Discover the enchanting city of Mdina and Rabat town on this guided insider experience, unraveling ancient tales and well-kept secrets around each corner.
Your Experience
Journey Through Time Like a Local
Kickstart your experience in the ancient walled city of Mdina, once the thriving capital of Malta during the medieval era. As you weave through narrow, winding streets, your local English-speaking guide will introduce you to the city’s medieval and Baroque architecture. Your main stop, Bastion Square is a beautiful vantage point with quaint stone-paved alleys. Just 250 meters away lies St. Paul's Cathedral, a stunning limestone masterpiece with an octagonal dome.
Want to know a fact that's as mysterious as it is intriguing? Due to the capital being shifted to Vittoriosa, Mdina became a ghost town for a while, earning it the moniker of 'Silent City'.
Unearthing Hidden Gems in Rabat
Next, the tour takes you to the historic town of Rabat. Here, you'll dive deep into the St. Paul’s Catacombs, an intricate network of underground tombs dating back to the 4th century AD. Continue to the Roman Villa, where you'll uncover an opulent Roman household frozen in time, complete with vibrant mosaics and archaeological relics dating back to the 1st century BC. As the day concludes, your guide will divulge the best spot to enjoy 'pastizzi', a delicious Maltese snack, adding a culinary delight to this historical immersion.
Itinerary
• Mdina
• St. Paul’s Cathedral
• Bastion Square
• Rabat
• St. Paul’s Catacombs
• Roman Villa
• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
• Please arrive at the meeting point 5 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
Meeting Point
• Meet your guide at Mdina Gate.
• Address: VCM3+V9W, Mdina, Malta.
• Guide Identifier: Meet your guide outside the Main Gate of Mdina just next to the playground. .
Get Directions to the Meeting Point
Getting There
By Bus
• The closest bus stop is Mdina. It is a quick 1-minute walk to the meeting point.
• Board buses #50, #202, #186, and more to get you there.
Free cancellation up to 1 day before start
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