Medieval Mdina: Secrets of the Silent City

Uncover Mdina’s dark secrets and power struggles in a thrilling 15th-century Malta tour. Experience intrigue, betrayal, and forbidden love.

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mdina Main Gate - Baroque Gateway - This grand entrance to the city is renowned as the “Kings’ Landing” gate from Game of Thrones Season 1.
  • Mdina Dungeons - As the journey continues into the city, the entrance to the Mdina Dungeons presents more dangers and surprises.
  • Vilhena Palace - Outside Vilhena Palace, discover the true and darker…
What's Included
  • Guide dressed in Medieval Attire portraying a character from Mdina’s past
  • Professional Maltese Licensed Guide
  • Dramatised and Interactive Story Tour covering the intriguing years of 1425 to 1430
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Entrances no buildings not included - - tours discusses buildings from outside
  • Plague cures
Additional Information

Are you weary of the usual tours? Embark on an adventure through Medieval Mdina, the “Silent” city cloaked in mystery. However, in 1425, the city was far from tranquil.
Uncover why danger was around every corner, and civil wars erupted between ambitious nobles and seafaring, piratical Knights.
Experience the weight of history as you stroll through the…

Location
Joseph Howard Memorial
Joseph Howard Memorial - Found outside Mdina, as soon as you enter the Joseph Howard Garden , left side of Mdina Main Gate, very close to the Public Toilets Your medieval host Giacomo will be dressed in Medieval Attire , with a red hat and impossible to miss.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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A6245zelucag
Jul 7, 2025
Very interesting and worth the time. Very well organised tour and very friendly tour guide. - The tour guide was very funny and taught me a lot of interesting information about the place I visited. I think that it was all worth the time.
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Rhondatz8104gu
Jun 24, 2025
Fab tour with a bit of a difference! - We did the Mdina mayhem tour with our son and his partner and I know I speak for all of us when I say we had an awesome time. We travelled back in time, met some surprising people from long ago and learned about their lives ( and maybe some deaths😳) so much more than just facts and dates, the tour was fun, fascinating, interactive and a bit hair raising. We totally recommend it!
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Roam22353622588
Jun 1, 2025
Interesting and quite "different" - Guide was friendly, knowledgeable and involved the group in the story he was narrating. Walk was comfortable and accessible.
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V3570ypandr_m
May 29, 2025
Loved it!! - Such an interesting and beautifully designed tour! Loved the interaction aspect and learned a lot. Well done Giacomo!
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B3122gmmariaz
May 9, 2025
Entertaining and engaging journey back in time - Giacomo is no ordinary tour guide! He loves what he does and that gave an immense quality to our experience! Giacomo has done ton of research, knows his characters well (and yes, he does play a real character from the past!) and the time they lived in, he's passionate about Malta's history and is very engaging in his way of telling it. Everything was very professionally organised, and though we were a small group of people, we had a lot of fun and learned a lot too. The experience was exceptional, and worth much more than what we payed for!
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Lesleybv6430ps
May 7, 2025
If you think you know Mdina. - If you think you know everything about Mdina this tour may surprise you. Our very knowledgeable and enthusiastic host Giacomo made the medieval city even more interesting by telling the stories behind the buildings allowing the group to participate and pointing out things in the city you may not have noticed before. Would definitely try to book with the other tour in Valletta.
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Catarinab745
May 7, 2025
History comes alive with this amazing guide- don’t miss it!!! - Excellent guide, fun, knowledgeable, friendly and with a passion for the amazing history of the city and Malta. Great value for money. I have done a big number of tours, this one is outstanding - don’t miss it!
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Passenger05118269635
May 5, 2025
Exceptional!!! - Giacomo doesn’t just give you a city tour—he brings history to life. This isn't just about walking past buildings or hearing dry historical facts. With Giacomo, you’ll feel like you've stepped into another era. He immerses you in the stories of real people from the past—their triumphs and tragedies, their everyday lives —told with passion and vivid detail. It's captivating from start to finish! Tip: Don’t save this tour for the end of your trip—you’ll definitely want to sign up for more!
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Corporalf2025
May 29, 2025
The siege of Mdina (Malta) 1429. - The tour was informative regarding some of the important characters of that time (Sep-Oct 1429). It was in Mdina, one of my favourite places in Malta, and the tour leader (Mr. Muscat) was very nice.
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).