Mdina and Highlights of Malta Full-Day Guided Tour Including Lunch and Transfers
by Robert Arrigo & Sons
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The tour highlights Malta’s highest point and impressive historical sites in about 7 to 8 hours by coach, with lunch and transfers included. It begins with a 90-minute visit to Mdina, an ancient medieval city known for its palaces, fortifications, and a mix of medieval and baroque architecture. The narrow streets and high bastions provide views and a look at the city’s history as Malta’s former capital. From Mdina, the group walks through the Greek Gate to Rabat’s old quarter for 30 minutes to observe the local vernacular architecture. Then, a 30-minute stop at the St. Cataldus Catacombs on Rabat’s outskirts reveals early Christian burial sites dating from the 2nd to 3rd centuries, including rock-hewn tombs and a rare agape table used in funerary rituals. Next, the tour moves to Dingli Cliffs on Malta’s western coast for 35 minutes. At 253 metres above sea level, these cliffs are the island’s highest point and feature views of terraced fields, the sea, and the uninhabited island of Filfla. The tiny chapel dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene, built in 1646, sits on the cliff edge. A 45-minute stop follows at San Anton Botanical Gardens in Attard. Created in the 17th century beside San Anton Palace, the gardens include paths, fountains, ponds, and trees such as palms, jacarandas, and araucarias, some over 300 years old. The gardens also host various waterfowl. The group then spends an hour in Ta’ Qali Artisan Village, located on a former British RAF airfield. This crafts hub showcases local artisans practicing glassblowing, silver and filigree jewelry making, and other traditional crafts. Visitors can browse and purchase authentic Maltese products like lace, ceramics, and leather goods. The tour ends with a 55-minute visit to the Rotunda of Mosta, also called the Sanctuary Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady. Built between 1833 and the 1860s in neoclassical style, the church features the third largest unsupported dome worldwide. It survived a World War II bomb that passed through the dome without detonating, an event regarded by locals as a miracle. Lunch with a fixed menu and a glass of wine is included during the tour at one of the stops. Transportation is by air-conditioned coach with pick-up and drop-off transfers from selected meeting points. A licensed guide provides commentary throughout the day.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mdina
The tour begins with a 90-minute visit to Mdina, an ancient medieval city known for its palaces, fortifications, and a blend of medieval and baroque architecture. Mdina served as Malta’s capital from antiquity until the medieval period. Visitors walk through narrow streets that have remained largely unchanged for the last 1000 years and explore the city’s high bastion walls offering panoramic views.
90 min
Rabat
From Mdina, the group walks through the Greek Gate to Rabat’s old quarter for 30 minutes, exploring the Maltese vernacular architecture in this neighbouring town.
30 min
St. Cataldus Catacombs
At Rabat, there is a 30-minute visit to the St. Cataldus Catacombs, which date from the late 2nd to 3rd centuries. These catacombs were originally a Punic burial shaft and contain rock-hewn tombs and an agape table used for early Christian funerary rituals.
30 min
Dingli Cliffs
The tour proceeds to Dingli Cliffs for 35 minutes. At 253 metres above sea level, these cliffs are Malta’s highest point and offer views of terraced fields, the sea, and the island of Filfla. The chapel of Saint Mary Magdalene, built in 1646, stands on the cliff edge.
35 min
San Anton Gardens
A 45-minute stop is made at the San Anton Botanical Gardens in Attard. Created in the 17th century, the gardens feature pathways, fountains, ponds with ducks, swans, peacocks, and a variety of trees including palms, jacarandas, and araucarias some over 300 years old.
45 min
Ta' Qali Crafts Village
The group visits Ta’ Qali Artisan Village for 60 minutes. Located on a former British RAF airfield, this crafts village showcases local artisans practicing glassblowing, silver and filigree jewellery making, and other crafts. Visitors can view and buy authentic Maltese products.
60 min
Mosta Rotunda
The tour ends with a 55-minute visit to the Sanctuary Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady, also called the Rotunda of Mosta, a neoclassical church built between 1833 and the 1860s. It features the third largest unsupported dome in the world and is Malta’s largest church. On 9 April 1942, during World War II, a German bomb pierced the dome and entered the church but did not explode, sparing the lives of more than 300 people attending early evening mass.
55 min
Malta
Lunch with a fixed menu and a glass of wine is included at one of the stops during the tour.
