Archaeological site · Rabat, Malta

St Paul's Catacombs

St Paul's Catacombs
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The site has many hypogea with carved burial niches and agape tables. It is managed by Heritage Malta.

Updated November 8, 2026On day 2 of Malta in 3 Days

Visiting St Paul's Catacombs: what to know

Tickets
Paid entry; check current prices
Time needed
1 hour
Best time
Late morning
Getting there
Short walk from Mdina into Rabat

Malta itineraries with St Paul's Catacombs

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Malta, MaltaMalta in 3 Days3 days · 14 stops
St Paul's Catacombs is on day 2
Day 2 of Malta in 3 Days

Mdina and the west

How St Paul's Catacombs fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Bus to MdinaMdina
  2. 9:45MdinaMdina
  3. 11:30St Paul's CatacombsRabat
  4. 13:00Lunch in RabatRabat
  5. 17:30Dingli CliffsDingli
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St Paul's Catacombs FAQs

Is it close to Mdina?

Yes, about 10 minutes on foot.

Is it claustrophobic?

Some passages are low and narrow.

Who runs it?

Heritage Malta.

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