If you’re planning to see Malta’s temples, forts and museums, you’ll come across the Heritage Malta Multisite Pass sooner or later. One ticket, 30 days, more than two dozen places. It sounds like an obvious win, but whether it actually saves you money depends entirely on how you travel.
This guide explains what the pass includes, what it doesn’t, how to do the maths for your own trip, and when single tickets or a smaller combo ticket make more sense.
What is the Heritage Malta Multisite Pass?
It’s an official combined ticket sold by Heritage Malta, the national agency that runs most of Malta’s museums and historic sites. According to Heritage Malta, it gives you access to 25 of its museums and sites across Malta and Gozo, plus the Malta National Aquarium and the Citadel Visitor Experience in Gozo. It’s also valid at the restored Grand Master’s Palace in Valletta.
The pass is valid for 30 days from the day you first use it, not from the day you buy it. You can spread your visits out however you like within that window, so beach days in between are no problem.
What’s included
The pass covers almost every major Heritage Malta site. Highlights include:
- Valletta: the National Museum of Archaeology, MUŻA, the Grand Master’s Palace, the Fortress Builders Interpretation Centre, and Fort St Elmo and the National War Museum.
- Birgu: Fort St Angelo and the Inquisitor’s Palace.
- The temples: Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra, the Tarxien Temples, Skorba and Ta’ Ħaġrat.
- The south: Għar Dalam and Borġ in-Nadur.
- Mdina and Rabat: the National Museum of Natural History, the Domvs Romana and St Paul’s Catacombs.
- Gozo: the Ġgantija Temples, Ta’ Kola Windmill and the museums inside the Citadel in Victoria.
- Extras: the Malta National Aquarium in Qawra and the Citadel Visitor Experience.
Some sites open only on certain days, and now and then one closes for restoration, so the exact list can change. Heritage Malta publishes a downloadable location guide for the pass on its website.
What’s not included
This is the part that catches people out. The pass is not valid for:
- The Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum. It has its own strictly limited, timed tickets, and you need to book them separately, often weeks or months ahead. Our Hypogeum guide explains how.
- Valletta Underground. This also needs a separate ticket.
- St John’s Co-Cathedral. It isn’t run by Heritage Malta, so it’s not part of any Heritage Malta ticket.
- Transport. Buses, ferries and the Gozo crossing are all extra.
So if the Hypogeum is the main reason you’re interested in Malta’s history, buying the pass won’t help you get in. Book that first, then decide on the pass.
How much does it cost?
At the time of writing, Heritage Malta’s online store lists the Multisite Pass at between €30 and €60, depending on whether you’re buying an adult, senior, student or child ticket. There’s also a Family Multisite Pass at €130, which covers two adults and two children or youths aged 6 to 17. Prices can change, so check the official Heritage Malta website for the current rates before you buy.
Heritage Malta’s pass leaflet also mentions a 10% discount at its museum shops, with a few exclusions such as food and drinks.
Is it worth it? Do the maths
The honest answer: it depends how many paid sites you’ll really visit. Here’s a simple example using current adult prices for some of the most popular sites:
| Site | Adult ticket |
|---|---|
| Fort St Elmo and National War Museum | €10.00 |
| Fort St Angelo | €10.00 |
| Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra | €10.00 |
| Ġgantija and Ta’ Kola Windmill | €10.00 |
| National Museum of Archaeology | €5.00 |
| National Museum of Natural History | €5.00 |
| Total | €50.00 |
Six sites already add up to €50. Add the Inquisitor’s Palace, the Grand Master’s Palace, the Tarxien Temples, St Paul’s Catacombs and the Aquarium, and the total climbs well beyond the price of the pass.
A quick rule of thumb:
- Five or six paid sites or more: the pass usually pays for itself, and you skip buying tickets at every door.
- Three or four sites: it’s close. Add up your own list before deciding.
- One or two sites: buy single tickets.
Who the pass is perfect for
- History lovers who want to see the temples, the forts and the museums properly.
- Longer stays. With 30 days of validity, it suits anyone staying a week or more.
- Families, especially with the Family Pass and the Aquarium included, which keeps kids happy between museums.
- Anyone visiting Gozo, since Ġgantija, Ta’ Kola and the Citadel museums are all covered.
Who should skip it
- Short beach holidays with one cultural day.
- Visitors who mainly want the Hypogeum and St John’s Co-Cathedral, neither of which is included.
- Anyone planning to focus on just one area, who may be better off with a smaller combo ticket.
The alternative: combo tickets
Heritage Malta also sells smaller combo tickets that group three sites in the same area, so you can plan region by region. Like the full pass, they’re valid for 30 days from first use. If you’re only exploring, say, Birgu or Mdina and Rabat, a combo ticket can be the cheaper middle ground.
How to get the most out of your pass
- Start it on a busy museum day. The 30 days begin on first use, so activate it when you’re ready to see several sites.
- Group sites by area. Valletta in one day, Birgu in another, the south coast temples in a third, Gozo in a fourth.
- Check opening days. Some smaller sites aren’t open every day. Plan around them.
- Book the Hypogeum separately and early. It’s the one site you can’t just turn up to.
Sample 4-day heritage plan with the pass
- Day 1, Valletta: National Museum of Archaeology, Grand Master’s Palace, Fort St Elmo.
- Day 2, Birgu: ferry across the harbour, Fort St Angelo, Inquisitor’s Palace.
- Day 3, the south: Tarxien Temples, Għar Dalam, then Ħaġar Qim and Mnajdra.
- Day 4, Gozo: Ġgantija, Ta’ Kola Windmill, the Citadel museums.
That’s well over a dozen sites, which makes the pass excellent value.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Heritage Malta Multisite Pass valid?
30 days from first use.
Does it include the Hypogeum?
No. The Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum and Valletta Underground need separate tickets.
Does it include Gozo?
Yes. Ġgantija, Ta’ Kola Windmill and the Citadel museums are included. The ferry isn’t.
Is St John’s Co-Cathedral included?
No, it’s run separately from Heritage Malta.
Where can I buy it?
Online through the Heritage Malta store, or at Heritage Malta museums and sites.
Is there a family version?
Yes. The Family Multisite Pass covers two adults and two children or youths aged 6 to 17.
For a full overview of every site, see our complete guide to Heritage Malta museums and sites, or browse all our heritage site guides.
Beautiful Malta is an independent travel guide and is not affiliated with Heritage Malta. Prices, inclusions and opening hours can change, so always check the official Heritage Malta website before buying.