Mdina Walking Tour
Mdina, Malta
Why Walk Mdina
Mdina was Malta's capital for nearly a millennium before the Knights of St. John moved to Valletta. The fortified hilltop city, with its narrow streets and honey-colored limestone palaces, earns its nickname 'the Silent City' — cars are restricted and the atmosphere is hushed. The city dates to antiquity and preserves layers of Arab, Norman, and baroque architecture within its walls. Views from the bastions extend across the entire island.
Free Mdina Walking Tour with Roamee Pro
Roamee Pro offers a free Mdina walking tour with audio narration. Explore Mdina Gate, St. Paul's Cathedral, Palazzo Falson, plus hidden gems like Fontanella Tea Garden and Catacombs of St. Paul and St. Agatha, without booking a group tour.
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Must-See Stops in Mdina
- •Mdina Gate — the baroque main entrance designed by Charles Francois de Mondion in 1724
- •St. Paul's Cathedral — a baroque cathedral designed by Lorenzo Gafa, with a marble interior and Mattia Preti paintings
- •Palazzo Falson — a 13th-century Norman house, one of the oldest in Mdina, now a museum of art and antiques
- •Bastion views — the fortification walls offering panoramic views across Malta to the sea
Hidden Gems in Mdina
- •Fontanella Tea Garden — a cafe on the bastion walls with views and traditional Maltese cake
- •Catacombs of St. Paul and St. Agatha — an extensive underground network of Roman-era burial chambers beneath nearby Rabat
Walking Tip
Mdina is tiny — you can walk every street in an hour. Enter through the main gate and make your way to the bastions for views.
Best Time to Visit
October through May for mild walking weather. Summer is very hot. Evening visits are magical when the old town is lit.
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