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Hop-On Hop-Off Malta Bus Tours
See Malta's sights from North to South & upgrade for a coastal cruise to film sets.
- From dramatic cliffs, temple ruins to pristine waters, see the best of Malta with a 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour that takes you to prime hotspots.
- Hop from 38 stops across two routes, with buses every 30-60 minutes making it easy to explore the North and South, as much as you like.
- A harbor cruise through Malta’s forts and sets of 'Game of Thrones' and 'Gladiator' is an ultimate brag-worthy travel upgrade you can't miss.
- You'll uncover Malta’s history with a 13-language audio guide, while onboard WiFi lets you share every highlight of your trip on the gram.
- Blue Grotto’s clear waters, Mosta Church’s 17th-century charm, and Golden Bay’s sunlit shores are highlights you must see on your Maltese trip.
See Malta's sights from North to South & upgrade for a coastal cruise to film sets.
- From dramatic cliffs, temple ruins to pristine waters, see the best of Malta with a 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour that takes you to prime hotspots.
- Hop from 38 stops across two routes, with buses every 30-60 minutes making it easy to explore the North and South, as much as you like.
- A harbor cruise through Malta’s forts and sets of 'Game of Thrones' and 'Gladiator' is an ultimate brag-worthy travel upgrade you can't miss.
- You'll uncover Malta’s history with a 13-language audio guide, while onboard WiFi lets you share every highlight of your trip on the gram.
- Blue Grotto’s clear waters, Mosta Church’s 17th-century charm, and Golden Bay’s sunlit shores are highlights you must see on your Maltese trip.
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)
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.
South route: Red
- First bus: 9:05am from stop#10 (ITS Roundabout – Radisson & Corinthia Hotels Roundabout)
- Last bus: 2:05pm 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
- 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
- First cruise: 10:30am from stop #17 (Sliema Ferries)
- Last cruise: 2:45pm from stop #17 (Sliema Ferries)
- Frequency: Every 2 hours
- Most buses accommodate wheelchairs up to 70 cm wide, 120 cm long, and 135 cm high.
- 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.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- These tickets are valid for 3 months from the date of purchase.
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Moris
Jun 2025Verified booking
It was a comprehensive tour along the north route on the island of Malta. I wasn't sure whether to do it or not, but it was 100% worth it. Get ready for a long trip (over 3 hours and à half, without hopping off...). I would recommend to do the first 2-3 days upon arrival to have a good overview.
Marcin
May 2025Verified booking
The Polish ersion of the audio guide is unfortunately unprofessional. Both the text and the narrator who reads the text, who is confused every now and then. In addition, the text is often read at the wrong time - it tells about something we can't see at the time... Unfortunately, the buses were not always on schedule due to traffic jams. I missed information about the real time of arrival of the bus at the stops - maybe it would be possible to do this in the app? It would make planning a tour easier for tourists.
Rui
Apr 2025Verified booking
The bus tour was adjusted to an overview of Malta
Nahali-Weibel
Jun 2025Verified booking
Jan
Jun 2025Verified booking
Herczl
May 2025Verified booking
Marie-Josée
May 2025Verified booking
The Explanations were very rare and we had often half an hour with just nothing. Often we did not know in which village or City we were. No explanations. Twice that the honey came from a special bee from the Island. We had better Tour with Sight Seeing that you offer in other countries. Sorry. This was just a waste of time.
Asta
Mar 2025Verified booking
First of all, the paper bus timetable we received from the driver had incorrect bus stop times, the correct times were listed online. One of the drivers was 20 minutes late arriving. On the way back to the original bus stop, we had to almost beg the driver to take us back to where he picked us up at the beginning, with very unclear communication from him.
Patricia
Apr 2025Verified booking
Tihanyi
Jan 2025Verified booking
Clear bus, flexible, arrived in Time. Very interesting places and views.
Joyce
Feb 2025Verified booking
Alla
Feb 2025Verified booking
Zuzana
Feb 2025Verified booking
Dragan
Dec 2024Verified booking
Ivan
Dec 2024Verified booking
Stefan
Mar 2025Verified booking
Very bad seats in bus and very, very poor audioguide. Feel robbed
Judith
Oct 2024Verified booking
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
Oct 2024Verified booking
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.
Jolanta
Dec 2024Verified booking
It was quite interesting and including a lot of important areas. Great way to get an idea where to go!
