Mdina and Rabat Private Walking Tour

4.9
(21 reviews)

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Take a journey back in time with this private Mdina Tour, admiring the magnificent palazzos and churches in the city’s unique mix of medieval and baroque styles, as well as the spectacular panoramas from the high bastion walls. You will learn about the colourful history of Mdina and the many sieges it endured, offering shelter and protection to the Maltese population against the frequent pirate attacks; and hear the story of how the Maltese uprising against the French in 1798 started.

What's Included

Private tour
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Mdina Gate, VCM3+V9W, Mdina, Malta Look out for the guide in yellow umbrella!

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Mdina Main Gate - Baroque gateway

    Meet the guide at the starting point.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    National Museum of Natural History

    What is the story behind this building?

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Church St. Agatha - Sant' Agatha

    Listen to the legend of how Mdina was saved from tragedy.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Take in the impressive Palazzo Inguanez - home to one of Malta's oldest noble families.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Pjazza Mesquita

    Scenes from which famous TV series were filmed here?

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Admire the beautiful Baroque facade of the former town hall.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Paul

    The traditional seat of the Bishops of Malta.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Bastion Square

    Admire the impressive panorama from one of the highest points on the island.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum

    Who was the man behind the setting up of this beautiful house museum?

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 10
    Carmelite Priory Mdina

    Enjoy a visit to the historic church dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Palazzo Santa Sofia

    See the oldest still standing building in the city.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Greek's Gate

    End the tour at the oldest surviving gate in Mdina.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Mdina Old City

    This Mdina Tour will have allowed you to view the city with a professional guide.

    Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Supplied by Colour my Travel

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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