The 4 Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours in Malta That Earn the Fare

1.Malta: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,041 reviews · 1 day · from $29Our pick

Spend one day touring Malta by open-top double-decker bus from Sliema Ferries. Choose the north or south route, use the multilingual audio guide, and hop off for Mdina, Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto, Hagar Qim, San Anton Gardens, or other major sights. Plan carefully: buses may arrive about an hour apart, so three stops is a sensible maximum.

“Highly recommend this excursion! We joined at Silema, starting point then stopped off at St. Elmo’s fort and Blue Grotto. What a day! You get earphones for the trip giving you all manner of information. Can be a wee bit tricky to figure if you have the correct language setting as it doesn’t constantly play but once you manage, loads of information! Drivers are extremely hospitable throughout the trip. Location stop comes over the tannoy so you know where you are. Brochure provides loads of information on the route stops and recommend you get a bit of an idea on where you want to visit but we didn’t, we just…”

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2.Gozo: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,117 reviews · 1 day · from $26Best value

Use a one-day Gozo bus pass to circle the island on purple and blue routes from Mgarr Harbor. You get open-top views, recorded commentary in 15 languages, headphones, and stops for Victoria, Dwejra, Ramla, Ggantija, Xlendi, Ta’ Pinu, and more. Buses generally return about every 45 minutes, so plan your stops carefully.

“Very nice, if you have little time or the whole day, this trip is recommended. You can hop off as many times as you want. If you have little time you see the highlights and if you have a bit more time you just hop off and then hop on every 45 min again.”

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3.Malta: City Sightseeing HOHO Bus Tour & Optional Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 1,021 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $33

Use a one or two-day City Sightseeing pass to cover Malta’s North and South routes, with 30-plus stops and audio in 13 languages. See Mdina, Mosta, Marsaxlokk, the Blue Grotto, ancient temples, and the Three Cities. Add a harbor cruise for fine views of Valletta and its fortified waterfront.

“A bit of confusion over pick up locations. Personally I felt the audio could have included more talk and history. Having said that the grotto stop and temple stop at Hager Qim temple and Mnajder temple great 😍 thank you”

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4.City Sightseeing Gozo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 315 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Start at Mgarr Harbour and explore Gozo by open-top sightseeing bus. Use the Purple Route for Victoria, Dwejra, Ta’ Pinu, and Xlendi, or the Blue Route for Marsalforn, Ġgantija, and Ramla Beach. You get unlimited rides for one day, audio commentary in 11 languages, free headphones, and the freedom to choose your stops.

“Best way to tour the town and it is very affordable. Easy to hop on and off stopping at interesting destinations.”

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