Mdina and Rabat Food and History Tour

4.9
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3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

We will be having a taste of what’s cooking in the pot as we walk through two beautiful towns and discover the locality with all it has to offer beyond the food itself. Accompanied by a fully licensed professional guide, you will discover the two beautiful towns of Mdina and Rabat whilst trying some of the most traditional dishes our islands offer.

We start by walking through Mdina past the aristocratic palaces after having the famous pastizzi along with the local drink Kinnie.
After walking past the Cathedral and seeing the view from the bastions we stroll through some very atmospheric streets into Rabat.

We then walk through the narrow winding streets of Rabat to get in the centre of the town where after walking past the St Paul's Church we stop to make ħobż biz-zejt whilst trying local beers.

We finish at a local restaurant trying the star of Maltese cuisine, obviously rabbit, along with which some other Maltese traditional delicacies and a glass of local red wine.

What's Included

Local craft beer and a glass of wine are included in the excursion price.
Fully Licensed Professional Tourist Guide
The tour includes various stops to try the local delicacies the islands offer. That will include pastizzi, ħobż biż-żejt with all the sides, bragioli and rabbit.
A glass of kinnie, the local softdrink is included in the excursion price.
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet across the road from Crystal Palace bar or is-Serkin as it is also known in Rabat. We will wait for you on the benches across the road next to the parking lot, holding a blue Best Tours Malta sign in hand.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Mdina Main Gate - Baroque gateway

    We will walk through this main entrance to the old capital city of Malta which has featured in many movies that have been filmed here.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Paul

    We will stop for pictures in front of the mother church of the Maltese Islands dedicated to St Paul.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    St. Paul's Grotto

    We get to stop in front of the Church lying on top of the grotto which is thought to have been the place where St Paul lived in his 3 month stay in Malta

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Best Tours Malta

Tags

Half-day Tours
Walking Tours
Street Food Tours
Seasonal
Small Group
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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