3-Hour Walking Tour of Mdina and Rabat with Malta History Insights

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Marvel at the panoramic views from Mdina's ramparts
• 02 Saunter through the labyrinthic streets of medieval Mdina
• 03 Explore Rabat and experience the atmosphere of a Maltese village
• 04 Taste the local pastry, pastizzi, during a quick stop in Rabat

Discover Mdina's unique architecture and setting on a walking tour that offers a rich introduction to Malta's history. Marvel at the fortifications and panoramic views from the ramparts as you wander through the labyrinthic streets of this medieval city. Continue to Rabat for a completely different atmosphere, that of a Maltese village, with time to stop for a quick snack and taste the local pastry, pastizzi.

Continue through a garden to Rabat, which offers a completely different atmosphere - that of a Maltese village.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Mdina, Rabat

Languages English, French, Italian, Maltese

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Walking Through Mdina and Rabat

• Meet your tour guide at the agreed-upon location in Mdina and begin the tour. Walk through the labyrinthic streets of the medieval city.
• Make stops to learn about palaces, churches, and household architectural styles, along with the anecdotes and stories they present.
• Continue through a garden to Rabat, which offers a completely different atmosphere - that of a Maltese village. Then head back.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Experienced English-speaking Malta guide (the guide is a Maltese history researcher)

What's Not Included

• Transport to Mdina
• Insurance
• Lunch, snacks, and souvenirs
• Entrance tickets to museums, churches, and sites
• The guide is not in a position to drive a wheelchair

What to bring

• Any medicines you are taking
• Adequate clothing and protection according to the prevailing weather conditions
• Good walking shoes

Know before you go

• Summer in Malta can be hot and humid.
• Meeting point: Mdina main gate.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Mdina Gate, Mdina, Malta

Tour start

Mdina, Malta

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.