Mdina & Rabat Walking Tour (2 Hours)

Renowned for its opulent palaces and fortifications, its medieval and baroque architecture, and its ancient heritage, Mdina - also known as Città Vecchia (The Old City) or Città Notabile (The Noble City) remains 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 1,000 years, is a must for any visitor to Malta. It is undoubtedly one of Europe’s finest examples of an ancient walled/fortified city, explore this historic city with a local fully licensed 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 and churches in the city’s unique mix of medieval and baroque styles, as well as the spectacular panoramas from the high bastion walls.

We conclude this tour by visiting the neighbouring town of Rabat, here, we will wind our way through the old quarter and enjoy the Maltese vernacular architecture.

This 2 hour walk is the most comprehensive Mdina/Rabat walk possible and it has been planned to include anything worth seeing.

During this tour we will walk by various landmarks, some of the highlights include:

Mdina Main Gate, De Vilhena Palace, Old Seminary, Cathedral Square, Mesquita Square, The Bastions, Greek’s Gate, Carmelite Priory, Howard Gardens, Santo Spirito Hospital, St. Paul’s Parish (Rabat) and many more.