Malta · MDINA & RABAT TOURS

The 15 Best Mdina & Rabat Tours in Malta

24 tours  ·  from $8 a head

Mdina takes an hour to walk and rewards a guide, because almost nothing inside the walls is labelled. These 15 cover the silent city, the catacombs under Rabat, and the Dingli cliffs beyond, priced and timed, with a note on which go late enough to lose the coaches.

Malta: Highlights of Malta & Mdina Full Day Tour with Lunch - Mdina, Malta’s quiet old capital
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Malta: Highlights of Malta & Mdina Full Day Tour with Lunch

1.Highlights of Malta & Mdina Full Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,688 reviews · 8 hours · from $79Our pick

Spend eight hours touring Malta with hotel pickup, lunch, and a multilingual guide. Walk Mdina’s medieval lanes, visit St. Cataldus Catacombs, view Filfla from Dingli Cliffs, see Mosta’s vast dome, and watch glassblowers at Ta’ Qali. Guides such as Elizabeth, John Paul, and Fabrizia are praised for lively local stories.

“It was very well organised tour, from the pick up to the end. Our guide John was amazing , very knowledgeable and spoke very passionate but also humorous . The places we visited very interesting , nice lunch , I recommend this tour.”

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Malta: Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour with Catacombs - Meeting outside Mdina Gate
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Malta: Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour with Catacombs

2.Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour with Catacombs

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,126 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $29

Walk Mdina’s medieval lanes and bastion walls, then visit Rabat’s catacombs, St Paul’s Grotto, and WWII shelters with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Matthew, Carmel, Mario, and Dylan are praised for clear storytelling, humor, and local insight. The $29 price includes all listed entrance fees.

“Carmel was an excellent guide with tons of knowledge! He even added in a lot of Game of Thrones facts for the group! I would highly recommend this tour and Carmel as a guide!”

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Malta: Mdina, Dingli Cliffs and San Anton Botanical Gardens - Mdina: Malta’s silent city
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Malta: Mdina, Dingli Cliffs and San Anton Botanical Gardens

3.Mdina, Dingli Cliffs and San Anton Botanical Gardens

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

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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Mdina and Rabat: Guided City Walking Tour - Why the guide matters in the Silent City
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Mdina and Rabat: Guided City Walking Tour

4.Mdina and Rabat: Guided City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 549 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Walk through Mdina’s medieval lanes and Rabat’s old quarter with a licensed English-speaking guide. Guides such as Nadine, Angela, Marisa, Charlotte, and Ernest are praised for clear storytelling, local tips, and an easy pace. Expect palaces, churches, convents, Maltese architecture, and plenty of history, but no museum or church entrance fees.

“Nadine was very knowledgeable with Mdina's history and was very lively during the tour! She was able to adjust to minor technical issues with grace, like a true professional :) I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Mdina and Rabat for the first time.”

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Mdina and Rabat Insider's Tour - The Rabat portion brings Malta down to street level
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Mdina and Rabat Insider’s Tour

5.Mdina and Rabat Insider’s Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 528 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Top rated

Meet Chris at Mdina Gate for a 2.5-hour English walking tour through Mdina’s winding streets and Rabat’s churches, convents, and local neighborhoods. Expect major sights, lesser-known details, personal stories, photo stops, restaurant tips, and a relaxed pace. Church or museum entry fees are extra.

“A wonderful tour of Mdina and Rabat. Very professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this. He is a local with excellent English.”

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Valletta: Vintage Bus to Valletta, Sliema, Rabat & Mdina - Valletta: start beside Tritons Fountain
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Valletta: Vintage Bus to Valletta, Sliema, Rabat & Mdina

6.Vintage Bus to Valletta, Sliema, Rabat & Mdina

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 433 reviews · 1 day · from $9Best value

Use a restored classic Maltese bus as your day ticket between Valletta, Sliema, St. Julian’s, Mdina and Rabat on Wednesdays and Fridays. The driver provides transport rather than guided commentary, so you set your own sightseeing pace. Sunday service runs between Valletta and Marsaxlokk instead.

“Very friendly driver,the ride was an experience and very good value for money woukd book again.”

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Malta: Mdina and Rabat Tour with Local Guide - Mdina Cathedral and the old capital
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Malta: Mdina and Rabat Tour with Local Guide

7.Mdina and Rabat Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 408 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $24

Walk through Mdina’s quiet lanes and noble palaces, then continue into Rabat with local guide Chris, who shares history, family stories, and practical tips. You’ll see Mdina Cathedral, the bastions, St. Paul’s Basilica, and everyday Rabat life. The 2.5-hour English tour costs $24 and stays mostly on flat streets.