Rūta
Dec 2024Verified booking
Jodie
Dec 2024Verified booking
Yanina
Nov 2024Verified booking
Saile
Nov 2024Verified booking
Bernadeen
Nov 2024Verified booking
Paula
Nov 2024Verified booking
Hit Gozo's tranquil villages, temple ruins, and swimming spots along two bus routes.
- Discover Gozo’s allure on a 1-day hop-on hop-off tour across beaches, hidden coves, and countryside vibes for a taste of Meditteranean culture.
- Check out 15 must-see spots on two routes with buses running every 45 minutes, and explore sights over and over again or see them in a single loop.
- Stay connected with free WiFi as you roll through Gozo’s streets and listen to 16-language audio guides revealing its untold stories about its gems.
- Marvel at Ggantija Temples, older than Stonehenge, explore Citadel’s views and museums, and soak up Xlendi Bay’s cliffs and diving hubs.
Hit Gozo's tranquil villages, temple ruins, and swimming spots along two bus routes.
- Discover Gozo’s allure on a 1-day hop-on hop-off tour across beaches, hidden coves, and countryside vibes for a taste of Meditteranean culture.
- Check out 15 must-see spots on two routes with buses running every 45 minutes, and explore sights over and over again or see them in a single loop.
- Stay connected with free WiFi as you roll through Gozo’s streets and listen to 16-language audio guides revealing its untold stories about its gems.
- Marvel at Ggantija Temples, older than Stonehenge, explore Citadel’s views and museums, and soak up Xlendi Bay’s cliffs and diving hubs.
Inclusions
- 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Access to Blue & Purple routes
- Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch, Hebrew, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Danish, Hungarian, Bulgarian & Maltese
- WiFi onboard
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.
Blue route
- First bus: 11:35am from stop #10 Victoria to Marsalforn
- Last bus: 5:30pm from stop #10 Victoria to Marsalforn
- Frequency: Every 45 mins
- Popular stops: Marsalforn, Ggantija Temples & Ramla
Purple route
- First bus: 9:45am from stop #1 Mgarr
- Last bus: 3:45pm from stop #1 Mgarr
- Frequency: Every 45mins
- Popular stops: Ta'Pinu, Xlendi, Dwejra
- Most buses accommodate wheelchairs up to 70 cm wide, 120 cm long, and 135 cm high.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
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paul
May 2025Verified booking
The bus trip was great and covered every important part of Gozo. Only criticism is guide system and earphones never worked for us and others agreed.
Elisabeth
Apr 2025Verified booking
Bus was fairly punctual. Driver negotiated the narrow streets very well. Gozo is a beautiful island and there is much to see. The ten minute stop at the Shrine is a good idea - just long enough to get off and take a few photos. Maybe this could be done in other places, too.
Marjorie
Apr 2025Verified booking
The buses are easy to find and stop very close to the sites to be visited. There are lovely views of the countryside and villages. The driver was also good at advising travellers on whether or not they had time to do the tour, so as to be back in time for the ferry. On both itineraries, having taken the 1st bus of the day, we were only able to visit Dwejra, Marsalforn, Ramla and Victoria due to lack of time, so you have to choose carefully what you really want to see. As for the audio commentaries, I can't judge as the system didn't work at our seat. We just enjoyed it with our eyes! A good experience.
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Pontet
Apr 2025Verified booking
The essentials of Gozo but not enough time to do everything in a day. too bad.we can't stop at every point... some deserve less than 45 minutes, others more.the choices are not easy to make. very friendly drivers and Bravo for the tight passages!!!
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Lynn
Mar 2025Verified booking
I found that the drivers were not friendly and I would have presumed working in a tourist role that a positive attitude and friendly disposition was a pre-requisite for employment !
Martin
May 2025Verified booking
Easy to use with friendly, helpful driver.
Deborah
Apr 2025Verified booking
the cars were very old, so not every audioguide was working properly! and the informations were very poor
Maria
Apr 2025Verified booking
Very kind and professional drjvers
Elżbieta
Jun 2025Verified booking
Verstraete
Jun 2025Verified booking
Alba
May 2025Verified booking
Reginald
May 2025Verified booking
Ausra
Apr 2025Verified booking
Karolina
Apr 2025Verified booking
Carlos
Apr 2025Verified booking
Yuka
Apr 2025Verified booking
Ivan
Mar 2025Verified booking
Martin
Dec 2024Verified booking
Good choice of routes to see some lovely villages. The trip wasn't rushed and there was plenty of time to photograph interesting places
John
Feb 2025Verified booking
Great sites on Gozo.
