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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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)
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 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 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 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 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 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
Reviews
242 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Busy day with lots included.
deborah g,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
4.00Included everything in description. Busy day. Well organised and knowledgeable guide (Rita). Covered all we would want to see. Could increase time in Mdina and cut filigree diver shop where 30 mins was much too long. Lunch was good however air con turned off in restaurant at request of one table (6 people) so all the rest of group (30 people) had to suffer. The same group of travellers (Russian) were rude and really didn’t want to be there and ignored all instructions. They spoilt it for others.
A must for Mdina
Marilyn T,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00The city of Mdina is a great experience … lots of history and walking but it’s worth is especially if you have watched Game of Thrones!
Our guide John and drver...
Alexandrina M,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide John and drver Jason took us on a tour of some of Malta's most historic sites. It was a full day tour with lunch which was a set menu but there was an alternative main course if you didn't like pork (an omelette in our case). Also there were the obligatory shopping stops but not too much time spent in the filigree workshop and glass factory (around 20 mins) and the demonstrations were interesting. Overall a good tour to give you a taste of Malta.
We would recommend the experience but use a different tour operator. We would recommend our tour guide who was excellen.
Jacqueline R,
Jun 17, 2025
- Viator
4.00Our guide John Kipkop was great but the information we received about the pick up was terrible. All we knew was the start was 9.45 at our hotel so planned on breakfast then meet the driver. We had not been told to meet outside our hotel an hour earlier so missed the pick up, fortunately we managed to get a taxi to where our guide was due to start. The tour operated is terrible, they messaged me about being late and the coach gone, but it was hard work trying to find out how we could catch up by taxi. They never pick up a phone even though they messaged us in WhatsApp. This tour operated needs to provide clear instructions on the time to meet and make sure it is in the information on the App! Further they need to pick up their phone so the customer can speak with them! We had such a service yesterday by a different tour operated.
A good day out!
John N,
May 16, 2025
- Viator
4.00It's busy. There are large groups and it's difficult to hear the guide's information. The group I was with numbered 42. While the guide, Rita did an amazing job keeping us informed, some of the details were lost.
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