Vancouver: Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour on Double-Decker Bus
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Travel on a captivating exploration of Vancouver aboard our Double Decker & clear top vintage buses with the flexibility of a Hop-On, Hop-Off Pass. Explore downtown Vancouver, visiting major attractions and scenic points of interest. The highlights of your journey are at your fingertips, allowing you to create your personalized adventure.
• Downtown Vancouver Discovery: Cruise through downtown Vancouver, soaking in the vibrant atmosphere and discovering major attractions with our vintage clear-top buses.
• Scenic Points of Interest: Enjoy the breathtaking views of scenic points of interest from the open-top deck, providing a unique and immersive experience of Vancouver's beauty.
• Hop-On, Hop-Off Flexibility: Choose to Hop-Off at any of the stops that pique your interest. Explore at your own pace and Hop-On again whenever you're ready to continue the tour.
• Exclusive free audio-guided walking tours of Gastown, Chinatown, Stanley Park, and Downtown Vancouver
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ticket valid for 24 or 48 consecutive hours. Ticket validation cannot be split over days.
Digital commentary available in English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese and Korean
Hop-On Hop-Off buses are equipped to accommodate collapsible/foldable wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Download the Big Bus Tours app to access and activate your ticket, track buses in real time, and board easily using your mobile ticket.
Tickets include four free self-guided walking tours on the AudioMe app. Explore areas beyond the bus route with engaging audio guides covering Vancouver’s history, landmarks, and culture
Winter Season (October-April) - 10 stops with a 35-40 min frequency. Duration or 60 minutes.
Summer Season (May-September) - 14 stops with a 15-30 min frequency. Duration or 120 minutes.
What To Expect
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes
Operating Schedule:Full loop is 90 minutes. Buses depart Stop #1 9:45AM-3:45PM. Frequency is every 30 minutes.
Cruise Terminal/Vancouver Convention Centre/Westcoast Sightseeing Welcome Kiosk
Near Hotel Entrance on W. Hastings St.
"Shopping District" Blue Horizon Hotel Entrance
In Harbour Cruises Parking Lot
Across From the Public Transit Loop
On Burrard Street, close to Smithe Street
On Burrard Street, Across from Sheraton Wall Centre
W. 2nd Ave + Anderson Street
"Entertainment District" Corner of Granville St. & Helmcken St.
"Sports District" At W. Georgia Street Hotel Entrance
"Library Square" NW corner of Robson Street + Homer Street
Pacific Blvd Across from BC Place by the Pedestrian Overpass
Keefer St. Across from Easy Park
In Front of Trees Organics Co ee
Options
24hr Ticket & Walking Tours
24hr Hop-on Hop-off Tour 2x Self-Guided Walking Tours: Choose Stanley Park or Downtown Vancouver
48hr Ticket & Walking Tours
48hr Hop-on Hop-off Tour 2x Self-Guided Walking Tours: Choose Stanley Park or Downtown Vancouver
48hr/Walking Tours/Night Tour
48hr Hop-on Hop-off Tour 2hr Twilight Night Tour 2x Self-Guided Walking Tours: Choose Stanley Park or Downtown Vancouver
What‘s Included
Winter Season (October-April) - 10 stops with a 35-40 min frequency. Duration or 60 minutes.
Big Bus Tours app (ticket storage, live tracking and ticket activation)
2hr Twilight Night Tour (if option selected)
New for 2026 self-guided audio walking tours in Gastown and Chinatown
Audio-guided walking tours of Gastown, Chinatown, Stanley Park, and Downtown Vancouver
24/48hr Unlimited hop-on hop-off access
Summer Season (May-September) - 14 stops with a 15-30 min frequency. Duration or 120 minutes.
Professional audio commentary
Hotel pickup and drop off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3,219 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Luggage storage and all day bus ticket - in cruise terminal
annemariewalters,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic ! Had to while away a day in Vancouver after getting off a cruise first thing in the morning and catching a late flight home. Left bags right there in the cruise terminal and got the all day hop on hop off bus tour for one very reasonable price. Saw all of Vancouver and did not have to worry about luggage as it was safely stored and watched over by Coreen who was most attentive and helpful.
good experience on big bus tour great way to see the city
Nicholas B,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00good experience & nice way to see the city, well organized using the app, would recommend if looking for an activity
Hop-On with Sherry!
329paigef,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Sherry was an absolute icon! Funny, informative, engaging, and a pro at speaking loud and clear so the whole bus could follow along. The sightseeing was great in itself, but Sherry really made it an incredible experience. At one point we hopped off and ended up on a bus with a different guide, and he was so bad that we immediately got off at the next stop to wait for Sherry's bus to return. Can't say enough wonderful things about her!
Great way to see a new city
P2823MDjohno,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a very good experience overall. We booked a few months in advance, which worked out well. There was a little rain, and the walk from our hotel to the boarding area was longer than expected. The city itself is impressive, with countless tall condo buildings dominating the downtown skyline.
Not Admitted In Bus
Imrebs,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00After leaving our luggage. We got on bus at stop #1 to #9 after we asked your employees where a thrift store was bc two of the couples needed to buy a carry small suitcase at a thrift shop. After purchasing two we walked to stop 7. The driver a young woman told us we could not get on with the two small empty suitcases we just purchased. We had to take an Uber to your stop in Granville Island cost $12.13. After reviewing Trip Advisor and the paperwork I printed saw nothing stating we could not get on bus with luggage. It was purchased small suitcases which could have been a large clothes purchase in a bag, what would the difference have been! Bus was not at all full. Neither of your employees when we told them what we were doing told us we could not get back on bus with that purchase. On way back we met one of your employees a young lady with short hair. She notified her boss asked us a bunch of questions but did not tell us a resolution. Got on two buses back bc one had to rest and neither driver said we could not get on bus! Can we get compensated for the inconvenience? Not happy with the inconvenience.
Poor custoner service and no response
796stepheng,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00We tried booking online and their system"hung up" after the transaction was made and debited our account without issuing tickets. We tried contacting customer support who couldn't help and we had to purchase another set of tickets within an hour of pretty initial online purchase attempt. Despite contacting them immediately re the issue and raising the problem and showing them the 2 ticket transactions they have not responded in over a week later. In our opinion, based on our experience, we would never utilise their service again as they have a terrible disregard for the customer once they have your money.
Couldn’t go where we...
Elizabeth B,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Couldn’t go where we wanted as soccer games were going on. Also my phone got hacked as I had to use the bus’s WiFi
Vancouver bus ride
Dorothy S,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The bus takes you all around Vancouver. You’ll be able to see many popular areas and have the chance to get off, wonder around and catch the bus again. It’s a great and not too expensive way to see the city. Buy your tickets online for a discount.
Very convenient
Michael K,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great way to see the various points of the city. Convenient drop off and pick up locations. Would be nice if it ran a little later but that's my only critique. We had a great time.
It was a great way to see...
Craig K,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00It was a great way to see the city. We spent the first day getting to see all that was offered and the commentary was very good. The second day, to our surprise the route changed due to FIFA but the in line schedule of stops and bus arrivals was not updated and that became a problem getting to the pickup points.
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Operated by Big Bus Vancouver / Westcoast Sightseeing