Mdina and Rabat - City Walking Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Mdina, Malta's former capital is situated on a hilltop in the central part of the island and dominates over two - thirds of Malta. It is one of Europe's finest examples of an ancient fortified city, characterized by medieval and baroque architecture. Known by the locals as the " Silent City", it encloses within its walls palaces belonging to Maltese aristocratic families, the majority of which are secondary homes. Walking through Mdina you will feel as though the city has been frozen in time; its narrow winding streets, majestic palaces, churches and courtyards make this city unique, a must-see during your stay in Malta! Rabat, a suburb of Mdina, is also a historical town with strong religious ties. According to tradition during his 3 months stay in Malta, St Paul the Apostle lived in a grotto beneath the parish church.Your guide will lead you along some of the most typical street in Rabat highlighting the most important architectural features as you go along.
Inclusions
What's included
- Included is a 2 hr walk with a fully licensed guide.
What's not
- Entrance fees to any museum or church.
Itinerary
Meet your guide at the Main Gate of Mdina. Your guide will be holding a City Walking Tours Malta. During this walk we guide you through this enchanting town, past the most important palaces, convents, churches and typical streets. This 2 hour walk is the most comprehensive Mdina / Rabat walk and has been planned so as not to miss out on anything worth seeing in the area. Rabat is just a stone throw away so we will also cover the old quarter where you can enjoy Maltese vernacular architecture. Our walk will end up at St. Paul's square in Rabat center. This walk is wheelchair friendly.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5The best way to get to know Mdina, Malta and Rabat
Tiring but so so so worth it! Our guide Angele was marvellous and so well-spoken - she really made us understand and love Mdina and Malta more - told us about the history, language, even day to day tidbits. It was a small group which was perfect. The initial tour takes about 2-2.5 hours, and at the end you can choose to book an extra walk to St Paul’s mini grotto, the catacombs and WW2 shelters (4 euro paid on the spot). Would recommend booking this tour with Angele to anyone - she was so kind, even when the underground got overwhelming and scary. She was comforting even in the merciless Mdina sun, and pointed out nice places for us to visit afterwards or to grab a bite or dessert. A+ tour!
5Walking tour Mdina
Lovely morning spent discovering a beautiful historic city. Guide Marisa was excellent Would highly recommend
5Exceptional Knowledge and history
If you’re into walking tours and learning more about the history and culture of Malta, this is exactly what you are looking for. Our guide, Marissa, provided a fountain of knowledge about Mdina, Rabat, and the history of the Maltese people and islands. In just 2 hours, my son and I learned more about Malta than we had in our previous 7 days on the islands or during our research. This tour captured and held the interest of our group (ages 19-45) and was so informative without overloading information. I would recommend this to anyone wanting to get a deeper knowledge and history of Mdina and the Maltese islands.
5Worth Doing!
Unfortunately, I can't remember our guide's name but he was so informative and made the tour very interesting. This is definitely worth doing as you get to walk through a World War II bomb shelter as well as seeing where Paul the Baptist was imprisoned plus so much more. The history is amazing and the walk is easy.
5Do it
Great tour. Our tour guide, Angel, made the difference. She gave a detailed narration of the history of both cities and how their histories intersect with the architectural style. Very knowledgeable. Pace was great. She was patient with our questions. Took us to the catacombs for icing on the cake.
5Very worth doing
Our guide, Nadine, was very knowledgeable and went at a good pace. There was lots to learn about the city and suburb and the tour was very interesting.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide at the Mdina Main gate just BEFORE the bridge. Look out for the City Walking Tours Malta red umbrella
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- City Walking Tours Malta
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
How it compares in Valletta
- Its from-price is 76% below the median of the 235 experiences we list in Valletta.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 19 of 235.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Valletta
Valletta is Malta's tiny walled capital on a rocky peninsula, built by the Knights of St John with baroque palaces, a deep harbour and a Caravaggio.
Valletta was founded in 1566 by the Order of St John, a year after the Great Siege of Malta, and laid out on a grid of streets on a narrow peninsula between two harbours. The whole city is a World Heritage site. St John's Co-Cathedral looks plain outside but is gilded within, and holds Caravaggio's Beheading of Saint John the Baptist. The Grand Master's Palace and the Upper Barrakka Gardens look over Grand Harbour.
Top-ranked sights in Valletta: Upper Barrakka Gardens, St. John's Co-Cathedral (Kon-Katidral ta' San Gwann), Grand Master's Palace.
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