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Guided Night Tour of Valletta Waterfront, Mdina and Rabat

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Mdina, Malta
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2 hours 50 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian
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Overview

Visit some beautiful locations during night-time and experience the splendor of Malta under the stars. During this guided night tour, you will have the opportunity to appreciate Malta under a different lens, an entirely different setting, away from the hustle and bustle of daytime, when the nocturnal charm settles in, and all streets and landmarks are beautifully illuminated to give a more captivating appeal to all your surroundings.

What's Included

  • All transportation during the tour in an airconditioned coach or bus
  • Pick-up and drop-off transfers (choose your preferred location from one of our meeting points)
  • Licenced tour guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)
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8:45 PM 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. Your pick-up time can be any time between 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM, depending on where you are staying.If your pick-up location is a hotel, please wait outside near the main entrance. Do not wait in the lobby or inside the hotel. When the guide or driver arrives, they will have a list of names and will ask those waiting outside for identification. They will not enter the hotel to look for guests.Transportation will not wait for late arrivals. If you miss your morning pick-up, you will not be able to join the tour later. Once the tour has started, it cannot be interrupted to accommodate latecomers.

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Valletta (pass by)

We start by driving around Valletta where you can admire the majestic 16th century fortifications and bastions as they are beautifully lit up during the night, a truly captivating and unique sight.
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Valletta Waterfront

After our drive around Valletta’s bastions & fortifications, you will stop at The Valletta Waterfront, this gorgeous promenade located in the Grand Harbor area features nineteen beautifully restored 18th century warehouses, stretching along the water’s edge with a backdrop of historic bastions and fortifications. These gemstone buildings were originally constructed by Grandmaster Manuel Pinto da Fonseca during the late baroque period to be used as stores by the Knights of St. John. Today, ushering in a modern era, the iconic doors have been revived with an artistic impression of color, representing the storage of goods from the past, with blue for fish, green for produce, yellow for wheat and red for wine. The area comes alive at night, attracting locals and tourists alike to its heritage buildings which have been transformed into a variety of lively bars & restaurants. Some free time will be given during our visit to The Valletta Waterfront.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Rabat

From here you will proceed to the west-central part of Malta to discover the village of Rabat.Rabat (a semitic word meaning “suburb”) was at one point a part of Mdina, before it evolved as a separate village. In Roman times the site of Mdina and Rabat was collectively known as Melita, during the Arab occupation of Malta, Melita was renamed to Mdina, and its area was reduced by moving the southern wall of the township; as a result, parts of Mdina became known as Rabat.Today this charming village still retains its own identity and is well established on the tourist map due to its archaeological and historical sites, such as: The Roman Villa (Domvs Romana), St. Paul’s Catacombs, St. Paul’s Grotto and its fine churches and monasteries.Here you will enjoy a walk in the older part of the village, along its narrow and winding streets, appreciating the charm and beauty of this unique village during the night, before we proceed towards Mdina.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mdina

Mdina is truly an enchanting city! a stroll through its narrow streets, which have not changed much in the last 1,000 years, is a must for any visitor to Malta. It is undoubtedly one of Europe’s finest examples of an ancient walled/fortified city.Explore this historic city of timeless beauty during the night, when all the city’s landmarks, fortifications and bastions are beautifully illuminated, and all the quaint alleys and narrow streets are gracefully lit up by the old lanterns found at every twist and turn, giving the whole city an enchanting and captivating aura.Delve into the rich past of the city as you explore its medieval streets, take a journey back in time admiring the magnificent palazzos and churches in the city’s unique mix of medieval and baroque styles, as well as the spectacular panoramas from the high bastion walls from where you will be able to see almost half of the island sparkling beneath you, wrapped up in a dazzling and stunning nocturnal setting.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with mobility impairments
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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. Your pick-up time can be anytime between 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM, depending on where you are staying.
  • 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).

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Guided Night Tour of Valletta Waterfront, Mdina and Rabat?

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

  • All transportation during the tour in an airconditioned coach or bus
  • Pick-up and drop-off transfers (choose your preferred location from one of our meeting points)
  • Licenced tour guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with mobility impairments
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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. Your pick-up time can be anytime between 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM, depending on where you are staying.
  • 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).
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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