When it comes to history, Malta's like a vast open-air museum. Discover the island's turbulent past on a tour of the fortified citadels inside the UNESCO-listed capital, Valletta. Walk the waterfront and explore the baroque fortifications of Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua. What's more, you'll get there in one of the island's iconic vintage buses.
Excursions & day trips
Malta Vintage Bus Tour
from
£17.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 2 hours to 4 hours
Why you’ll love this…
- Learn about Malta's medieval history
- Two-hour tour of Vittoriosa, Senglea and Cospicua – known as the Three Cities
- Get a fascinating insight into the Great Siege of Malta in 1565
- Travel in one of the island's iconic vintage buses
What to expect
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What's included
Transport
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Driver/ guide
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Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Transport
What to remember
- English-speaking commentary by the driver for all nationalities
- A shuttle service brings guests to the starting point of the tour – this is not included in the tour's duration
- After the tour, you'll enjoy some free time before your transfer back, which leaves at 15:00
- This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
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Provider
TUI MALTA LTD
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.
What people say about this experience
Based on 22 reviews from verified customers
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Value for money
4.6/5
Staff
4.4/5
Service
4.4/5
Safety
4.4/5
Anonymous
From United States of America - May 2025Great
Overall rated4/5
Had a lovely couple of hours on the vintage bus tour, the driver gave us some interesting information.
Katie
From United States of America - September 2024Travelled with family
18 - 24 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
David the vintage bus tour guide was a lovely Maltese man who gave us a great trip showing the 3 cities. His vintage bus is absolutely lovely & comple ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - August 2024Great
Overall rated4/5
Anonymous
From United Kingdom - May 2024Average
Overall rated3/5
This is a charming trundle round 3 cities outside the city walls Friday from Silema. It doesn’t go near the main attractions. The free time after the ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - January 2024Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Geoff and Arthur
From United States of America - September 2023Travelled with a group of friends
45 - 54 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Fantastic, driver excellent with commontry. Would recommend
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