Gillian
Jan 2025Verified booking
Very informative and all the right places. Need to be a little more clear about the pickup point in Marlfarson
DAVID
Feb 2025Verified booking
Peter
Dec 2024Verified booking
Nancy
Dec 2024Verified booking
The bus was old and in terrible shape most of the audio Outlets did not work so everyone had to move to try to find one that works. I got off and was told it would be 45 minutes I waited an hour and a half.
Gouard
Feb 2025Verified booking
I paid 60€ for nothing since the ticket collection points were closed at 3:30pm! And the driver didn't want to help us! Lame, I'll never do it again!
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Daniela
Dec 2024Verified booking
Nothing! I bought 2 tickets to Gozo but because of weather conditions I couldnt take the ferry (the only way to get there). I send pictures from malta's transportation company as evidence. I will advise nobody to buy tickets in advance, if something like this happens the only option this bus tour offers is to use in the next year in the same country. I really hope to get a refund of the tickets that I couldnt use.
Combo (Save 5%): Malta National Aquarium Tickets + Malta Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Harbor Cruise
from €44.90
€42.66
5% off
A Malta must-have combo for marine enthusiasts with a cruise perfect for GOT fans.
- Snag this sweet combo to explore Malta on a budget – entry to the Malta National Aquarium plus 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour through coastal wonders.
- Say hello to 250+ marine stars at the Aquarium, including sharks, seahorses, reptiles, and amphibians living in habitats inspired by their natural homes.
- Wander through themed zones like Valletta Harbour’s shipwreck life and Roman Times’ aquaculture, plus a reptile vivarium packed with unique creatures.
- Ride through Malta’s iconic sights like Blue Grotto and Mosta Church across two hop-on hop-off bus routes with 38 stops over 24/48 hours.
- Dive into Malta’s stories with an audio guide, Insta away with free WiFi, and upgrade to a harbor cruise to see landmarks featured in GOT and Gladiator.
A Malta must-have combo for marine enthusiasts with a cruise perfect for GOT fans.
- Snag this sweet combo to explore Malta on a budget – entry to the Malta National Aquarium plus 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour through coastal wonders.
- Say hello to 250+ marine stars at the Aquarium, including sharks, seahorses, reptiles, and amphibians living in habitats inspired by their natural homes.
- Wander through themed zones like Valletta Harbour’s shipwreck life and Roman Times’ aquaculture, plus a reptile vivarium packed with unique creatures.
- Ride through Malta’s iconic sights like Blue Grotto and Mosta Church across two hop-on hop-off bus routes with 38 stops over 24/48 hours.
- Dive into Malta’s stories with an audio guide, Insta away with free WiFi, and upgrade to a harbor cruise to see landmarks featured in GOT and Gladiator.
Inclusions
Malta National Aquarium
- Entry to Malta National Aquarium (Stop #6 on North route)
Malta HOHO
- 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour by City Sightseeing
- 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)
Malta HOHO
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.
South route (Red)
- 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)
- 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
- First cruise: 10:30am from stop #17 (Sliema Ferries)
- Last cruise: 2:45pm from stop #17 (Sliema Ferries)
- Frequency: Every 2 hours
Malta National Aquarium
- Keep in mind outside food & beverages are not allowed. Pack wisely!
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
- Buggies are available on request.
Malta HOHO
- Most buses accommodate wheelchairs up to 70 cm wide, 120 cm long, and 135 cm high.
- 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.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Moris
Jun 2025Verified booking
It was a comprehensive tour along the north route on the island of Malta. I wasn't sure whether to do it or not, but it was 100% worth it. Get ready for a long trip (over 3 hours and à half, without hopping off...). I would recommend to do the first 2-3 days upon arrival to have a good overview.
Marcin
May 2025Verified booking
The Polish ersion of the audio guide is unfortunately unprofessional. Both the text and the narrator who reads the text, who is confused every now and then. In addition, the text is often read at the wrong time - it tells about something we can't see at the time... Unfortunately, the buses were not always on schedule due to traffic jams. I missed information about the real time of arrival of the bus at the stops - maybe it would be possible to do this in the app? It would make planning a tour easier for tourists.
