Heritage Pass in Malta
Traveler rating
3.3/5
Based on 23 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Heritage Pass in Malta worth booking?
Heritage Pass in Malta is a 72-hour experience in Valletta, Malta, from $91 per person. It scores 48 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.3/5 rating across 23 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 48 / 100
- Rating
- 3.3/5 (23)
- Duration
- 72 hours
- From
- $91 per person
With this unique pass, travellers are able to access 20 Heritage & Attraction sites in Malta. Besides getting access to all these sites, included in the price is the following: Unlimited use of the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Routes which pass adjacent to all the listed sites A Harbour cruise of Valletta & The Three Cities whereby one can travel to these Heritage & Attraction sites whilst enjoying the spectacular views from the Grand Harbour. Vessel is air-conditioned and includes WiFi The Heritage Pass can be used over a period of 6 days from first activation.
What you get
About this experience
With this unique pass, travellers are able to access 20 Heritage & Attraction sites in Malta. Besides getting access to all these sites, included in the price is the following: Unlimited use of the Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Routes which pass adjacent to all the listed sites A Harbour cruise of Valletta & The Three Cities whereby one can travel to these Heritage & Attraction sites whilst enjoying the spectacular views from the Grand Harbour. Vessel is air-conditioned and includes WiFi The Heritage Pass can be used over a period of 6 days from first activation.
What's included
Included
- Harbour cruise with live commentary
- WiFi onboard
- Entrance to 20+ Heritage Malta sites (Malta ONLY)
- Unlimited use of Hop-On Hop-Off Bus routes (North & South)
What you'll see and do
National War Museum - Fort St Elmo
Fort Saint Elmo (Maltese: Forti Sant'Iermu) is a star fort in Valletta, Malta. It stands on the seaward shore of the Sciberras Peninsula that divides Marsamxett Harbour from Grand Harbour, and commands the entrances to both harbours along with Fort Tigné and Fort Ricasoli. It is best known for its role in the Great Siege of Malta of 1565.
60 minutes here
MUZA - The Malta National Community Art Museum
MUŻA is an art museum located at Auberge d'Italie in Valletta, Malta. It was formerly located at Admiralty House between 1974 and 2016, when it was known as the National Museum of Fine Arts (Maltese: Mużew Nazzjonali tal-Arti). It houses a collection of works by Maltese and foreign artists mainly representing the major European artistic styles. The museum was inaugurated on 7 May 1974, and it was located at Admiralty House, an 18th-century palace which was formerly the official residence of the Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Fleet. The museum was closed down on 2 October 2016. In 2018 the national collection of fine arts was moved and put on display in the new National Community Art Museum, MUŻA (from the Maltese acronym Mużew Nazzjonali tal-Arti), located at Auberge d’Italie in Valletta.
60 minutes here
The National Museum of Natural History (Maltese: Mużew Nazzjonali tal-Istorja Naturali) is a natural history museum in the mediaeval walled city of Mdina, Malta. It is housed in Palazzo Vilhena, a French Baroque palace rebuilt in 1726 by Grand Master Antonio Manoel de Vilhena to designs of Charles François de Mondion. The museum opened to the public in 1973, and is run by Heritage Malta. The museum gives the visitor an overview of Maltese ecosystems (both on ground and under water), focusing on endemic plants and bird of the Islands, such as the Maltese Centaury and Blue Rock Thrush. This museum display ranks a large variety of minerals, fossils, insects, reptiles, birds, mammals, fish and sections about Geology and Palaeontology.
60 minutes here
Ta' Hagrat Temples
The Ta' Ħaġrat ([taˈħad͡ʒrat]) temples in Mġarr, Malta is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with several other Megalithic temples.[1] They are amongst the world's oldest religious sites.[2] The larger Ta' Ħaġrat temple dates from the Ġgantija phase (3600–3200 BCE);[3] the smaller is dated to the Saflieni phase (3300–3000 BCE).[3]
60 minutes here
Ghar Dalam
Għar Dalam ("Cave of Dalam" (a fifteenth century family name), IPA: [aːr 'dalam])[A] is a 144 metre long phreatic tube and cave, or cul-de-sac, located in the outskirts of Birżebbuġa, Malta. The cave contains the bone remains of animals that were stranded and subsequently became extinct in Malta at the end of the Last Glacial Maximum. It has lent its name to the Għar Dalam phase in Maltese prehistory, and is viewed as one of Malta's most important national monuments. Pottery similar to that found in Stentinello was found at Għar Dalam, but lacking details such as stamp decorations.
