Activities

City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off boat and bus tour of Malta

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£25.00

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Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Polish, Finnish, Danish, Chinese

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: from 24 hours to 48 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Create the perfect itinerary with a 12-month flexible ticket, 2 routes and 35 stops available across the island
Enjoy a 90-minute cruise around Malta's 2 main harbors
Hop on and off as much as you like for the duration of your ticket

What to expect

Explore Malta and discover the best local attractions from the comfort of a City Sightseeing double-decker bus. This panoramic tour with 32 stops across the island will take you to the best spots and give you the best sights, and with the audio guide available you'll get to learn about the over 7000 years of history that have made this island such a charming and interesting destination.

From the Malta National Aquarium and the Blue Grotto to the Mosta Church and the Golden Bay, you'll get to enjoy indoor and outdoor activities as you hop-on and off the bus tour. Just hop-on at Bugibba (Topaz Hotel) and start your adventure across Malta.

What's included

24/48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour of Malta with boat tour (depending on the option selected)
Audio guide available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Danish, Finnish, Maltese

Where

Meeting point:

Mobile vouchers must be redeemed at Sliema Ferries (City Sightseeing stop #17) or Valletta Waterfront Terminus (City Sightseeing stop #20). Paper vouchers can be redeemed at any stop

What to remember

Know in advance:

Please note that changes to operating times, frequencies and inclusions can happen at any time and without notice
Please keep in mind that mobile vouchers must be redeemed at Sliema Ferries (stop 17) or Valletta Waterfront Terminus (stop 20). Paper vouchers can be redeemed at any bus stop
Your voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase
For the 1-day option: bus ticket is valid for 1 calendar day only, and the Harbour Cruise ticket can be used within 3 days of voucher activation
For the 2-day option: bus ticket is valid for 2 calendar days and can be used within 5 days of the first activation. The Harbour Cruise ticket can be used within 5 days of voucher activation

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.6 /5

Based on 4 reviews from verified customers

Review categories

Staff

3.6/5

Value for money

4.2/5

Safety

3.6/5

Service

3.6/5

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TUI Musement Traveler
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5
23 March 2025
Love the HoHo experiences.
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TUI Musement Traveler
Verified booking
5
30 September 2025
Belle découverte de l’histoire de Malte traduite dans les monuments de La Valette que nous a fait découvrir notre guide.
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Chaal
Verified booking
4.2
15 June 2025
Travelled as a couple
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ANDREW
Verified booking
4.2
2 January 2024
Solo traveller
I was going to catch the 12:30 ferry from Sliema. Unfortunately, the bus was held up by traffic and didn't get to the ferry port until 12:35. The ferry had just left as we arrived. This was not acceptable. The ferry operator would have known there was a bus on the way and should have delayed the departure to give bus passengers the chance to catch the ferry, I had to wait until 14:35 for the next ferry. When that ferry got back to Sliema there was no bus to take me on the rest of the tour

Excursions & day trips

Marsaxlokk Sunday Market & Blue Grotto with Local Guide

Leisure is the name of the game on Sunday mornings in Malta, and this shopping and sightseeing trip makes the most of Malta's scenery and local culture. You'll head to Ħaġar Qim Temple, gaze at the renowned Blue Grotto and visit the fishing village of Marsaxlokk to stroll around its weekly market. Micheal, one of our expert local guides, says, 'If you like to eat fish and seafood, Marsaxlokk won't disappoint. It's packed with great restaurants and market day brings the freshest produce to town, much of it picked or caught the same day.'We'll kick off with a visit to the historic Hagar Qim Temple. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is over 5,000 years old and hints at how Malta's first inhabitants lived on the island. Then, it's on to one of Malta's most famous natural sights – the Blue Grotto of Wied Iz-Zurrieq. It's a 50-metre-deep natural cave with a huge arch that stretches out to sea. The caves get their name from the light reflecting off the water, which creates a dazzling blue colour. An optional boat trip into the grotto is available.You'll reach Marsaxlokk – one of the most picturesque spots in the country – just as tummies to begin growling. This quaint fishing village hosts a large market down by the waterfront – make sure you check out the colourfully painted ‘luzzu' boats floating in the harbour. As well as freshly caught fish, there'll also be locally grown fruit and veg, Maltese wines, cold cuts, cheeses and leather goods. Enjoy free time here and tuck into what takes your fancy.

