Mdina, Dingli Cliffs and San Anton Gardens Half-Day Guided Tour
Overview
Join us on this fascinating half-day guided tour of Mdina, Dingli Cliffs, and San Anton Botanical Gardens, carefully designed to make your experience truly memorable. You start by visiting the ancient Medieval city of Mdina, renowned for its opulent palaces and fortifications, medieval and baroque architecture, and ancient heritage, this majestic city; also known as Città Vecchia (The Old City) or Città Notabile (The Noble City) is unquestionably one of the island's most evocative destinations.
During this half-day tour, you will also visit Dingli Cliffs, at around 253 meters above sea level these cliffs represent the highest point of the Maltese islands, they propose a majestic sight with truly breathtaking views. You will end your tour with a visit to the gorgeous Botanical Gardens of San Anton which were built in the early 17th century by Grand Master Antoine de Paule.
During this half-day tour, you will also visit Dingli Cliffs, at around 253 meters above sea level these cliffs represent the highest point of the Maltese islands, they propose a majestic sight with truly breathtaking views. You will end your tour with a visit to the gorgeous Botanical Gardens of San Anton which were built in the early 17th century by Grand Master Antoine de Paule.
Inclusions
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off (from your Hotel or a very close meeting point to your accommodation)
- All transportation in airconditioned vehicles
- Licenced tour guide
- Admission to all sites included in the itinerary
- Entry/Admission - San Anton Gardens
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mdina, Mdina, Island of Malta
You start by visiting the ancient Medieval city of Mdina, renowned for its opulent palaces & fortifications, medieval & baroque architecture, and ancient heritage, this majestic city; also known as Città Vecchia (The Old City) or Città Notabile (The Noble City) is unquestionably one of the island's most evocative destinations.
Serving as the island's capital city from antiquity till the medieval period, Mdina is truly an enchanting city! a stroll through its narrow streets, which have not changed much in the last 1000 years, is a must for anyone visiting the Maltese islands. It is undoubtedly one of Europe’s finest examples of an ancient walled/fortified city, explore this historic city with an experienced local guide and delve into the rich past of the city as you explore its medieval streets. Take a journey back in time admiring the magnificent palazzos & churches in the city’s unique mix of medieval & baroque styles, as well as the spectacular panoramas from the high bastion walls.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dingli Cliffs, Panoramic Road, Dingli, Island of Malta Malta
Leaving Mdina through the ‘Greeks Gate’ you will proceed to Dingli Cliffs, located off the village of Dingli on Malta’s western coast, at around 253 metres above sea-level, these cliffs represent the highest point of the Maltese islands. The cliffs propose a majestic sight; the views overlooking the terraced fields underneath and the panorama of the vast open seas with the uninhabited small island of Filfla on its backdrop, are truly breath-taking! Given their impressive height the cliffs can be considered as natural forts, since no attacker can approach the island from the west. Perched on the edge, marking the highest point on the Maltese islands is a gorgeous tiny chapel built in 1646, dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: San Anton Gardens, 7 St. George's, Attard, Island of Malta Malta
You will end your tour with a visit to the San Anton Botanical Gardens, located in the village of Attard these beautiful gardens were built in the early 17th century by Grand Master Antoine de Paule to complement his summer residence; San Anton Palace, which is located at the perimeter of the gardens and which today serves as the residence of the Maltese President.
Open to the public since 1882 the gardens have several pathways surrounded by fountains and ponds which are inhabited by families of ducks, swans, peacocks, peahens and turtles and encompass a large variety of trees and flowers from around the world, including a variety of palm trees, cypress, jacarandas, araucarias and other exotic plants, some of them over three centuries old.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mdina, Mdina, Island of Malta
You start by visiting the ancient Medieval city of Mdina, renowned for its opulent palaces & fortifications, medieval & baroque architecture, and ancient heritage, this majestic city; also known as Città Vecchia (The Old City) or Città Notabile (The Noble City) is unquestionably one of the island's most evocative destinations.
Serving as the island's capital city from antiquity till the medieval period, Mdina is truly an enchanting city! a stroll through its narrow streets, which have not changed much in the last 1000 years, is a must for anyone visiting the Maltese islands. It is undoubtedly one of Europe’s finest examples of an ancient walled/fortified city, explore this historic city with an experienced local guide and delve into the rich past of the city as you explore its medieval streets. Take a journey back in time admiring the magnificent palazzos & churches in the city’s unique mix of medieval & baroque styles, as well as the spectacular panoramas from the high bastion walls.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dingli Cliffs, Panoramic Road, Dingli, Island of Malta Malta
Leaving Mdina through the ‘Greeks Gate’ you will proceed to Dingli Cliffs, located off the village of Dingli on Malta’s western coast, at around 253 metres above sea-level, these cliffs represent the highest point of the Maltese islands. The cliffs propose a majestic sight; the views overlooking the terraced fields underneath and the panorama of the vast open seas with the uninhabited small island of Filfla on its backdrop, are truly breath-taking! Given their impressive height the cliffs can be considered as natural forts, since no attacker can approach the island from the west. Perched on the edge, marking the highest point on the Maltese islands is a gorgeous tiny chapel built in 1646, dedicated to Saint Mary Magdalene.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: San Anton Gardens, 7 St. George's, Attard, Island of Malta Malta
You will end your tour with a visit to the San Anton Botanical Gardens, located in the village of Attard these beautiful gardens were built in the early 17th century by Grand Master Antoine de Paule to complement his summer residence; San Anton Palace, which is located at the perimeter of the gardens and which today serves as the residence of the Maltese President.
Open to the public since 1882 the gardens have several pathways surrounded by fountains and ponds which are inhabited by families of ducks, swans, peacocks, peahens and turtles and encompass a large variety of trees and flowers from around the world, including a variety of palm trees, cypress, jacarandas, araucarias and other exotic plants, some of them over three centuries old.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- The time shown on the website or on your ticket is the approximate start time of the activity and not the time when you will be picked up from your Hotel (or closest meeting point). At least a few days before the date of your activity, you need to make sure to contact the tour operator to confirm your pick-up location and pick-up time.
- The tour will be guided in the language you have booked, however please note that at times, depending on operational circumstances, the commentary might be provided by a multilingual guide (limited to a maximum of 2 languages).
- The provider reserves the right to change the order of the visits without any prior notice.
- Not recommended for travellers with mobility impairments
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 52 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Chris_R
May 2023
The old town of Mdina was the best part of the tour. I wish more time was allocated to it. Good tour guide.
The old town of Mdina was the best part of the tour. I wish more time was allocated to it. Good tour guide.Basceanu_A
May 2023
Strong points: pick-up from the hotel by well-maintained minibus, then transport by coach. Weaknesses: What seemed like an adventurous and interesting tourist route turned out to be a run from one sightseeing point to another, where we only had 10-15 minutes to explore, which was not enough to en...
Strong points: pick-up from the hotel by well-maintained minibus, then transport by coach. Weaknesses: What seemed like an adventurous and interesting tourist route turned out to be a run from one sightseeing point to another, where we only had 10-15 minutes to explore, which was not enough to enjoy the places .