The 11 Best Gardens & Palaces to Visit in Malta

1.Mdina, Dingli Cliffs and San Anton Botanical Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 991 reviews · 4 hours · from $41Our pick

See Malta’s medieval Mdina, the island’s highest cliffs, and peaceful San Anton Gardens in four hours. Your licensed guide, possibly Maria, Elizabeth, Jennifer, or another experienced local guide, explains the island’s past, architecture, and daily life. Transport, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included, but Mdina time can feel short.

“Anna is an amazing guide, very knowledgeable and informative. She was very kind and always smiling. Very happy for this trip”

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2.Mdina, Rabat, Dingli cliffs, San Anton gardens, Ta’ Qali & Mosta guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 248 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $80

Spend a full day touring Malta’s medieval Mdina, Rabat catacombs, Dingli Cliffs, San Anton Gardens, Ta' Qali Crafts Village, and Mosta Rotunda. An English-speaking guide such as Anna, John, Vince, or Ian leads the day, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, entry fees, and lunch included.

“Our guide, Marisol, was passionate about her country and articulate which always makes a tour better. Mdina and Rabat are stunning. I felt a pang of disappointment when I saw the restaurant because several large tour groups arrived at once so my thinking was it would be busy and awful. Surprisingly it was good, the food was well cooked and tasty and the staff were very attentive. The wine is free and was not bad at all but all other drinks are chargeable, so you can get day drunk for free but need to pay to stay hydrated. Lunch was also a fabulous way to chat to some of the…”

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3.Rabat, Mdina, & San Anton Gardens Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 243 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

Visit San Anton Gardens, walk through Rabat, and explore Mdina’s medieval lanes with an English-speaking guide. St. Paul’s Catacombs entry is included, along with transport and hotel pickup. Guides such as Mario and Daiva add lively historical context, but shared pickups can make the day feel rushed.

“Everything went well - they picked us up at the said time, the tour guide was amazing and answered all the questions we had about the history of the cities we visited. We had a great time exploring the medieval city of Mdina. Rabat’s basilica and st. Paul’s catacombs were a great piece of history and San Anton Gardens were a blast with all the peacocks and beautiful sorts of trees.”

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4.Dingli Cliffs & Buskett Gardens Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 117 reviews · from $74

Meet your guide at Dingli Police Station for a short Segway lesson, then ride through Malta’s highest village, Buskett Gardens, and the Dingli Cliffs. Guides such as Matthew, Damian, Luke, and Luca are known for patient instruction and local stories. The two-hour route ends where it began, with sunset departures available when scheduled.

“amazing tour, so many sites to see, great tour guide, recommended!!”

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5.Casa Rocca Piccola Palace and Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 116 reviews · from $12

Explore Casa Rocca Piccola, a 16th-century family palace in Valletta. See period rooms, silver, paintings, gardens, and WWII air raid shelters. Choose a 45-minute English tour, a multilingual app, or a printed guide. The palace is still the de Piro family home, and the garden has a memorable resident parrot, Kiku the Third.

“Took the audio tour using the app. It was set up nicely and easy to use. The palace was stunning, especially the summer dining room. My favourite part was meeting Kiku The 3rd (parrot) in the garden. Also the bomb shelters were impressive.”

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6.Three cities walking tour incl. entrance to Inquisitor’s palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30Top rated

Walk through Birgu, Malta’s best-preserved Three Cities quarter, with a guide and a group of up to 15 people. See the medieval Collacchio, Fort St. Angelo, St. Lawrence Church, and waterfront, with entry to the Inquisitor’s Palace included. Guides such as Matthew and Alizea are praised for clear, personal storytelling.

“The tour was excellent due to the fantastic guide we had who was local to the area and knew way more than expected. She also shared many personal stories of her family and how they lived in the area. Very interesting time.”

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7.3 Cities Walking Tour With Inquisitors Palace Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 3 hours · from $29

Spend three hours walking through Birgu, also called Vittoriosa, with a licensed English-speaking guide. See the Couvre Porte, Collacchio, Victory Square, Fort St. Angelo, St. Lawrence Church, and harborfront, then tour the Inquisitor’s Palace with admission included. Guides such as Matthew and Alicia are praised for clear history and local stories.

“Great tour, which included a full guided tour of the inquisitors palace. Very informative and great stories to go with the historical information.”

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8.Casa Rocca Piccola palace & museum entrance ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 42 reviews · 30 minutes to 6 hours (approx.) · from $12

Step into Casa Rocca Piccola, a 16th-century palace still owned by the de Piro family. Choose an English guided tour, audio tour, or printed guide as you explore period rooms, silver, paintings, gardens, and the underground World War II shelter. Guides such as Daniela and Stephen have led engaging visits, though guided tours can move quickly.

“A lovely and special house to visit. The black and yellow Bently was a beaty. Next time visting Valletta we will book here for B&B.”

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9.The Limestone Heritage Park and Gardens (Entry Ticket)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 27 reviews · 1 day · from $11Best value

At Limestone Heritage Park in Siggiewi, you’ll follow a multilingual audio-visual presentation and self-guided route through Malta’s stone-cutting past. See a 400 B.C. Punic tomb, geology displays, museum exhibits, citrus gardens, farm animals, and live stonework. English hosts are on hand, while audio tours come in 17 languages.

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10.Rabat Mdina and San Anton Gardens Group Tour with St. Paul’s Catacombs

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 16 reviews · from $40

Travel from Valletta to San Anton Gardens, Rabat, and Mdina on a four-hour afternoon tour. You’ll walk through the presidential gardens, visit St. Paul’s Catacombs with admission included, and tour Malta’s former capital. Hotel pickup and drop-off make this a practical choice for first-time visitors, though group delays can reduce time at each stop.

“A great tour by an informative and comical guide! Really enjoyable thanks very much! We learned a lot about the area and the history.”

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11.Mdina, Dingli cliffs and San Anton Gardens guided tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 14 reviews · from $40

You’ll visit Mdina’s medieval lanes, pause at Dingli Cliffs, and stroll through San Anton Gardens in about four hours. Air-conditioned transport and pickup from your hotel or cruise port make this a simple way to cover three Malta sights. Guide quality and group organization can vary, so expect a brisk overview rather than an in-depth tour.

“Guida molto preparata e disponibile. Città da visitare. Atmosfera unica. Assolutamente da non perdere.”

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