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Small-Group Tour of Gozo with Victoria and Ggantija Temples

Gozo and Malta are separated only by a narrow channel, but the differences are eye-catching. Gozo is greener, more laidback and sparsely populated. Get the lowdown on the island on this adults-only small group tour with visits to the Victoria Citadel, Ta'Pinu Basilica and Dwejra Bay. Yohanna, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘The mosaics at Ta'Pinu are a recent addition, dating from 2017. They feature 20 mysteries of the rosary mounted on four circular walls in what had previously been an unsightly car park.'After a short trip by ferry to the island, you'll head to Qala Point first, for unobstructed views over the Maltese Archipelago. Then, it's off to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Ggantija Temples, which pre-date the Egyptian pyramids. The historic theme continues at the medieval Citadel of Victoria, the island's capital. Yohanna says, ‘Victoria was originally named Rabat, however, to commemorate Queen Victoria's diamond jubilee in 1887, its name was changed. You'll see lots of British influence here, due to it 164 years under British rule.'Next up is a visit to the salt pans, to see how salt is harvested on the island. After stopping for a lunch made from locally sourced ingredients at a traditional Gozitan restaurant, you'll head to Ta'Pinu Basilica, where you can grab some Insta-perfect snaps. Last but not least, you'll visit the impressive geographic features in and around Dwejra Bay – the Fungus Rock and the Inland Sea lagoon.

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Excursions & day trips

Gozo Island Tour with Victoria Citadel

Malta's sister island is just a short boat trip away. You'll set off by ferry and explore Gozo's natural beauty spots with this full day excursion. Visit Xlendi and Dwejra bays and historic sites such as Victoria Citadel and the UNESCO-listed Ggantija Temples.

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Excursions & day trips

Mdina Highlights Tour

For a taste of Malta's rich heritage, this tour is hard to beat. Available in either half or full day options, you'll go back in time to the island's most historic places. Stroll the cobbled streets of Mdina, visit the cliffs at Dingli and see the San Anton botanical gardens. The full day version includes the Rabat catacombs and the Mosta Dome.

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Excursions & day trips

Small Group Tour of Gozo in a Tuk-Tuk

Live life like a local for the day on Malta's sister island of Gozo. Travelling by tuk-tuk, you'll go where coaches can't and explore all her hidden corners – the parts most tourists never get to see. Sanap cliffs, Xewkija rotunda church and Victoria Citadel, are just a few of the highlights of this small group tour.Boarding the boat from Malta, we'll make the short hop across the Gozo Channel before switching to a tuk-tuk – the best way to navigate the island's narrow streets. With an expert driver-guide filling you in on the facts, we'll tick off a host of must-see sights and a wealth of stunning scenery.Visit the Dover-esque Sanap cliffs and see the saltpans of the north, alongside plenty of natural wonders. The impressive Xewkija rotunda church and an exploration of Victoria Citadel – the Gozitan capital – add to a long list of highlights on this action-packed island tour.

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Guided Tour

Excursions & day trips

Three Cities Tour

Visit Valletta's Grand Harbour and discover the Three Cities – Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea. Learn of the island's tumultuous history as you tour this trio of fortified citadels, once the headquarters of the Knights Hospitaller. Then, hop in a traditional dghajsa boat to drift by battlements and creeks that can only be seen from the sea.

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Valletta Two Harbours Cruise by Night

See the bright-lights of the Maltese capital with an evening cruise around Valletta's harbours. Float past historic forts as you hear tales of the heroic Knights Hospitaller and their defence of the city during the Great Siege of Malta in 1565. Drift by places that can only be seen from the sea and get an insight into the island's past and present.

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Excursions & day trips

Malta's Scenic Tour

Small but mighty, Malta packs a punch in the scenery stakes. This tour lines-up eye-catching stops like the flower-filled Buskett Gardens, the Maltese president's summer residence and the grand Parisio Palace. Also on the list are Misrah Ghar il-Kbir, famed for its mysterious cart ruts in the rock, and Dingli Cliffs – Malta's highest point.

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Malta's British History Tour

Given its strategically important location as a gateway into southern Europe, it is not surprising that Malta has been continually fought over throughout the centuries. Learn of the island's tumultuous history on this intriguing full day tour.Kick off in Birgu, where you'll explore the medieval fortifications and the air raid shelters from the Second Great Siege of Malta. Next. Head to Valletta's Upper Barakka Gardens to watch the Saluting Battery's cannons mark midday. Then it's time for a stroll through the old town, passing the palace used by Napoleon, the Victory Kitchen, Queen Victoria's statue and the bombed-out ruins of the opera house.In the afternoon, learn of Malta's experiences under Phoenician, Romans, Moorish, Hospitaller and British rule during a guided visit to the National War Museum in Fort St Elmo. You'll also get a fascinating insight into the Great Siege of Malta of 1565, where a small force of Knights Hospitaller and about 400 locals repelled an Ottoman army.

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Mosta, Crafts Village, Mdina & Valletta

You'll get to grips with Malta's must-sees on this tour. Visit UNESCO-listed Valletta to see Barrakka Garden's beautiful views. Soak up the silence in car-free Mdina, and marvel at Mosta, a church that miraculously survived a bomb-hit during World War II. There'll also be a craft village stop to shop local wares like lace, gold, and glassware, too.

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