Mysteries and Histories of Mdina

Mdina is a gem of the Maltese islands – but every diamond was rough at some point. Learn why people used to spit on an ancient statue as they entered the city and why invading pirates once tried to trick the citizens of Mdina with free bread. See the chapel where St Agatha once granted a miracle to save the city, and hear of the terrible crimes carried out by a rich man who wanted revenge on his lover. You’ll also get to see where a huge pile of gold coins was found buried beneath Mdina, and learn why a ghostly bride photo-bombs happy couples in these narrow streets. Finally, at the end of the tour, you’ll discover why a woman once rode a donkey through the city while being whipped. All this, and more, on the Mysteries and Histories of Mdina tour. If your group is larger, or you are a solo traveller, please message for a personalised tour price.

The tour begins outside Mdina Gate, with stories of sieges, miracles and why pirates once left bread in the Mdina ditch Learn the signs, symbols and secrets of the statues around Mdina Gate - and why people used to spit on one of them Discover how St Agatha spoke to a nun and the unusual way in which she saved Mdina from Ottoman invaders in 1551 Walk dark streets and hear stories of tragic ghost brides, brutal murders by jealous lovers, and see the site of a fabulous buried treasure End the tour next to Mdina bastions with a scandal, by hearing of the Mdina priest who was found keeping a concubine - and learn the couple's very different punishments