2.5-Hour Guided Tour of Mdina and Rabat
Mdina
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Mdina
Discover the enchanting city of Mdina and Rabat town on this guided insider experience, unraveling ancient tales and well-kept secrets around each corner.
Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.
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Kickstart your experience in the ancient walled city of Mdina, once the thriving capital of Malta during the medieval era. As you weave through narrow, winding streets, your local English-speaking guide will introduce you to the city’s medieval and Baroque architecture. Your main stop, Bastion Square is a beautiful vantage point with quaint stone-paved alleys. Just 250 meters away lies St. Paul's Cathedral, a stunning limestone masterpiece with an octagonal dome.
Want to know a fact that's as mysterious as it is intriguing? Due to the capital being shifted to Vittoriosa, Mdina became a ghost town for a while, earning it the moniker of 'Silent City'.
Next, the tour takes you to the historic town of Rabat. Here, you'll dive deep into the St. Paul’s Catacombs, an intricate network of underground tombs dating back to the 4th century AD. Continue to the Roman Villa, where you'll uncover an opulent Roman household frozen in time, complete with vibrant mosaics and archaeological relics dating back to the 1st century BC. As the day concludes, your guide will divulge the best spot to enjoy 'pastizzi', a delicious Maltese snack, adding a culinary delight to this historical immersion.
Mdina
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Bastion Square
Rabat
St. Paul’s Catacombs
Roman Villa