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
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
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
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
3,211 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Roots too confusing
Fathi A,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00There were big bus to be found. I call the customer service they tried so had to find a root were the but be they could not. The end we did canceled but still did not get refund yet
Double decker bus tour of Vancouver
BrendanCarlingGreen,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic day touring Vancouver on the bus and also on the False creek ferry . On the double decker bus Sherry was fantastic as a driver and commentator and absolutely made the trip
Waited 40 minutes for...
Henry D,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Waited 40 minutes for bus at Stanley park. Then had 3 buses arrive Did not get to do at other stops that we wanted to do
Great way to see Vancouver.
Stacey B,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sherry was awesome. Other drivers used the pre recorded script. Not as good as live. Sherry taught us so much. We hated leaving her bus.
Buses were late. Several...
Marlin P,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Buses were late. Several instances where engine was shut down for a longer than normal pickup/drop off times. Drivers forgot to turn air conditioners back on after start up. We finally got off and walked.
The bus stops only at its...
Jenny O,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The bus stops only at its assigned stops and stops running after 5PM. The bus is clean and has a top deck for sight seeing. A running audio tells passengers where they are in the city.
Fun day in Vancouver
Laurel H,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00We really enjoyed ourselves. The only reason I didn’t give 5stars is because of the route changes made to accommodate the FIFA events. A few of the areas we had been looking forward to seeing were cut from the route. Otherwise, we found it very enjoyable, and would recommend it to anyone wanting to experience the city in a short space of time. The buses were clean, arrived on time, and the staff was friendly and well informed. If we had been staying longer, we probably would have gotten the 2day tickets to allow for more time at some of the stops.
Sherry’s no trifle!
B8354PVjohnc,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00First bus was electronic and very poor. Stopped in mid sentence several times. Patronising. Second bus was Sherry. Excellent. Entertaining, informative and amusing.
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Operated by Big Bus Vancouver / Westcoast Sightseeing