Rui
Apr 2025Verified booking
The bus tour was adjusted to an overview of Malta
Nahali-Weibel
Jun 2025Verified booking
Jan
Jun 2025Verified booking
Herczl
May 2025Verified booking
STEFANOS
May 2025Verified booking
Alessandro
May 2025Verified booking
Paul
May 2025Verified booking
Saieva
May 2025Verified booking
MISS
May 2025Verified booking
Radmila
Apr 2025Verified booking
Monika
Apr 2025Verified booking
Cindy
Apr 2025Verified booking
Jim
Apr 2025Verified booking
Simón
Apr 2025Verified booking
Massimo
Apr 2025Verified booking
Marie-Josée
May 2025Verified booking
The Explanations were very rare and we had often half an hour with just nothing. Often we did not know in which village or City we were. No explanations. Twice that the honey came from a special bee from the Island. We had better Tour with Sight Seeing that you offer in other countries. Sorry. This was just a waste of time.
Asta
Mar 2025Verified booking
First of all, the paper bus timetable we received from the driver had incorrect bus stop times, the correct times were listed online. One of the drivers was 20 minutes late arriving. On the way back to the original bus stop, we had to almost beg the driver to take us back to where he picked us up at the beginning, with very unclear communication from him.
Dr.
Apr 2025Verified booking
It was more expensive than there. I had to wait in the line like the others who didn't buy tivket before.
Simona
Apr 2025Verified booking
Patricia
Apr 2025Verified booking
Tihanyi
Jan 2025Verified booking
Clear bus, flexible, arrived in Time. Very interesting places and views.
Carolin
Feb 2025Verified booking
It was very exciting and a good combination of culture and experience in Malta.
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Ms
Mar 2025Verified booking
Combo (Save 5%): Malta 5D Audio-Visual Show Tickets + Malta Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Harbour Cruise
from €45
€42.75
5% off
Unlimited bus rides meet an immersive 5D show in this combo, great for entertainment lovers.
- Maximize savings with this combo: See Malta's history come alive with a 5D audio-visual show and explore the city with a 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off tour.
- Discover Malta’s journey from prehistoric temples to knightly victories through an epic portrayal of its history in a truly unforgettable 5D experience.
- The show is complete with ticklers, sprays, and an audio guide in 17 languages for you to pick from, giving you a sensory experience you won’t forget.
- Tour Malta’s sights from Vittoriosa to Golden Bay across two bus routes with 38 stops running every 30-60 minutes for 24/48 hours of flexible exploring.
- Stay connected with onboard WiFi, enjoy an audio guide, and upgrade to a guided harbor cruise to see the Gladiator filming spots around Malta’s landmarks.
Unlimited bus rides meet an immersive 5D show in this combo, great for entertainment lovers.
- Maximize savings with this combo: See Malta's history come alive with a 5D audio-visual show and explore the city with a 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off tour.
- Discover Malta’s journey from prehistoric temples to knightly victories through an epic portrayal of its history in a truly unforgettable 5D experience.
- The show is complete with ticklers, sprays, and an audio guide in 17 languages for you to pick from, giving you a sensory experience you won’t forget.
- Tour Malta’s sights from Vittoriosa to Golden Bay across two bus routes with 38 stops running every 30-60 minutes for 24/48 hours of flexible exploring.
- Stay connected with onboard WiFi, enjoy an audio guide, and upgrade to a guided harbor cruise to see the Gladiator filming spots around Malta’s landmarks.
Inclusions
5D Audio-Visual Show
- Entry to the Malta 5D audio-visual show (near stop #19 on South & North route)
- Audio guide in English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Turkish, Greek, Polish, Swedish, Hungarian, Chinese, Danish, Japanese, Hebrew & Norwegian
Malta HOHO
- 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour by City Sightseeing
- 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)
Malta HOHO
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.
South route (Red)
- 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)
- 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
- First cruise: 10:30am from stop #17 (Sliema Ferries)
- Last cruise: 2:45pm from stop #17 (Sliema Ferries)
- Frequency: Every 2 hours
5D Audio-Visual Show
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- The entry ticket shall be valid for a one-time entry only, with no re-entry allowed.
