The 7 City Tours in Mdina That Earn Their Price

1.Mdina and Rabat: Guided City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 549 reviews · 2 hours · from $24Our pick

Walk through Mdina and Rabat with a licensed English-speaking guide. Learn how Malta’s former capital grew from Roman roots, see noble palaces and churches, and explore Rabat’s old quarter. Guides such as Nadine, Angela, Charlotte, Marisa, and Ernest are praised for clear storytelling, local tips, and an easy pace.

“Charlotte was so lovely. she was very knowledgeable and made the tour interesting. the time flew in! It was nice to be in a small group and would definitely recommend”

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2.Mdina and Rabat – City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24Top rated

Meet your licensed guide at Mdina’s Main Gate for a two-hour walk through the Silent City and Rabat’s old quarter. Guides such as Nadine, Mary, Angele, Vishna, and Ernest have led tours praised for clear storytelling and a good pace. Headsets help you hear in crowded streets, and the walk ends near St. Paul’s Square.

“Lovely knowledgeable guide. Great pace!! Would recommend. Prompt, experienced guide with a wealth of information.”

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3.Mdina at Sunset: Small Group Tour of the Ancient city

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 78 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Walk Mdina’s cobbled lanes at sunset with licensed guide Ani and a group of no more than eight. In two hours, you’ll see the main gate, bastion views, cathedral, Palazz Vilhena, Carmelite Priory, Greek’s Gate, and filming spots linked to Game of Thrones, with history, local life, and practical restaurant tips along the way.

“Our guide Ani was so knowledgeable and absolutely lovely, the tour was interesting and she showed us places we’d never have found on our own. Thoroughly enjoyed it.”

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4.Private Historical City Walking Tour with Rabat Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 2 hours

Walk Mdina and Rabat with a licensed Malta guide in a private group of up to 12. Expect the honey-colored Silent City, Vilhena Gate, bastions, St. Paul’s Cathedral, local tips, and Rabat’s historic streets. Guides speak English or Italian. Church and museum entry fees are extra.

“la nostra attività è stata annullata dall' operatore e dopo il una settimana ancora non ho ricevuto il rimborso”

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5.Mysteries of Mdina:Semi private Tour of the Ancient city

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Walk Mdina with a licensed English-speaking guide, often Ani, during a 2.5-hour small-group tour starting at 4:15 pm. See the Baroque gate, winding streets, cathedral exterior, Carmelite Priory, Bastion Square, Pjazza Mesquita, St. Agatha Church, and Mdina Dungeons. Some entrance fees are included, while others require payment.

“The daytrip supposed to be at 11:15 a.m, but during the day the person in charge sent me a message informing me the daytrip was changed to 03:15 p.m. By the way I arrived to Mdina citadelle early in the morning, I was walking around there, visiting places, however when the daytrip schedule arrived, there wasn't any guide in the meeting point. As matter of fact, I was waiting for 10 or 15 minutes, but nobody appeared.”

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6.From Mosta: City Highlights Tour of Mosta with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Start anytime from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Mosta’s Rotunda. Use an app and printed guides for the church and WWII shelter, then join an English-speaking assistant for old streets, the Mallia Tabone Farmhouse, Speranza Chapel, and a Maltese buffet with drinks. Guides Mary and Rita have earned praise for their warmth and helpful local advice.

“Amazing, despite some mix up with the booking the lovely woman working on 20/08/2024 was brilliant and gave me the tour. I learnt some really interesting facts, didn’t once feel like an imposition and was made to feel really welcome. The buffet lunch was spectacular too!”

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7.Mosta: City Highlights Tour with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Start between 10:30 and 15:30 at Mosta’s Rotunda, then use a multilingual app and printed guide to explore the church and World War II shelter at your own pace. An English-speaking assistant, including guide Michael, leads the town walk to Speranza Chapel and the Markiz Mallia Tabone Farmhouse, followed by a Maltese buffet with a drink and coffee or tea.

“great value for money. fantastic tour from start to end”

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