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Half Day Tour to Ta'Qali Aviation Museum, Mosta Dome and WWII Shelters with Maltese Platter
4.3
12 Ratings
Floriana
Experience a unique half-day tour in Malta with transport provided by a Xarabank. Visit the Ta’Qali Aviation Museum, Mosta Dome, and WWII Shelters, and enjoy a delicious Maltese Platter. Explore the Church Roof and Towerbell at Mosta Dome. Don’t miss this new and exciting tour!
Experience a unique half-day tour in Malta with transport provided by a Xarabank. Visit the Ta’Qali Aviation Museum, Mosta Dome, and WWII Shelters, and enjoy a delicious Maltese Platter. Explore the Church Roof and Towerbell at Mosta Dome. Don’t miss this new and exciting tour!
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Malta Aviation Museum - Guided Tour of the Museum. Malta Aviation Museum is an aircraft museum situated on the site of the former Royal Air Force airfield in the village of Ta’Qali, on the island of Malta. The museum, based in three hangars, covers the history of aviation on the island with exhibits, particularly from the Second World War and…
- Malta Aviation Museum - Guided Tour of the Museum. Malta Aviation Museum is an aircraft museum situated on the site of the former Royal Air Force airfield in the village of Ta’Qali, on the island of Malta. The museum, based in three hangars, covers the history of aviation on the island with exhibits, particularly from the Second World War and post-war periods. The museum is involved in the preservation and restoration of aircraft, some of which are in airworthy condition.
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Mosta Rotunda - Mosta Basilica, a Roman Catholic Church dedicated
to the Assumption of Our Lady. The design is based on the Pantheon in Rome, has the third largest unsupported dome in the world and is Malta’s largest and most famous church. The church narrowly avoided destruction during World War II when on 9 April 1942 a German aerial bomb pierced the dome and fell into
the church during Mass, but failed to explode. This event was interpreted by the Maltese as a miracle, although many bombs failed to explode. During you visit you will also go up to the portico, to the bell tower & enter in the inner gallery of the church.
Then you will visit the World War II Shelter that skirts the Mosta Church parvis. The Shelter which was opened recently, was dug by hand in 1940 by 15 highly-skilled workmen. Families used this shelter during World War II to protect themselves from the many and continuous air raids. At the end of the tour, you will also enjoy some local savouries
What's Included
- Transport by a Maltese Bus Xarabank
- Entrance to Mosta Basilica, Mosta WWII Shelter & the Aviation Museum
- Licensed English Speaking Guide
- Maltese Platter including Water or Coffee
- Transport by a Maltese Bus Xarabank
- Entrance to Mosta Basilica, Mosta WWII Shelter & the Aviation Museum
- Licensed English Speaking Guide
- Maltese Platter including Water or Coffee
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This unique tour stands out due to its transportation via a Xarabank. It covers an array of experiences including a traditional Maltese Platter, a glimpse into history with a visit to the WWII Shelter, and exploration of the Mosta Dome, incorporating the Church Roof and the Towerbell. The tour is rounded off with a visit to the Aviation Museum in Ta’Qali. A freshly curated and distinctive tour!
This unique tour stands out due to its transportation via a Xarabank. It covers an array of experiences including a traditional Maltese Platter, a glimpse into history with a visit to the WWII Shelter, and exploration of the Mosta Dome, incorporating the Church Roof and the Towerbell. The tour is rounded off with a visit to the Aviation Museum in Ta’Qali. A freshly curated and distinctive tour!
Location
VGW4+4V Floriana
Pick up from the hotel or nearest point. Please insert your hotel name and will provide you the pick up point 1 day before.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(12 Ratings)
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George_c
Jul 7, 2024
Amazing - Fab experience we really enjoyed..the museum guide was very good his knowlede is amazing ..hubby though the bunkers were fab the moste Dome is amazing
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Cyprus55
Jul 6, 2024
Really good morning out. - Good guide , very informative and interesting
Bus arrived at our hotel to pick us up on time.
The whole trip was interesting and stayed on time throughout.
Lovely cafe for the Maltese platter with drinks.
Excellent value for money.
Thank you.
