Mdina and Rabat Food and History Tour

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English
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Uncover the charms of Mdina and Rabat on our guided tour. Taste iconic dishes like pastizzi and rabbit, and sip local beers. Dive into Maltese history on this flavorful adventure.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

We will be having a taste of what’s cooking in the pot as we walk through two beautiful towns and discover the locality with all it has to offer beyond the food itself. Accompanied by a fully licensed professional guide, you will discover the two beautiful towns of Mdina and Rabat whilst trying some of the most traditional dishes our islands offer.


We start by walking through Mdina past the aristocratic palaces after having the famous pastizzi along with the local drink Kinnie.

After walking past the Cathedral and seeing the view from the bastions we stroll through some very atmospheric streets into Rabat.


We then walk through the narrow winding streets of Rabat to get in the centre of the town where after walking past the St Paul's Church we stop to make ħobż biz-zejt whilst trying local beers.


We finish at a local restaurant trying the star of Maltese cuisine, obviously rabbit, along with which some other Maltese traditional delicacies and a glass of local red wine.

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Local craft beer and a glass of wine are included in the excursion price.
Fully Licensed Professional Tourist Guide
Snacks
The tour includes various stops to try the local delicacies the islands offer. That will include pastizzi, ħobż biż-żejt with all the sides, bragioli and rabbit.
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

1

Mdina Main Gate - Baroque gateway

We will walk through this main entrance to the old capital city of Malta which has featured in many movies that have been filmed here.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Paul

We will stop for pictures in front of the mother church of the Maltese Islands dedicated to St Paul.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included
3

St. Paul's Grotto

We get to stop in front of the Church lying on top of the grotto which is thought to have been the place where St Paul lived in his 3 month stay in Malta
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Is-Serkin - Crystal Palace Bar, Triq San Pawl, Malta, MT

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We meet across the road from Crystal Palace bar or is-Serkin as it is also known in Rabat. We will wait for you on the benches across the road next to the parking lot, holding a blue Best Tours Malta sign in hand.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Chris was great! He...
June 09, 2025
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Chris was great! He messaged the night before to make sure no one had allergies. He knew the area well, as his family has lived there since the 1400s. He really tried to pay attention to things my ...read more

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May 16, 2025
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What an amazing tour with Chris yesterday! Mdina and Rabat are absolutely beautiful and full of fascinating history which Chris is obviously passionate about. The food and wine were delicious and w...read more

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Do not miss this tour
April 04, 2025
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We had a wonderful morning our guide was fantastic. She was exceptionally knowledgeable about all things Maltese, was very easy to understand in English. The food tasting was delicious a real varie...read more

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Food and History tour in Mdina and Rabat
February 15, 2025
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If you only book one tour while visiting Malta you should make it the food tour of Mdina and Rabat with Chris as you guide. Exceptional tour with great local knowledge, unique food destinations in ...read more

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Fabulous introduction to Malta, with delicious food & an excellent guide!
February 08, 2025
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Best thing we did in Malta, I loved the food tour with Chris! Combining history, culture & anecdotes with fabulous food & great company, this is a wonderful introduction to Malta & you couldn’t hav...read more

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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