The 11 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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5.Gozo Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 192 reviews · 1 day · from $29

Spend a full day touring Gozo by open-top hop-on hop-off bus. Ride from Mgarr Harbour to Ggantija, Ta’ Pinu, Victoria, Xlendi Bay, Dwejra, and more, with English-speaking drivers and audio commentary in 16 languages. Buses run about every 45 minutes, though fitting every stop into one day takes careful planning.

“Pros: really took the stress out of trying to catch public transportation, which is usually never even close to on time. These buses really came on time which was much appreciated Cons: the WiFi didn’t work because the company didn’t pay their bill. The headphone jacks very rarely worked so I couldn’t listen to the commentary no matter how many seats I changed. The woman who checked our tickets at the beginning was rude because we (my boyfriend and I)booked at the same time online so we had the same confirmation code, even though it clearly showed we paid €40.”

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6.Gozo Day Pass Ferry and Hop-on Hop-off buses with audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 19 reviews · 7 hours · from $59

Take a same-day ferry from Sliema or Bugibba to Gozo, then explore by open-top City Sightseeing buses on two routes. Your multilingual audio guide covers Victoria, Dwejra, Xlendi, Marsalforn, the Ġgantija Temples, Ramla, and more. Plan carefully: ferry delays and long bus circuits can leave little time to get off and explore.

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7.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Malta (North and South Routes – CMO)

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 19 reviews · 1 day · from $33

Spend one day exploring Malta by hop-on hop-off bus on North and South routes. Multilingual commentary covers Mdina, Mosta Dome, the Three Cities, Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto, Valletta, and more. Hotel pickup is included at specified locations, and unlimited boarding lets you choose the stops that matter most.

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8.1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus + Harbour Cruise (CMO)

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 16 reviews · 1 day · from $41

Use one pass for Malta’s North and South sightseeing routes, with stops near Mosta, Mdina, the Three Cities, Blue Grotto, and Għar Dalam. Add a 90-minute Grand Harbour cruise with commentary, redeemable within three days of activating your bus pass. English and German support is available.

“Um einen Eindruck für die Insel zu bekommen eine gute Sache. Allerdings haben wir uns unter Hopp on und off mehr Möglichkeiten erhofft. Steigt man aus, kommt der nächste Bus i.d.R. erst eine Stunde später, so dass man sich vorher genau überlegen sollte, wo man aussteigt, da man zeitlich lange nicht alles Stops schaffen kann.”

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9.Malta: 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Harbour Cruise (CMO)

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 12 reviews · from $57

Use iSeeMalta’s English-language Hop-On Hop-Off pass across Malta’s North and South routes for two non-consecutive days. Visit Valletta, Mdina, and the Three Cities, then take the included harbour cruise within five days of activation. The buses are wheelchair accessible, but check route signs carefully because two operators run on the island.

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10.iSeeGozo Day Pass with Ferry & Gozo Bus Hop-On Hop-Off (CMO)

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $59

Take a return vessel from Malta to Gozo, then use a one-day CitySightseeing hop-on hop-off bus to reach the Citadel, Ta’ Pinu Basilica, Xlendi Bay, and other major sights. English, Italian, and German commentary is available. The schedule can feel tight, so plan your stops before boarding.

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11.COMBO: Heritage Pass with Hop-On Hop-Off Bus (CMO)

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 5 reviews · 6 days · from $94

Use the iSeeMalta Heritage Pass for six days of one-time entry to more than 20 historic sites, unlimited City Sightseeing Malta buses, and a 90-minute harbor cruise with live English and German commentary. Visit Valletta, the Three Cities, ancient temples, catacombs, forts, and museums at your own pace.

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