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
Winter Schedule 2026-2027
Duration: 2 hours
Autumn 2025
Mdina Tour 2024
Summer Schedule
Reviews
213 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Interesting!
jmj8778,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Learned a lot, quality tour! The history was quite interesting.
Great tour of Mdina
W3615JRpeterm,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So glad we booked a walking tour. We learned so much from Nadine that we would never have discovered on our own. Good pace, clear information.
Walking tour Mdina and Rabat.
X3409XCfionam,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mary our tour guide was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and friendly. The tour was the perfect length to see all the main points of interest in Mdina and Rabat.
Beautiful town with excellent preservation of the walls
giannisalvatorep,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you visit Malta, Medina would be a stop not to be forgotten. Beautiful cathedral and its museum at a cost of 15 euros, well spent. It can be reached by public transport by getting off in Rabat at a cost of 2 euros. The Medina Citadel is perfect for a tour of history.
A great introduction to Mdina and Rabat
G615XZlisac,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nadine was an excellent and enthusiastic guide. She obviously is very knowledgeable and passionate about Maltese history and has interesting insider knowledge. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Malta.
Mdina and Rabat walking tour.
K703PAandrewl,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic walking tour with Angele, she has vast knowledge of the area, so much so she answered all my questions before I even asked them. She brought the past to life and also added humanity and humour in the tour in just the right places. Would definitely recommend this tour
A Very Professional And Knowledgeable Guide
Bill D,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Whichever city we visit we always book a walking tour as it’s a great way to both discover areas you may not find by yourself and gain an insight to the culture and history The Mdina and Rabat tour was no exception and our guide Angele was very knowledgeable and we learned so many interesting facts. She spoke excellent English and her presentation was interspersed with humour. The narrow lanes of Mdina were exceptionally busy but the fact that we were provided with headsets meant that we could easily hear Angele even if we were several metres from her. A five star tour and we would certainly recommend it to anyone visiting Mdina
An amazing place
Pamela B,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Nadine is a very good guide who managed a large group very well. Mdina, the old capital, is an amazing place which has been well preserved for us all to enjoy.
Valletta and Mdina walking tours
KDuscha,,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Angela was professional and friendly. The dialogue was very informative and clear - we did both the Valletta walking tour and Mdina/Rabat walking tour. Good pace and loads of detail from historical facts to modern day. Very knowledgeable guide. Thanks for making our visit to Malta sp much better.
Great walking tour of Mdina and Rabat
philipcU74YX,,Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The walking tour was very informative and a perfect balance of local knowledge, history and walking. Our guide Angele was very knowledgeable and insightful, she made the 2 1/2 hours pass quickly.
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