Mdina Private Walking Tour

Summary

Meet a private guide at Mdina’s Main Gate at a departure time that works for you, then set out on a walking tour of the city that’s designed for your group’s interests and abilities. Follow narrow, winding streets that reflect the influence Malta’s many rulers, including the Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, and Normans. Stroll past Vilhena Palace, the Church St. Agatha, and The Banca Giuratale, an 18th-century palace in the heart of the city. As you walk, the guide will share stories from Mdina history, helping bring the city’s past to life. Continue to the St. Paul’s Cathedral Museum and the medieval Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum, see the Carmelite Priory, the Greeks Gate, and the Palazzo Santa Sofia, the oldest existing building in Malta. This private walking tour of Mdina concludes at the original departure point.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Take a journey back in time with this private 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. You will learn about the colourful history of Mdina and the many sieges it endured, offering shelter and protection to the Maltese population against the frequent pirate attacks; and hear the story of how the Maltese uprising against the French in 1798 started.

What’s included?

  • Professional guide

  • Private tour

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Gratuities

  • Food and drinks

  • Entry/Admission - National Museum of Natural History

  • Entry/Admission - Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Paul

  • Entry/Admission - Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Colour My Travel

About operator:

Colour My Travel offers a variety of walking tours and themed tours in Valletta and Mdina. These tours are offered on a schedule basis or a private tours. For those visiting the islands in a rush, we also offer the popular Express Tours that showcase the best of Malta in 1 day. We also introduced the free walking tours in Malta with regular tours taking place in Valletta. These tours are 90 minutes long and donation based. Colour My Travel is also popular for its ghost tours and themed tours that take place in Valletta, Mdina and Birgu.

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