75 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Mdina and Highlights of Malta Full-Day Guided Tour Including Lunch and Transfers
by Robert Arrigo & Sons
Choose from 6 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€138Overview
The tour highlights Malta’s highest point and impressive historical sites in about 7 to 8 hours by coach, with lunch and transfers included. It begins with a 90-minute visit to Mdina, an ancient medieval city known for its palaces, fortifications, and a mix of medieval and baroque architecture. The narrow streets and high bastions provide views and a look at the city’s history as Malta’s former capital. From Mdina, the group walks through the Greek Gate to Rabat’s old quarter for 30 minutes to observe the local vernacular architecture. Then, a 30-minute stop at the St. Cataldus Catacombs on Rabat’s outskirts reveals early Christian burial sites dating from the 2nd to 3rd centuries, including rock-hewn tombs and a rare agape table used in funerary rituals. Next, the tour moves to Dingli Cliffs on Malta’s western coast for 35 minutes. At 253 metres above sea level, these cliffs are the island’s highest point and feature views of terraced fields, the sea, and the uninhabited island of Filfla. The tiny chapel dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene, built in 1646, sits on the cliff edge. A 45-minute stop follows at San Anton Botanical Gardens in Attard. Created in the 17th century beside San Anton Palace, the gardens include paths, fountains, ponds, and trees such as palms, jacarandas, and araucarias, some over 300 years old. The gardens also host various waterfowl. The group then spends an hour in Ta’ Qali Artisan Village, located on a former British RAF airfield. This crafts hub showcases local artisans practicing glassblowing, silver and filigree jewelry making, and other traditional crafts. Visitors can browse and purchase authentic Maltese products like lace, ceramics, and leather goods. The tour ends with a 55-minute visit to the Rotunda of Mosta, also called the Sanctuary Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady. Built between 1833 and the 1860s in neoclassical style, the church features the third largest unsupported dome worldwide. It survived a World War II bomb that passed through the dome without detonating, an event regarded by locals as a miracle. Lunch with a fixed menu and a glass of wine is included during the tour at one of the stops. Transportation is by air-conditioned coach with pick-up and drop-off transfers from selected meeting points. A licensed guide provides commentary throughout the day.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mdina
The tour begins with a 90-minute visit to Mdina, an ancient medieval city known for its palaces, fortifications, and a blend of medieval and baroque architecture. Mdina served as Malta’s capital from antiquity until the medieval period. Visitors walk through narrow streets that have remained largely unchanged for the last 1000 years and explore the city’s high bastion walls offering panoramic views.
90 min
Rabat
From Mdina, the group walks through the Greek Gate to Rabat’s old quarter for 30 minutes, exploring the Maltese vernacular architecture in this neighbouring town.
30 min
St. Cataldus Catacombs
At Rabat, there is a 30-minute visit to the St. Cataldus Catacombs, which date from the late 2nd to 3rd centuries. These catacombs were originally a Punic burial shaft and contain rock-hewn tombs and an agape table used for early Christian funerary rituals.
30 min
Dingli Cliffs
The tour proceeds to Dingli Cliffs for 35 minutes. At 253 metres above sea level, these cliffs are Malta’s highest point and offer views of terraced fields, the sea, and the island of Filfla. The chapel of Saint Mary Magdalene, built in 1646, stands on the cliff edge.
35 min
San Anton Gardens
A 45-minute stop is made at the San Anton Botanical Gardens in Attard. Created in the 17th century, the gardens feature pathways, fountains, ponds with ducks, swans, peacocks, and a variety of trees including palms, jacarandas, and araucarias some over 300 years old.
45 min
Ta' Qali Crafts Village
The group visits Ta’ Qali Artisan Village for 60 minutes. Located on a former British RAF airfield, this crafts village showcases local artisans practicing glassblowing, silver and filigree jewellery making, and other crafts. Visitors can view and buy authentic Maltese products.
60 min
Mosta Rotunda
The tour ends with a 55-minute visit to the Sanctuary Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady, also called the Rotunda of Mosta, a neoclassical church built between 1833 and the 1860s. It features the third largest unsupported dome in the world and is Malta’s largest church. On 9 April 1942, during World War II, a German bomb pierced the dome and entered the church but did not explode, sparing the lives of more than 300 people attending early evening mass.
55 min
Malta
Lunch with a fixed menu and a glass of wine is included at one of the stops during the tour.
75 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.