- The show is not suitable for pregnant women and those with health conditions like high blood pressure, epilepsy, motion sickness, or heart, back, or neck issues.
Malta HOHO
- Most buses accommodate wheelchairs up to 70 cm wide, 120 cm long, and 135 cm high.
- 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.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Moris
Jun 2025Verified booking
It was a comprehensive tour along the north route on the island of Malta. I wasn't sure whether to do it or not, but it was 100% worth it. Get ready for a long trip (over 3 hours and à half, without hopping off...). I would recommend to do the first 2-3 days upon arrival to have a good overview.
Marcin
May 2025Verified booking
The Polish ersion of the audio guide is unfortunately unprofessional. Both the text and the narrator who reads the text, who is confused every now and then. In addition, the text is often read at the wrong time - it tells about something we can't see at the time... Unfortunately, the buses were not always on schedule due to traffic jams. I missed information about the real time of arrival of the bus at the stops - maybe it would be possible to do this in the app? It would make planning a tour easier for tourists.
Nahali-Weibel
Jun 2025Verified booking
Jan
Jun 2025Verified booking
Patricia
Apr 2025Verified booking
Alla
Feb 2025Verified booking
Dragan
Dec 2024Verified booking
Dragan
Dec 2024Verified booking
Jodie
Dec 2024Verified booking
Yanina
Nov 2024Verified booking
Harma
Oct 2024Verified booking
Timothy
Oct 2024Verified booking
Frances
Nov 2024Verified booking
More leeway to use a 48 hour ticket couldn't hurt. Had to forfeit my 2nd day due to bad weather, which was very disappointing.
Albert
Oct 2024Verified booking
Being provided with both headphones and a map of the route when we got on would have been ideal. We were on the North Route. We were almost at St Anton Gardens before we got headphones! At Mdina we moved upstairs, as it was too hot downstairs - only to be seated where the audio didn't work. It was Golden Bay before we had a seat upstairs and where the audio worked. Have used your company many years in many countries and this was the first bad experience. So much so that we didn't bother with the South Tour, etc.
Mary
Oct 2024Verified booking
The south route tour is TOO LONG AND WENT TO PLACES I DIDNT NEED TO SEE.
Selmeci
Nov 2024Verified booking
Birgitta
Sep 2024Verified booking
Dariusz
Sep 2024Verified booking
Carolina
Jul 2024Verified booking
Poor frecuency of the buses and schedules where never right
Terence
May 2024Verified booking
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!
Tynnetta
Jan 2024Verified booking
Very interesting and exciting! I would encourage others to visit.
Rosemary
Sep 2023Verified booking
Was totally empty. Just two of us. I think the "giide" was annoyed we had disturbed his rest!
TRIANTAFYLLOU
Mar 2024Verified booking
Sue
Oct 2023Verified booking
Uladzislau
Sep 2023Verified booking
Combo (Save 5%): The Malta Experience Tickets + Malta Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Harbor Cruise
from €49
€46.55
5% off
Take a history-packed trip with a docu-show on Malta's past & a guided tour of a centuries-old hospital.
- Take two experiences for less! Journey through centuries of Malta’s history at The Malta Experience and sightsee with a 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off pass.
- Experience Malta’s history in 17 languages with a 45-minute docu-film that brings 7,000 years of the island’s fascinating story to life.
- Enhance your experience with a guided tour of the Holy Infirmary, exploring the Knights of St John’s healthcare innovations and their hospital legacy.
- Hop on a 24/48-hour bus tour along 38+ stops like Sliema Ferries and Ghar Dalam Cave, with a multilingual audio guide that tells fun stories.
- Upgrade to enjoy a harbor cruise with live commentary, and savor stunning views of Valletta’s forts and the blue ocean waters.
Take a history-packed trip with a docu-show on Malta's past & a guided tour of a centuries-old hospital.
- Take two experiences for less! Journey through centuries of Malta’s history at The Malta Experience and sightsee with a 24/48-hour hop-on hop-off pass.
- Experience Malta’s history in 17 languages with a 45-minute docu-film that brings 7,000 years of the island’s fascinating story to life.
- Enhance your experience with a guided tour of the Holy Infirmary, exploring the Knights of St John’s healthcare innovations and their hospital legacy.
- Hop on a 24/48-hour bus tour along 38+ stops like Sliema Ferries and Ghar Dalam Cave, with a multilingual audio guide that tells fun stories.
