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Mdina highlights full-day sightseeing tour

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£49.00

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Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Dutch, Polish, Swedish, Finnish, Danish

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Duration: 8 hours

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Visit the medieval fortified city of Mdina, Malta’s former capital city
Visit the early Christian catacombs in Rabat and the cliffs at Dingli
Enjoy a stroll at San Anton botanical gardens situated near the Presidential Palace

What to expect

Discover the central part of Malta, dominated by the ancient citadel of Medina, once the island's capital city steeped in history.

Join the tour and navigate through the narrow streets and mysterious alleyways of Mdina, also known as the "silent city". Reach the awe-inspiring bastions and take in an almost 360-degree panoramic view of the island. Leave Mdina through the Greek Gate and proceed to the catacombs, followed by a drive to the southwest of the island, to the Dingli cliffs, which offer breathtaking views of the open sea and the tiny island of Filfla.

After a lovely lunch, move on to the botanic gardens of San Anton, home to some of the island's rarest plants and trees, and now home of the President of the Republic. Next, visit Mosta and its impressive dome, one of Europe's largest standing unsupported domes.

Your last stop will be the crafts center at Ta' Qali, where you can see glass blowing, pottery and filigree firsthand, and where you'll have ample time for shopping for souvenirs.

What's included

Guided walking tour
Lunch
Pick-up and drop-off from designated areas
Entrance ticket
Transportation

What's not included

Baby seats

Where

Meeting point:

You will be requested to fill out your pickup location during checkout.

What to remember

Know in advance:

Pickup is available from your hotel or nearby designated meeting points. You will be requested to fill out your pickup location during checkout
The local operator will contact you via email after booking to confirm the pickup time and location
The local company reserves the right to alter or cancel the excursion without prior notification

Provider

Arrigo Group

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 48 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Anonymous
From United States of America - July 2024

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

This was a great introduction to Malta’s history and highlights, especially if you are only here for a short trip like I was. Our guide Alana was exce ...
Anonymous
From United Kingdom - January 2023

Great
Overall rated
4/5

Could have done with less time in craft Village and more time in most to properly look at the church and exhibition
Anonymous
From United Kingdom - December 2022

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

The tour was very well organised and the guide was very efficient and knowledgeable! Thanks

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