Big Bus Vancouver Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour
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 walking tours of 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.
Stop Frequency depends on season. Summer is every 20-30 minutes and Winter is every 60-70 minutes (subject to change)
Recorded commentary available in English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese and Korean
Hop-On Hop-Off buses are now equipped to accommodate collapsible/foldable wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Free exclusive free walking tours of Stanley Park and downtown Vancouver with the Audiome Tour App
2 Hour Twilight Tour included with selected products
Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour of popular & special areas of Vancouver
Audio commentary
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off
Vancouver Attraction Entry Fees
What To Expect
Duration:1 hour 30 minutes
Operating Schedule:Duration of route is 90 minutes. Hop-On at any stop along the route. May through September: First tour starts around 8:45am, last pick-ups of the day start at 5:00pm. Frequency is every 20 minutes. October through April: First tour starts around 9:45am, last pick-ups of the day start at 3:15pm. Frequency is every 60 minutes. (Schedule and frequency is subject to change.)
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
Essential 48 Hour Ticket
Duration: 2 days: Unlimited use, valid for 48 hours from the time of first use.
City Central Red Route: Unlimited Hop on Hop off access for the duration of your ticket, on the red route.
Discover 24 Hour Ticket
Duration: 1 day: Unlimited use, valid for 24 hours from the time of first use.
City Central Red Route: Unlimited Hop on Hop off access for the duration of your ticket, on the red route.
Reviews
2,995 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The best bus tour
Camila M,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I sure loved it. Cherry (I think that is her name) was a great live commentary and I’ll do it again !
Vancouver tour
tohagan1,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sherry was extremely friendly and informative. She provided tons of details and information about Vancouver . We really enjoyed her
Sherry is a great host!
Vicky M,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Sherry was a fantastic bus driver with great facts and delivery - driving was excellent as well. We really learned a lot and enjoyed the views from the bus.
Best tour wth Sherry!
PattiAnneJ,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to see the city before setting off on foot. Our driver Sherry (“just like the Spanish wine”) was great driver and also the very best tour guide. Her commentary was very informative and also very fun and uplifting. She is a gem and represents your city well!
Sherry is the GOAT
danielpO1822FX,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the big luck of having SHERRY as our Driver. She was absolutely amazing!!! Funny and informative! Would recommend
Use this ONLY if you have time to hop off and explore
stuckd2025,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The guy at the ticket redemption place was very lovely, and friendly. He went above and beyound to help me figure the morning out. Driver, although quiet most of the time, provided information when needed and waited at stops long enough. I only did the city tour since I am afraid of heights and needed 5 hours to kill after checking out of my hotel. Was raining cats and dogs, plus was alone and wearing a sandal due to foot injury, so did three laps instead of getting off and exploring the city. On the bright side, I learned a lot about Vancouver, BC from the audio guide. And if I was the posting type, I would have photos galore at my arsenal to keep folks glued to my profile for a few minutes on the social media of my choice. On the not-so-bright side, there wasnt much to see. Not saying the city isnt lovely. It is clean and full of nice people willing to stop and lend a hand, even if English appears a diffocult language for most of them [for an ex-British colony, and the English-speaking part of Canads, that is]. Even if USD doesnt go far here, Uber and doordash were cheaper than most Metropolitan cities. You also do not see a lot of homeless people on the streert, just folks on the way to and from work [thin and fit, like New Yorkers, but really awfully dressed. Like some country-bumpkin's version of hip]. Alas, none of it can hide the fact that Vancouer, BC, does not hold a candle to nearby Seattle, nor LA, nor Newyork, or even San Diego. The few places it could boast, and make the tour worth while, like the Totem Poles at Stanley Park, werent part of the tour. Nor did we go into the "world famous" market, or saw a lot of China Town [yes, they still call it that over there]. We kind of grazed by/over everything without offering a real glimpse of them for the traveller who may not have time to hop off and explore. Still, it wasnt the worst.
This is great ONLY if you are gonne hope off and explore
Lemlem T,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00The guy at the ticket redemption place was very lovely, and friendly. He went above and beyound to help me figure the morning out. Driver, although quiet most of the time, provided information when needed and waited at stops long enough. I only did the city tour since I am afraid of heights and needed 5 hours to kill after checking out of my hotel. Was raining cats and dogs, plus was alone and wearing a sandal due to foot injury, so did three laps instead of getting off and exploring the city. On the bright side, I learned a lot about Vancouver, BC from the audio guide. And if I was the posting type, I would have photos galore at my arsenal to keep folks glued to my profile for a few minutes on the social media of my choice. On the not-so-bright side, there wasnt much to see. Not saying the city isnt lovely. It is clean and full of nice people willing to stop and lend a hand, even if English appears a diffocult language for most of them [for an ex-British colony, and the English-speaking part of Canads, that is]. Even if USD doesnt go far here, Uber and doordash were cheaper than most Metropolitan cities. You also do not see a lot of homeless people on the streert, just folks on the way to and from work [thin and fit, like New Yorkers, but really awfully dressed. Like some country-bumpkin's version of hip]. Alas, none of it can hide the fact that Vancouer, BC, does not hold a candle to nearby Seattle, nor LA, nor Newyork, or even San Diego. The few places it could boast, and make the tour worth while, like the Totem Poles at Stanley Park, werent part of the tour. Nor did we go into the "world famous" market, or saw a lot of China Town [yes, they still call it that over there]. We kind of grazed by/over everything without offering a real glimpse of them for the traveller who may not have time to hop off and explore. Still, it wasnt the worst.
Very informative Beautiful City
Carol S,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We sat on the upper deck. It was very interesting. We did not get off the bus, but found the views beautiful.
Family from Australia
Marissa K,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Enjoy the ride as it was fun and Sherrie makes the journey enjoyable. Interesting fact about the city of Vancouver and with Sherrie’s humorous imagination take on the past was quite entertaining. Laughter makes people engaged, keep up the good work Sherrie, you’re awesome.!
Informative
Curiosity776276,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00There are different tour guides because it is a jump on and off type tour and there are different drivers who pick up and drop off. One of our tour drivers was Sherry and she was excellent. She was engaging and informative and sprinkled in some humor. Another driver could not speak English and played a recording of highlights between our stops. Sherry made the difference!
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