Explore the historic island of Malta on an open top bus tour
Discover fortified settlements including Mdina and the Three Cities
Visit the stunning Blue Grotto Caves
Hop off at Marsaxlokk - a traditional fishing village
Drive through Mosta with it's domed church
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Discover the island of Malta on a 1-day City Sighteeing Malta open-top hop-on hop-off bus tour. When you board the first bus, collect your earphones to be able to listen to the audio guide available in 13 languages. Hop on and off at any of the fabulous stops along our combined North & South routes. With our carefully planned bus route, we'll help you explore the islands to full potential so sit back, relax and appreciate the breath-taking panoramic views from the top of our double-decker buses.
With more than 30 stops and over 50 points of interest along the route, explore the Maltese island in a whole new way. Travel through more than 7,000 years of history as you pass heritage landmarks, well-known attractions, and stunning natural scenery.
The hop-on hop-off route begins in Bugibba, continuing through Qawra and St Julian's before arriving in Malta’s capital city, Valletta.
Enjoy the sea views as we take you around the best of Bugibba and all of its grand hotels and tourist points of interest. If you're looking to escape the Maltese sun for a while then hop-off at Bus Stop 5 and explore the Malta National Aquarium, an attraction that is great for all the family! A great place to wander around is the Qawra Seafront at Bus Stop 7, where you can breathe in the fresh sea air and watch the world go by.
For all the keen historians then be sure to hop off at Bus Stop 20 to visit the War Museum in Valletta, situated right on the harbour. You'll learn all about Malta and it's role during the second World War.
From there, the journey heads south, giving you the opportunity to explore historic temples and notable sites along the way. Discover the renowned Three Cities and the Tarxien Temples, believed to date back to around 3000 BC.
Live like a local for the day at the Marsaxlokk Fishing Village at Bus Stop 3 (South Route), it's filled with little boats and if you're there on a Sunday, you can see the Sunday Market in full swing.
Don’t miss the chance to see the spectacular Blue Grotto. After stopping at the Blue Grotto, the tour makes its way north and inland, pausing at Roman landmarks and other places of interest before returning to Bugibba via Golden Bay on the north-west coast. Visit highlights such as the Mosta Church and its Dome, Ta’ Qali Craft Village and Rabat home to numerous Roman attractions including the restored Roman Villa, St. Agatha’s Catacombs and the medieval town of Mdina.
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. Julian's (City Sightseeing Route Stage) • Westin Dragonara, St. Julian's• Hilton Roundabout, St. Julian's • Spinola Bay, St. Julian's • Balluta Bay (opposite Balluta Church) • Sliema Seafront (opposite Preluna Hotel) • Sliema Ferries (City Sightseeing Route Stage & Stop For Harbour Cruise) • opposite Bayview Hotel (CitySightseeing Outlet) • Valletta - City Center • 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. Julian's (CSS Route Stage) • Westin Dragonara, St. Julian's • Hilton, St. Julian's • Spinola Bay, St. Julian's • Balluta Bay (opposite Balluta Church) • Sliema Seafront (opposite Preluna Hotel) • Sliema Ferries (City Sightseeing Route Stage and Stop For Harbour Cruise) • Opposite Bayview Hotel • Valletta City Center • 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 Center • Valletta Malta Experience, Knights Hospital War Museum, and Fort St Elmo • Valletta Waterfront Terminus (change for North Route)
