Mdina: cathedral or Palazzo Falson?

Choose St Paul’s Cathedral for the Baroque, the museum and the single ticket, or Palazzo Falson for a medieval house museum with an English audio guide. They are close together but open at different times: to see both, check the opening days.

Tours you can book

A honey-coloured stone lane in Mdina8.1 out of 10(25) reviews

Mdina Cathedral and Museum Ticket

St Paul’s Cathedral, Archbishop’s Square, MdinaFlexible timing
Entry ticket

Entry to St Paul’s Cathedral and the cathedral museum in Mdina.

A honey-coloured stone lane in Mdina8.4 out of 10(10) reviews

Palazzo Falson Ticket

Palazzo Falson, Villegaignon Street, MdinaFlexible timing
Guide in English

Medieval house museum in Mdina, with an audio guide in English.

Indicative prices and reviews as shown on Civitatis. Check the price for your date before booking.

Price reference ·

Reviews as of

The two tickets, row by row

Two entries in Mdina, with what you see, language, opening times and age.

The two tickets, row by row
Comparison Mdina Cathedral and Museum TicketPalazzo Falson Ticket
DurationFlexible timingFlexible timing
GuideEntry ticketGuide in English
What you seeBaroque cathedral and cathedral museumMedieval house museum with courtyard, library and paintings
LanguageInformation panels; no guide listedEnglish audio guide
Opening timesMon to Fri 9:30 to 16:30; Sat 9:30 to 14:45Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 17:00
Good to knowMay restrict access during religious servicesMinimum age 6; only some areas accessible

Before you go

Two different entries

The cathedral is a place of worship with a museum next to it. Palazzo Falson is a private house turned into a museum. They complement each other but do not replace each other.

Mdina and Rabat

The day matters

On Monday Palazzo Falson is closed while the cathedral is open. On Saturday the cathedral closes earlier, at 14:45. If you have only one afternoon, start with the one that closes first.

Mdina free tour

With Dingli or with a tour

If you reach Mdina on an organised excursion, free time is short. A single entry is usually enough.

Mdina and Dingli Cliffs

Frequently asked questions

Which entry should you choose in Mdina?

The cathedral for the Baroque and the museum; Palazzo Falson for a medieval house museum with an English audio guide.

Which one has the English audio guide?

Palazzo Falson. The cathedral has information panels.

Which is open on Monday?

The cathedral. Palazzo Falson opens Tuesday to Sunday.

Can you see both in one day?

Yes, they are close. Check the times: the cathedral closes earlier on Saturday.

Which is better with children?

Palazzo Falson has a minimum age of 6. For the cathedral, the booking page has a rate for children under 12.