Top 11 Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours in Malta

1.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 2,041 reviews · 1 day · from $29Our pick

Ride Malta’s open-top double-decker buses from Sliema Ferries on a one-day ticket covering north or south routes. Hear commentary in 16 languages, then hop off at Mdina, Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto, Hagar Qim, San Anton Gardens, and more. Plan carefully, since buses are usually about an hour apart.

“was told I could get onto the north tour on the same ticket on the same day, as per other same tours ;ike Dubai, however when I caught the north tour I was made to purchase a new ticket, was not impressed with that”

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

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

Use a one-day Gozo bus pass to circle the island from Mgarr Harbor on purple and blue routes. Expect 15 stops, clear audio in 15 languages, open-top views, and roughly 45-minute service. Plan carefully: Dwejra, Ramla, Victoria, and the Ggantija Temples each deserve more time than the timetable allows.

“A great way to see Gozo as it is quite spread out, you can then chose to get off any any point knowing there will be another bus in 45mins.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 315 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Take a City Sightseeing bus around Gozo from Mgarr Harbour, then hop off at places such as Victoria, Dwejra, Ta’ Pinu, Ramla Beach, and Ġgantija. You get one day of unlimited rides, an audio guide in 11 languages, free headphones, and a booklet with a route map and local discounts.

“Straight forward to find after arriving by ferry. Very clear audio via head phones. History of the island was very interesting too. We didn't hop off just stayed on for the whole journey around.”

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4.Gozo Sightseeing Hop On Hop Off Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 192 reviews · 1 day · from $29

Spend a full day touring Gozo on its only hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus. Ride from Mgarr Harbour to Ggantija, Victoria, Ta’ Pinu, Xlendi Bay, Marsalforn, and Dwejra, with English-speaking drivers and audio commentary in 16 languages. Buses run about every 45 minutes.

“The tour was well signposted and made it easy to get around the island. The commentary was interesting and a great addition”

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5.From Valetta: Catamaran Tour with Hop-On, Hop-Off Gozo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 132 reviews · 1 day · from $35

Travel from Valletta to Gozo by fast catamaran, then tour the island on an open-top green-route bus. You will see coastal views, villages, Victoria, Dwejra Bay, ancient sites, and fishing communities, with time to hop off at selected stops.

“Sjovt at se Gozo fra oven. Selve busturen var den største oplevelse, da kørslen var meget spændende og vi blev kastet lidt rundt. Et stop på nordsiden af Gozo aflyst - angiveligt grundet “road-construction”. Færgeturen hjem var en udfordring da de påstod vi kunne havde en enkeltbillet. Retur delen af færgeturen stod kun på dansk - så det var kun grundet virkelig intens insisteren at vi kom hjem uden ekstra pris. Den del var lidt utjekket.”

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6.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 use two City Sightseeing routes to reach Victoria, Dwejra, Xlendi, Marsalforn, Ramla, and Ġgantija. A multilingual audio guide explains the island, but tight bus and ferry schedules mean you should limit yourself to two main stops.

“Very limited time. Need to plan stops well in advance in order to make the most of the day, and get back to the ferry. Best to limit to 2 stops.”

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7.Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Malta (North and South Routes – CMO)

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 19 reviews · 1 day · from $33

Use one ticket for Malta’s North and South hop-on hop-off routes, with stops at Mdina, Mosta Dome, the Three Cities, Marsaxlokk, Blue Grotto, Valletta, and more. Multilingual commentary is available in English, Spanish, Italian, German, and French. Pickup is provided from selected hotels and sites.

“Obiecany transfer nie przyjechał po mnie do hotelu- nie byłam na wycieczce. Bede zadała zwrotu kosztow”

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8.1-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus + Harbour Cruise (CMO)

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 16 reviews · 1 day · from $41

Use a one-day pass on Malta’s North and South bus routes, with stops for 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 pass.

“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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9.2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus & Harbour Cruise (CMO)

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 12 reviews · from $57

Use the North and South bus routes over two non-consecutive days, stopping at Mdina, Valletta, and the Three Cities. Add a harbour cruise within five days of activation. English commentary and wheelchair access make this a practical first look at Malta, though you must identify the correct operator and route.

“It's easy to explore the most important sights. But you have to be careful, as there are two providers on the island, so you can't take just any bus. You also have to pay attention to the signs, as the north route buses are not necessarily blue. Unfortunately, the audio guide provided does not work on every bus. They are not the newest. We took full advantage of the offer with a two-day bus tour and a harbor tour on the third day. (Tip: sit on the right side so that the explanations match what you are seeing.)”

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10.iSeeGozo Day Pass with Ferry & Gozo Bus Hop-On Hop-Off (CMO)

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 10 reviews · 1 day · from $59

Travel from Malta to Gozo by ferry, then use a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus to reach the Citadel, Ta’ Pinu Basilica, Xlendi Bay, and other key stops. The pass lasts one day, includes live commentary in English, Italian, and German, and works best with careful timing.

“This was a very disappointing experience. When we came to Gozo the bus had left and we had to wait for almost an hour to catch the next one. Boarding the bus was more than chaotic and took another 25 minutes. We had to stand and could not use the headphones. The lady giving out the tickets was totally unnerved and not helpful. So when we finally reached Victoria half of our Gozotime was already over. We than decided to skip the ferry ride home at 4 pm because than we had literally seen only one Gozo highlight the Citadella. We drove home with the speedboat ferry and we can…”

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11.COMBO: Heritage Pass with Hop-On Hop-Off Bus (CMO)

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 5 reviews · 6 days · from $94

Use the iSeeMalta Heritage Pass for six days of entry to 20-plus sites, a 90-minute harbor cruise in English or German, and unlimited City Sightseeing bus rides on Malta’s North and South Routes. It suits independent visitors who want museums, forts, temples, and flexible transport.

“The bus were never on time up to 45mins late… they only run every hour so you never know when the next bus is coming or if it is coming. The drivers stop for food even though they are late. There is no way to track the buses so you are literally waiting blindly… often you don’t get off at stops because you never know when you are going to get to leave again”

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