Malta Sightseeing Tours
One day ticket
Aquarium, Qawra
Castille, Valletta
Glass Blowing, Crafts Village
Golden Bay
Mdina
Mosta Dome
Domus Romana, Rabat
San Anton Gardens
The north of the island features many interesting towns and places of interest including the Mosta Dome, Rabat, Mdina, Golden Bay, Ta’Qali Crafts Village and more…
• Ticket valid for full day
• Hop On/Off as often as you like
• Disposable earphones
• Available in 16 languages
• Free transport to tour start point
• Tours depart hourly
This tour includes bus stops in this order - Sliema, Valletta Bus Terminus, Aviation Museum, Ta’Qali Crafts Village, Mosta Church, Mdina Gate, Roman Villa (Rabat), Mgarr Church, Golden Bay, Bugibba Square, Malta National Aquarium, Marine Park/ Splash & Fun Bahar ic-Caghaq, St. George’s Bay, Spinola Bay, Sliema
You can get off and back on the bus as often as you like during the tour. Click on the View Nouth route timetable above, to see the schedule.
The main highlights include;
Castille, Valletta
Valletta was built by the Knights of St. John in 1565 and the bus stops conveniently just outside the city walls. Make your way to Castille and visit the Upper Barraka Gardens which offer stunning views of the Grand Harbour and magnificent fortifications. Every day at noon the 'Noon Gun Salut' is fired from the lower part of the gardens, a spectacle worth seeing. If you intend staying in Valletta take a walk down Merchants and Republic Streets where you can admire numerous historical buildings built by the Knights including the Auberges, the Grand Masters Palace and the St. John's Co. Cathedral. Valletta is also ideal for shopping and lunch. You can also exchange lines at this stop.
San Anton Gardens
These magnificent gardens are located in the grounds of the San Anton Palace – the official residence of the President of Malta. Probably the best known of our public gardens, San Anton was first laid out by Grand Master Antoine de Paule between 1623 and 1636. You can wander along paths and terraces which are lined with enormous trees, hedges, flower beds and old stone pots full of plants to any of five ponds with ducks, fountains and water lilies.
Crafts Village & Mdina Glass
Here can view the local crafts and it is also the ideal place to purchase some gift from a good selection of locally made pottery and ceramics, filigree and jewelery, cane works, wrought iron and much more. Do not miss out on the glassblowers – decorative glass made in the traditional manner by hand and mouth; also etching and crystal cutting.
Mosta Dome Church
The church’s dome is the fourth largest unsupported dome in Europe. Mosta Dome is also popular with visitors as it was at this church the World War II bomb pierced the dome during a service, fell inside the church during a service and failed to explode, this the locals hailed as a miracle.
Rabat
The centre of Rabat is dominated by the imposing St. Paul's Church which overlooks the piazza. Rabat can claim the origins of Maltese Christianity. It was here in AD60 that the Apostle St Paul is said to have stayed after being shipwrecked on the Islands. During this stop, you can visit St. Paul's Grotto and Church, the Wignacourt Museum, catacombs and Romanus Domus which is a typical Roman Townhouse typical of that period.
Medieval City of Mdina
Mdina, once the capital of Malta until the modern city of Valletta was built in 1565 has had many names including Melita (Roman occupation), Medina (Arabic occupation), Citta Notabile (Knights of St. John) and Citta Vecchia (after Valletta was built). Today it is also referred to as the Silent City since it inspires tranquillity at any time of the day or night. The only way to really experience and enjoy this city is on foot, explore the quaint alleys, narrow streets, ancient buildings and magnificent far-reaching views from the high bastion walls.
Mgarr Village
The small town of Mgarr is very popular with locals for its many restaurants specialising in the local food feast of FENKATA (Rabbit meal). There at least seven restaurants in the small piazza.
Golden Bay
Two of the islands most popular beaches; Golden Sands and Ghajn Tuffieha are located in this stunning bay.
St. Paul's Bay
Named after the islands patron saint 'St. Paul'. It was in this bay that St. Paul was shipwrecked in AD60.
Bugibba
Malta's largest tourist resort.
Mediterraneo Marine Park
Situated alongside the sea, at “White Rocks” in Bahar ic-Caghaq, the Malta Marine Park succeeds in combining entertainment with education, offering guests an insight into the underwater world of dolphins & sea lions, the dexterity of tropical birds, and the laid back but alert turtles, frogs, snakes, iguanas and spiders.
You can make your own way to the bus tour's start point in Sliema or Valletta or book a complimentary transfer to get there. View pickup options below and click on the location to view on Google Maps. See also details about transfers in 'Good to know before you book' below.
When planning your sightseeing, consider that some shops, churches and cathedrals are closed on Sundays and Public Holidays (Jan 1, Feb 10, Mar 19, Mar 31, Good Friday, May 1, Jun 7, Jun 29, Aug 15, Sep 8, Sep 21, Dec 8, Dec 13, Dec 25). The Crafts Village is also closed on Saturday afternoons, all day Sunday and on Public Holidays.
Entrance fees to museums, places of interest, boat trips, and similar attractions are not included in the tour rate.
Transfers to/from bus terminus - tour starting point in Sliema
If you book a transfer to arrive at the start of the tour in Sliema, the time you select is the earliest pickup time available from that location. If you miss that pickup you can join any of the following pickups:
From North & Mellieha Area at 0930hrs
From Xemxija & Golden Bay Area at 0950hrs
From St. Paul's Bay Area every 30 minutes between 0900hrs and 1200hrs
From St. Julian's Area every 30 minutes between 0900hrs and 1200hrs
From Sliema Area every 30 minutes between 0915hrs and 1215hrs
Return transfers:
If you book a transfer to the start of the tour you will be dropped off in Sliema, near the bus terminus departure point. Check with bus operator staff which tour is available to join and confirm the meeting point for return transport. Return transport is available at 1500hrs, 1600hrs, 1800hrs from Monday to Saturday, and at 1500hrs and 1700hrs on Sunday.
