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Private Mdina and Rabat Food and History Tour

Saint Paul's Bay, Malta

Experience our historic capital city and enjoy a selection of delicious local cuisine.

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Duration 3h 30m

Duration supplied by the experience provider.

Language

English

Group size

1–15 travelers

Full description

We will be having a taste of what’s cooking in the pot as we walk through two beautiful towns and discover the locality with all it has to offer beyond the food itself. Accompanied by a fully licensed professional guide, you will discover the two beautiful towns of Mdina and Rabat whilst trying some of the most traditional dishes our islands offer.

We start by walking through Mdina past the aristocratic palaces after having the famous pastizzi along with the local drink Kinnie.
After walking past the Cathedral and seeing the view from the bastions we stroll through some very atmospheric streets into Rabat.

We then walk through the narrow winding streets of Rabat to get in the centre of the town where after walking past the St Paul's Church we stop to make ħobż biz-zejt whilst trying local beers.

We finish at a local restaurant trying the star of Maltese cuisine, obviously rabbit, along with which some other Maltese traditional delicacies and a glass of local red wine.

Itinerary

Mdina Gates. Learn about the history of this millenial city at it's gates which have been influenced by so many of the conquerers who once called this place home.

St Paul's Cathedral. Walk past the beautiful Mdina Cathedral dedicated to St Paul and learn how an earthquake influenced the present architecture of this amazing church.

Mdina Fortification View. Look onto more than half of the island from the Mdina fortifications.

Jewish Quarter. Walk through the narrow streets of what once was a Jewish Quarter in this oldest city in Malta which was inhabited by a Jewish community for one third of it's population. Learn what happened to this Jewish community in the 15th Century.

St Paul's Basilica. We get to stop in front of the Church lying on top of the grotto which is thought to have been the place where St Paul lived in his 3 month stay in Malta, hence one of the holiest and most visited pilgrimage places on the Maltese Islands.

The Old Hospital. Walk past the old Santo Spirito Hospital which is considered among the oldest hospital buildings still around. Th building, now used as the National Archives, hosts one of the most intriguing doors in the island of Malta

What’s included

Included

  • Guide
  • Fully Licensed Professional Tourist Guide
  • Local craft beer and a glass of wine are included in the excursion price.
  • A glass of kinnie, the local softdrink is included in the excursion price.
  • The tour includes various stops to try the local delicacies the islands offer. That will include pastizzi, ħobż biż-żejt with all the sides, bragioli and rabbit.

Not included

  • Gratuities

Important information

Meeting point

Saint Paul's Bay, Malta

Don’t forget

Not wheelchair accessible Not stroller accessible Infants must not sit on laps Infant seats unavailable We need to know your accomodation address for this service given at an extra price. Comfy Shoes and a bottle of water on the warmer days.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation if cancelled more than 24 hours before start. 100% charge if cancelled within 24 hours of start.

Your host

VE

Verified Local Host

With GetExperience since 2026

From€240.00 / group