Archaeological site
Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum
Explore a UNESCO-listed underground burial complex carved into limestone over three levels in Paola. Visits depend on available booked tickets.
Limited, booking-dependent availability. Book early; walk-in admission is not guaranteed.
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Practical information
- Opening hours
- Entry depends on available booked tickets. Heritage Malta strongly recommends booking early. Last-minute tickets may be available one day before the visit, subject to availability; walk-in admission is not guaranteed.
- Age & height
- Official ticket bands start at age 6; the provider lists infants aged 1–5 as not admitted. Check eligibility with Heritage Malta before booking.
- Group size
- Admission is limited to 10 people at a time.
- Indoor / outdoor
- Indoor — underground archaeological site.
- Price guidance
- Adults 18+ €35; ages 12–17 and seniors 60+ €20; ages 6–11 €15; last-minute tickets €50. Check current prices and ticket availability with Heritage Malta.
- Accessibility
- Partial accessibility: some areas cannot be fully accessed by people with mobility impairments. Fully accessible toilets are listed. Consult the official access statement before booking.
- What to expect
- Halls, chambers and passages carved in limestone across three underground levels. Audio guides listed in Maltese, English, German, Italian, Spanish, French and Japanese.
From the provider's official website. Check with Heritage Malta before you go.