Mosta, Mdina & St. Paul's Catacombs Small Group Tour
Excursions & day trips

Mosta, Mdina & St. Paul's Catacombs Small Group Tour

4.3/5
Excellent
Based on 6 reviews
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£66.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Do this because
  • Tour Mosta Basilica and see its unsupported dome
  • Venture underground to explore St. Paul's Catacombs
  • Tuck into a freshly-prepared Maltese lunch with local products
  • Discover the fortified town of Mdina on a guided tour
  • Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Malta
What to expect

Central Malta is steeped in history and tradition. Its medieval cities, ancient temples and staggering scenery hold the secret to the island's rich past and customs. On this adults-only small group tour you'll discover Mosta Basilica, St. Paul's Catacombs and the walled town of Mdina. Matteo, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Mdina is possibly the best-preserved ancient walled city in Europe. It's known as ‘the silent city' for its peaceful streets and old-world atmosphere. The city is a beauty, built with stone that glows in the sun, and it's packed with cultural treasures.'

First up is Mosta Basilica, famous for having the third-largest unsupported dome in Europe. After that we'll head to St. Paul's Catacombs, a network of underground cemeteries dating back to the 3rd century BC. These burial chambers are the earliest evidence of Christianity in Malta. Look out for the two carved circular stone tables, thought to have been used for funerary rites, or for celebrations honouring the dead.

The tombs themselves are remarkable, you'll see that some are much grander to reflect the social standing of the occupant. Once we have finished our visit we'll head to a nearby restaurant for a typical lunch prepared with locally sourced ingredients, before finishing the day with a guided tour of fortified Mdina. Its old town, protected by ancient walls and a moat, offers a peek into the Malta of past centuries.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Adults only
  • This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Provider
TUI MALTA LTD
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.3/5

Based on 6 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Service

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Value for money

4.3/5

Staff

4.5/5

  • Matthew M

    From United Kingdom - November 2024

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Interesting and informative guide.

  • Tentpeg

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Lunchtime Restaurant was a let down due to the seating. Little room between the long tables and the back of your seat was only 2or3 inches from the b ...

  • Rebekah

    From United States of America - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The vegetarian option for the lunch was really a bit sad; the thinnest, saddest looking omelette I've ever seen! Otherwise, the actual tour was really ...

  • D Shore

    From United Kingdom - September 2023

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Fantastic trip, well worth the money. Great visit to the Mosta dome, catacombs and short look at Dingli cliffs. Lots of time to see MDinda with great ...

  • Chris

    From United States of America - June 2023

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Our guide Tony was great. Easy to understand and gave a lot of information. Walking around with him and seeing the sights was good. There was no rush ...

  • Parks

    From United Kingdom - May 2022

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Good destinations. A little rushed at time. Would like a little more free time.

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