What You Will Do
Take a journey back in time with this private Mdina Tour, 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. You will learn about the colourful history of Mdina and the many sieges it endured, offering shelter and protection to the Maltese population against the frequent pirate attacks; and hear the story of how the Maltese uprising against the French in 1798 started.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Look out for the guide in yellow umbrella!
1
Mdina Main Gate - Baroque gateway
5 minutes
Meet the guide at the starting point.
2
National Museum of Natural History
10 minutes
What is the story behind this building?
3
Church St. Agatha - Sant' Agatha
10 minutes
Listen to the legend of how Mdina was saved from tragedy.
4
Inguanez Street
5 minutes
Take in the impressive Palazzo Inguanez - home to one of Malta's oldest noble families.
5
Pjazza Mesquita
5 minutes
Scenes from which famous TV series were filmed here?
6
Banca Giuratale
5 minutes
Admire the beautiful Baroque facade of the former town hall.
7
Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Paul
10 minutes
The traditional seat of the Bishops of Malta.
8
Bastion Square
10 minutes
Admire the impressive panorama from one of the highest points on the island.
9
Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum
10 minutes
Who was the man behind the setting up of this beautiful house museum?
10
Carmelite Priory Mdina
5 minutes
Enjoy a visit to the historic church dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel.
11
Palazzo Santa Sofia
5 minutes
See the oldest still standing building in the city.
12
Greek's Gate
5 minutes
End the tour at the oldest surviving gate in Mdina.
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