August 4, 2024
Excellent
May 19, 2024
Bus did not run on time due to traffic, commentary on board is delayed so you hear it "after the event" and is not continuous so youre never sure if headsets are working
April 22, 2024
Ou trip on the North bus tour went without a hitch, the route & times were easy to follow. Having so many stops leaves you spoilt for choice. The on board commentary provides you with some basic facts as you wind your way to the next stop. Its a great way to see lots of places & great value !
March 20, 2024
Extremely punctual service. Staff very nice & helpful. An easy process and an excellent one for organising your stops & time yourself. Reasonably priced. Great job!
March 20, 2024
It was great swing more of the island. Audioguide in Danish is impressive! The guide was not always in sync with what we saw, though.
October 15, 2023
The bus seats were not comfortable and the engine was too noisy. Never again with the same company!
September 16, 2023
Great way of seeing the island,great value
July 12, 2023
Nice journey!
April 10, 2023
The North Bus Tour was more interesting than the South Bus Tour. Recommended stops at Mosta Church and Mdina Village! Later in the afternoon the buses were full so people were being left behind and buses weren't too frequent. Bad thing was a lot of the headphones weren't working so we couldn't hear the commentary.
September 19, 2022
I have done this tour several times during visits to Malta. I visited Mosta. Rabat and Mdina which was very enjoyable. I also planned to visit Mgarr and St Paul's Bay area but the bus drove past the pick up point and rather than wait ages for the next one I cut my tour short and got a Malta bus to Valletta. Very disappointing.
April 21, 2022
Useful to visit temples, Mdina and Rabat. All other stops I were not interested.
October 14, 2021
Bus came on time
Graham Lipthorpe
March 5, 2018
Well organised and useful trip which gives the chance to see numerous in testing places.
Zivile Kaubriene
June 8, 2017
As any other Hip on Hip off busses takes you to the most famous places where you can jump off and walk around. Just a wee warning if you pick to sit on the second floor of the bus make sure you apply plenty of sun cream as I burned the first day like a lobster :) I advised to spend more time in Mdina, it was capital before and very beautiful city. We took a horse ride and were disappointed the driver said it will last up to half an hour but was finished in 15 min and we paid 30 Eur, its no worth it, if you too afraid to be lost in there just follow one of the horse cabin and they will take you around the city with no extra charges :) Very enjoyable journey :) Thank you to the company :)
Wendy Wilmott
March 1, 2017
Enjoyed this tour very much a bit windy but very good
Ruth Carter
May 25, 2016
Excellent commentary
August 4, 2024
Excellent
May 19, 2024
Bus did not run on time due to traffic, commentary on board is delayed so you hear it "after the event" and is not continuous so youre never sure if headsets are working
April 22, 2024
Ou trip on the North bus tour went without a hitch, the route & times were easy to follow. Having so many stops leaves you spoilt for choice. The on board commentary provides you with some basic facts as you wind your way to the next stop. Its a great way to see lots of places & great value !
March 20, 2024
Extremely punctual service. Staff very nice & helpful. An easy process and an excellent one for organising your stops & time yourself. Reasonably priced. Great job!
March 20, 2024
It was great swing more of the island. Audioguide in Danish is impressive! The guide was not always in sync with what we saw, though.
October 15, 2023
The bus seats were not comfortable and the engine was too noisy. Never again with the same company!
September 16, 2023
Great way of seeing the island,great value
July 12, 2023
Nice journey!
April 10, 2023
The North Bus Tour was more interesting than the South Bus Tour. Recommended stops at Mosta Church and Mdina Village! Later in the afternoon the buses were full so people were being left behind and buses weren't too frequent. Bad thing was a lot of the headphones weren't working so we couldn't hear the commentary.
September 19, 2022
I have done this tour several times during visits to Malta. I visited Mosta. Rabat and Mdina which was very enjoyable. I also planned to visit Mgarr and St Paul's Bay area but the bus drove past the pick up point and rather than wait ages for the next one I cut my tour short and got a Malta bus to Valletta. Very disappointing.
April 21, 2022
Useful to visit temples, Mdina and Rabat. All other stops I were not interested.
October 14, 2021
Bus came on time
Graham Lipthorpe
March 5, 2018
Well organised and useful trip which gives the chance to see numerous in testing places.
Zivile Kaubriene
June 8, 2017
As any other Hip on Hip off busses takes you to the most famous places where you can jump off and walk around. Just a wee warning if you pick to sit on the second floor of the bus make sure you apply plenty of sun cream as I burned the first day like a lobster :) I advised to spend more time in Mdina, it was capital before and very beautiful city. We took a horse ride and were disappointed the driver said it will last up to half an hour but was finished in 15 min and we paid 30 Eur, its no worth it, if you too afraid to be lost in there just follow one of the horse cabin and they will take you around the city with no extra charges :) Very enjoyable journey :) Thank you to the company :)
Wendy Wilmott
March 1, 2017
Enjoyed this tour very much a bit windy but very good
Ruth Carter
May 25, 2016
Excellent commentary
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Aquarium, Qawra
Castille, Valletta
Glass Blowing, Crafts Village
Golden Bay
Mdina
Mosta Dome
Domus Romana, Rabat
San Anton Gardens
