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Explore Malta’s highlights flexibly with a hop-on hop-off bus pass and gain entry to the Malta National Aquarium in one cost-saving combo.
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Take your time to explore 38 top attractions across 2 routes with a 1/2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass as buses arrive every 30 to 60 minutes.
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Soak up the panoramic views, tune into multilingual audio guides, and upgrade to an add-on harbor cruise to see the forts featured in Game of Thrones.
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Explore the Malta National Aquarium, where blacktip sharks, seahorses, reptiles, and amphibians thrive in habitats that mirror their natural environments.
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Step into five themed exhibits showcasing reptiles in a vivarium, Roman aquaculture relics & Valletta’s marvellous shipwreck ecology.
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Malta Hop-on Hop-off
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1/2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour
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Access to North & South routes
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Harbor cruise (based on option selected)
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Live cruise commentary in English & German (based on option selected)
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Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Danish, Finnish, and Maltese (on the bus)
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Free Wi-Fi (on the bus)
Matla National Aquarium
- Entry to Malta National Aquarium (Stop 6 on North Route)
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Guests from Italy, United Kingdom, Romania and over 28 countries have loved this experience
Moris
Jun, 2025Verified booking
It was a comprehensive tour along the north route on the island of Malta. I wasn't sure whether to do it or not, but it was 100% worth it. Get ready for a long trip (over 3 hours and à half, without hopping off...). I would recommend to do the first 2-3 days upon arrival to have a good overview.Marcin
May, 2025Verified booking
The Polish ersion of the audio guide is unfortunately unprofessional. Both the text and the narrator who reads the text, who is confused every now and then. In addition, the text is often read at the wrong time - it tells about something we can't see at the time... Unfortunately, the buses were not always on schedule due to traffic jams. I missed information about the real time of arrival of the bus at the stops - maybe it would be possible to do this in the app? It would make planning a tour easier for tourists.
Konstantinos
Jun, 2025Verified booking
the hop-on hop-off bus was running very fast so it was unpleasant to see the view,also make us feel sickness .
Aleksandra
Jun, 2025Verified booking
Too long distance for a Hop on Hop off / not enough buses (frequently) / only one direction of the buses
Rui
Apr, 2025Verified booking
The bus tour was adjusted to an overview of Malta
Save big with this combo! Secure your entry to the Malta National Aquarium and get hop-on-hop-off passes for a tour around the island, exploring spots like Golden Bay, Blue Grotto, and more.
Malta Hop-on Hop-off
Discover the best of Malta on this 1/2-day hop-on hop-off tour through the city’s highlights. Jump on the South Route and discover the eclectic heart of this island by stopping at Marsaxlokk Fishing Village, the Blue Grotto, and the Vittoriosa Waterfront. The North Route gives you the sands of Golden Bay, Mosta Church’s WWII story, and Qawra’s coastal charm. You can also take a cruise to discover Malta’s past at Fort Manoel, the eerie Lazzaretto, and Fort Ricasoli, famous from Gladiator and Game of Thrones.
North Route (Purple Route) Schedule
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First bus: 8am from Stop 1 (Bugibba (Topaz Hotel/Pebbles Hotel))
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Last bus: 2:30pm from Stop 1 (Bugibba (Topaz Hotel/Pebbles Hotel))
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Frequency: Every 30 to 60 minutes
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Popular stops: Malta National Aquarium, San Anton Gardens, Ta' Qali Crafts Village
South Route (Red Route) Schedule
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First bus: 8:30am from Stop 1 (ITS Roundabout (Radisson & Corinthia Hotels Roundabout))
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Last bus: 1:30pm from Stop 1 (ITS Roundabout (Radisson & Corinthia Hotels Roundabout))
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Frequency: Every 60 minutes
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Popular stops: Ghar Dalam Cave, Blue Grotto, Hagar Qim & Mnajdra Temples
Harbor Cruise Schedule
- Sliema Ferries - Departures
Timings: 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:45pm
- Sliema Ferries - Arrivals
Timings: 12pm, 2pm, 4:15pm
- Esplora, Kalkara - Departure/Arrivals
Timings: 11:40am, 1:30pm, 3:55pm
Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Malta National Aquarium
Hop off at Stop 6 on the North (Purple) Route and head to the Malta National Aquarium. Dive into a world of rich marine life and spot black-tip sharks, rays, eels in a giant tunnel, the vibrant Tropical Oceans zone, and Roman wrecks. The Valletta Harbor zone reveals sunken secrets of the island, while the Reptile & Amphibian Area showcases creepy crawlies like tarantulas and dart frogs. Don’t miss the feeding frenzy at 1 pm and 4 pm when the sharks get hangry! The aquarium is a cool mix of nature, history, and creepy crawlies that’ll make your jaw drop.
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What’s not allowed
Malta National Aquarium
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Keep in mind that food & beverages are not allowed on this experience.
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Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.
Accessibility
Malta Hop-on Hop-off
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The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. Each bus can only accommodate one wheelchair at a time.
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Wheelchairs cannot be larger than 70cm wide, 120cm long, and 135cm high. If your wheelchair exceeds these measurements, contact the operator, who will assist you.
Malta National Aquarium
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This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. Buggies are available on request.
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Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.
Additional Information
Malta Hop-on Hop-off
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Please note that tours do not operate on Christmas, Dec 25.
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You do not have to use your 2-day pass over 2 consecutive days. Once the ticket is scanned and you have spent 1 day sightseeing with the pass, you have five extra days within which you can use the next 1 day.
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Please note that you must make use of your Harbour Cruise within 3 days from when you first scan your bus pass.
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Specific details related to the harbor cruise will be shared in the ticket post-booking.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the same on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at each redemption point.
Ticket Redemption Points
Malta National Aquarium
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Show your ticket at Malta National Aquarium.
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Address: Triq it-Trunciera, San Pawl il-Baħar SPB 1500, Malta.
Get Directions to the Redemption Point
24/48-Hour HOHO Bus Tour of Malta with Harbour Cruise
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You can board the bus & boat at any of the designated stops.
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You can redeem your ticket by presenting the voucher on paper or showing it through your mobile phone at the time of boarding.
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Please check your final voucher for more details about the redemption points & specific instructions.
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