Experience an unforgettable 30-minute audio-visual show about Mdina’s fascinating journey through time. Relive Mdina’s 7,000 years of triumphs and tribulations, learn about the cult of the mother goddess, the shipwreck of St. Paul, the devastating earthquake that destroyed half of the city before it was gloriously rebuilt, and much more. Suitable for all ages, this audio-visual journey offers an enjoyable combination of education and entertainment while chronicling the intriguing history of the former capital city of Malta. This remarkable attraction uses multi-controlled, high-resolution projection systems with a big screen to provide the sharpest panoramic visuals, complemented by a modern headset-based surround sound system with simultaneous multi-language soundtracks in 12 different languages. After the show, step back in time and enjoy a delectable array of freshly prepared food and drinks at our mediaeval tavern (food and drinks are not included in the price).
Discover the sights and sounds of the old capital city of Malta! No visitor to Malta can afford to miss a visit to Mdina. This is Malta’s old capital city, once called Melita or Civitas, later "Citta Notabile" or "Citta Vecchia" and now Mdina, where the adventure of history lives take the opportunity to visit The Mdina Experience for a guaranteed perfect blend of entertainment and information. Experience an unforgettable 30-minute audio-visual show about Mdina’s fascinating journey through time. Relive Mdina’s 7000 years of triumph and tribulation: the cult of the mother goddess, the shipwreck of St. Paul, the medieval city half destroyed by earthquake and gloriously rebuilt, and much more.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
30-Minute Mdina Experience Audio-Visual Show Ticket (Open Ticket) lasts about 45 min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $7 per person for this Mdina experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in DE, SV, RU, JA, EL, EN, IT, FR, TR, NL, ES.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 3.2 out of 5 across 9 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Robert Arrigo & Sons.
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Very comfy seats, honestly, if you’re just after a solid 40-minute nana nap away from the heat, this place absolutely delivers. Cheaper than a spa and darker than your bedroom on an afternoon. That said, the screen’s a bit on the fuzzy side, the headphones are a little unpredictable. But if your main goal is a peaceful doze in the dark with air-con this delivers!
The sound is off at many seats, the images are blurry. A total waste of time and money.
The setting is lovely and the downstairs cafe serves a delicious soup, but the attraction itself fell short. Despite an 11:00 am start time, we were left waiting in the screening room until 11:20 am, which delayed our next booking. While the historical information is solid, the delivery felt drawn out and the visual quality was surprisingly poor—blurry enough at times that it became unintentionally funny. A poor-to-average experience at best; the staff could also benefit from a more welcoming attitude.
Well worth doing. It gives you a good history of Mdina. Air conditioned inside and comfortable seating. We also stayed and had lunch at the location which was very good. Just needed some more fans outside.
DO NOT BOOK!!!! We arrived to find our tour cancelled, with no attempt to communicate (the vendor lied, I checked carefully. They ruined a day of our short vacation and spent money on taxis. Vendor is completely unreliable. Viator too, we booked with Viator points we accumulated and they were not refunded. Terrible experience, do not risk it!
This is a 30 minute audio-visual show, not a tour, so I'm not sure what you're rambling about....! The theatre is open daily from Monday to Sunday, all year round—except on Christmas Day (25th December). Opening hours are from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the last show starting at 5:00 p.m.
These films (also in Valletta) are well made and offer a brief summary of the eventful history. The headphones with the language selection mostly work, not overpriced. Highly recommended.
In this cinema the history of Malta was explained very well. 17 translation programs. Unfortunately, the cord of the headphones is very short and the seats also have very little legroom. Only drawback. The visit should be part of the compulsory programme if you want to learn about Malta
It was an amazing experience unlike ant other! Good job everyone!!! We visited the medieval tavern that is part of this as well and it was like we were transported in another time! In addition the food there was great and the waiters/staff were the most polite people I've ever met! The place was magical but the waiters/staff was the highlight of the tavern.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-Minute Mdina Experience Audio-Visual Show Ticket (Open Ticket) | 45 min | 3.2 (9) | $7 | |
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