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 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 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 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
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 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 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
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
338 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Great tour of must see sites in Malta
Carlton W,May 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour, so much to see and do. Our guide, Ian, was so informative but not boring. Lively, funny, and warm. Beautiful sites, so full of history. A great tour while visiting Malta. The lunch was actually pretty good, too! Great driver, Steve, as well.
Very interesting
Linda H,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A very interesting trip out. Our guide Jason was excellent and was a mine of information. A long day out but well worth it.
Great Day Out
Gwen S,May 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It's a long full day with lots of walking. Our guide John was great, and very knowledgeable. Unfortunately parts of the day were rushed, and we didn't get the time they stated on the itenary. An example is Mdina, although we were promised an hour of free time after a brief walking tour and lunch, we only got about 20 mins. The time spent travelling to and from a silver filligree factory, and the 45 mins there, which was essentially a shopping trip would have been better spent in Mdina. Highlights for me were Mdina, Rabat, Mosta Basillica, and WW2 shelters. Catacombs were disappointing, seen far better, and know there are better ones to see in Rabat and the gardens in my opinion weren't worth visiting. Make sure you have an aromatic coffee at Dingli cliffs, it was amazing & I'm not a coffee drinker normally. Overall I enjoyed the day.
Good tour of Medina, Rabat and more.
Carol S,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Good tour of several places I wanted to get to. Lunch is ok, but they do give you plenty of red or white wine. Tour guide was very knowledgeable.
Very thorough. Good way...
John T,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very thorough. Good way to learn all about Malta. Our guide was Maltese and liked sharing his knowledge.
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