Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour inc. Catacombs and St. Paul's Grotto
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This is the Original Mdina and Rabat walking tour. We were the first to introduce the concept of walking tour in this city.
Take a journey back in time with our guides on the Mdina Tour, admiring the magnificent palazzos and churches in the city’s unique mix of medieval and baroque styles, as well as the spectacular panoramas from the high bastion walls. Learn about the colorful history of Mdina and the many sieges it endured, offering shelter and protection to the Maltese population against the frequent pirate attacks. Hear the story of how the Maltese uprising against the French started in 1798.
This walking tour is the best tour you can take in Mdina and Rabat so as not to miss out on anything worth seeing in this city.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The catacombs, WWII shelters, and St. Paul's Grotto are underground, so visitors should expect a number of stairs.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Mdina Main Gate - Baroque gateway
Meet the guide at the starting point.
Rabat
We will walk through the streets of Rabat and go past some of the most beautiful churches and convents of this city.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Options
2nd April
16th July
14th July
9th April 10AM
Mdina and Rabat inc catacombs
7th April at 10AM
Mdina and Rabat inc. catacombs
Reviews
372 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This was so cool!! The...
Adrian O,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was so cool!! The catacombs were so interesting and definitely fun, Mdina is so majestic. Tour guide was very knowledgeable too
Bringing the original capital to life
janicemZ1241CM,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a great tour. Gordon is passionate about his country’s history and brings things to life all while herding a relatively large group through narrow passageways.
Mdina and Rabat. A great inteoduction
546janettep,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Second tour with Colour My Travel and it didn’t disappoint. The addition of St Paul’s grotto, the catacombs and WW2 shelters were definitely an added bonus. Matthew, again, was a great guide with lots of historical and cultural information combined with a subtle sense of humour. Group size was good as well.
Solo in Mdina
F468VUgeraldinem,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carmelo (sp) aka Publius was very charismatic and the tour was very informative.
Leave lots of time to get there as it can be confusing coming on bus from Valletta
62margos,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00I was unfortunate enough to attend this walking tour on the Feast of St Joseph when Rabat is at the centre of the celebrations. the bus trip from Valletta was confusing and the stop i was mean to get off at suddenly disappeared from Google Maps and I was disoriented and missed where should have got off the bus to start the tour. I was late and never caught up with the tour group despite the help from the Colour My Travel company by Whatsapp. I was able to use my ticket to visit the Catacombs so not all was lost. the celebrations in the town were very lively and great to see. I'm sure the tour was good but I just could not find it. It was also hard to get back to Valletta afterwards as all the buses were packed and had to wait over an hour before could get on. My first trip out of Valletta was a mixed bag as it was great but missed the tour, which was a shame
Outstanding tour of Mdina and Rabat
Carolyn R,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is one of the best walking tours that we have ever done - our guide Carmel was outstanding. He gave us a great understanding of the history of Malta and showed us highlights in Mdina and Rabat and suggested other places there to explore after the tour. The tour was extremely well organised.
Walking and History
julie f,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour and guide, historical overview and fun facts along the route. Ancient to modern times, fascinating catacombs
Witty, Informative, and an Absolute Highlight of Mdina & Rabat
619FinSan,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a wonderful time on this tour of Mdina and Rabat! Our guide was incredibly witty and engaging, which made the entire experience feel fun and relaxed from the very beginning. It’s not always easy to balance being informative with being entertaining, but they did it effortlessly. We learned so much about the history and culture of both Mdina and Rabat, but it never felt overwhelming or like a lecture. Everything was shared in a way that was interesting, easy to follow, and genuinely enjoyable. Mdina was absolutely magical—like stepping back in time—and Rabat had so many charming details and hidden spots we definitely would have missed on our own. The pacing of the tour was perfect, and we really appreciated having the time to soak in each location rather than feeling rushed. It felt thoughtfully planned and very well executed. This was easily one of the highlights of our time in Malta, and we would highly recommend it to anyone visiting. Thank you so much for such a memorable experience!
Exciting tour
ritagN5908GZ,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very arranged guide, unfortunately does not know his name. It was much more than just a look at Google... Thank you so much!
Carmel was very...
Carolyn S,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Carmel was very knowledgeable and articulate. You can tell he is interested in his subject manner. I’d highly recommend his tours.
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