St Pauls Bay Hop On Hop Off Bus Tours

See Malta above and below the surface with aquarium entry and a flexible hop-on hop-off bus tour.

• Everything you get at Malta National Aquarium: Step inside Malta’s popular marine attraction and explore themed zones featuring Mediterranean and exotic marine life, along with reptiles, amphibians, and immersive underwater-style displays.
• Everything you get on the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: Get a 1-day or 2-day unlimited bus pass and explore Malta across the North & South routes at your own pace. Enjoy open-top views, free Wi-Fi, and audio commentary in 13 languages as you visit landmarks like Ta’ Qali Crafts Village, Blue Grotto, and more.
• Why choose this: This combo pairs a family-friendly aquarium visit with flexible island sightseeing, giving you both indoor discovery and outdoor exploration in one value-packed ticket.
• Options: Choose between a 1-day or 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour, with optional upgrades including a harbor cruise and live commentary in English and German.

Inclusions

Malta National Aquarium

• Entry to Malta National Aquarium

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour of Malta

• Audio guide in 13 languages on the bus
• Free Wi-Fi on the bus
• 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour (as per option selected)
• 2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour (as per option selected)
• Harbor cruise (as per option selected)
• Live commentary in English & German (as per option selected)

Accessibility

Malta National Aquarium

• The venue is accessible for wheelchair users and guests with prams or strollers.
• Guide dogs are allowed inside the venue.
• Buggies are available on request at the venue.

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour of Malta

• The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. Each bus can only accommodate one wheelchair at a time.
• Wheelchairs cannot be larger than 70cm wide, 120cm long, and 135cm high. If your wheelchair exceeds these measurements, contact the operator, who will assist you.

What’s not allowed

Malta National Aquarium

• Outside food and beverages are not allowed inside the aquarium.
• Pets are not allowed on this experience due to venue restrictions.

Additional information

Malta National Aquarium

• Free parking facilities are available at the venue.

Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour of Malta

• Please note that tours do not operate on Christmas, Dec 25.
• You do not have to use your 2-day pass over 2 consecutive days. Once the ticket is scanned and you have spent 1 day sightseeing with the pass, you have five extra days within which you can use the next 1 day.
• Please note that you must make use of your Harbor Cruise within 3 days from when you first scan your bus pass.
• Specific details related to the harbor cruise 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.

The perfect combo ticket for marine lovers + flexible island hopping with ease!

• Everything you get with the Malta hop-on hop-off bus: Enjoy a flexible 1/2-day bus pass with stops across up to 38 sights, including the Blue Grotto and San Anton Gardens. Buses arrive every 30 to 60 minutes, with panoramic views and an audio guide in 13 languages. You can also upgrade to add a scenic harbor cruise.
• Everything you get at Malta National Aquarium: Meet 250+ marine species, from sharks and seahorses to reptiles and amphibians, in habitats inspired by their natural homes. Explore themed zones like Valletta Harbor’s shipwreck life, Roman Times’ aquaculture, and a reptile vivarium.
• Why choose this: This super-saver combo pairs Malta’s top sights with an immersive marine experience. See the island at your own pace, then dive into the aquarium’s underwater worlds—all with one easy, value-packed ticket.

Inclusions

Malta Hop-on Hop-off

• 1/2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour
• Access to North & South 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, and Maltese (on the bus)
• Free Wi-Fi (on the bus)

Matla National Aquarium

• Entry to Malta National Aquarium (Stop 6 on North Route)

Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

North Route (Purple Route)
Soak up Malta’s sun, shoreline, and top attractions as you cruise down the North Route on this open-top bus tour.
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 minutes
• Popular stops: Malta National Aquarium, San Anton Gardens, Ta' Qali Crafts Village

South Route (Red Route)
Want to dive into the natural gems and ancient history of this island? Then spend your day exploring attractions along the South Route.
Schedule

• First bus: 8:30am from Stop 1 (ITS Roundabout (Radisson & Corinthia Hotels Roundabout))
• Last bus: 1:30pm from Stop 1 (ITS Roundabout (Radisson & Corinthia Hotels Roundabout))
• Frequency: Every 60 minutes
• Popular stops: Ghar Dalam Cave, Blue Grotto, Hagar Qim & Mnajdra Temples

Harbor Cruise
Hop on this cruise and sail towards Manoel Island and explore the village of Kalkara, popular as the filming location for Gladiator and Game of Thrones.
Schedule

• Sliema Ferries - Departures

Timings: 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:45pm

• Sliema Ferries - Arrivals

Timings: 12pm, 2pm, 4:15pm

• Esplora, Kalkara - Departure/Arrivals

Timings: 11:40am, 1:30pm, 3:55pm

What’s not allowed

Malta National Aquarium

• Keep in mind that food & beverages are not allowed on this experience.
• Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

Malta Hop-on Hop-off

• The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. Each bus can only accommodate one wheelchair at a time.
• Wheelchairs cannot be larger than 70cm wide, 120cm long, and 135cm high. If your wheelchair exceeds these measurements, contact the operator, who will assist you.

Malta National Aquarium

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. Buggies are available on request.
• Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional Information

Malta Hop-on Hop-off

• Please note that tours do not operate on Christmas, Dec 25.
• You do not have to use your 2-day pass over 2 consecutive days. Once the ticket is scanned and you have spent 1 day sightseeing with the pass, you have five extra days within which you can use the next 1 day.
• Please note that you must make use of your Harbour Cruise within 3 days from when you first scan your bus pass.
• Specific details related to the harbor cruise 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.