War Room's history. Our guide, Mike, was great! I’d certainly recommend a visit to this interesting place.

  • 5/5 Lynn J. 6 months ago on Google
    Well worth taking the guided tour. Hour long guided tour around the war rooms very informative and interesting. Guide ( Mike) made tour fun and welcomed questions. Your lasted an hour but can spend as much time as wanted looking at exhibits etc after. Souvenir shop and small snack bar available. Large bags such as ruck sacs to be left in lockers whilst tour operating.


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