Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour inc. Catacombs and St. Paul's Grotto
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Mdina, Malta
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Malta’s ancient capital is best explored on a walking tour, but guided tours can be crowded and impersonal. This small-group tour of Mdina is limited to just 25 participants, ensuring plenty of time to take in all the highlights, including Palazzo Falzon, Vilhena Palace, Palazzo Santa Sofia, and the Cathedral of Saint Paul.
- Explore Malta’s ancient capital on a guided walking tour
- Admire architectural wonders such as the Palazzo Falzon, Palazzo Santa Sofia, and the Cathedral of Saint Paul
- Stroll around the medieval fortifications and see the Greeks Gate
- Group tour limited to 25 people ensures a personalized experience
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Mdina GateVCM3+V9W, Mdina, Malta
Meeting point: Outside Mdina gate. The guide will be on the right hand side, next to the children's playing field. Look out for the yellow umbrella.
End point
- VCP2+7MF Greek's Gate, Mdina, Malta
Itinerary
Meet your guide and small group of up to 25 people in central Mdina. After learning a little bit about the city, which has been inhabited since the Bronze Age and was the island capital up until the 16th-century, set out on a walking tour of the city’s highlights.
Follow your guide around Mdina’s top attractions, including the magnificent Cathedral of Saint Paul, the grand 13th-century Palazzo Falzon, and the elegant Baroque Carmelite Priory. Along the way, stop to admire the elaborate façade of Palazzo Santa Sofia, one of Mdina’s oldest buildings; pass Vilhena Palace, which now houses the Natural History Museum; and peek into the Chapel of Saint Agatha. Finally, hear more about Mdina’s fascinating history as you explore the city’s medieval fortifications, including the imposing Greeks Gate.
Your tour ends in central Mdina.
Follow your guide around Mdina’s top attractions, including the magnificent Cathedral of Saint Paul, the grand 13th-century Palazzo Falzon, and the elegant Baroque Carmelite Priory. Along the way, stop to admire the elaborate façade of Palazzo Santa Sofia, one of Mdina’s oldest buildings; pass Vilhena Palace, which now houses the Natural History Museum; and peek into the Chapel of Saint Agatha. Finally, hear more about Mdina’s fascinating history as you explore the city’s medieval fortifications, including the imposing Greeks Gate.
Your tour ends in central Mdina.
1
Mdina Main Gate - Baroque gateway
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Rabat
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Wignacourt Museum
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Mdina
1 hour 25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Mdina Old City
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- The catacombs, WWII shelters, and St. Paul's Grotto are underground, so visitors should expect a number of stairs.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 405 reviews
Deborah_M, May 2026
A must tour to understand the history overall of Malta. Add to that a stop at Chrystal Palace just outside the Mdina Gate in Rabat for Pastizzi’s which are exceptional!!
Rachelle_P, May 2026
Enchanting narrow streets an HISTORY‼️The guide was outstanding and so knowledgeable. I felt bad about leaving just before the very end as I lost my phone and was too stressed to continue.
Susan_D, Apr 2026
Our guide, Carmel, was wonderful. Along with having a great sense of humor, he was exceptionally knowledgeable and informative.
Jean_L, Apr 2026
Guide, Carmel, was very experienced and knowledgeable. He shared more than just the dry history and really enjoyed his stories. He kept us safe from vehicles, horses and hitting our heads or tripping in the catacombs and WWII shelters. Great situational awareness.
Philip_S, Apr 2026
This was a great overview of Mdina and Rabat, and we had a great guide (James), who was very knowledgable about the cities and gave us a lot of great information. The only problem with the tour was that there were too many people on it (25). They should have split the group in two and had two guides, and that would have been much better. As it was, we spent a lot of time waiting for people to catch up, etc. I would recommend this tour if you are in Malta, just be aware that the group size may be very large.
Ellen_M, Apr 2026
Mario was very informative and knew a lot about the history of the area. It was a great morning. I would recommend to others.
Adriana_B, Apr 2026
It felt more like a standing tour than a walking one, but the guide made up for that with his enthusiasm, knowledge, and helpfulness. Don’t expect much movement, as the actual sightseeing is fairly limited. That said, the tour offers a wealth of information and insight.
John_E, Apr 2026
Our guide Matthew was wonderful. He knew the entire history and kept track of our group and let a wonderful tour.
Lori_B, Apr 2026
Carmel provided so much historical perspective, which added greatly to our experience. He was a fantastic guide! I do not believe Mdina / Rabat would have ‚made sense‘ without the tour.
