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 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
24hr Ticket & Walking Tours
24hr 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
3,195 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must Do
Mike B,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The hop on hop off bus is a great way to see the city and find locations you like to go back to visit. The Vancouver bus is fully covered, which helps when it’s raining.
I would choose something else
Mary W,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00There was only one stop that was interesting to us. Stanley Park was amazing and definitely worth the stop. You could spend an entire day there. The rest of the stops were shopping/restaurants with a ton of time spent stuck in traffic. I would recommend just taking public transportation to Stanley Park. It wasn’t really worth the $100 we spent for the two of us.
Fantastic Driver/ Guide
jeremysS1367QW,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sherry (like the Spanish Wine) was the star. She was having a crap morning with the bus not raising and another motorist hitting the side of her bus but she powered on like nothing happened. What a star!!! Mum and I were pleased to see that when we got back on at Granville Island, it was Sherry again with her fantastic commentary. Keep doing what you do lovely lady.
Great commentary on Hop On Hop Off bus
Peter H,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Sherry as our driver and guide. Great commentary, much better than the prerecorded commentary on some of the other buses. Sherry was very knowledgeable and articulate, and the sarcasm mode of humour fitted in well. Vancouver was all the more memorable thanks to Sherry.
Worthwhile
janewZ2981ES,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I booked direct via the app. Easy to use. Able to view bus location, though timing off slightly at times, so get there a little early. All drivers thumbs up but shout out to Sherry.
Wasn't worth it
Heather G,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00We have done hop on/off busses in other cities and they have been really great. This one was terrible. It drops you really far from the noted things to see. You dont get ear buds to listen to narration it just plays over bus speakers, so if anyone nearby has a conversation you cant hear it. On our tour it took 40 min for the next bus to come. We then had to transfer busses after waiting 40 min to get back to our start point. On Granville Island there was at least 100 people waiting to get on and we waited through 3 busses because only 5 people were getting off. Just go to Granville Island, Stanley Park, or Vancouver Island or up to Capitalano Bridge park. We did that tour and their shuttles are on-time and very nice. It will be much more enjoyable.
Great Driver!
Craig C,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The lady driver with purple hair was amazing and hilarious with excellent commentary! Great stops and regular pick ups.
See Vancouver Hop On / Hop Off
Jacquelynn S,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to see all of Vancouver. Love Viator & Hop On / Hop Off. Have done this tour in many cities
Big Bus Vancouver hop-on-hop-off bus tours
855adriano,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sherry was an excellent tour guide and driver. Very knowledgeable and humorous. Buses were fairly frequent, so you can see a lot in a day.
Fantastic trip
bevp265,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic driver, Sherry , who was both knowledgeable and funny. Made the whole trip great. Highly recommend
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