Mdina and Rabat Food and History Tour: Discover Traditional Dishes and Cultural Sights

Embark on a food and history tour in Mdina and Rabat, where you’ll discover traditional dishes and cultural sights. Sample pastizzi, make ħobż biz-zejt, and indulge in Maltese cuisine.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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.
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Paul - We will stop for pictures in front of the mother church of the Maltese Islands dedicated to St Paul.
  • St. Paul’s Grotto - We get…
What's Included
  • Guidance by a fully licensed professional tourist guide
  • Enjoy a selection of tasty snacks
  • Included local craft beer and a glass of wine
  • Selection of carbonated beverages available
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join us as we embark on a culinary journey, exploring two picturesque towns and immersing in the local culture beyond just food. Guided by a certified professional, we will take a trip through the stunning towns of Mdina and Rabat, sampling some of the most authentic dishes our islands have to offer.
Our journey begins with a stroll through Mdina,…

Location
Is-Serkin - Crystal Palace Bar
Triq San Pawl
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lightpacker425639
Feb 15, 2025
Food and History tour in Mdina and Rabat - 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 a fascinating location.
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Ginsleuth
Feb 8, 2025
Fabulous introduction to Malta, with delicious food & an excellent guide! - 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 have a better guide. I would do it early in your stay so you could go back & visit the excellent cafes & restaurants in the tour. Enjoy!
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F7764vuts
Jan 31, 2025
Amazing food & History - The food and history tour was very easy to book. Chris made contact the day before to ask of any food requirements and to let us know our tour guide Josianne would meet us at the designated bar. From start to finish we found Josianne to be very knowledgeable about the history of Mdina, Rabat and Malta she was incredibly informative, kind, helpful and stopped to provide further information. The food was fantastic and plentiful. We are looking forward to going back to the places we stopped at with a better understanding. I highly recommend Best Tours Malta 10 out 10.
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Jamesgo2960sv
Sep 24, 2024
An unforgettable, personal and authentic Tour. - The tour was truly the highlight of our trip to Malta! Christian is an outstanding guide who made every moment unforgettable. We started with a detailed exploration of the charming streets of Mdina, followed by an adventure in Rabat, where we enjoyed a delicious local feast. Christian's enthusiasm and passion for his country really brought the experience to life. What made this tour so special was the authenticity. Unlike large group tours, this felt personal and focused on the local community. We ventured off the beaten path, visiting hidden gems, and it was clear that we were supporting the locals along the way. If you're planning a trip, definitely reach out to Christian to book directly—you won't regret it!
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Bernadetter952
Sep 13, 2024
Wonderful tour - Christina was a knowledgeable and personable guide. She combined information about the history of Malta with many of the customs and practices of Maltese people today. The selection of food on the tour was wonderful. Would highly recommend
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Tracey_a
Jul 5, 2024
Traditional food with a touch of history! - This was a great tour. Small and personal with only 6 participants in the group. Bridgette was a delight. We were lucky to be in Rabat on the eve of the festa, so we got to see the set up of the flags and lights and see the locals come together as one. The food was plentiful. Stop one: Pasitizzi & Kinnie ( best pasitizzi's in Malta) Stop two: Maltese coffee and fresh fruit Stop three: maltese platter Stop four: rabbit stew, bragoli, roast potatoes and veggies, Maltese bread, wine imqaret This tour is definitely worth a try if you want traditional food and history too.
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Gayleen_r
May 17, 2024
Fun food tour - We had a nice tour of the area, review of the history of Medina and ample food to sample. Darrell was a very good host and guide.
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Viv_s_2004
Oct 13, 2023
Highly recommend this tour! Fantastic snacks and a great guide! - Fantastic food and history tour of Rabat and Mdina with Edwin! Learned a lot about history and had many delicious snacks (pastizzi, halva, Maltese coffee, a smorgasbord of bar snacks and a rabbit and beef dinner) in numerous interesting locations - including a soccer club, a band club and a nifty little grocery in Rabat. Terrific tour, lovely way to spend an afternoon/evening, highly recommend!
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Raiza
Oct 13, 2023
Wonderful Experience - This was a wonderful experience. Loved the history our guide provided as well as food arranged for us at each of our stops. You will not go away hungry. Each food stop had tasty foods, freshly prepared and served by hospitable Maltese. Our guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. Great experience. Well worth it!
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Wiffen
Aug 24, 2023
Great blend of history and (so much!) food - Julia was a terrific guide, with warmth and personality, who clearly had a real knowledge of and passion for Mdina and Rabat. The tour was a fantastic way to get to know these two intriguing towns, explore the beautiful winding streets and not get lost, and tap into some culture outside Valletta. There was a wonderful and very plentiful range of food and venues on offer, and I enjoyed feeling a sense of connection with the proprietors and their love for the food. Definitely recommend!
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