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City Highlights Tour of Mosta with Buffet Lunch

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2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind journey that will take you right into the heart of the charming village of Mosta, one of Malta's oldest but constantly evolving villages, an experience that will give you the most comprehensive tour possible of this picturesque village.

You can start your tour at any time between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., giving you complete freedom to organize your day.

Enjoy a self-guided tour of the marvelous Rotunda of Mosta, home to the third-largest unsupported dome in the world, and visit a fascinating World War II underground air-raid shelter.

Assisted by one of our team members, you will then enjoy a walk through Mosta's historic streets, admiring the architecture, splendor, and beauty of this charming village while also visiting some places of interest with exclusive access available only during this tour.

Savour a delightful buffet meal at the DOME Visitors Centre, where you will sample various Maltese specialties in a relaxed and welcoming setting.

What's Included

  • Traditional Maltese buffet meal served at at the Dome Visitors Centre
  • Admission to the Sanctuary Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady (Rotunda of Mosta)
  • Mobile phone app. in 5 different languages
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Mobile phone headphones
  • Gratuities (optional)
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Mosta MST 2014
Malta

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Mosta Rotunda

You will start your tour by visiting the Sanctuary Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady, often called the Mosta Dome or the Rotunda of Mosta, a Roman Catholic parish church and minor basilica situated in the center of the hamlet. The current church, which was built between 1833 and 1860 to neoclassical designs and is modeled after the Pantheon in Rome, is Malta's largest church and is renowned for having the third-largest unsupported dome in the world!During your visit, you will receive printed material and a mobile phone app that may be downloaded before your visit, both of which are available in five different languages (English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish) and will serve to enhance your entire experience. A 7-minute video available in 13 different languages about Mosta, the church, and unique events held at the parish is also included in the app.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Mosta World War II Shelter

During your visit to the Rotunda of Mosta, you will also be able to explore an underground World War II air-raid shelter. The shelter that skirts the Mosta church parvis was dug by hand in 1940 by 15 highly skilled workers and was used by the locals to protect themselves during the many and continuous air raids suffered during the Second World War. After being closed for many years, this shelter has now been re-opened to the public to give locals and tourists alike the opportunity to relive the hardships that the Maltese people had to endure during the relentless bombing of the islands throughout World War II. The complex also boasts an exhibition of tools and implements related to old trades and a photo exhibition about Malta during World War II.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Mosta

Assisted by one of our team members, you will stroll through Mosta's historic streets, admiring the architecture, splendour, and beauty of this charming village while also visiting some places of interest with exclusive access available only during this tour.During your walk, we will provide you with a booklet in different languages explaining the significance of each point of interest, and through the mobile phone app, you can also listen to the information in several languages.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Razzett tal-Markiz Mallia Tabone

You will visit the Markiz Mallia Tabone Farmhouse, a Mosta farm that was converted into a cultural hub housing a variety of permanent exhibits about the Maltese heritage, folklore, and contemporary arts, as well as various other seasonal or temporary exhibitions that are displayed throughout the year, such as the annual cribs exhibition during the Christmas season, the lent and Easter exhibitions, and many others.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Tal-Isperanza Chapel

You will also visit the Speranza Chapel, a chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Hope, located in the beautiful “Wied il-Għasel” (also known as Mosta Valley). This gorgeous chapel was completed in the year 1761. Legend has it that a young girl who was running to escape from two corsairs took refuge in a cave and prayed to Our Lady to save her. A spider quickly weaved its web over the opening of the cave, hiding the girl from the invaders. When the men arrived, they did not look inside the cave, as they thought the web was intact and undisturbed. The chapel was erected above this cave, and many, to this date, believe that the chapel is a place of miraculous worship. During your visit, you will also have the opportunity to visit the cave described in the legend.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

The Dome Visitors Center

Enjoy a delightful buffet meal at the DOME Visitors Centre, where you will sample various Maltese specialties in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Free Wi-Fi is available at the church; therefore, you can connect to the free Wi-Fi to download the mobile phone app.
  • The first part of the tour (the visit to the Rotunda of Mosta and the World War II air-raid shelter) is at leisure and therefore not assisted by a live guide. You will be provided with a mobile phone app and printed material in several languages (English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish), which will help enhance your experience.
  • The second part of the visit (the walk and lunch) will be assisted by one of our English-speaking team members. During your walk and visits, you will also be provided with printed material in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish explaining the significance of each point of interest, and you will also be able to use the mobile phone app you would have downloaded earlier to listen to the information in the above-mentioned languages.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the City Highlights Tour of Mosta with Buffet Lunch?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Traditional Maltese buffet meal served at at the Dome Visitors Centre
  • Admission to the Sanctuary Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady (Rotunda of Mosta)
  • Mobile phone app. in 5 different languages
  • English-speaking assistant during the walking tour
  • Admission to Our Lady of Hope Chapel
  • Water, wine, or soft drink
  • Admission to the Markiż Mallia Tabone Farmhouse and cultural centre
  • Printed material in 5 different languages
  • Admission to the Mosta World War II air-raid shelter
  • Walk through the old streets of Mosta
  • Coffee or tea
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Mobile phone headphones
  • Gratuities (optional)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • This activity has flexible timing; you can start your tour any time between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. (last arrivals).
  • The meeting point for this tour is at the Rotunda of Mosta; once you have arrived at the location, please approach the reception desk at the entrance of the church.
  • Upon your arrival at the Rotunda of Mosta, you will be greeted by our host at the reception desk of the church. Here, you will be given all the details you will need about your activity, including information on how to download the mobile phone app.
  • You will require a charged smartphone and your mobile phone headphones (no headphones are provided)
  • Free Wi-Fi is available at the church; therefore, you can connect to the free Wi-Fi to download the mobile phone app.
  • The first part of the tour (the visit to the Rotunda of Mosta and the World War II air-raid shelter) is at leisure and therefore not assisted by a live guide. You will be provided with a mobile phone app and printed material in several languages (English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish), which will help enhance your experience.
  • The second part of the visit (the walk and lunch) will be assisted by one of our English-speaking team members. During your walk and visits, you will also be provided with printed material in English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish explaining the significance of each point of interest, and you will also be able to use the mobile phone app you would have downloaded earlier to listen to the information in the above-mentioned languages.
  • To use the mobile phone app during your walk, you will need an internet connection.
  • The order of the visits might change depending on your arrival time; for example, late arrivals in the afternoon will start with lunch and end with a visit to the Rotunda of Mosta and the World War II air-raid shelter.
  • Since food is traditional, guests who may have any dietary restrictions, food intolerances, or allergies should inquire before making a booking so we can check if we can accommodate their request.
  • Although during our walk we always try our best to visit every location listed on the itinerary, when unforeseen circumstances arise, the provider is entitled to alter the itinerary of the visits without any prior notice. When this happens, we always make sure that the tour retains the same appeal, charm, and value as the original programme/itinerary.
  • Changes might take place in the event of poor weather conditions.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

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