- Upgrade to enjoy a harbor cruise with live commentary, and savor stunning views of Valletta’s forts and the blue ocean waters.
Inclusions
The Malta Experience
- Entry to The Malta Experience (near stop #19 on South & North route)
- 45-minute audio-visual show
- English-guided tour of the Holy Infirmary (based on option selected)
- Audio guides in English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, Greek, Polish, Finnish, Swedish, Hungarian, Danish, Japanese, Hebrew & Maltese (at the show)
Malta HOHO
- 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour by City Sightseeing
- 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)
Malta HOHO
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.
South route (Red)
- 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)
- 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
- First cruise: 10:30am from stop #17 (Sliema Ferries)
- Last cruise: 2:45pm from stop #17 (Sliema Ferries)
- Frequency: Every 2 hours
The Malta Experience
- This experience is wheelchair accessible.
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Malta HOHO
- Most buses accommodate wheelchairs up to 70 cm wide, 120 cm long, and 135 cm high.
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.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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What our guests say
Moris
Jun 2025Verified booking
It was a comprehensive tour along the north route on the island of Malta. I wasn't sure whether to do it or not, but it was 100% worth it. Get ready for a long trip (over 3 hours and à half, without hopping off...). I would recommend to do the first 2-3 days upon arrival to have a good overview.
Marcin
May 2025Verified booking
The Polish ersion of the audio guide is unfortunately unprofessional. Both the text and the narrator who reads the text, who is confused every now and then. In addition, the text is often read at the wrong time - it tells about something we can't see at the time... Unfortunately, the buses were not always on schedule due to traffic jams. I missed information about the real time of arrival of the bus at the stops - maybe it would be possible to do this in the app? It would make planning a tour easier for tourists.
Sue
May 2025Verified booking
A pro tip for future visitors
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Frances
Nov 2024Verified booking
More leeway to use a 48 hour ticket couldn't hurt. Had to forfeit my 2nd day due to bad weather, which was very disappointing.
Albert
Oct 2024Verified booking
Being provided with both headphones and a map of the route when we got on would have been ideal. We were on the North Route. We were almost at St Anton Gardens before we got headphones! At Mdina we moved upstairs, as it was too hot downstairs - only to be seated where the audio didn't work. It was Golden Bay before we had a seat upstairs and where the audio worked. Have used your company many years in many countries and this was the first bad experience. So much so that we didn't bother with the South Tour, etc.
Mary
Oct 2024Verified booking
The south route tour is TOO LONG AND WENT TO PLACES I DIDNT NEED TO SEE.
Selmeci
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Why choose a hop-on hop-off tour of Malta
Explore two islands, your way
Whether you plan on soaking up the golden-hued Mediterranean beaches in Malta or traveling along one of the world’s biggest diving locations, Gozo, these hop-on hop-off tours let you create your own itinerary. Their flexible schedules, numerous buses, and stops at all the must-see spots ensure you don’t miss anything in Malta or Gozo.
Big names and hidden gems
The name Malta comes from the Phoenician word maleth, meaning "safe haven"—and it truly lives up to its name! This tiny island is known for its 365 churches and seven stunning sea caves like the Blue Grotto. Don’t miss the ancient temples of Ggantija, golden-hour photo ops in Valletta, or a moment of serene stillness at Mosta Church.
Storytime on the go
Travel isn’t just about sightseeing; it’s also about sharing stories. With audio guides available in 13+ languages, including English, German, Italian, and Spanish, you’ll hear fascinating nuggets of information about the two cities. Bonus: free WiFi onboard so you can share these stories (and photos) with friends as you go.
Perfect for any schedule
Short on time? Get the 1-day pass and see all the highlights. Staying a little longer? Opt for the 48-hour pass to get into the nitty-gritty. Why not upgrade your ticket with a harbor cruise and explore Malta's Game of Thrones filming locations? Much of the first season was shot here, and Malta even served as the capital of the Seven Kingdoms!
Hop-on hop-off buses are a great choice for:
Families with kids
If you traveling with your little ones, you need to sign up for a hop-on hop-off bus tour. These buses eliminate the inconvenience of walking long distances or navigating public transport with strollers. Most of the tours include many family-friendly stops like museums, parks, and attractions that your kids will enjoy.
