Step into the shadows! Heritage Malta’s ‘Dark Tales of Fort St Elmo’ set to reveal the fortress’s haunting history
On Sunday, 2nd November 2025, at 8pm, Heritage Malta invites the public to experience Dark Tales of Fort St Elmo; an evocative night tour that brings history’s most chilling moments to life within one of the island’s most iconic fortresses.
As darkness descends upon Valletta’s bastioned stronghold, visitors will step into a world of intrigue, conflict, and human endurance. Through carefully crafted storytelling and atmospheric settings, the event will uncover some of Fort St Elmo’s darkest chapters; from the fierce clashes of the Great Siege of 1565 to the thwarted Slaves’ Revolt of 1749 and the dramatic Rising of the Priests in 1775. The experience also delves into more modern tragedies, including the relentless bombardments of the Second World War and the shocking Egyptair hijack of 1985.
Each tale will unfold in the very spaces where these historic events occurred, allowing participants to feel the tension, fear, and courage that once gripped the fortress walls. Combining immersive narration, visual effects, and historical insight, Dark Tales of Fort St Elmo offers a unique opportunity to explore Malta’s turbulent past after nightfall.
Due to the intense and sometimes unsettling content, the experience is recommended for audiences aged 16 and over. Tickets are available for purchase online or at any Heritage Malta site or museum.
Step through the gates of Fort St Elmo, if you dare, and discover the shadows of history that refuse to fade.
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