Carole_J, Apr 2026
The tour lasted for 3 hours. It was very interesting and good value for money. The meeting point was easy and clear. Our guide, Carmel, was extremely knowledgeable, entertaining and very courteous. This was long enough. Other tours that last all day and include a cheap lunch are too much.
Mark_L, Apr 2026
Tour guide very knowledgable. Answered questions completely. Great experience. Walked away with a memorable history lesson.
Adrian_O, Apr 2026
This was so cool!! The catacombs were so interesting and definitely fun, Mdina is so majestic. Tour guide was very knowledgeable too
Carolyn_R, Mar 2026
This is one of the best walking tours that we have ever done - our guide Carmel was outstanding. He gave us a great understanding of the history of Malta and showed us highlights in Mdina and Rabat and suggested other places there to explore after the tour. The tour was extremely well organised.
julie_f, Mar 2026
Great tour and guide, historical overview and fun facts along the route. Ancient to modern times, fascinating catacombs
Carolyn_S, Mar 2026
Carmel was very knowledgeable and articulate. You can tell he is interested in his subject manner. I’d highly recommend his tours.
Maggie_V, Mar 2026
Very informative and interesting The tour guide made everything come to life and kept it so interesting.
Lesley_D, Mar 2026
Very informative tour. Plenty of beautiful photo opportunities. Catacombs were really interesting a little claustrophobic with a big tour group, even 25 people.
Jeffrey_U, Mar 2026
Our guide was Matthew and he did an amazing job. This tour has a lot of history and Matthew did a wonderful job of explaining what happened and what may also have happened so many years ago. Delightful! Matthew’s engaging style kept everyone entertained throughout.
Stephanie_M, Feb 2026
Amazing tour with Carmel! This was the second time we were lucky enough to have a tour with Carmel! He’s extremely knowledgeable and presents history in a fun and engaging way! We learned so much, and had great time! Probably one of the top tours we’ve ever taken, and we’ve taken hundreds.
Sue_B, Feb 2026
The guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his subject and the history of this amazing place. Unfortunately we had very little time to wander around Mdina after seeing Rabat and the catacombs. It would have been fine if it hadn't been raining and getting late by the time we got into Mdina (around 5:20). Be sure to plan time to spend in Mdina after or before the tour to fully appreciate the town.
Gill_G, Feb 2026
Mario was an amazing guide and gave us an excellent insight into the language and history of Malta. Learning about the influence of each of the rulers and what they had left behind was very interesting. The visit to St Paul’s catacombs in Rabat left a deep impression. Without Mario’s input we would not have understood the significance of these underground passages.
In Mdina we learnt about how many of the beautiful palaces are now unoccupied - and looked out for the unique door knockers. The view from the rampart over half the island was delightful- and would have been even better if it hadn’t been raining!
Toya_D, Feb 2026
Very informative regarding history, culture, languages, and geography. Mario was energetic and a great communicator. Catacombs tour was very interesting. We would highly recommend this tour.
Chris_B, Feb 2026
Good experience, but hectic with a lot of distractions. Out of the hosts control. Would recommend if you are interested in the history of the area.
Jamie_J, Feb 2026
We had a great tour around key areas of Rabat, the catacombs and Mdina. Matthieu was an incredibly knowledgable guide who shared a wealth of knowledge on the city and its history. We were engaged throughout and he paced the tour out very well. Definitely one that’s recommended!
Marjorie_S, Jan 2026
Our tour had to be rescheduled twice due to a rare local weather occurrence. We appreciated the tour company contacting us regularly to ensure that we had an opportunity to make the tour or get a refund. The guide was very informative and easy to talk to and walk with.
Peter_D, Jan 2026
In depth guided tour by a passionate and knowledgeable guide, his name is Matthew, he was patient, and engaging and it’s obvious that he loves his work
Too marks from me
Sophia_B, Jan 2026
I would like to especially thank Christine from Color my Travel, who helped me reach the group even when I was late. Without her help, I would have missed it completely! She went above and beyond to assist me. I would also like to thank my tour guide Carmel, who let me join and took the time to tell me a brief History of Malta and Mdina. He explained everthing I missed on the route and even some local legends and folklore. Thank you so much for helping me! Due to you, I Had an amazing day in Mdina!
Kristie_R, Jan 2026
Matthew did a great job of explaining the history and making it relevant in today's times. He is easy to understand and set a good place for us.
Paul_T, Jan 2026
Matthew is an exceptionally knowledgeable and articulate guide. His familiarity and interest in the history of Malta and Mdina/Rabat is evident and infectious.
Mark_W, Dec 2025
Really informative tour Matthew our guide very committed to ensuring we had the best experience within the time.
Mdina was so interesting, as were the catacombs.
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