Our 6 Favourite Vintage Bus Tours in Malta

1.Vintage Bus to Valletta, Sliema, Rabat & Mdina

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 433 reviews · 1 day · from $9Our pick

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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2.Malta: 5 hr Vintage Bus Tour – Mdina & Blue Grotto inc. food

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

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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3.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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4.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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5.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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6.Malta: Private Chauffeur-Driven Vintage Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 4 hours

Take a private, air-conditioned vintage bus around Malta with an English-speaking driver. Your group of up to 20 can choose stops such as Valletta, Mdina, Blue Grotto, Marsaxlokk, and the temples. Daniel is one named driver praised for friendly service and flexible planning. Hotel or cruise-port pickup is included, but confirm the return plan.

“We had a tour for 13 of us, kids and adults and it was excellent !! I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending. Daniel was brilliant, accommodating, friendly and knowledgeable. We really really enjoyed ourselves. The bus is very comfortable also. Thanks for the amazing tour!”

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