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A tale of The Two Cities of Mdina and Valletta
Mdina
Important Information
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This private day tour is a combination of experiencing the history and culture of the two unique architectural gems of Malta! Travellers who love history, art and culture will be enthraled with the itinerary of this tour!
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Licensed Guide exclusive to the group
Lunch
Cathedral & Museum - €10 for adults, €8 for students and free for children under 12 years.
Palazzo Falson - €10 for adults, €5 for students and free for children under 12 years.
St. John's Co-Cathedral €15 for adults, students for €12 and free for children under 12 years of age
Barakka Lift - €2
A tale of The Two Cities of Mdina and Valletta
Mdina
About
This private day tour is a combination of experiencing the history and culture of the two unique architectural gems of Malta! Travellers who love history, art and culture will be enthraled with the itinerary of this tour!
Highlights
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 7 hours to 8 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Air-conditioned vehicle
Licensed Guide exclusive to the group
Lunch
Cathedral & Museum - €10 for adults, €8 for students and free for children under 12 years.
Palazzo Falson - €10 for adults, €5 for students and free for children under 12 years.
St. John's Co-Cathedral €15 for adults, students for €12 and free for children under 12 years of age
Barakka Lift - €2
Itinerary
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Mdina Main Gate - Baroque gateway
The driver will drop off guests at the Main Gate of Mdina.
Here guests will meet the local guide for a walking tour of the fortified medieval city of Mdina, which is Malta`s former capital city. There, guests will venture through narrow winding streets, dating back to medieval times, whilst experiencing different styles of architecture and baroque buildings of great historical importance. The city is surrounded by imposing bastions that offer a magnificent panoramic view of the island.
Guests will walk past Main Street to Main Square to St. Paul’s Cathedral.
30 minutes
2
Mdina Metropolitan Cathedral Museum
This is a combination visit to St. Paul’s Cathedral in Mdina and the adjacent Mdina Cathedral Museum in any order guests might wish.
The museum houses fine silverware, rare coins, an important collection of prints and engravings by Albrecht Dürer one of the greatest Northern Renaissance artists, Maltese objects d’art, wax reliefs, a trompe l’oeil Baroque dome, many paintings and other artefacts.
30 minutes
3
Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Paul
After the museum, guests will head to the Cathedral of St. Paul.
The inside of this magnificent building is richly adorned with a colourful inlaid marble floor, a frescoed ceiling of the Shipwreck of St. Paul, and a plethora of other marvellous features including altarpieces, paintings, marble works, intricate woodwork, silver artefacts, statues and stained glass windows.
45 minutes
4
Palazzo Falson Historic House Museum
Dating back to the 13th century, the Palace is home to one of the most stunning courtyards on the Island, boasting a spectacular Renaissance staircase. Guests will be intrigued by the exquisite objets d’art, furniture, and armoury, relics of its last owner, Olof Gollcher.
45 minutes
5
Howard Gardens
Travellers can relax and have lunch at the peaceful Howard Gardens outside Mdina City. Travellers can taste the delicious pastizzi which can be purchased from a nearby shop. Following lunch, the travellers accompanied by their guide will be picked up by their private driver and taken to the City of Valletta.
1 hour
6
Triton Fountain
Our accredited guide will meet you near the Triton Fountain and take you on a walking tour around Valletta to get a feel of the place.
3 hours
7
St. John's Co-Cathedral
At the St. John’s Co-Cathedral, you can see the
painting ‘The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist’ by Caravaggio. Our tour guide will run you through the majestic beauty of this religious place.