Mdina & Rabat – From The Ancient Capital To St. Paul’s Grotto

From the City of Silence to the stories that remain under its streets.

About This Experience

Mdina and Rabat share a long history, but each reveals a different chapter of Malta’s past.

The experience begins in Mdina, the ancient capital of Malta, where we walk through medieval streets, palaces, churches and bastions while exploring its role as a centre of political, religious and social life.

We then continue to Rabat, following the history of the ancient settlement of Melite, the arrival of Christianity and the traditions connected with St. Paul. Along the way, we discover how different communities shaped both the streets above and the spaces beneath them.

The experience ends at St. Paul’s Grotto, bringing together the history, archaeology and Christian traditions that connect Mdina and Rabat.

What will you discover?

Explore Mdina and Rabat as two chapters of the same historical landscape, from ancient Melite to modern Malta.

During the experience, you will discover:

• The noble families, Church and religious communities that shaped Mdina and Rabat.
• The fortifications, palaces, streets and architecture that reveal different periods of Malta’s history.
• Malta’s underground heritage, including catacombs and World War II shelters.
• The traditions surrounding St. Paul and St. Paul’s Grotto, an important site of Christian memory and pilgrimage.

Tour information

• Experience: Historical & heritage discovery
• Languages: Spanish & English
• Duration: 3.5 hours
• Distance: Approximately 3 km
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Recommended age: 8+
• Walking: The experience involves continuous walking between Mdina and Rabat.
• Terrain: Stone surfaces, uneven paths, stairs, narrow streets and underground spaces.
• What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes and water.

Includes

Your experience includes entrance to the Wignacourt Museum, with access to:

• Paul’s Grotto
• World War II Shelters
• St. Paul’s Catacombs

Interested in this experience?

Contact me directly to check available dates. WhatsApp: +356 99788014

Private groups

This experience is also available for private groups, with the route and activities adapted to your interests and the purpose of your visit. For prices and private options, get in touch through our contact form.

Important before booking

Group size: Minimum 8 participants · Maximum 20 participants.

If the minimum number is not reached, the experience will be cancelled and a full refund will be issued. If any changes to the route, schedule or activities are required, you will be informed in advance.

Cancellation Policy

You may cancel your booking up to 24 hours before the tour starts to receive a full refund. All cancellation times are based on Malta local time.