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2 hours
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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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
Included is a 2 hr walk with a fully licensed guide.
Entrance fees to any museum or church.
Duration: 2 hours
228 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Lisa M,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
This 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










Guincho123,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very informative. Nadine was very easy to understand and could tell a lot of interesting things about the history of Mdina and Rabat. Recommended.
756lewr,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our 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
Carol L,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
A 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.
Karen T,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
Our 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
626kristinc,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Nadine 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.




Claudette P,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
Very knowledgeable guide for both Mdina and Rabat. I enjoyed the complex history and stories about these magnificent places.
Gabrielle P,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
Charlotte 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.
Iulia B,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our tour guide, Charlotte, offered us useful and easy-to-remember information about the history of Mdina and Rabat. Highly recommend!
794deboraha,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Would highly recommend Mathieu. He was very knowledgeable and made the tour very interesting and the time flew by. Malta’s history is unbelievable and so many conquerors influenced this island, which is very strategic.



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