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Private tour explore the Old City of Mdina in a half day
Colourful balconies in Mdina
Private tour explore the Old City of Mdina in a half day
Narrow street in Mdina
Mdina Ditch

Explore the Old City of Mdina in a half private day

By Buick Garage
Free cancellation available
Price is $325 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

This private half-day tour is a combination of experiencing the scenic beauty of Malta`s west coastal landscape, as well as visiting the Medieval City of Mdina which is a unique architectural gem in itself!
During this tour, you will visit the old capital city of Malta, starting with the old capital

In Mdina, you will be transported to Malta’s capital city of 700 years, from the Roman era to the Medieval period. It has been largely untouched, and throughout this tour, guests will experience its charm by exploring the narrow roads and seeing its magnificent palaces and churches. Spectacular views can be experienced from its high bastion walls and Dingli Cliffs.

During the tour of the Silent City, guests will have the opportunity to visit St. Paul’s Metropolitan Cathedral, the adjacent Museum and the medieval Palazzo Falson now transformed into a museum.

Activity location

  • Mdina Main Gate - Baroque gateway
    • Main Gate Area Bridge
    • Mdina, Malta

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mdina Main Gate - Baroque gateway
    • Main Gate Area Bridge
    • Mdina, Malta

Check availability

Private Group - Max 10 People
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m4h 30m
  • English

Bigger Group - Private: This is suitable for a bigger family or a group of friends travelling together.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
$433.51 x 1 Traveler$433.51
Total
Price is $433.51
Until Wed, May 8
Private Group - Max 15 People
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m4h 30m
  • English

Bigger Group - Private: This is suitable for a bigger family or a group of friends travelling together.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
$541.89 x 1 Traveler$541.89
Total
Price is $541.89
Until Wed, May 8
Let`s Explore the Old City of Mdina in a Private Tour!
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m4h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
$325.13 x 1 Traveler$325.13
Total
Price is $325.13
Until Wed, May 8

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedLicensed Guide exclusive to the group
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedCathedral & Museum - €10 for adults, €8 for students and free for children under 12 years.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPalazzo Falson - €10 for adults, €5 for students and free for children under 12 years.

Know before you book

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour is predominantly a walking tour. Guests with walking difficulties may find this tour challenging.

Activity itinerary

Mdina Main Gate - Baroque gateway
  • 30m
The driver will drop off guests at the Main Gate of Mdina. Here guests will meet the local guide for a walking tour of the fortified medieval city of Mdina, which is Malta`s former capital city.  There, guests will venture through narrow winding streets, dating back to medieval times, whilst experiencing different styles of architecture and baroque buildings of great historical importance. The city is surrounded by imposing bastions that offer a magnificent panoramic view of the island.  Guests will walk past Main Street to Main Square to St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Mdina Metropolitan Cathedral Museum
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
This is a combination visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral in Mdina and the adjacent Mdina Cathedral Museum in any order guests might wish. The museum houses fine silverware, rare coins, an important collection of prints and engravings by Albrecht Dürer one of the greatest Northern Renaissance artists, Maltese objects d’art, wax reliefs, a trompe l’oeil Baroque dome, many paintings and other artefacts.
Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Paul
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
After the museum, guests will head to the Cathedral of St. Paul. The inside of this magnificent building is richly adorned with a colourful inlaid marble floor, a frescoed ceiling of the Shipwreck of St. Paul, and a plethora of other marvellous features including altarpieces, paintings, marble works, intricate woodwork, silver artefacts, statues and stained glass windows.
Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket not included
Dating back to the 13th century, the Palace is home to one of the most stunning courtyards on the Island, boasting a spectacular Renaissance staircase. Guests will be intrigued by the exquisite objets d’art, furniture, and armoury, relics of its last owner, Olof Gollcher.
Dingli Cliffs
  • 15m
Dingli cliffs are located on Malta’s western coast just off the picturesque village of Dingli. They offer panoramic coastal views and are 253 metres above sea level. The cliffs are known by locals for being the place where the sky and sea meet as it’s the highest point on the Maltese Islands. It offers stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea, the petite terraced fields, and the tiny uninhabited island named Filfla. Walking along the cliffs guests will notice a gorgeous little chapel, dedicated to St.Mary Magdalene that is located on the cliff's edge.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESMdina Main Gate - Baroque gateway
    • Main Gate Area Bridge
    • Mdina, Malta

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMdina Main Gate - Baroque gateway
    • Main Gate Area Bridge
    • Mdina, Malta

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