Valletta Tours | Uncover the Rich History of Malta's Capital

• Beat the traffic and explore Valletta on foot with a licensed guide. Feel the pulse of the city, easily navigate crowded lanes, and find local haunts.
• With hotel transfers taken care of, savor an audio-visual film about Malta and a view of the three cities from the Upper Barraka Gardens, hassle-free.
• Saunter over the ornate tombs of 400 Knights right before you set your eyes on Caravaggio’s greatest masterpiece at St. John’s Co-Cathedral.
• Don’t let language be a barrier! Dive into 5 decades of city history with a tour guide who speaks English, German, Italian, Spanish, or Polish.

Inclusions

• 4 hour guided tour of Valletta
• Roundtrip hotel transfers
• Entry ticket to St. John’s Cathedral
• Guided tour of St. John’s Cathedral
• Licensed guide available in English, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish, and French (optional)
• Admission to an audio-visual show

Exclusions

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities

• Tip: If you want to witness the firing of 400-year-old canons, book your tour any day between Monday to Saturday. The Upper Barrakka Gardens commemorate the canons that protected the city with a little ceremony.
• Dress modestly. Cover your shoulders and knees to visit the Cathedral.
• Wear your most comfortable shoes, as this experience requires a fair amount of walking on uneven cobblestone streets.
• Leave your luggage at home as this venue doesn’t have storage rooms.
• Pets are not allowed for this experience.
• This experience is suitable for pram/stroller users.
• Your Polish guided tour can get canceled if a minimum number of 12 people do not make the group. In such cases, you can either opt for an English-speaking guide or request a full refund.
• Note that at times the commentary may be provided by a multilingual guide, depending on operational circumstances.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Unlimited bus rides meet an immersive 5D show in this combo, ideal for entertainment lovers.

• Maximize savings with this combo: See Malta's history come alive with a 5D audio-visual show and flexibly explore the city on a hop-on hop-off tour.
• Discover Malta’s journey from prehistoric temples to knightly victories through an epic portrayal of its history in an 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.
• Get a 1/2-day unlimited bus pass and tour Malta’s sights, from Vittoriosa to Golden Bay, across two bus routes with 38 stops.
• As buses arrive every 30 to 60 minutes, tune in to a multilingual audio guide & set off on a harbor cruise to see popular filming spots nearby.

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)

5D Audio-Visual Show

• Entry to the Malta 5D audio-visual show (near Stop 19, Valletta City Centre, on North & South Routes)
• Audio guide in English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Turkish, Greek, Polish, Swedish, Hungarian, Chinese, Danish, Japanese, Hebrew & Norwegian

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.

5D Audio-Visual Show

• This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• The show is not suitable for pregnant people, and people with health conditions like high blood pressure, epilepsy, motion sickness, or heart, back, or neck issues.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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.

• Explore the rich culinary heritage and culture of the UNESCO-listed city of Valletta on this small-group walking food tour.
• With a licensed English-speaking guide, learn about the history of Malta as you soak up the city's architectural marvels like the notable Triton Fountain.
• This experience includes visits to local family-run businesses, not typically included in standard tours, to try authentic Maltese favorites.
• Sip on infused coffee and ‘Kinni’, and taste pastizzi, fried date pastries, ftira bread, and much more.

Inclusions

• 3.5-hour walking food tour in Valetta
• Expert English-speaking guide
• Food and drinks

• Floriana
• Triton Fountain
• Renzo Piano Project
• Grand Harbour

• Tip: Greet the locals by saying 'bongu' (good morning) or 'bonswa' (good evening) as you meet them on this tour.
• This tour is not accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.
• This tour is not suitable for pets.
• This tour is restricted to guests aged 13 and under.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.