Private Walking Tour of Mdina

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Description of the Private Walking Tour of Mdina 

If you plan to visit Malta, you should reserve a few days in your itinerary to enjoy a private walking tour of Mdina. This imposing city located in the west-central part of the island has thousands of years of history. 

This exclusive excursion will be the best way to explore the capital of Malta, which has an impressive architecture that mixes medieval and baroque styles with a strong Arabic influence. 

In this 4-hour private tour you will be accompanied by an expert official guide, who will be in charge of taking you to see the most attractive buildings and monuments, as well as the different treasures hidden in this splendid city. In addition, at each point of interest he will tell you the most important information for you to discover the most striking facts of the city.  

You will stroll through its cream-colored streets that are a spectacle, for their beauty and for its interesting distribution, which resembles a medieval labyrinth. 

In addition, Mdina has been the center of many historical events, making it one of the most important cities in Malta. 

You will explore the Cathedral of Mdina, the site where (according to the bible) St. Paul was shipwrecked. You will also see some of the locations used for the famous series “Game of Thrones”. 

As you pass through its walls, you will be amazed by the majestic panoramic view you get from that point of the city. 

In short, every detail of this private walking tour of Mdina is planned to make the most of every minute of the excursion and leave you eager to return to tour the majestic island of Malta. 

Points of Interest

Since its foundation by the Phoenicians in 700 BC, Mdina or “the city of silence” has been the center of many important events. In addition, it was occupied by many noble families and by the Knights of St. John during the Middle Ages. 

This is why every corner of the city has something to show and tell. Discover each point of interest accompanied by a private guide expert in art and history: 

• The Vilhena Palace: this building is also called the Magisterial Palace. It is an elegant French baroque style construction dating from 1726 and serves as the headquarters for the Museum of Natural History. 
• St. Paul’s Cathedral: this is the most iconic building in Mdina, which was built by the Knights of the Order of St. John between 1697 and 1702. It is a baroque structure, which is built on the ruins of an old church, which was destroyed by an earthquake in 1693.
• The gate of Mdina: this impressive main gate of the city of silence was built by the GrandMaster António de Vilhena. Undoubtedly this is a very representative monument of the city and has served as a background for some movies and for the series “Game of Thrones”. 
• The Carmelite convent: this religious building housed the Discalced Carmelite nuns during the year 1418. A catholic church and some of the rooms occupied by the nuns during the Middle Ages remain on the site. 

In addition to these points of interest, you will also see Palazzo Falson, the Chapel of St. Agatha, Palazzo Inguanez, Palazzo Costanzo and many other striking places. 

You can complete your tour of Malta with a private tour of the Hypogeum and the temples of Tarxien, as this way you can explore some of the oldest man-made constructions.

Details:

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  Duration

  4 hours

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  Language

  English, Spanish (other language under request)

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  Pick up point

  Centrally located meeting point in Mdina

This Private Tour includes:

• Private official Tour guide for your 3 hour tour
• Pick up and drop off in your hotel or place of choice in CENTER of Mdina
• Complete personalized experience
• Public liability insurance
• 24/7 Guardian Angel Service
• Taxes

This Private Tour excludes:

• Transportation
• Entrance fees
• Food and drinks

Cancellation Policy

• No Refund, Modification or Cancellation in any case on any type of tickets or entrance fees.
• Modification of tour/service dates and starting times are subject to availability.
• 48 hours prior to first service date: Free Cancellation on guide and private vehicle with chauffeur. Any type of entrance tickets have no refund.
• Less than 48 hours prior to first service date: No Refund. Payment of 100%.