The 10 Best Mdina Walking Tours

1.Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour with Catacombs

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,126 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $29Our pick

Spend 2.5 hours with an English-speaking licensed guide in Mdina and Rabat. Expect narrow medieval streets, Palazzo Falzon, Greek’s Gate, Mdina Cathedral, St. Paul’s Grotto, catacombs, and World War II shelters. Guides such as Matthew, Carmel, Mario, and Dylan are known for clear storytelling and local detail. Entrance fees are included.

“Very informative tour. Matthew was a wonderful guide, professional and a wealth of knowledge. We wish we had him for other tours in the area.”

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2.Mdina and Rabat: Guided City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 549 reviews · 2 hours · from $24Best value

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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3.Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour inc. Catacombs and St. Paul’s Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30Top rated

Walk from Mdina Gate through Rabat and Mdina with an English-speaking guide, visiting the Wignacourt Museum’s catacombs, WWII shelters, and St. Paul’s Grotto. Guides such as Mario, Matthew, Carmel, and Dylan bring Malta’s rulers, languages, architecture, and folklore to life. Expect stairs, uneven floors, and a group of up to 25.

“Knowledgeable guide who had some wonderful insights into Mdina & Rabat. The underground war bunkers & catacombs were of special interest. Well worth the money for a 2 1/2 hour tour”

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4.Mdina and Rabat – City Walking Tour

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

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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5.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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6.Mysteries and Histories of Mdina – Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Explore Mdina for two hours with an English-speaking guide who brings its darker stories to life. Walk the old city, Baroque Main Gate, Metropolitan Cathedral Museum, and city walls, with tales of feuding priests, ghosts, Game of Thrones, and the Great Siege of 1565.

“La guida è un eccellente narratore, molto preparato, interessante e coinvolgente. Ascoltarlo è molto piacevole.”

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7.Discover Mdina & Rabat Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Meet your licensed guide at Mdina Gate for a private 2 to 3 hour walk through Mdina’s narrow streets and Rabat’s churches and convents. Guides such as Althea and Caroline have offered detailed history and local food tips. Admission fees, when required, are extra.

“Have been booking on Viator for over 10 years and this is by far the most Kia sold tour Olympia took us for only 70 on a 120 minute tour and only walked through the Medina when the tour was titled Medina and Rabat”

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8.Best of Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Walk through Mdina’s medieval lanes and Rabat’s quieter streets with a licensed English-speaking guide. You’ll see Vilhena Palace, Pjazza Mesquita, Villegaignon Street, the cathedral square, and the Basilica of St Paul. Guides such as Nadine bring the past to life with stories and useful local suggestions. The two-hour tour costs $24.10 and excludes entry fees.

“This was a great walking tour and our guide Nadine was very knowledgeable and gave us an excellent overview of the history of the city and area. She was also very helpful in making suggestions of things to do in the area after the tour.”

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9.Mdina and Rabat Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk Mdina with a private English-speaking guide for about two hours. You’ll follow its winding lanes past palaces, churches, museums, Bastion Square, and the oldest surviving buildings. Guides such as Mario and Matthew have led engaging tours covering history, architecture, language, religion, and local culture. The route suits first-time visitors and can be paced for your group.

“Our guide Matthew met us at exactly 2pm outside the Main Gate. He was very informative about the history of Mdina and patiently waited while we all caught up (my mum has some walking problems). All in all would definitely recommend”

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10.Mdina and Rabat Private Walking Tour with local pastizzi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2.5 hours

Spend 2.5 hours with a private, licensed guide walking Mdina and Rabat. See palaces, squares, gates, the cathedral area, and wide island views from Mdina’s bastions, then stop for pastizzi in a local coffee shop. Guides speak English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish. Optional museum and catacomb visits may be added.

“Enjoyable tour of Mdina and Rabat. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour a pleasure. Thank you.”

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