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Combo: Malta National Aquarium Tickets + Malta Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Harbor Cruise

Name: Combo: Malta National Aquarium Tickets + Malta Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Harbor Cruise
Start: 2026-07-07T10:00:00
End: 2026-07-07T15:45:00
Location: Valletta

Entrance of Malta National Aquarium with octopus mural on glass facade.

Octopus at Malta National Aquarium with vibrant tentacles.

Red double-decker bus for Malta Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour with passengers boarding.

Hop-on-hop-off tour bus in front of a historic building in Malta.

Open today

10:00am - 8:00pm

Explore at your pace

Choose your entry time, stay as long as you like

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Extended validity

Visit anytime until 2 Oct, 2026 without worrying about committing to a date today

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

4.3/5(516)

Billy B

Couple

Verified booking

6 days ago

Was amazing loads of fish. The sharks were so cool. The fact they swim so close is beyond amazing. Definitely recommend. However if you get the skip the line tickets, be advised. U still have to que at the reception to redeem the tickets so not much difference

Linda B

Couple

Verified booking

May 2026

Fantastic experience particularly the conservation work being done to help protect marine wildlife which is of such huge importance together with the information on deep water rubbish gradually depleting marine life

Christine J

Group

Verified booking

May 2026

See quite a lot of mata There was very little history information... had to look it up on google when we got to interesting buildings and towns. Would have liked much more info.

Enrico A

Group

Verified booking

Apr 2026

No trouble getting in, interesting attraction, pleasant place. Good service at the bar/restaurant inside the facility .

Alessandro B

Couple

Verified booking

Feb 2026

This is the most beautiful aquarium I have ever visited. It is easy to reach by public transport from Sliema and has beautiful fish of all species to see, especially the sharks that swim around you and pass over your head. Above all, the simulation of a submarine journey is a very realistic experience. Overall, I would give it 10 stars as a reviewer, also for the ease of purchasing tickets online. Congratulations!

Belkys R

Solo

Verified booking

Jan 2026

The staff were very friendly. I love how bus are always on time, and the routes (Red line and blue line) are great to know the island. The only thing I would like to recommend is to improve the audios. I estimate on average there were audio only in 10% to 15% of the trips. For someone interested in knowing Malta this is desappointing.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the Malta National Aquarium, where blacktip sharks, seahorses, reptiles, and amphibians thrive in habitats that mirror their natural environments.

Step into five themed exhibits showcasing reptiles in a vivarium, Roman aquaculture relics & Valletta’s marvellous shipwreck ecology.

Malta Hop-on Hop-off

1/2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour

Access to North & South routes

Harbor cruise (based on option selected)

Live cruise commentary in English & German (based on option selected)

Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Danish, Finnish, and Maltese (on the bus)

Free Wi-Fi (on the bus)

Matla National Aquarium

Entry to Malta National Aquarium (Stop 6 on North Route)

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Billy B
Couple
Verified booking
6 days ago
Was amazing loads of fish. The sharks were so cool. The fact they swim so close is beyond amazing. Definitely recommend. However if you get the skip the line tickets, be advised. U still have to que at the reception to redeem the tickets so not much difference
Mudiaga Z
Couple
Verified booking
Today
The drivers were very helpful. Apart from announcing the stops, the commentary was non existent and this was very disappointing. The southern route had better locations to see and is what I would recommend if you do not want to see both routes.
Daniel D
Family
Verified booking
5 days ago
The best moment was 10 000 m under water
Linda B
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
Fantastic experience particularly the conservation work being done to help protect marine wildlife which is of such huge importance together with the information on deep water rubbish gradually depleting marine life
Christine J
Group
Verified booking
May 2026
See quite a lot of mata There was very little history information... had to look it up on google when we got to interesting buildings and towns. Would have liked much more info.

These tickets are valid for 3 months from the date of purchase.

Save big with this combo! Get entry to the Malta National Aquarium and a 1/2-day hop-on hop-off bus pass to explore island highlights like Golden Bay, Blue Grotto, San Anton Gardens, and more.

Getting started

Start your bus tour at any stop on the North or South route and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket. For the aquarium, hop off at Stop 6 on the North Route and head to the entrance with your valid ticket. 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.

What to expect

Malta Hop-on Hop-off

Explore Malta’s top coastal, cultural, and historic sights across the North and South routes, with panoramic bus views and multilingual audio commentary.

Features

1/2-day unlimited bus pass: Travel across the North and South routes with buses running every 30 to 60 minutes.

North Route highlights: Visit spots like Malta National Aquarium, San Anton Gardens, Ta’ Qali Crafts Village, Golden Bay, Mosta Church, and Qawra.

South Route highlights: Stop at Marsaxlokk Fishing Village, Blue Grotto, Vittoriosa Waterfront, Ghar Dalam Cave, and Hagar Qim & Mnajdra Temples.

Optional harbor cruise: Upgrade to sail past Fort Manoel, Lazzaretto, Fort Ricasoli, and other scenic harbor landmarks.

Malta National Aquarium

Step into one of Malta’s top family-friendly attractions, home to marine life, reptile displays, themed zones, and immersive underwater habitats.

Features

Marine species and tunnel views: Spot black-tip sharks, rays, eels, and colorful tropical fish in immersive displays, including a giant tunnel.

Themed zones: Explore areas inspired by Valletta Harbor, Roman wrecks, Tropical Oceans, and Malta’s coastal ecosystems.

Reptiles and amphibians: See tarantulas, dart frogs, reptiles, and other unique creatures in the Reptile & Amphibian Area.

Feeding sessions: Try to catch the shark feeding frenzy at 1pm or 4pm.

What’s not allowed

Malta National Aquarium

Keep in mind that food & beverages are not allowed on this experience.

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

Malta Hop-on Hop-off

The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. Each bus can only accommodate one wheelchair at a time.

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

This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. Buggies are available on request.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional Information

Malta Hop-on Hop-off

Please note that tours do not operate on Christmas, Dec 25.

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.

Please note that you must make use of your Harbour Cruise within 3 days from when you first scan your bus pass.

Specific details related to the harbor cruise will be shared in the ticket post-booking.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.