Mosta, Crafts Village & Mdina Tour

Malta Guided Tours

Mosta, Crafts Village & Mdina Tour

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Pick-ups start at 0840hrs

Tour duration is approx. 4 hours

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Guided tour to the central part of the island including visits to the magnificent Mosta dome, the ancient medieval city of Mdina and local artisans at the crafts village

What is included

• Pickup and drop off
• Tour transport accompanied by Licensed Tourist Guide
• Mdina walking tour
• Mosta Dome entrance ticket
• Available in English, German, Italian and French languages

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This tour includes some of central Malta's highlights and our first stop includes a visit to the town of Mosta. Dominating the central piazza is the Rotunda church, more commonly known as Mosta Dome. It is probably the most famous church in Malta, mainly because of its large dome which is the fourth largest unsupported dome in Europe. For many visitors, the most fascinating feature of this church was the World War II incident when during an air raid a bomb pierced the dome and fell inside the church during a service which was attended by 300 locals, but the bomb failed to explode and this the locals hailed as a miracle. You can visit the sacristy which displays the events and houses a replica of the bomb.

Our next stop is the Ta'Qali Village. Ta'Qali was once the British RAF base in central Malta, this old airfield is now home to our National Football Stadium, a National park, conventions centre and Crafts Village which houses an array of artisans. Here we can view the local crafts and it is also the ideal place to purchase some gifts from a good selection of locally made pottery and ceramics, filigree and jewellery, cane works, stone and much more. Do not miss out on the glassblowers – decorative glass made in the traditional manner by hand and mouth; also etching and crystal cutting.

Our final visit is to the medieval city of Mdina. Mdina is built on a plateau in the centre of the island, the city's old Baroque buildings, Cathedral and magnificent bastion walls dominate the rural skyline. Mdina, once the capital of Malta until the modern city of Valletta was built had many names including Melite (Roman occupation), Medina (Arabic occupation), Citta Notabile (Knights of St. John) and Citta Vecchia (after Valletta was built). Today it is also referred to as the Silent City since it inspires tranquillity at any time of the day or night. The only way to really experience and enjoy this city is on foot, explore the quaint alleys, narrow streets, ancient buildings and magnificent far-reaching views from the high bastion walls.

At this stage, our tour comes to an end and we make our way back.

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How to join this experience

This tour includes pickup and drop off. View pickup options below and click on the location to view on Google Maps.

Valletta Area

Attard Area

Corinthia Palace

Msida & Ta'Xbiex Area

Msida Police Station

San Gwann Area

Urban Valley

Sliema & Gzira Area

St. Julian's Area

St. Pauls Bay Area

North & Mellieha Area

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Good to know before you book

The licensed tourist guide that accompanies on tour is multilingual, therefore the tour can be delivered in more than one language.

The routing of the tour may be different to how it is explained in the tour description.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

September 18, 2024

Positives. The tour was very interesting. The guide on the coach was excellent Negatives. The pick up minibus was 45 minutes late. The guide on the minibus was useless. The craft village is not a village. It is 2 shops.

May 15, 2024