Discover Mdina and Rabat through the eyes of a true local, not simply as a visitor. Our guide has lived in the area all his life, with family roots stretching back centuries, bringing a unique personal connection to the history, people and traditions of these remarkable towns. Explore the historic streets of Mdina and Rabat, admire their architecture and landmarks, and uncover the stories behind the places you see. This is more than an Mdina and Rabat walking tour. It is an opportunity to understand the essence of the place through local eyes, combining history, architecture and authentic Maltese stories. We recommend visiting museums and sites such as the St. Paul's Catacombs independently, allowing you to explore at your own pace and avoid the confined atmosphere that can come with group visits to underground sites. Then join us for the guided experience, where we bring the history, architecture and local stories together.
Walk through the Main Gate of the city while our expert guide walks you through the history of this magical place.
We will be walking through the narrow, winding and atmospheric streets of the Silent City while taking in the sights of the most important palaces, churches and monuments of this centuries old town.
Walk past the magnificent Cathedral and learn about it's history while admiring it's spectacular facade in the Main Square of Mdina
Watch the view on almost two thirds of Malta.
We also get to walk through the streets of Rabat, known to be the larger city in the area and which is equally important to Mdina. We go past and inside of some of the most beautiful churches and convents of this majestic city.
Learn the intriguing history of one of the oldest hospital buildings still standing anywhere in the world.
What's the story behind the oldest monument anywhere in Malta?
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Mdina and Rabat Insider's Tour lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $23 per person for this Malta 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 meeting point is We meet just outside the Main Gate of Mdina next to the playground close to the Ice Cream Kiosk. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 13 participants.
Wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 564 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Best Tours Malta.
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Excellent walking tours. We went on three: Valletta, the Three Cities, And Mdina and Rabat. Particular thanks to our excellent guide, Chris, who was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. The history of Malta is many-layered and complicated; Chris managed to distill it all down and make it understandable. The tours make Malta come alive and made us fall in love with this beautiful and proud country. It only happened because of these tours.
Thoroughly enjoyed the tour with Chris, he was so knowledgeable and very entertaining. As a Game of Thrones fan, I really appreciated him pointing out certain places where scenes were filmed. Would definitely recommend this tour, thanks Chris!
The guide, Chris (Christian), was very good. He was personable, knowledgeable, and entertaining. The group size was about 10 people, so it was a very comfortable group size. The content was well-presented, and we covered a lot of ground/material in the two hours. This was a great tour, and well worth the reasonable price point.
Wonderful tour! Chris clearly knows everyone in Rabat and Mdina. We learned so much that only a local would know. Definitely recommend this tour above all others!
Chris’ tour of Mdina was wonderful. He is charming and witty and he made everyone feel welcome. I learned things I would have never learned otherwise. Highly recommend!
Our guide was excellent. He was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the location. He included a lot of fascinating insights and ensured that everyone in the group felt fully included. He provided useful tips about the area and amusing anecdotes
Chris is a great guide! He’s so knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. There was no question he didn’t know the answer. It rained for a bit and he took our group inside a beautiful church and gave great information about the church and his experiences growing up in the area. Once the rain passed…we carried on as if it was a normal stop on the tour. This was the best tour we’ve been on! If you are looking for a tour of Mdina and Rabat….book this one.
Chris was our guide - he's a local and the owner of this tour company. He has lived in Rabat all his life. His English is very good, so it was very easy to understand him. The tour started at 4:00 p.m., which I originally thought seemed late. But it turned out to be perfect! Most of the tourists were gone, and the day was a bit cooler. Chris shared a lot of history with us, gave a great tour, and did so with a great sense of humor. I'd highly recommend this tour and Chris!
Such an excellent tour! Very knowledgeable and engaging! Our guide was super kind, funny, and had great recommendations. It was nice to be given a tour by someone who was local, we learned so much!
Friendly and explained the history
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mdina and Rabat Insider's Tour | 2h 30min | 5.0 (564) | $23 | |
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