The 15 Best Malta Bus Tours

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.From Sliema: Gozo, Comino & The Blue Lagoon Boat & Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,931 reviews · 7.5 hours · from $51

Cruise from Sliema to Gozo, ride a minibus to Victoria and the Citadel, then sail to Comino for 90 minutes at the Blue Lagoon. This is an organized transport-and-sightseeing day rather than a traditional guided tour. English boat commentary, a bar, toilets, and a waterslide are included.

“Nice activity, glad we chose it! Well organised transportation, many places to see in one day, great insights on places to visit by the guide, would have been great to have a bit more time in Victoria. I would definitely recommend this tour if you want to see as much as possible in one day”

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

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

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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4.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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5.Vintage Bus to Valletta, Sliema, Rabat & Mdina

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 433 reviews · 1 day · from $9Best value

Travel between Valletta, Sliema, St. Julian’s, Mdina, and Rabat on a restored classic Maltese bus, many around 70 years old. This is transport with character, not a guided tour. You choose where to get off, explore independently, and catch a later bus, but departures are limited, so check the timetable closely.

“Great trip from valletta to mdina and return on this vintage bus. Not many times you can say "should cost more" so at €5 return this trip was exceptional value for money and would highly recommend.”

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6.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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7.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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8.Malta: 5 hr Vintage Bus Tour – Mdina & Blue Grotto inc. food

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 169 reviews · 5 hours · from $59

Spend five hours touring Malta in a vintage 36-seat bus with an English-speaking driver and guide such as Daniel or Caroline. Visit Marsaxlokk, the Blue Grotto, Siġġiewi, Dingli Cliffs and Mdina. Food and drinks are included, while the optional Blue Grotto boat trip costs extra and depends on the weather.

“Daniel was a fabulous guide, a great way to explore, the vintage bus was an added bonus. Excellent value, great communication and clear pick up instructions. Would 100% recommend this fun tour, limited numbers, great experience.”

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9.St. Paul’s Bay: Blue Lagoon, Comino & Gozo with Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 142 reviews · 5h 30m · from $35

Join Captain Matthew and the Mermaid crew from Bugibba for a 330-minute English-language cruise to Comino and Gozo. Swim at the Blue Lagoon, ride a bus to Victoria, then view Santa Maria Caves and Elephant Rock from the water. Bring cash, a towel, sunscreen, and your free Comino entry ticket.

“Gozo We would have liked to have had a little more time to explore the Citadel.”

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10.Sunday Vintage Bus to Marsaxlokk

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 117 reviews · 1 day · from $9

Travel between Valletta and Marsaxlokk aboard a restored Maltese bus, many about 70 years old. Meet near Valletta’s Tourist Information Office by Triton Fountain, ride to the Sunday fishing-village market, and return near the football ground. This is transport with character, not a guided sightseeing tour.

“We recommend it to everyone but our advice is not to book this tour in advance! You can see timetable and meeting point and buy the tickets on site. One way ticket is 2,5 euros, round ticket is 5 euros. We booked it in advance, paid 14 euros for two of us but we needed just one way tickets, because we wanted to stay longer in Marsaclokk. That option was not presented to us in advance.”

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11.Malta: Vintage Bus Ride through the Three Cities

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 112 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $24

Join driver David at Sliema Ferries for a 90-minute ride on a 1928 wooden-bodied bus. You’ll pass Valletta, Gżira, Ta’ Xbiex, Msida, Pietà, Marsa, Paola, Cospicua, Vittoriosa, and Senglea while hearing English commentary about Malta’s Great Sieges. Expect photo time, a short break, and firm, bumpy seats.

“David was great and friendly!! He provided great information at each turn! And he also stopped for taking photos and helped me as I was traveling alone and didn’t have someone to take pics of myself. The tour was very nice and worth it! The bus is vintage and beautiful!”

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12.Vintage Bus: Mdina, Clapham Junction, Buskett, Dingli Cliffs

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 50 reviews · 5 hours · from $53

Spend five hours touring Malta’s scenic west by 1928 vintage bus. Visit Mdina’s Palazzo Falson, walk through Buskett Gardens, and see Filfla from Dingli Cliffs. Hotel or nearby pickup, a guide in English, German, Italian, or French, and coffee with Maltese frolla are included. Ask about the day’s exact stops before booking.

“Very enjoyable tour. Worth doing if you want something a bit different”

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13.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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14.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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15.1-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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