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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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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
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1/2-day unlimited bus pass: Travel across the North and South routes with buses running every 30 to 60 minutes.
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North Route highlights: Visit spots like Malta National Aquarium, San Anton Gardens, Ta’ Qali Crafts Village, Golden Bay, Mosta Church, and Qawra.
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South Route highlights: Stop at Marsaxlokk Fishing Village, Blue Grotto, Vittoriosa Waterfront, Ghar Dalam Cave, and Hagar Qim & Mnajdra Temples.
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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.
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Marine species and tunnel views: Spot black-tip sharks, rays, eels, and colorful tropical fish in immersive displays, including a giant tunnel.
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Themed zones: Explore areas inspired by Valletta Harbor, Roman wrecks, Tropical Oceans, and Malta’s coastal ecosystems.
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Reptiles and amphibians: See tarantulas, dart frogs, reptiles, and other unique creatures in the Reptile & Amphibian Area.
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Feeding sessions: Try to catch the shark feeding frenzy at 1pm or 4pm.
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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 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.