“Chris was awesome, humble and knowledgeable with many details about Medina and Rabat. He is actually a local with many memories tying home to the area which gave the tour a unique vibe. Highly recommend :D”

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Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour inc. Catacombs and St. Paul's Grotto - Walking through Rabat’s churches and convents
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Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour inc. Catacombs and St. Paul’s Grotto

8.Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour inc. Catacombs and St. Paul’s Grotto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Walk from Mdina Gate through Rabat’s churches and the Wignacourt Museum, then explore Mdina’s palaces, fortifications, and Greek’s Gate. The 2.5-hour English tour includes catacombs, WWII shelters, and St. Paul’s Grotto. Guides such as Matthew, Mario, Carmel, and Dylan bring Malta’s history to life for groups of up to 25.

“Very informative regarding history, culture, languages, and geography. Mario was energetic and a great communicator. Catacombs tour was very interesting. We would highly recommend this tour.”

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Mdina: Valletta Waterfront Area, Mdina, and Rabat Night Tour - Walking through Rabat’s old lanes
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Mdina: Valletta Waterfront Area, Mdina, and Rabat Night Tour

9.Valletta Waterfront Area, Mdina, and Rabat Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 302 reviews · 3 hours · from $41

You’ll ride from Valletta to Rabat and Mdina with a licensed guide, stopping at the Grand Harbour waterfront and walking through the old towns after dark. Guides such as Fabrizia, Chantelle, Jo, and Mario have led engaging versions of the tour. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and free time for photos are included.

“The guide was very knowledgable, personable with a good sense of humour.”

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Mdina and Highlights of Malta Full Day Guided Tour Incl. Lunch and Transfers - Mdina: Malta’s most atmospheric stop
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Mdina and Highlights of Malta Full Day Guided Tour Incl. Lunch and Transfers

10.Mdina and Highlights of Malta Full Day Guided Tour Incl. Lunch and Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 299 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $80

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Malta with a local guide, visiting Mdina, Rabat’s St. Cataldus Catacombs, Dingli Cliffs, San Anton Gardens, Ta’ Qali Crafts Village, and Mosta Rotunda. Lunch and a glass of wine are included, along with transport and admission to two sites. Guides such as Elizabeth, John, and Josephine have earned high praise.

“Our guide was great! She was very informative yet kept the conversation/information light and with a bit of humor. She was very comfortable to be around.”

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Mdina, Rabat, Dingli cliffs, San Anton gardens, Ta' Qali & Mosta guided tour - Mdina’s silent lanes and fortified walls
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Mdina, Rabat, Dingli cliffs, San Anton gardens, Ta’ Qali & Mosta guided tour

11.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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Malta: Rabat, Mdina, & San Anton Gardens Tour - St. Paul’s Catacombs beneath Rabat
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Malta: Rabat, Mdina, & San Anton Gardens Tour

12.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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Mdina and Rabat - City Walking Tour - Starting at Mdina Gate
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Mdina and Rabat – City Walking Tour

13.Mdina and Rabat – City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $24

Walk from Mdina Gate through the Silent City’s palaces, convents, churches, and narrow streets, then continue into Rabat’s old quarter. A licensed English-speaking guide, often including Nadine, Mary, or Angele, explains Malta’s layered past. The tour ends at St. Paul’s Square and does not include church or museum entry fees.

“A wonderful tour that touched on all the important sites of this fascinating and picturesque city. Loved it!”

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Malta: Dingli Cliffs & Buskett Gardens Segway Tour - Riding through Dingli village
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Malta: Dingli Cliffs & Buskett Gardens Segway Tour

14.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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Half-Day Tour of Mosta, Ta'Qali Crafts Village & Mdina - Mosta and the church beneath the great dome
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Half-Day Tour of Mosta, Ta’Qali Crafts Village & Mdina

15.Half-Day Tour of Mosta, Ta’Qali Crafts Village & Mdina

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 110 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

Travel by included transport from your hotel or a nearby pickup point to Mosta, Ta’Qali, and Mdina. You’ll see the church’s famous bomb story, watch glassblowing and other crafts, then walk Mdina’s narrow lanes and bastions with a live guide in English, German, French, or Italian.

“The glass blowing was really good I would have liked someone to explain the processes.”

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