60 minutes here
Fort St Angelo
Fort St. Angelo (Maltese: Forti Sant'Anġlu or Fortizza Sant'Anġlu) is a bastioned fort in Birgu, Malta, located at the centre of the Grand Harbour. It was originally built in the medieval period as a castle called the Castrum Maris (English: Castle by the Sea; Italian: Castello al Mare). It was rebuilt by the Order of Saint John as a bastioned fort called Fort Saint Angelo between the 1530s and the 1560s, and it is best known for its role as the Order's headquarters during the Great Siege of Malta of 1565. A major reconstruction to designs of Carlos de Grunenbergh took place in the 1690s, giving the fort its current appearance.
60 minutes here
Malta Maritime Museum
The Malta Maritime Museum (Maltese: Mużew Marittimu ta' Malta) is a maritime museum in Birgu, Malta. It is housed in the former Royal Naval Bakery, which was built in the 1840s as the main bakery for the Mediterranean Fleet. The museum has a collection of over 20,000 artifacts, and it is the largest museum on the island. The museum's aim is to illustrate Malta's maritime history, starting from prehistory to the present. The museum shows this within a Mediterranean and a global context.
60 minutes here
Hagar Qim & Mnajdra Archaeological Park
The megalithic complex of Ħaġar Qim is located on the southern edge of the island of Malta, on a ridge capped in soft globigerina limestone. . Globigerina limestone is the second oldest rock on Malta, outcropping over approximately 70% of the area of the islands. The builders used this stone throughout the temple architecture. All exposed rock on the island was deposited during the Oligocene and Miocene periods of geological time
60 minutes here
The Staterooms are the show piece of the Presidential Palace sited at the heart of Malta's World Heritage Capital city of Valletta. The Palace itself was one of the first buildings in the new city of Valletta founded by Grandmaster Jean Parisot de La Valette in 1566 a few months after the successful outcome of the Great Siege of Malta in 1565. The Palace was enlarged and developed by successive Grandmasters to serve as their official residence. Later, during the British period, it served as the Governor's Palace and was the seat of Malta's first constitutional parliament in 1921. The Palace today is the seat of Office of the President of the Republic and the House of Parliament. This site can occasionally be closed at short notice by order of the President.
60 minutes here
The Palace Armoury is a showcase of the opulence of the Order of St John. Ruling the Maltese Islands from 1530 to 1798, these knights defended the Catholic faith against the attacks of the Ottoman Empire. Visitors can enjoy the armour suits of Grand Masters Alof de Wignacourt and Jean de Valette, Ottoman armour and weapons as well as a selection of artillery pieces.
60 minutes here
Skorba Prehistoric Site
The Skorba temples are megalithic remains on the northern edge of Żebbiegħ, in Malta, which have provided detailed and informative insight into the earliest periods of Malta's neolithic culture. The site was only excavated in the early 1960s, rather late in comparison to other megalithic sites, some of which had been studied since the early 19th century. The site's importance has led to its listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a listing it shares with six other megalithic temples in Malta.
60 minutes here
Borg In-nadur Prehistoric Complex
Borġ in-Nadur is an archaeological site located in open fields overlooking St George's Bay, near Birżebbuġa, Malta. It is occupied by a Tarxien phase megalithic temple as well as the remains of a Bronze Age village which includes the earliest fortification in Malta. The site is located close to various Bronze Age cart ruts and silos, a Roman villa at Ta' Kaċċatura, as well as Saint George Redoubt which was built thousands of years later in 1715–1716.
