Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour Including Catacombs and St. Paul's Grotto
by Colour my Travel
Choose from 5 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.€51Overview
This walking tour in Mdina lasts about two and a half hours and covers both Mdina and Rabat. You start at the Mdina Main Gate, meeting your professional guide who leads you through the journey. The tour first takes you through Rabat’s streets, where you see several notable churches and convents. Next, you visit the Wignacourt Museum, which includes entry to the catacombs, World War II shelters, and St. Paul's Grotto, all located underground. Afterward, the tour continues with an extended walk through Mdina, known as the silent city, where you pass important palaces, convents, churches, and classic streets. The final stop is Mdina Old City, the former capital of Malta. The guide shares historical details about Mdina’s medieval and baroque architecture, the city’s role in protecting Malta from pirate attacks, and the 1798 Maltese uprising against the French. Note that the underground sites involve several stairs. Hotel pickup, food, drinks, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mdina Main Gate - Baroque gateway
The tour begins at the Mdina Main Gate, a baroque gateway where the guide meets the group.
5 min
Rabat
Walk through Rabat’s streets, passing some of the city’s most notable churches and convents during a 25-minute stroll.
25 min
Wignacourt Museum
Enter the Wignacourt Museum to visit the underground catacombs, World War II shelters, and St. Paul's Grotto with entrance included.
30 min
Mdina
Spend about 85 minutes walking through Mdina’s medieval city center, passing key palaces, convents, churches, and typical streets.
85 min
Mdina Old City
A brief stop at Mdina Old City, the former capital of Malta.
5 min
Meeting point
Meeting point: Outside Mdina gate. The guide will be on the right hand side, next to the children's playing field. Look out for the yellow umbrella.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Mdina and Rabat Walking Tour Including Catacombs and St. Paul's Grotto
by Colour my Travel
Choose from 5 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.€51Overview
This walking tour in Mdina lasts about two and a half hours and covers both Mdina and Rabat. You start at the Mdina Main Gate, meeting your professional guide who leads you through the journey. The tour first takes you through Rabat’s streets, where you see several notable churches and convents. Next, you visit the Wignacourt Museum, which includes entry to the catacombs, World War II shelters, and St. Paul's Grotto, all located underground. Afterward, the tour continues with an extended walk through Mdina, known as the silent city, where you pass important palaces, convents, churches, and classic streets. The final stop is Mdina Old City, the former capital of Malta. The guide shares historical details about Mdina’s medieval and baroque architecture, the city’s role in protecting Malta from pirate attacks, and the 1798 Maltese uprising against the French. Note that the underground sites involve several stairs. Hotel pickup, food, drinks, and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Mdina Main Gate - Baroque gateway
The tour begins at the Mdina Main Gate, a baroque gateway where the guide meets the group.
5 min
Rabat
Walk through Rabat’s streets, passing some of the city’s most notable churches and convents during a 25-minute stroll.
25 min
Wignacourt Museum
Enter the Wignacourt Museum to visit the underground catacombs, World War II shelters, and St. Paul's Grotto with entrance included.
30 min
Mdina
Spend about 85 minutes walking through Mdina’s medieval city center, passing key palaces, convents, churches, and typical streets.
85 min
Mdina Old City
A brief stop at Mdina Old City, the former capital of Malta.
5 min
Meeting point
Meeting point: Outside Mdina gate. The guide will be on the right hand side, next to the children's playing field. Look out for the yellow umbrella.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.