Dark Tales in an Mdina Palazzo

Explore Mdina’s dark past in an exclusive palazzo tour. Hear eerie legends, touch holy relics, and enjoy stunning views with Dark Malta Tours.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mdina Main Gate - Baroque Gateway - The meeting point is outside Mdina Gate for an introduction, marking the start of the tour.
  • Mdina Old City - The tour includes a walk through the historic city of Mdina, leading to one of its most well-preserved palazzos for the main segment of the tour.
What's Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • All Fees and Taxes
Additional Information

This very special tour takes you inside an exquisite Mdina palazzo to reveal strange stories from its fascinating past.
The evening will begin on the streets of Mdina before our small group enters the palazzo, where you’ll hear the legend of the French soldier who is said to have been thrown from its balcony by hordes of Maltese rebels.
You’ll be able…

Location
Joseph Howard Memorial
The tour begins at the Joseph Howard statue in the gardens 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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Duncanb1977
Mar 13, 2026
Out of the schemes tour. - Absolutely lovely Tour by Mario Cacciatolo in Mdina,who is not only knowledgeable but also a very good story teller. I enjoyed every minute of the one and half hour/two hour tour starting with a walk around Mdina's narrow streets with Mario narrating about past historical events which probably even locals are not aware of. The Tour reaches its peak in a privately owned Palazzo with a rich history and also a rich array of artefacts with Mario together with the owners explaining the history of the building and as advertised even telling Stories of a Strange nature. The Tour is not at all tiring and I highly recommend it to people who love a bit of history mixed with fascinating stories of a distant past which you won't find in text books. Besides that it's a unique opportunity to visit a true gem of a typical Maltese Palazzo which normally is not open to the Public. Good job by Dark Malta Tours and keep up the good work ,Mario 🙏👍
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444waynez
Dec 12, 2025
An entertaining journey through the dark side of Maltese History. - The tour was very informative and also very entertaining. The tour guides passion for Maltese History is quite apparent and infectious. Highly recommended.
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Eduardoleal14071984
Dec 11, 2025
Nice tour - "I highly recommend the Mdina tour! It was incredibly fun and informative. The guide was so friendly, and the stories they shared really brought the history to life."
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Tour26332240168
Nov 25, 2025
Amazing Tour - Absolutely brilliant . It was funny and informative . Such a privilege to be with a guide who researches all this dark history . Some of it quite gruesome and some scandalous but delivered so well ! Definitely would recommend !
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I3273xbkenr
Oct 4, 2025
Three Unforgettable Tours with Dark Malta Tours — Always Fascinating & Fun - We’ve now done three tours with Dark Malta Tours — Witchcraft & Blood in Birgu (June 2024), Stories of the Strange in Valletta (September 2025), and Dark Tales in an Mdina Palazzo (October 2025). Every single one was outstanding. Mario is incredibly knowledgeable, articulate, and very entertaining. He brings Malta’s darker history and legends to life with fascinating detail and great storytelling. Each tour was unique and full of surprising stories that you won’t find in regular guidebooks. We enjoyed these tours so much that we keep coming back for more. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a different and memorable experience in Malta!
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Kateh714
Oct 4, 2025
Definitely worth the money. - One of the best tours that I have ever taken and I’ve done a few. Mario is very informative and engaging. A unique opportunity to enter a family owned palazzo in Mdina with all its history. Mario was really friendly and helpful and I would highly recommend this tour.
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Sarahkf1056eq
Sep 3, 2025
Malta tour with Mario - Mario was amazing and very entertaining!!! Loved the tour! Great way to spend our first night in Malta!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Cindycoetz
Aug 3, 2025
History, Humour, and Hidden Gems – A Truly Special Tour - Thanks again to Mario for a fantastic tour that brings Malta’s rich history to life. The palazzo and the family were lovely and so welcoming. I’ve always wondered what the inside of a historic Mdina home looked like, and I thoroughly enjoyed everything, from the grand entrance to the rooftop views. The snippets of history told by a Master storyteller, Mario, and delivered with electric wit are what make Dark Malta Tours my absolute favourite among all the tours I’ve taken around the world. I’m already looking forward to the next one!
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Irenez889
Jul 5, 2025
Mysterious and intriguing Mdina - Very good Mariooo Engaging and prepared he was able to give that dark touch to Mdina's visit. Highly recommended... too bad not to have it in Italian!
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Linamj3186ni
Jul 5, 2025
superb - a wonderful experience,with a fantastic guide who explains everything to the last detail with some humor too all along.
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From $47
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).