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City Sightseeing: Malta Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Harbor Cruise

Name: City Sightseeing: Malta Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Optional Harbor Cruise
Start: 2024-11-24T08:00:00
End: 2024-11-24T15:45:00
Location: Malta

A female tourist clicking pictures during Malta Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Tourists enjoying the Malta Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour with a view of the historic city skyline and clear blue sea

St. Lawrence's Catholic Church - Malta Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Famous for crystal blue waters, Malta invites you for a 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour with an optional harbor cruise past its temple ruins and forts.

Highlights

Explore Malta’s azure waters, limestone cliffs, and historic temples with an unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour that stops at the island’s biggest gems.
With 38 stops and buses every 30-60 minutes, Malta’s two bus routes let you explore the North and South at a pace that suits you.
Sailing by Malta’s forts and 'Gladiator' and 'Game of Thrones' sets on a harbor cruise is an unforgettable upgrade you must include on your trip.
Malta’s story comes alive via a 13-language audio guide, while onboard WiFi ensures you post those envy-inducing snaps in real-time.
Mosta Church’s timeless beauty, Blue Grotto’s crystalline waters, and Golden Bay’s radiant shores are must-see gems on this Maltese adventure.

Inclusions

24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour
Access to South & North routes
Harbor cruise (based on option selected)
Live cruise commentary in English & German (based on option selected)
Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Danish, Finnish & Maltese (on the bus)
Free WiFi (on the bus)

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Reviews

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Judith

4/5

Oct, 2024

Lovely staff, good itinerary and all on time However, it was very disappointing that we only got told we needed to exchange our mobile QR code 'ticket' for a physical ticket once we had purchased the tour. As we were staying in an independent apartment 1.5 hours away from Valletta and had no printing facilities, we had to get a service bus to Valletta and start the tour from there. This should have been made very clear from the start. Not everyone stays in a hotel or nearby the ticket validation points

Gary

3/5

Oct, 2024

A convenient way of seeing some of the famous sights and being able to get off and see Mdina. The problem is that there are no timetables at the stops and the drivers are not very friendly.

Terence

5/5

May, 2024

Great experience all round and very reasonably priced for 2 days Ho Ho bus touring AND the cruise! Such a good way to see the island. Verification of the QR code to get the tickets a bit of an issue!

Yanina

4/5

Nov, 2024

Saile

3/5

Nov, 2024

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Ticket validity

These tickets are valid for 3 months from the date of purchase.

Routes & schedule

South route(Red)

On the Red route, meander through history with stops at Marsaxlokk Fishing Village, where boats are as colorful as a box of crayons, and Vittoriosa Waterfront, oozing medieval charm. Swing by the Blue Grotto’s sparkling caves and Sliema Ferries’ lively vibe.

Schedule

First bus: 8:30am from stop#10 (ITS Roundabout – Radisson & Corinthia Hotels Roundabout)
Last bus: 1:30pm from stop #10 (ITS Roundabout – Radisson & Corinthia Hotels Roundabout)
Frequency: Every 60 mins
Popular stops: Vittoriosa Waterfront, Blue Grotto & Marsaxlokk Fishing Village

North route(Blue)

The Blue route lets you in on Golden Bay’s sandy glow, Mosta Church’s epic dome (miracle survivor of WWII bombs), and Qawra Seafront’s coastal serenity. This route screams a chill vibe with a side of history. Rugged cliffs meet blue horizons, and every corner feels like a desktop wallpaper waiting to happen.

Schedule

First bus: 8am from stop #1 (Bugibba – Topaz Hotel/Pebbles Hotel)
Last bus: 2:30pm from stop #1 (Bugibba – Topaz Hotel/Pebbles Hotel)
Frequency: Every 30 to 60 mins
Popular stops: Qawra Seafront, Mosta Church & Golden Bay

Harbor cruise

Set sail on a cruise that feels like a time-traveling adventure through Malta's storied past. Glide through Marsamxett Harbour, spot the star-shaped Fort Manoel, and discover the haunting Lazzaretto. Don't forget to make a quick stop at Esplora for Fort Ricasoli, the iconic "Gladiator" and "Game of Thrones" filming spot.

Schedule

First cruise: 10:30am from stop #17 (Sliema Ferries)
Last cruise: 2:45pm from stop #17 (Sliema Ferries)
Frequency: Every 2 hours

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Know before you go

Accessibility

Most buses accommodate wheelchairs up to 70 cm wide, 120 cm long, and 135 cm high.

Additional information

The 48-hour ticket can be used in 2 different 24-hour periods. Once the ticket is scanned and you have spent the first 24 hours, you have five extra days within which you can use the next continuous 24 hours.
Specific details related to the harbor cruise in your tickets will be shared in the ticket post-booking.