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Grimsbyholidaylover
Apr 27, 2024
Lovely Excursion - Having been picked up by a vintage bus we headed towards the Aviation Museum. The experience here was fantastic, being guided around it by Ray, who brought the visit alive, using his knowledge and experience. It made the whole trip memorable. From here we visited the miracle church in Mosta, it is so beautiful. The trip finished with a visit to the WW11 shelter tunnels, which were really interesting and a Maltese platter with a cold glass of wine. Perfect morning trip
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Caroline_m
Apr 24, 2024
A wonderful ‘must do’ trip - This was an amazing trip, picked up by our driver David, and seeing Valletta from a 30’s bus was really great, so many people turning to see us motor by at a steady 30’ish mph waving as we went by. We stopped to pick up another couple before setting off to the airfield, where we were met by the curator of the museum (Paul) our time there was one of continuous learning, with Paul’s stories bringing to life the airbase during the 2nd World War and life for those who have been part of the base/museums history until the present day, to be honest I wished we had longer there, as for a small museum there was so much to see and take in. Then it was back on the bus, if you want to have a lively ride sit right at the very back, and hold on tight!
Off next to the underground air raid shelter (it is steep and a bit slippery) but gives you an insight of what it must of been like during the war. Then it was the church, where the bomb came through the roof (I was a bit ‘Churched’ed’ out by then, so paid my respects and moved on) to the next treat of lunch served in the local restaurant. This was superb, and our host was fantastic and she was so helpful and local dishes were devoured quickly, then it was time to board the bus again back for our journey home, the grins we had from ear to ear from sitting at the back of the bus stayed with us all day. A ‘must do’ trip and one I would do again when we return to this wonderful island.
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Alastair_m
Dec 3, 2023
Awesome Aviation Museum and Tunnels - The Aviation Museum was excellent, and would have liked more time there.
The Maltese platter was disappointing and a waste of time.
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71terences
Jun 24, 2023
Classic bus tour - What a great 4 hours scenery and places to visit. My family had a fantastic trip. Enjoyed the guided tour and food. The trip on the old 1930 classic bus was fantastic with a few stops and knowledgable tour guide. A chance to sample traditional Maltese food and drink. Great value for money and well worth doing !
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Susans6554
Sep 18, 2022
Nice half a day tour - Not the bus as advertised but still a vintage bus. Tour was interesting, snack was very nice and offered in nice setting. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and everyone involved including the 2 ladies serving the food and drinks were all friendly and happy to help
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Masterfoodswe
Nov 25, 2024
Overwhelming luck with a 95-year-old - To have overwhelming luck with a 95-year-old is probably one of the rare, but in this case it was completely right. A fantastic excursion with knowledgeable and committed guides and drivers as well as a nice lunch. Recommended ;)
Would have gotten 110 percent if the guide wasn't missing at the flight museum.
Highly recommended:)
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Joycehu8087ax
Nov 11, 2024
Not what was advertised - Terrible! Guide didn’t seem to know what she was doing.
Bus was for kindergarten children, even the smallest adult couldn’t sit straight on a seat.
We spent an hour waiting for other guests(not their fault) at Mosta. A rushed look round the rotunda, Maltese platter, then onto aviation museum, which was the best bit, the guide there Ray was excellent
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Shelley_b
Oct 4, 2024
AWFUL Trainwreck of a Tour - Tour Guide Left Before We Did - OMG What a proverbial trainwreck of a tour. Save yourself some time and frustration by getting an Uber or taxi and go tour the church yourself.
Firstly, the tour started an HOUR late. Yes, traffic but there were too many people booked, and half of the people on the tour were coming from a different location and held us up. We wanted to cancel because we were forced to sit in the hot bus for an hour and wait with zero communication regarding what the problem was.
The old green bus that we traveled on was cute but it putt-putts and is not air conditioned. To make up for being late, the tour guide RUSHED. The church was nice but we could have done that by ourselves with an UBER which I recommend. The Maltese platter was not good tasting and completely unnecessary.
To top it all off, the TOUR GUIDE LEFT THE TOUR BEFORE SEVERAL OF THE CUSTOMERS DID! That's a first for me. Don't go on this tour.
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