2.5-Hour Guided Tour of Mdina and Rabat
2.5-Hour Guided Tour of Mdina and Rabat
Duration: 2.5 hours (approx.)
2.5 hours (approx.)
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Experience Malta's history on this fascinating 2.5-hour guided tour through Mdina and Rabat, where you'll explore the ancient walled city that was once Malta’s medieval capital. Your knowledgeable English-speaking guide will lead you along narrow streets to discover stunning medieval and Baroque architecture, culminating at Bastion Square with its quaint stone-paved alleys. Just a short walk away is St. Paul's Cathedral, an impressive limestone structure featuring an octagonal dome, located 250 meters from the square.
Experience Malta's history on this fascinating 2.5-hour guided tour through Mdina and Rabat, where you'll explore the ancient walled city that was once Malta’s medieval capital. Your knowledgeable English-speaking guide will lead you along narrow streets to discover stunning medieval and Baroque architecture, culminating at Bastion Square with its quaint stone-paved alleys. Just a short walk away is St. Paul's Cathedral, an impressive limestone structure featuring an octagonal dome, located 250 meters from the square.
An English-speaking local guide will lead you through Malta's historic areas of Mdina and Rabat during this 2.5-hour tour. Enjoy their rich heritage as fascinating stories are shared.
Explore the stunning island vistas from Bastion Square in Mdina, then visit St. Paul’s Cathedral to admire its Baroque architectural splendor.
In Rabat, discover a Roman Villa dating back to the 1st century and explore the expansive network of tombs known as St. Paul's Catacombs, originating from the 4th century.
With your guide, uncover local favorites such as 'pastizzi' while exploring Mdina’s hidden gems that only locals know about.
'Silent City,' also known as Mdina, has served as a filming location for Game of Thrones. Did you know this fascinating fact?
Admission to a 2.5-Hour Guided Tour of Mdina and Rabat
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Mdina Cathedral facade with people walking, part of 2.5-hour guided tour of Mdina and Rabat.
Mdina's Ancient Wonders
Nestled within the ancient walled city of Mdina, once Malta’s medieval capital, your local English-speaking guide will lead you on a fascinating journey. As you stroll through narrow streets and discover stunning medieval and Baroque architecture, Bastion Square awaits as an beautiful vantage point with its charming stone-paved alleys.
Located just 250 meters from this square is the magnificent St. Paul's Cathedral, known for its exquisite limestone construction and distinctive octagonal dome. Did you know Mdina was once dubbed 'Silent City' after becoming a ghost town when Malta’s capital shifted to Vittoriosa?
Exploring Rabat's Hidden Treasures
Your next stop is the historic town of Rabat, where your adventure continues. Uncover mysteries in St. Paul’s Catacombs, a complex underground network dating back to 4th century AD. The Roman Villa reveals its secrets with vibrant mosaics and relics from as early as the 1st century BC.
As part of this engaging experience, your guide will also share where you can savor 'pastizzi', a delightful Maltese snack, rounding off your historical tour on a delicious note.
Your Tour Itinerary
- Mdina
- St. Paul’s Cathedral
- Bastion Square
- Rabat
- St. Paul’s Catacombs
- Roman Villa
Main gate of Mdina, Malta, with stone archway and flag, seen on a guided tour of Mdina and Rabat.
Mdina Gate entrance with stone lions, part of the 2.5-hour guided tour of Mdina and Rabat.
Mdina Cathedral facade with people walking, part of 2.5-hour guided tour of Mdina and Rabat.
Main gate of Mdina, Malta, with stone archway and flag, seen on a guided tour of Mdina and Rabat.
Mdina Gate entrance with stone lions, part of the 2.5-hour guided tour of Mdina and Rabat.
Mdina city walls and gardens on a sunny day during a 2.5-hour guided tour of Mdina and Rabat.
Important Information
- Comfortable shoes are recommended since the tour involves a good amount of walking.
- The venue is wheelchair accessible, ensuring facilities for those with mobility needs.
Pets and guide dogs are welcome on this experience.
Restrictions
- This tour cannot accommodate strollers due to accessibility constraints.
- Laps must not be used by infants, as there are no infant seats available.
A strict dress code is enforced: shoulders and knees should be covered when entering churches.
Mdina Gate and city walls in Malta under a blue sky.
Mdina historic building facade with ornate architecture on guided tour.
Mdina city walls and gardens on a sunny day during a 2.5-hour guided tour of Mdina and Rabat.
Mdina Gate and city walls in Malta under a blue sky.
Mdina historic building facade with ornate architecture on guided tour.
Wear comfortable shoes as there will be quite a bit of walking during this tour.
If you are visiting with pets or guide dogs, rest assured they are allowed on the tour.
To make your visit smooth and enjoyable, remember that strollers cannot be accommodated in this experience.
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