Malta: City Sightseeing HOHO Bus Tour & Optional Boat Tour
Qawra, St Paul's Bay, Malta
Explore the island of Malta and its most visited heritage sites on an open-top bus tour. With our boat tours you can admire stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea.
This hop-on hop-off bus and boat tour explores Malta’s key historic sites and natural landscapes, ideal for independent travellers seeking flexibility.
Highlights
- Explore Malta on an open-top bus tour
- Visit fortified settlements including Mdina and the Three Cities
- See the Blue Grotto Caves (entry not included)
- Hop off at Marsaxlokk, a traditional fishing village
- Drive through Mosta and view its domed church
Description
Experience over 7,000 years of Maltese history on this combined bus and boat tour running from May onwards. The hop-on hop-off service starts in Bugibba, passing Qawra, St Julian's, and Valletta. The route continues south to historic temples and landmarks.
After stopping at Blue Grotto, the tour returns north and inland, visiting Roman sites and points of interest before concluding at Bugibba via Golden Bay on the northwest coast.
The route includes over 30 stops and 50 points of interest such as Mosta Church and Dome, Ta’Qali Craft Village, Rabat’s Roman sites including the restored Roman Villa and St Agatha’s Catacombs, Mdina’s medieval town, the Three Cities, Tarxien Temples (circa 3000 BC), and the fishing village of Marsaxlokk.
You can combine this hop-on hop-off bus tour with a harbour cruise to extend your sightseeing options.
North Route Stops
- Bugibba (Topaz Hotel / Gillieru Hotel)
- Bugibba Jetty (Seatrips Outlet)
- Bugibba Centre (Opposite HSBC)
- Bugibba (Santana Hotel)
- Malta National Aquarium
- Qawra Palace Hotel
- Qawra Seafront
- Bellavista Hotel, Qawra
- Mediterraneo Marine Park
- ITS Roundabout (Radisson & Corinthia Hotels)
- St George's Bay, St Julians (City Sightseeing Route Stage)
- Westin Dragonara, St Julians
- Hilton Roundabout, St Julians
- Spinola Bay, St Julians
- Balluta Bay (Opposite Balluta Church)
- Sliema Seafront (Opposite Preluna Hotel)
- Sliema Ferries (City Sightseeing Route Stage & Harbour Cruise Stop)
- Opposite Bayview Hotel (City Sightseeing Outlet)
- Valletta City Centre
- Valletta Waterfront Terminus (Change for South Route)
- San Anton Gardens
- Ta Qali - Aviation Museum
- Mosta Church
- Mdina Main Gate
- Rabat - Domus Romana
- Golden Bay
South Route Stops
- ITS Roundabout
- St George's Bay, St Julians (CSS Route Stage)
- Westin Dragonara, St Julians
- Hilton, St Julians
- Spinola Bay, St Julians
- Balluta Bay (Opposite Balluta Church)
- Sliema Seafront (Opposite Preluna Hotel)
- Sliema Ferries (City Sightseeing Route Stage and Harbour Cruise Stop)
- Opposite Bayview Hotel
- Valletta City Centre
- Valletta Waterfront Terminus (Change for North Route)
- Tarxien Temples
- Vittoriosa Waterfront
- Marsaxlokk - Fishing Village
- Pretty Bay (Birzebbugia)
- Blue Grotto
- Hagar Qim Temples and Mnajdra Temples
- Valletta City Centre
- Valletta – Malta Experience, Knights Hospital War Museum, and Fort St Elmo
- Valletta Waterfront Terminus (Change for North Route)
Includes
- Hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Audio guide in 13 languages
- Headphones
- Stops near all major sights
- Harbour cruise (if option selected)
Excludes
- Entry to Blue Grotto Caves and other attractions
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Important Information
- North Route: Daily departures from Stop N1 at 8am, 9am, 10am, 11am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm*, and 6pm*. Tour duration: 210 minutes.
*Free return transport from Topaz Hotel (Stop 1) to Mellieha Hotels at 5pm and 6pm. - South Route: Daily departures from Stop S10 (Corinthia St. George Hotel Roundabout) every 60 minutes from 9:05am to 2:05pm. Tour duration: 180 minutes.
- 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.
- 1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Harbour Cruise: Bus ticket valid for 1 day only. Harbour cruise is valid within 3 days of activation.
- 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Harbour Cruise: Bus ticket valid for 2 days, not necessarily consecutive. Valid within 5 days of activation. Harbour cruise valid within 5 days of activation.
- Stop 3 on the North Route is closed until further notice.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund available if cancelled at least 24 hours in advance.
For best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and book tickets in advance during the summer months to secure your preferred departure time.
