Vintage Bus Tour of Vittoriosa, Cospicua, and Senglea: Explore Malta's Historic Three Cities

Embark on a vintage bus tour of Vittoriosa, Cospicua, and Senglea in Malta’s historic Three Cities. Discover the rich history and stories behind Valletta and the Great Sieges of 1565 and 1942. Book now!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Three Cities - You will drive by Senglea, Cospicua & Vittoriosa. Tour includes a photo stop at Vittoriosa.
What's Included
  • 90-minute tour of three cities in a vintage bus
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This expedition takes us through Senglea, Vittoriosa, and Cospicua, stopping at Vittoriosa for about 30 minutes to take pictures.

An informative commentary in English from the driver will provide insight into the histories of Valletta and the Three Cities, intertwined with the two Major Sieges of 1565 and 1942. Powered by one of the first dual wooden-bodied buses bought in 1921 by the Cottonera Motor Bus Company, the tour offers a unique experience. These buses were assigned for service between Cottonera and Valletta and were crafted by regional carpenters and mechanics.

The tour departs from Sliema Ferries, situated opposite Marks & Spencer.

Location
The Daisy Event | Events on Malta
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Lisbet_g
Jun 26, 2024
Very original way to discover the three cities - Great experience with our enthusiastic driver and guide David. He moves his way through the traffic while telling stories about the areas we are passing. Pit stop of 30min at Vittoriosa with time for a walk in thus nice city. Thank you, David !
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Heleny976
Jan 5, 2024
Simply magical - First off ~ we were welcomed with such wonderful warmth & humour from our very knowledgable and informative guide; found out many things re the history of Malta of which we wouldn't have discovered had we not taken this trip! Went on many other adventures around the islands but this was magical. Bus was a bit rickety, original frame with an updated engine. But even with my osteoarthritis issues i still enjoyed this immensely. In gratitude and humility to you for sharing such precious gifts with us! We are honoured to have met you kind sir. Helen and Elaine t's'ons.
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Staceysx5850wx
Sep 28, 2023
easy, different, fun - We had david as our driver and he was awesome! it was convenient (picking us up close to our home), personalized (he showed us how to easily get to the science museum and then let us join the tour later to get back) and it was definitely was the BEST way to see the 3 cities. highly recommend
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Cornelia_turist
Nov 29, 2023
Relaxing time - Nice 2 h tour with David, the places are amazing and you have 30 min free time to wandering on the small streets of Victoriosa. Need more informations about the buildings/history during the tour. 18 euro/person Pickup near the hotel and also drop off (at 15.00, 16.00 or 18.00), very nice!
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Darrenht6637jx
Sep 27, 2023
Great 3 Cities Vintage Bus Tour! - Hotel pick-up didn't go to plan, not as what was promised but not to worry, caught the vintage bus on time. David, the Maltese driver was excellent, a nice guy and formative. Once I got on the bus, the excursion was excellent and just what I'd expected. Rated 4, because of the pick-up mix up. In hindsight, I would have made my own way to get on the vintage bus in Sliema.
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Am0909
Jul 2, 2024
Not bad! - Booking & transfer - smooth. Though there was no pick up & drop from our hotel, the bus transfer (to the start point at the ferry) was simple enough. They suggested we get a free ride on the hop on bus & the driver announced when to get off. Then, a quick 80 m walk to where you see the bus parked. Tour- live commentary so that's a plus, but more perspective of history needed. They overbook tickets so they turned people away, ruining their plans. Tour stop was at a really dusty square. So though it was central, it did not make any sense as it was almost a construction site. Could have picked better sites as there were a few nice ones. Just a couple of photo stops , we could have done a few more. The seats had cushions so it was comfy, but since its vintage, do not expect leg space.
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Gufina68
Jun 25, 2024
A DAY AT THE FANTOZZI - Reason: not satisfactory for the 5 star organization for the tour and for David the driver .I booked with the pickup option .The night before they send me an email with h. and pickup point near the hotel .But the bus does not pass. I ask for lights to an attendant of another bus line who helps me by calling the Tours Operator .So I find out that it will not pass as agreed but will leave from another place .Kindly always the attendant of another company gives me a ride to the place of departure, without charging anything with the bus of his own company .Arrived I discover that the bus has already left and the prox will leave at 2.00 (always thanks to the attendants of other companies to whom I ask for information).I wrote an email to the tours Operator but without feedback .Finally at 14.30 (sic) the vintage bus will leave .I ride very nice, courteous driver, kind prepared .On the return, having explained the mishap despite not being caused by him, he offers to book us a taxi .then he "boards" us on a bus line talking to the driver who took us near the hotel without charging anything. So I discovered the courtesy and kindness of the Maltese. I recommend it, very interesting but do not trust the directions of Hello Malta Tours, ask for confirmation. Thanks again to David
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Marjorie_m
Jul 26, 2024
RUBBISH TOUR COMPANY - 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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I7232fhpeters
Jun 12, 2024
Bad Experience - Well , we waited for quiet a long time There were two lots of people that didn't get there At ten forty five We cannot fault the lovely vintage bus But, they wanted to get their money's worth and they just crammed us in And it was the most uncomfortable ride we have ever experienced.We didn't even get to see hardly anything Because we could not move our bodies.We had elderly ladies that were nearly Falling out of the bus , it was a Atrocious I will not recommend this.
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Vicki_l
Feb 20, 2024
Don't bother - Bus never turned up,when I phones said we had missed it even though we was there 30mins early. Had to get on hop on bus to location. When arrived trip had gone wouldn't go with this company again . No apology just said it was our own fault joke
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