60 minutes here
St Paul's Catacombs
St. Paul's Catacombs are some of the most prominent features of Malta's early Christianity archeology. The archeological clearing of the site has revealed an extensive system of underground galleries and tombs dating from the third to the eighth centuries CE. The site was first fully investigated in 1894 by Dr. Antonio Annetto Caruana. It is now managed by Heritage Malta. There are over 30 hypogea in the entire St. Paul's and St. Agatha's complex, over 20 of which are open to the public.
60 minutes here
The Domvs Romana sheds light on the private life and habits of an ancient Roman aristocrat. Very little was recovered of the noble Roman town house (domvs) itself, but the intricate mosaics and other artefacts that survived for centuries are testimony enough to the original richness of this dwelling.
60 minutes here
Hal Tarxien Prehistoric Complex
The Tarxien Temples consist of three separate, but attached, temple structures. The main entrance is a reconstruction dating from 1956, when the whole site was restored. At the same time, many of the decorated slabs discovered on site were relocated indoors for protection at the Museum of Archaeology in Valletta. The first temple has been dated to approximately 3100 BC and is the most elaborately decorated of the temples of Malta. The middle temple dates to about 3000 BC, and is unique in that, unlike the rest of the Maltese temples, it has three pairs of apses instead of the usual two. The east temple is dated at around 3100 BC. The remains of another temple, smaller, and older, having been dated to 3250 BC, are visible further towards the east.
60 minutes here
Mnajdra Temples
Mnajdra (Maltese: L-Imnajdra) is a megalithic temple complex found on the southern coast of the Mediterranean island of Malta. Mnajdra is approximately 497 metres (544 yd) from the Ħaġar Qim megalithic complex. Mnajdra was built around the fourth millennium BCE; the Megalithic Temples of Malta are among the most ancient religious sites on Earth, described by the World Heritage Sites committee as "unique architectural masterpieces." In 1992 UNESCO recognized the Mnajdra complex and four other Maltese megalithic structures as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.In 2009 work was completed on a protective tent.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
National War Museum - Fort St Elmo
Mediterranean Street, Valletta, Malta
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
National War Museum - Fort St Elmo · Mediterranean Street, Valletta, Malta
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- iSeeMalta_Official
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 22 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
22 verified traveler reviews for Heritage Pass in Malta. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Hop On Hop Off bus Malta with heritage pass, which was waste of money.
Firstly buses are not air conditioned. Biggest problem is buses are leaving stops before times set out. This happened us and we had to wait an hour for the next bus, which also left before time. It took us three hours to get back to Mellieha after being brought back again to Valletta. Some staff rude to passengers.
Response from the operator: Dear Mary B, Thank you for sharing your feedback, and please accept our apologies for the experience you had on our Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with the Heritage Pass. We are sorry to hear that the buses left the stops earlier than scheduled, resulting in long waits and an inconvenient journey back to Mellieha. This is not the level of service we strive to provide, and we understand how disruptive this must have been to your day. We also regret to hear about the lack of air conditioning and any instances of unhelpful staff, as this falls short of our expected standards. We take this feedback seriously and would like to look into what happened. Could you please send us your booking reference and the date of travel to customercare@iseemalta.com , so we can investigate further and follow up with you directly? Once again, we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Kind regards, Mostafa Customer Care, Iseemalta
via Tripadvisor
Gozo
Many beautiful views. Able to see a lots of sites. Would have loved more time to explore.
via Tripadvisor
Hopping mad
We were refused entry on first bus in Gozo despite there being seats and had to wait on board second bus at port for 40 minutes in hot sun. Route had changed from brochure and bus didn’t stop at Marsalforn where we planned to spend time. Nobody told us. Staff in Gozo very unhelpful
Response from the operator: Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear about your experience in Gozo and the inconvenience caused by the delay, the change in route, and the lack of communication. This is not the standard of service we aim to provide. While route adjustments can sometimes occur due to local conditions or traffic regulations, we understand that guests should always be informed clearly in advance. We’ll address this issue directly with our Gozo team to ensure better coordination, clearer communication, and improved customer care. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope you’ll give us another opportunity to provide a smoother experience in the future.
