Mysteries and Histories of Mdina: Discover Secrets of a Maltese Gem on a Walking Tour

Uncover the secrets of Mdina, a Maltese gem, on a captivating walking tour. Discover ancient traditions, historical events, and hidden treasures in this intriguing journey through time.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mdina Old City - Experience the intriguing history of Mdina as you explore this ancient city, wandering through its narrow streets, delightful squares, and finally reaching its fortifications.
  • Mdina Main Gate - Baroque Gateway - Discover captivating tales of the Mdina Gate’s dark history, further popularized by its feature in Game of Thrones….
What's Included
  • Stories from Mdina’s dark past
Additional Information

Mdina is a true treasure of the Maltese islands, though every jewel starts as something unrefined.
Discover the intriguing history of why people once spat on an ancient statue upon entering the city, and how invading pirates attempted to deceive Mdina’s citizens with offers of free bread.
Visit the chapel where St. Agatha is said to have performed a…

Location
Joseph Howard Memorial
The tour begins at the Joseph Howard statue, to the left of Mdina Gate bridge. Mario, your guide, will be dressed in black with blood-red trainers...
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jonathan
Feb 19, 2026
Something slightly different and better for it! - Good / mixture of interesting local stories, well told with humour and empathy. Location is stunning and extremely atmospheric at night. Highly recommended.
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_c3334ne
Dec 11, 2025
Amazing tour around Mdina - I would really recommend to join this tour! It was interesting and existing! Our guide was so charming and professional 🤩
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Jeremyse6424sr
Nov 26, 2025
Best tour in Malta - This was the best tour we ever went to. At first I was sceptical especially when you see the ridiculous price, but Mario, the tour guide, is terrific. He is a great storyteller and will keep you hooked till the end of the tour.
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953franced
Nov 3, 2025
Fun tour - Thanks for the amazing tour in Mdina on Saturday night!!! You’re great at communicating historical facts with a lot of anecdotes, you’re clear, very eloquent and fun!!! I recommend anyone to take a tour with Dark Malta Tours!!!
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893gannaa
Nov 2, 2025
Discover the dark side of the island with Dark Malta Tours. - In the midst of Halloween’s wickedness, a group of daredevils gathered by the ancient walls of Mdina. Led by experienced guide and captivating storyteller Mario Cacciottolo, we set out on a nighttime journey through the dark and mysterious streets of the medieval city. If you’d like to follow in our footsteps and uncover the fascinating (and at times) eerie history of Malta’s ancient capital, make sure to do so with Dark Malta Tours. You won't be disappointed! Ganna R.
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T4802spgaryl
Sep 13, 2025
Smooth talker - Mario was very good. Very knowledgeable and you can tell he’s an ex-journalist as his command of English is very smooth and articulate . He describes the stories with easy words that flow. He’s also quite amusing. (Maybe he could leave a bit of time for people to ask questions). However, we really enjoyed it. It was great value for money and we would recommend it.
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H7124uimichellef
Sep 12, 2025
Dark Malta tour amazing!! - The enlightening Malta tour led by Mario was profoundly insightful and captivating; Dark Malta Tours are an absolute must-try!
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Potaczekf
Aug 9, 2025
Fascinating backstories - Great history tour of Malta. Mario took us through the town's narrow streets, with entertaining anecdotes. Best at night.
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720pauln
Aug 9, 2025
Must Do Tours of Malta… - Terrific tour, very engaging and the 2 hours flew, Mario has a great knowledge of the history of Malta and his delivery was superb, highly recommended.
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R9205ozclareg
Jul 12, 2025
Fun and engaging tour from knowledgeable tour guide! - Fantastic tour from a friendly, knowledgeable tour guide! Live locally and have walked through Mdina for many years, yet did not know some of this history and stories of Mdina people from the past! Great tour for adults and children alike. Thanks Mario, really enjoyed it!
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From $24
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).