Mdina and Highlights of Malta Full Day Guided Tour Incl. Lunch and Transfers
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
This tour is ideal for those guests who want to visit and experience some of Malta’s most interesting highlights in just one day. Carefully designed to make your day truly memorable, you start by visiting the ancient Medieval city of Mdina. Other attractions visited during this tour include a visit to the nearby village of Rabat, the Catacombs dedicated to St. Cataldus (a site which represents some of the earliest archaeological evidence of Christianity In Malta), The Rotunda of Mosta (which houses the third largest unsupported dome in the world), Dingli Cliffs (at around 253 metres above sea-level, these cliffs represent the highest point of the Maltese islands), the gorgeous Botanical Gardens of San Anton and the Ta’ Qali Artisan Village, where you will be able to admire the local craftsmen and learn about the ancient technique of glassblowing.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The time shown on the website or on your ticket is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time. Your pick-up time can be anytime between 8:30 AM and 9:15 AM, depending on where you are staying.
The tour will be guided in the language you have booked, however please note that at times, depending on operational circumstances, the commentary might be provided by a multilingual guide (limited to a maximum of 2 languages).
The tour in Polish will be conducted by either a Polish-speaking guide (subject to availability) or an English-speaking guide together with a native Polish host serving as a translator.
The tour in Spanish will be conducted by either a Spanish-speaking guide (subject to availability) or an English-speaking guide together with a Spanish-speaking host serving as a translator.
The provider reserves the right to change the order of the visits without any prior notice.
Pets, luggage, and large suitcases are not allowed during the tour.
Any personal belongings, including backpacks or rucksacks, must be carried with you at all times and may not be left unattended on the coach or bus.
Infant and child seats are not provided; however, all passengers, including infants and children, will have a seat on the bus or coach.
Not recommended for travellers with mobility impairments
What To Expect
Mdina
You start by visiting the ancient Medieval city of Mdina, renowned for its opulent palaces & fortifications, medieval & baroque architecture, and ancient heritage, this majestic city; also known as Città Vecchia (The Old City) or Città Notabile (The Noble City) is unquestionably one of the island's most evocative destinations. Serving as the island's capital city from antiquity till the medieval period, Mdina is truly an enchanting city! a stroll through its narrow streets, which have not changed much in the last 1000 years, is a must for anyone visiting the Maltese islands. It is undoubtedly one of Europe’s finest examples of an ancient walled/fortified city, explore this historic city with an experienced local guide and delve into the rich past of the city as you explore its medieval streets. Take a journey back in time admiring the magnificent palazzos & churches in the city’s unique mix of medieval & baroque styles, as well as the spectacular panoramas from the high bastion walls.
Rabat
Leaving Mdina through the ‘Greeks Gate’ you will proceed on foot towards the neighbouring town of Rabat, here, we will wind our way through the old quarter and enjoy the Maltese vernacular architecture.
Options
With Italian-Speaking Guide
Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time. Pickup included
With Spanish-Speaking Guide
The tour is done with a Spanish-speaking guide or with an English-speaking guide together with a Spanish-speaking translator. Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time. Pickup included
With English-Speaking Guide
Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time. Pickup included
With French-Speaking Guide
Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time. Pickup included
With German-Speaking Guide
Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time. Pickup included
With Polish-Speaking Guide
The tour is done with either a Polish-speaking guide or with an English-speaking guide together with a native Polish translator. Meeting Point/Pick-Up Time: Make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pickup location (meeting point) and pickup time. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Admission ticket to the Rotunda of Mosta (The Sanctuary Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady)
All transportation during the tour in an airconditioned coach or bus
Admission to the St. Cataldus Catacombs
Lunch (fixed menu) including a glass of wine
Pick-up and drop-off transfers (choose your preferred location from one of our meeting points)
Licenced tour guide
Any extra drinks consumed during lunch (apart from a glass of wine no other drinks are included)
Gratuities (optional)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
342 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Really great all day tour. So informative.
Chiz1098r,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent all day tour. Easy pick up instructions and great drop off at 17:00. A very informative talk throughout the day given by Petra our English speaking Dutch Guide. Every stop was really different. From the new local workshop area to the Mdina stops. Great cliff viewpoint photos as well. The lunch was also very tasty. We would highly recommend this tour. Plenty of stops for water as it was 30c today.
Large group tour.
Fearless13375531877,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Firstly I have to commend the skill in which the company organized this activity given the numbers involved. I find it difficult to be too critical of the tour given the fact that it is obviously well thought of. Sadly on this occasion they may well have been a victim of their own success. Our group was over 40 in number with one guide which made everything from finding shade, hearing information and the pure mechanics of getting people on and off the coach problematic. If there are normally this number in a group then an audio receiver system with headphones should be considered, as now commonly available with other companies. It felt given transfers, lunch and obligatory jewelry and glass blowing demonstrations a 5 hour day crammed into 9 hours! Not the best of experiences and to be fair it might just be one off.
Very frustrated!
Pura U,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00We missed the bus from pick up point and when we called the tour company, the Customer Service representatibe named Marva was very rude and nasty with us over the phone, persistently saying that its our fault and insisting No refund and not even giving Any alternative until we become persistent
Choose a smaller group tour
Kerry S,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Guide was knowledgeable and good but there were too many people on the tour for it to be enjoyable. Some great sights. Lunch was mediocre at best.
Well conducted tour, Guide was excellent
VijaySingh S,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Well covered as stated.at good pace. Lunch was excellent There was long wait for picking up with lack of communications.
Great trip
Caroline a,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really enjoyed this trip that visited a number of interesting sites. Tour guide was very informative and friendly. Lunch was delicious and catered well for vegetarians.
The tour guide was very...
Ashutosh R,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour guide was very knowledgeable and the tour was informative Even though we requested Vegetarian and White Meat for lunch that information was not informed to the tour guide Once we got there for lunch the only option for Vegetarian was Salad or Omelette and no option for white meat like Chicken or Turkey
It's a day filled with...
Andrea O,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It's a day filled with lots of interesting places and stories. The lu nch was delicious and more than expected
Not professional
Phil C,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Very late pick up, badly timed tour, 4 hours no. Bathroom breaks, lunch very late, guide hard to understand
Marvellous Mdina+
Cherron I,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I thought this trip was worth every penny. Smooth operation from start to finish. Our tour guide (Ian) was knowledable, patient, accomodating and full of humour. Covered everything on the itinierary and the weather was perfect. Lovely coach (and coach driver aka Steve). If you have never been to Malta before, this is a fantastic way to see this beautiful island.
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