The 7 Best City Tours in Mdina, Island of Malta

October 23, 2021 Flossie Demartino

Graceful Mdina, the stately town known as the Silent City, holds court from the southwest corner of the captivating island of Malta. The commanding medieval Old City perches on its rocky promontory, its fortified bastions looming above the azure waters of the Mediterranean. This enchanting Maltese city offers a warren of narrow streets, populated by churches, palaces and gracious houses, punctuated by large squares and delightfully free of cars in its UNESCO-designated ancient quarters.
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Bandaranaike International Airport, Canada Friendship Rd, කටුනායක 11450, Sri Lanka Visit Amazing Ceylon
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1️⃣ Free Water bottles and Sim card 2️⃣We Have Good English Speaking Drivers 3️⃣Dates can be added as you wish. 4️⃣This is one of basic tour plan. If you have a plan we are very happy to follow that. 5️⃣After service only you can Pay(Last Day)

Inclusions: Water bottles, welcome, luxury car

Exclusions: Use of Segway

Reviewed By 907tejasb

Ramayana visit and cannady visit beach visit. Complete your organised by Ceylon was amazing. Thanks lot

2. Mdina Small-Group Walking Tour

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Take a journey back in time with our guides on the Mdina Tour, admiring the magnificent palazzos and churches in the city’s unique mix of medieval and baroque styles, as well as the spectacular panoramas from the high bastion walls. Learn about the colorful history of Mdina and the many sieges it endured, offering shelter and protection to the Maltese population against the frequent pirate attacks. Hear the story of how the Maltese uprising against the French started in 1798.

Inclusions: Professional guide

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities, Food and drinks

Reviewed By zimrathon

Regardless who you are, if you're going to Malta, you have not experienced fully without this guided tour of Valletta. In one day I did first the Valletta tour and then the Mdina tour with Matthew as a guide and I could not have been more satisfied. The way Matthew tells the stories of the city, reflecting on the leadership of the various knights of S:t Johns order and the strategic location of the city up until more recent times, makes you want to start studying history yourself. Even more, a real historian true to his form, Matthew skilfully relates the more contentious topics of the history and politics of the region's last millennium or so, but with objectivity, so that you yourself learn the different points of view and get a deeper understanding of what has formed Malta as she is today. To summarize - don't come to Malta without taking this tour.

3. 6-hour Private Tour around Malta

16 Quarry Wharf, Valletta, Malta Frances Gauci
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Price quoted is for a six-hour tour. We have included the main sites normally visited by travellers to Malta, however, tailor-made tours can be arranged where clients can choose to visit other places. Clients can choose to have longer tours at an extra cost. Tours are offered and structured according to clients' needs and wishes and your driver will take you around and show you Malta's most interesting sites. Clients may request to stop to take pictures along the way any time. Please note that price quoted does not include any entry/admission fees to any place nor any boat trips.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water

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Reviewed By philipmire

We were picked up at our hotel on time. Water was provided for both of us (it was a HOT day). Our guide explained the sites and worked with us to pick the ones that were the most interesting to us. While we were in the sites exploring, our driver would surprise us with samples of the local foods when we got back to the car. Excellent experience!

4. City Sightseeing Malta Island Bus Tour (Plus Optional Cruise)

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Experience Malta aboard this City Sightseeing panoramic bus & optional boat tour! Malta boasts more than 7,000 years of history & is brimming with places of interest.  This panoramic day tour covers some of the most iconic and stunning sights. Starting your tour at one of the many pick up points in the North of the island, the adventure begins following a quick tour of Valletta's outskirts before making your way through the Three Cities & a short 15 minute stop in Vittoriosa. On to Marsaxlokk, a charming fishing village where you will have an hour to explore the harbour & enjoy a spot of lunch; we recommend the fresh seafood. Next up is a 30 minute stop at the Blue Grotto. These stunning sea caves provide excellent photo opportunities. Continuing back north, you will stop for an hour in Mdina, a fortified medieval city on the top of a hill. The tour concludes with a drive through Mosta before returning to the North & your desired drop off point. Optional harbour cruise available.

Inclusions: Panoramic Island Bus Tour - apx 6 hours depending on pick up location, On-board audio commentary available in several languages + free headphones, Discount booklet including offers on local eateries, shopping and attractions, Harbour Cruise (if option selected)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified. Lunch is not included.

Reviewed By chip60

This is a really interesting mode of transport to use when visiting Gozo on a day trip from Malta. Great view over the countryside from the top deck. Good value for money. Tickets can be purchased at the port in Malta or on arrival in Gozo.

5. Private 8 hour tour to Valletta, Marsaxlokk & Mdina from Valletta (Hotel-cruise)

Tour Travel & More Malta (Valleta)

Your private driver, together with your private official tour guide, will be waiting for you in the cruise port of Valleta to kick off your private full day tour. During your tour you will enjoy getting to know the most emblematic and historical sites of Malta. Valleta, which was built by the Knights of St. John in 1566. You will enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the harbour and walk across the historical buildings of the city, including the church of of the Order, home of a Caravaggio masterpiece. You will then visit a traditional fishing village: Marsaxlokk. You will have some free time to eat fresh mediterranean fish on the market and restaurants which are located in front of the ocean. The final stop of your tour will be Mdina, the former capital city of Malta. You will walk across the historical center of the city with your private official tour guide, checking out the baroque buildings, the bastion walls and the Cathedral of Mdina, amongst other sites

Inclusions: Private vehicle with chauffeur for 8 hours, Private official tour guide for 8 hours, Local taxes, Hotel/cruise port pick up, Hotel/cruise port drop off

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Entrance tickets

6. 4-hr day tour around Malta

Frances Gauci

Price quoted is for a four-hour tour of the North of Malta. We have included the main sites normally visited by travellers to the island, however, tailor-made tours can be arranged where clients can choose to visit other places. Clients can choose to have longer tours at an extra cost. Tours are offered and structured according to clients' needs and wishes and your driver will take you around and show you Malta's most interesting sites. Clients may request to stop to take pictures along the way any time. Kindly note that price quoted does not include any entry/admission fees to any place nor any boat trips.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Bottled water

Exclusions: Entry fees to museums .. and boat trip fees are not included in price.

Reviewed By philipmire

We were picked up at our hotel on time. Water was provided for both of us (it was a HOT day). Our guide explained the sites and worked with us to pick the ones that were the most interesting to us. While we were in the sites exploring, our driver would surprise us with samples of the local foods when we got back to the car. Excellent experience!

7. The very best of Malta in one day

Uopera tours

After the guide will pick up at convenient for you place you will begin with exploration of the World UNESCO Heritage site of Valletta, The stunning Three Cities, to the colourful fishing boats of Marsaxlokk. After that, you will have time to have lunch and to try traditional Lampuki Pie (fish pie), Rabbit Stew, Bragioli (beef olives), Kapunata, (Maltese version of ratatouille), and widow’s soup, which includes a small round of Gbejniet (sheep or goat’s cheese). After lunch and a little rest, you will have an option to go on a boat ride at the Blue Grotto. After that your guide will take you to see Hagar Qim Temple. A stunning drive along the west coast of Malta before cutting inland for a walking tour of Mdina, the former capital of Malta. After the Silent City of Mdina, we will visit the Mosta Dome (Miracle Church) then lastly, a stop at Golden Bay. After that you will be taken to the place you are staying – or to any other place you prefer upon your request.

Inclusions: Professional licensed guide, Pick-up and drop-off, Air-conditioned vehicle, All entrance tickets, All fees and taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks

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