During the tour, you will be having a taste of what’s cooking in the pot as you walk through two beautiful towns and discover the locality with all it has to offer beyond the food itself. Accompanied by a fully licensed professional guide, you will discover the two beautiful towns of Mdina and Rabat whilst trying some of the most traditional dishes Malta has to offer. You will start by walking through Mdina, passing by the aristocratic palaces, after having the famous pastizzi along with the local drink Kinnie. After walking past the Cathedral, and seeing the view from the bastions, you will stroll through some very atmospheric streets into Rabat. You then will walk through the narrow, winding streets of Rabat to get to the centre of the town, where, after walking past the St Paul's Church, you will stop to have ħobż biz-zejt, whilst trying two local craft beers. You will finish at a local restaurant, trying the star of Maltese cuisine, obviously rabbit, along with some other Maltese traditional delicacies and a glass of local red wine.
Mdina and Rabat Food and History Tour
- Learn about Malta history and architecture
- Discover the beautiful old capital city Mdina, and its suburb Rabat
- Get to know Maltese cuisine along with the places where locals meet and eat
Guided walking tour
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Wine tasting
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Food tasting
Guided walking tour
Tips (optional)
Tips (optional)
Is-Serkin - Crystal Palace Bar, Triq San Pawl, Rabat, Malta
Remember to bring:
- Wear comfy shoes and come with lots of appetite
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