Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Mdina, Malta's former capital is situated on a hilltop in the central part of the island and dominates over two - thirds of Malta. It is one of Europe's finest examples of an ancient fortified city, characterized by medieval and baroque architecture. Known by the locals as the " Silent City", it encloses within its walls palaces belonging to Maltese aristocratic families, the majority of which are secondary homes.
Walking through Mdina you will feel as though the city has been frozen in time; its narrow winding streets, majestic palaces, churches and courtyards make this city unique, a must-see during your stay in Malta! Rabat, a suburb of Mdina, is also a historical town with strong religious ties, as this is where St Paul the Apostle was imprisoned, according to traditional tales.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
What To Expect
Mdina Old City
Meet your expert guide at the Main Gate—easily recognizable with a bright red City Walking Tours umbrella—and begin your journey through the “Silent City.” As you wander along its narrow, winding streets, you’ll be transported back to the Middle Ages, where every corner reveals a story waiting to be told. Your guide will bring Mdina’s rich past to life with fascinating tales of knights, nobility, and everyday life in medieval Malta .Expert storytelling that makes history come alive. Whether it’s your first time in Malta or you’re looking to dive deeper into its heritage, this tour offers a captivating glimpse into a bygone era—all within the enchanting walls of Mdina.
Vilhena Palace
Vilhena Palace, is a fine french baroque palace situated at the entrance to Mdina, and was built during the early 18th century according to designs by French architect Charles Francois de Mondion.
Options
Summer Time Schedule 10am
Autumn 2025 Oct- May
Winter Schedule 2026-2027
Duration: 2 hours
Autumn - Winter 11am
What‘s Included
Catacombs, St Paul's Grotto and WW11Shelters
Headsets are provided to ensure group can hear well the guide
Included is a 2.5 hr walk with a fully licensed guide.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good way to see Mdina
zp002,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nadine gave us an excellent tour of Mdina and Rabat. 2 hours was perfect.
Excellent tour
michaelsH5977GX,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Friendly, considerate and very informative guide. Excellent history and insight to the rich history of this fascinating historical city
Walking tour of Medina.
Jonathan G,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour with Marisa. Very nice informative and engaging. Medina is beautiful and also peaceful if you get there early- we had a brief look around before the tour and it was lovely. Would have liked an opportunity to see inside one of the houses/ palaces.
Interesting and well paced
annaportmcq,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well paced and very informative tour with a friendly and knowledgeable guide. We were unavoidably delayed and Angela fitted us in seamlessly.
Wonderful tour of Mdina and Rabat
W3925UZar,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The walking tour was wonderful and incredibly informative. Our guide Visnja was knowledgeable, interesting, and fun. I highly recommend the tour!
Great Experience
Helena P,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you for a great tour of Rabat and Mdina today! We were a bit late, but the communications that we had received at the time of our booking was extremely helpful. Sending the mobile number of the tour guide so we could ring her directly helped us keep reassured. The guide Angela was very professional and knowledgeable and looked after all her customers. We did a TUI trip the day before, which was terrible, and so the customer service we received from Angela and the company today restored our faith! Highly recommended.
Bezoek Mdina-Rabat
Venture49542765738,Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was Angele. She has a huge amount of knowledge about Mdina, Rabat and Malta in general. She has a pleasant voice and a pleasant way of showing around. She gave a lot of good tips, so we visited a museum afterwards and had a great meal.
Amazing Mdina
Companion44205131004,May 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the public bus from Valetta Bus station to close to Mdina Gate (€2 each way) and met our guide Marisa. Marisa was very knowledgeable about the Silent City; the one nun left in the huge convent, the families who owned the houses, the rivalry between the Grandmaster (Vilhena Palace, now the National Museum of Natural History, just inside the Mdina Gate) and the Archbishop, the hotels which hosted Prince William and King Charles and the history of Mdina from the Ottoman occupancy through to the Knights, who then relocated to Birgu. We did not get to visit the cathedral as there was a wedding taking place but we did get to visit the opulent St Paul's Cathedral in Rabat. Marisa provided the history of St Paul's time in Malta. At the end of the tour we went back into the city via the Greek Gate, walked through the gardens of the dry moat around the walls and went to Fontanella's and admired the views from the open air terrace, drank coffee and ate the legendary cake!
Best way to see Mdina and Rabat
Andrew H,May 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative and great way to learn about the city, guide made the tour interesting and an easy pace around the city.
Great experience! It...
Lori S,May 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! It rained and she found a place to shelter us for a short time. Very knowledgeable
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