Travelers on a budget
Exploring cities on your own can get expensive, but hop-on hop-off buses offer great value for the price. While these tours typically don’t include attraction tickets, you get access to a fixed route that covers all of the must-sees in a city, guides (live and audio), and citywide transportation for at least 24 hours.
Eco-conscious travelers
Hop-on hop-off buses are a great way to go green without missing out on the intricacies of the city if you care about traveling responsibly. Instead of booking multiple taxis or renting a car, you can rely on a short, well-planned route that reduces emissions and keeps your carbon footprint in check.
Solo travelers
Traveling solo? Hop-on hop-off buses are kind of like having a travel buddy. They are safe, convenient, and flexible, and come with live and audio guides to keep you company and share some of the city’s stories with you. You just need to hop on, hop off, and explore as you please!
Malta Hop-on Hop-off bus routes:
South route: Red (Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday)
Ideal for: If you are a sucker for history and would like to stroll through the desert city of Valletta and its many historic monuments, including one of the oldest temples in history, Hagar Qim, this is the route for you.
Popular stops: Blue Grotto, Valletta City Centre, Siliema Ferries & Spinola Bay
Timings: 9:05am - 2:05pm
Frequency: 60 minutes
Stops: 18 stops
North route: Blue (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday)
Ideal for: If you opt for the cruise, you will need to take this route. Get ready to set sail on the North route, which not only includes stunning views of the sea but also some of the oldest forts in the city such as Fort Ricasoli, where the film Gladiator was mostly filmed.
Popular stops: Malta National Aquarium, Spinola Bay, Mosta Church & Ta’Qali Crafts Village
Timings: 8am - 2:30pm, 10:30am - 2:45pm (Harbor Cruise)
Frequency: 30-60 minutes, 2 hours (Harbor Cruise)
Stops: 30 stops
Gozo Hop-on Hop-off bus routes
Blue route
Ideal for: This route is designed to ensure that you get a glimpse of Gozo and everything it has to offer at a go! It includes monuments, the 5,500-year-old temples of Ggantija, and even a taste of the coastline with the infamous Ramla Bay, known for its red sand.
Popular stops: Nadur, Ggantija Temples, Marsalforn & Ramla Bay
Timings: 11:35am - 5:30pm
Frequency: 45 minutes
Stops: 6 stops
Purple route
Ideal for: This one is for all sea lovers – the Purple route fully focuses on the seaside charm of Gozo. Expect cliffs, hills, lots of sand, and beautiful sunsets, so keep your camera ready!
Popular stops: Mgarr, Ta’Pinu, Fontana Cottage & Xlendi
Timings: 9:45am - 3:45pm
Frequency: 45 minutes
Stops: 9 stops
How to book Hop-on Hop-off tickets
Step 1: Choose your route
Each tour follows a unique route. Review the routes and stops and pick the tour that covers your must-see attractions.
Step 2: Book your tickets
Purchase your Hop-on Hop-off tickets easily using PayPal, credit/debit card, or iDEAL.
Step 3: Check your email
Receive your ticket voucher instantly in your inbox. If you don’t see it, check your spam or junk folder.
Step 4: Download the operator’s app
Track the bus in real-time, plan your journey, and explore routes with an interactive map.
Step 5: Hop-on & explore!
Head to any designated stop, show your mobile voucher to the driver or staff, and start your adventure!
Frequently asked questions about the Malta Hop-on Hop-off bus tours
Are the hop-on hop-off buses accessible for wheelchairs and strollers?
Yes! The buses are fully accessible for both wheelchairs and strollers, ensuring that all travelers can enjoy the sights comfortably.
Can I bring my pet on the bus?
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on both Gozo and Malta hop-on hop-off tours.
When are the buses operational?
The hop-on hop-off tours run all year round, except on December 25. Whether you're visiting in summer or winter, you'll be able to explore Malta and Gozo with ease.
What should I carry with me on the tour?
Make sure to bring comfortable clothing, sunscreen, and a hat, especially if you're visiting in the summer. If you're planning to visit religious sites, be sure to dress modestly. A camera is also a must to capture the stunning sights!
What's the weather like in Malta, and when is the best time to visit?
Malta enjoys a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters. The best time to visit is during the spring (April to June) or fall (September to November) for pleasant weather and fewer crowds. If you love the heat, summer is perfect, but be sure to pack light clothing and plenty of sunscreen!