via Tripadvisor
Fraudulent ripp off disaster
With joyful anticipation I had joined "Museums by Candlelight Valletta" which has been promoted to be "more magical than ever", with the possibility to visit 5 sites between 19:00 and 24:00. Well, the name of the event should better have been "Queuing up in Valletta", because obviously, in order to make the maxiumum amount of money, not as many tickets have been sold which would be able to comfortably accomodate the visitors, but as many tickets as possible - regardless of the completely excessive number of visitors! As result, queues of a hundred meters and more formed in front of virtually every sight - not only at an eventual peak time, but during all the 5 hours! Like sheep, people lined up for hours to wait for spending a few minutes in completely overcrowded sights. Is it possible to be more disrespectful, derogatory and ripping off tourists and locals alike? The climax of the arrogance and contempt towards the paying visitors occurred at around 23:40 in front of St. John's Co-Cathedral: there were still around 30 to 50 people who wanted to visit the church. Behind me was a small group of Maltese and Gozitan visitors, who were told by security that they were the last people to be admitted to the church. Instead, security closed the gate at 23:45 just in front of me and told those waiting few people that the church was closed and said: “The Heritage Malta staff have already gone home”! Not only was this a veritable breach of contract, as the visit to the sights was officially agreed in writing on the ticket “until 00:00”, but the incredible ignorance of those responsible on site and the disregard for the people who had paid money and queued for hours speaks volumes about what Heritage Malta thinks of its paying visitors - namely nothing at all! With these experiences, I see this event as nothing else than a fraudulent disaster and I am NOT WILLING to support this kind of unscrupulous rip-off with one single Euro! So, as a matter of principle, I want my money back asap and I will avoid all Heritage Malta events in the future and advise everyone to do the same!!
Response from the operator: We're truly sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. At I See Malta, we take all feedback seriously and will be looking into the matter to ensure it’s addressed properly. We always strive to provide the best service possible, and we’re committed to improving based on your comments. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to do better.
via Tripadvisor
A complete rip off.
We bought a Heritage Pass for EU40 at Fort St Elmo Sunday 18 May 2025. It is very hard to understand this Pass as we were going to visit five sites. The Hotel looked blank when we presented it to our Concierge asking advice how to use it. We went back to St Elmos Fort for advice. They were very hostile. They had sold us a Valetta Combo, which we did not want. We asked for a refund, they were even more hostile and refused our request. A waste of money and a rip off. We are in our eighties and this is a lesson learnt.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 72 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 8
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by iSeeMalta_Official, who run 3 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 49.8.
See everything iSeeMalta_Official runsWhy this scores 48
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Heritage Pass in Malta: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Valletta.
How much does Heritage Pass in Malta cost?
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Prices start at $91 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Valletta usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Heritage Pass in Malta take?
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Plan for about 72 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Valletta is not rushed.
Is Heritage Pass in Malta worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 48 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.3/5 across 23 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Valletta, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Heritage Pass in Malta?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Heritage Pass in Malta suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 72-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Heritage Pass in Malta?
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Around 8 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Valletta can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Valletta and add a light layer if any part of the 72-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Heritage Pass in Malta start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Valletta within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Valletta?
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On Outty we rank every Valletta experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Valletta Food Tour, The Original Valletta Walking Tour, Valletta Walking Tour, In a Small Group. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Valletta?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Valletta?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Heritage Pass in Malta?
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Included: Harbour cruise with live commentary; WiFi onboard; Entrance to 20+ Heritage Malta sites (Malta ONLY); and Unlimited use of Hop-On Hop-Off Bus routes (North & South). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Heritage Pass in Malta?
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The experience starts at National War Museum - Fort St Elmo, Mediterranean Street, Valletta, Malta. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Heritage Pass in Malta?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Heritage Pass in Malta wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Heritage Pass in Malta if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Heritage Pass in Malta?
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Across 23 reviews averaging 3.3 out of 5, recurring themes include value for money. Travelers feel they got more than they paid for.
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