Mdina and Rabat - City Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
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. According to tradition during his 3 months stay in Malta, St Paul the Apostle lived in a grotto beneath the parish church.Your guide will lead you along some of the most typical street in Rabat highlighting the most important architectural features as you go along.
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Mdina Old City
Meet your guide at the Main Gate of Mdina. Your guide will be holding a City Walking Tours Malta. During this walk we guide you through this enchanting town, past the most important palaces, convents, churches and typical streets. This 2 hour walk is the most comprehensive Mdina / Rabat walk and has been planned so as not to miss out on anything worth seeing in the area. Rabat is just a stone throw away so we will also cover the old quarter where you can enjoy Maltese vernacular architecture. Our walk will end up at St. Paul's square in Rabat center. This walk is wheelchair friendly.
What‘s Included
Included is a 2 hr walk with a fully licensed guide.
Entrance fees to any museum or church.
Options
Autumn 2025
Summer Schedule
Mdina Tour 2024
Winter Schedule 2026-2027
Duration: 2 hours
Reviews
229 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Enjoyable trip through Mdina
gjb2022,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really interesting & enjoyable tour through Mdina with lots of insightful knowledge and tips from the host, Angel. Even kept our two boys (7 & 10) entertained!
Enjoyable, Educational, Informative
Lisa M,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our first tour in Malta and it led us to book with City of Malta Walking tours for the Valletta tour too! I highly recommend this tour. Our guide Marisa was wonderful, very down to earth and funny at times she gave a great insight into Mdina and Rabat..What a beautiful place! The audio and earpiece set supplied was a great addition. Mdina can be windy but we could hear everything. Thank you Marisa! It was very enjoyable
informative and good
Guincho123,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative. Nadine was very easy to understand and could tell a lot of interesting things about the history of Mdina and Rabat. Recommended.
A must do to truly experience the city of Mdina
756lewr,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, interesting and Her pacing was perfect for our group of 11. One of the best city walking tours we have been on
A great tour around beautiful Mdina and Rabat. A must!
Carol L,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A lovely informative walking tour with a great tour guide who was passionate about all the local history. She also had a lovely sense of humour too. We are staying in Valletta so a bit of a bus journey to go but we are so glad we did it. Would highly recommended.
An interesting insight to history of Mdina/Rabat/Malta, in a small group and good value for money
Karen T,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of Mdina/Rabat/Malta and made the tour interesting. Small group of 12 & we had headsets so easy to listen to guide. Would recommend this tour which is great value for money
Engaging and educational tour in M’Dina
626kristinc,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nadine is excellent! She did a great job of explaining the history, architecture and provided fun facts that you would not read in a guidebook. We were lucky to be there in March which was already getting crowded with tourists. We highly recommend! Nadine was also our guide for Valletta which we would also highly recommend.
Very knowledgeable guide...
Claudette P,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very knowledgeable guide for both Mdina and Rabat. I enjoyed the complex history and stories about these magnificent places.
Charlotte was an...
Gabrielle P,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Charlotte was an excellent guide who gave us detailed information about the areas of Mdina & Rabbat. She also gave us information about places we could visit and cafes. We really enjoyed our tour.
Great trip in Mdina
Iulia B,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Charlotte, offered us useful and easy-to-remember information about the history of Mdina and Rabat. Highly recommend!
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