Mdina, Rabat, Dingli Cliffs, San Anton Gardens, Ta' Qali and Mosta Dome Guided Tour with Lunch

Explore Mdina, Rabat, Dingli Cliffs, San Anton Gardens, Ta' Qali Crafts Village and the Mosta Dome on a guided full-day tour with lunch.

Getting started

Begin by meeting your licensed guide and joining your group in the air-conditioned vehicle for your full-day guided tour. After a brief orientation in your selected language, you set off toward Mdina as the first main stop. Your guide outlines the day’s route, which includes cultural, historical and scenic locations across central and western Malta.

What to expect

Mdina

Mdina is Malta's ancient fortified capital, often called the "Silent City", known for its narrow medieval streets and bastions.

Features

• You walk through Mdina's winding medieval streets, passing Siculo-Norman palaces and Baroque buildings that reflect centuries of Maltese history and architecture.
• From the bastions, you can look out over the island, taking in panoramic views that show Mdina's strategic hilltop position.
• Your guided tour is available in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish, so your licensed guide can tailor explanations to your chosen language as you explore.

Rabat and St. Cataldus Catacombs

Rabat, just outside Mdina, holds important evidence of early Christian worship beneath its streets.

Features

• Entry to the St. Cataldus Catacombs in Rabat is included, giving you access to early Christian burial chambers that illustrate Malta's ancient religious heritage.
• Inside the catacombs, your guide explains how these underground spaces were used, helping you interpret the rock-cut tombs and passageways.
• The air-conditioned vehicle takes you between Mdina and Rabat, so you move comfortably from the fortified city to this historic suburb.

Dingli Cliffs

Dingli Cliffs mark one of Malta's highest points, with sheer drops overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

Features

• At Dingli Cliffs you step out to see the coastline from above, with open views over the sea that highlight the island's rugged western edge.
• Your guide points out the elevation of this viewpoint and explains why the cliffs have been a natural landmark for navigation and defense.
• Travel to and from Dingli Cliffs is by air-conditioned vehicle, so you can sit back between panoramic photo stops.

San Anton Gardens

San Anton Gardens are landscaped gardens beside the Presidential Palace.

Features

• You stroll along shaded paths in San Anton Gardens, viewing a range of mature trees and plant-lined walkways laid out around ornamental features.
• From the paths you can see the exterior of the Presidential Palace, which gives context to the gardens' historic role as a formal residence setting.
• Your guide uses this stop to connect Malta's political present with its past, while the vehicle waits nearby for the next leg of the tour.

Ta' Qali Crafts Village

Ta' Qali Crafts Village showcases working Maltese artisans and their products.

Features

• At Ta' Qali Crafts Village you see local craftsmanship in action, with traditional artisans presenting items that reflect Maltese skills and materials.
• This stop gives you time to observe techniques up close, which may include work with glass, metal or other crafts, depending on which workshops are active.
• Your guide remains on hand to answer questions and help you understand how Ta' Qali fits into Malta's craft and trade traditions.

Mosta Dome and Mosta Church

Mosta is home to the Mosta Dome, one of Europe's largest unsupported church domes, and the parish church it crowns.

Features

• Entry to Mosta Church is included, so you can step inside and appreciate the scale of the Mosta Dome from beneath this large unsupported structure.
• Your guide highlights the architectural features that make the dome significant in a European context, focusing on its size and engineering.
• The air-conditioned vehicle brings you into the center of Mosta and later collects you here, linking this visit smoothly with your earlier stops.

Lunch

Lunch is provided as part of your tour, giving you a break during the day's route.

Features

• Lunch is included, so you do not need to arrange a separate meal while moving between Mdina, Rabat, Dingli Cliffs, San Anton Gardens, Ta' Qali Crafts Village and Mosta Dome.
• Your guide uses the lunch break to recap the morning's visits and answer any questions, helping you connect the different sites you have seen.