Mdina and the highlights of Malta guided tour with lunch
Excursions & day trips

Mdina and the highlights of Malta guided tour with lunch

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$80.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Polish
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You will explore Mdina’s timeless streets and stunning bastion views
  • The tour allows you to discover Rabat’s ancient catacombs and early Christian heritage
  • You will see breathtaking panoramas from Malta’s highest point at Dingli Cliffs
  • You will have the opportunity to explore Ta’ Qali crafts village and marvel at the iconic Mosta Dome
What to expect

This full-day tour is perfect for guests eager to experience Malta’s most fascinating highlights. The tour starts in Mdina, the island’s ancient capital, renowned for its opulent palaces, fortifications, and stunning mix of medieval and baroque architecture. A stroll through its narrow streets, unchanged for centuries, offers a glimpse into Malta’s rich heritage and spectacular views from its bastion walls.

Leaving Mdina via the Greeks Gate, you will visit St. Cataldus Catacombs in Rabat, dating back to the 2nd–3rd centuries. These early Christian burial sites feature an agape table and beautiful rock-hewn tombs, representing some of Malta’s earliest Christian evidence.

Next, you head to Dingli Cliffs, Malta’s highest point at 253 meters above sea level. Enjoy breathtaking views of terraced fields, the open sea, and Filfla island, with a tiny chapel perched dramatically on the edge.

After lunch, you explore San Anton Botanical Gardens in Attard, home to exotic plants, fountains, and ponds with ducks, swans, and peacocks. Built in the 17th century, these gardens surround the President’s residence.

The journey continues to Ta’ Qali Artisan Village, where local craftsmen create glass art, filigree jewellery, lace, and ceramics—ideal for authentic souvenirs.

You conclude the tour at the Mosta Dome, a neoclassical basilica boasting one of the world’s largest unsupported domes. Famously, a WWII bomb pierced the dome without exploding, sparing hundreds—a miracle in Maltese history.

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What's included
  • check Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
  • check Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
  • check 3-course lunch
  • check Tour guide
  • check Attractions tickets
What's not included
  • x_not_included Additional food and drinks
Where
Meeting point:
Please select your pick-up location during the purchase. Please note that the time shown on the website or on your ticket is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time. Your pick-up time can be any time between 8:30 AM and 9:10 AM, depending on where you are staying.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • The tour is not wheelchair-accessible
  • The activity is not recommended for people with mobility impairments

Not allowed:

  • Pets, luggage, and suitcases

Know in advance:

  • The time shown on the website or on your ticket is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time. Your pick-up time can be any time between 8:30 AM and 9:10 AM, depending on where you are staying. You will find the contact details on the voucher after your booking
  • The tour will be guided in the language that you have booked; however, please note that occasionally, due to operational circumstances, a multilingual guide (limited to a maximum of two languages) might provide the commentary in two languages
  • The tour in Spanish will be conducted by either a Spanish-speaking guide (subject to availability) or an English-speaking guide together with a Spanish-speaking host serving as a translator
  • The local operator reserves the right to change the order of the visits without prior notice
  • The tour includes admission to the Rotunda of Mosta and St. Cataldus Catacombs. No other entrance fees are included
  • Admission to San Anton Botanical Gardens is free of charge
  • While generally there are always some craftsmen practicing their trade at the Ta' Qali Artisan Village, the local provider cannot guarantee that there will always be artisans practicing glassblowing techniques while you are there
  • No particular dress code is required; it's recommended wearing comfortable clothes according to the forecasted weather. One should note that you will be visiting the Rotunda of Mosta, a Roman Catholic church; therefore, some decorum is expected (avoid wearing very short skirts, sleeveless shirts, see-through clothing, excessively revealing clothing, etc.)
  • Foldable strollers are allowed during the tour
  • Any personal belongings, including backpacks or rucksacks, must be carried with you at all times and may not be left unattended on the coach or bus
  • The tour will operate as scheduled, rain or shine.

• Both electronic and paper vouchers are accepted.

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Provider
Robert Arrigo & Sons Ltd.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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