7 Vintage Bus Tours in Malta Worth Booking

1.Vintage Bus to Valletta, Sliema, Rabat & Mdina

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 433 reviews · 1 day · from $9Our pick

Use a restored classic Maltese bus to travel between Valletta, Sliema, St. Julian’s, Mdina, and Rabat on Wednesday or Friday. This is transport with character, not a guided sightseeing tour. Sunday follows a separate Valletta to Marsaxlokk schedule. Plan around the limited departures, then explore each stop independently.

“A good way to see places of interest in Malta, a bit like hop on hop off bus in London, the vintage bus do get a lot of attention too! Value for money when visiting Malta ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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2.Sunday Vintage Bus to Marsaxlokk

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 117 reviews · 1 day · from $9

Take a restored Maltese vintage bus from near Valletta’s Triton Fountain to Marsaxlokk fishing village and back. You get transport, not a guided tour, with four departures in each direction. The English-speaking driver or host provides basic help, while you set your own pace at the Sunday market, waterfront, and restaurants.

“Fun trip in a beutiful vintage bus. The market was a bit crowded but you were able to find some nice things like olive oil, honey and delicacies. There was no guide, it's just transportation.”

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3.Vintage Bus Ride through the Three Cities

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 112 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $24

Join driver David at Sliema Ferries for a 90-minute ride on a 1928 wooden-bodied bus through Valletta, Gzira, Ta’ Xbiex, Msida, Pieta’, Marsa, Paola, and Malta’s Three Cities. Expect English commentary, historic squares, fortress walls, photo time, and a short break. Museum tickets are not included.

“Tour was awesome but the bus driver at the end of trip left us about 2-3 minutes away from our hotel.”

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4.Scenic Tour by Vintage Bus to Buskett Garden & Dingli Cliffs

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 47 reviews · from $51

Spend five hours touring Malta’s quieter western side by 1928 vintage bus. Visit Palazzo Falson in Mdina, pause for coffee and Maltese frolla, see Filfla from Dingli Cliffs, and walk through Buskett Gardens. Live guiding is available in English, German, Italian, or French, with hotel or nearby pickup.

“We had a very original trip to Malta's past. Beginning from the old type bus we used, which by itself returned the year decades earlier, we visited Villa Parisio (I write villa because it had never actually served to host a royalty). The explanations were very detailed and we took all our time to explore the villa. Afterwards we had a spectacular view to the open sea from Ste Magdalene's church (Malta's highest point). After our guide's recommendation I tried the aromatic maltese coffee, thus becomming fan of it eversince. At a nice multiple purpose hall in the forest we were offered pastici (both with cheese and peas) and after…”

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5.Vittoriosa, Cospicua and Senglea Vintage Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 24 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $23

Take a 90-minute vintage bus tour through Vittoriosa, Cospicua, and Senglea with guide-driver David when he is scheduled to lead the route. You will see the Cottonera Lines, hear stories of the Knights of Malta and the Great Siege, and stop in Vittoriosa for a short walk. The bus is charming, though seating and pickup service can be uneven.

“RUbbish company and full of crap. Staff very rude and they lied that the bus had come at Slilema and it never come. No proper guidance and I have looked at other reviews about this company and they all the say the SAME DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY SUPREME TRAVEL ARE RUBBISH.”

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6.5 hr Vintage Bus Tour – Mdina & Blue Grotto inc. food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $51Top rated

Spend five hours crossing Malta in a 36-seat vintage bus with an English-speaking driver such as Dan, Mark, or Daniel. Visit Marsaxlokk, the Blue Grotto, Siġġiewi, Dingli Cliffs, and Mdina. Food and drinks are included, while the optional Blue Grotto boat trip costs extra and depends on weather.

“We really enjoyed the tour, our tour guide Dan was great! Very knowledgeable, the sights were beautiful and we would definitely go again!”

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7.Private Chauffeur-Driven Vintage Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 4 hours

Hire a private, air-conditioned vintage bus for up to 20 people and shape a four to eight-hour Malta tour around your group. Your English-speaking driver can suggest routes covering Valletta, Mdina, Blue Grotto, Marsaxlokk, and other sights. Daniel has earned warm praise for friendly, flexible service, though you should confirm the return transfer and tour length before booking.

“We had a tour for 13 of us, kids and adults and it was excellent !! I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending. Daniel was brilliant, accommodating, friendly and knowledgeable. We really really enjoyed ourselves. The bus is very comfortable also. Thanks for the amazing tour!”

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