Settle in for a docu-show on Malta's past & set off on a tour to the city’s highlights.
- Journey through centuries of Malta’s history at The Malta Experience and sightsee with a hop-on hop-off pass with this ultimate combo!
- Explore 38 stops in the city with a multilingual audio guide by purchasing a 1/2-day hop-on hop-off pass, as buses arrive every 30 to 60 minutes.
- Set sail on a harbor cruise with live commentary in English & German, and savor stunning views of Valletta’s forts and the blue ocean waters.
- Pick from 17 languages and experience Malta’s history 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.
Inclusions
Malta Hop-on Hop-off
- 1/2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Access to North & South routes
- Harbor cruise
- Live cruise commentary in English & German
- 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)
The Malta Experience
- Entry to The Malta Experience (near Stop 19, Valletta City Centre, on North & South Routes)
- 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)
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
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.
- 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.
The Malta Experience
- This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.