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.
Guests may activate ticket in Big Bus app or in person with Big Bus staff at Stop #1, or with driver at any stop along the route
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
What‘s Included
Winter Season (October-April) - 10 stops with a 35-40 min frequency. Duration or 60 minutes.
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
Options
24hr Ticket & Walking Tours
24hr 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
48hr Ticket & Walking Tours
48hr Hop-on Hop-off Tour 2x Self-Guided Walking Tours: Choose Stanley Park or Downtown Vancouver
Reviews
3,094 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Recorded or and live guides.
CactusPatch,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We rode the Big Bus via the recorded tour which was nice. Then Sherry got on to drive and act as a live guide. Sherry was wonderful. Very fun.
The guide Cherry
jannek996,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. You can see where you want to go and what to see. Usually you listen to the explanation coming from the radio. The guide Cherry made it special, as she talked and introduced the city herself. Humorous, satirical talk. Lots of good advice, all of which we later used.
Sherry was the best
jsander722,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did this tour twice. The first time was not so good. However when sherry was our driver. My wife and I was so impressed with her your. We learned so much and she was very nice and articulate I I hope whomever gets this tour gets sherry
Best way to see Vancouver
John T,May 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy and convenient way to see all the best bits of Vancouver and learn a bit of history. Great taped commentary throughout (beware if you get the one and only female driver - she does a live and Very loud commentary).
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John B,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Limited stops, poorly organized with lots of employees standing around, heavy traffic, over 2 hours to make the trip.
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Mindy W,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00It was a little boring . I had thought they would give information not that recorded message that played
Save your time and money
Sandra M,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00This tour provided very little in the way of historical context. It simply moved through traffic and while it stopped BRIEFLY to allow guests to "hop on/hop off", it did not pause at sites that were being described, but rather kept up with traffic. Very silly recorded dialog that was very difficult to hear since no headphones/earbuds were provided. The very kind driver offered descriptive information, but could not be heard for the chatter from the onboard tourists. The ultimate was when he explained that we should ignore the instructions about the earbuds, since they have not upgraded to that particular system. Very dissatisfied with the experience.
Okay tour of the city. ...
Marianne M,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Okay tour of the city. Bought my Viator tix on line. Found young staff at Canada Place stop/sales booth quite uninformed, perhaps new hires. Had 3 different drivers: only one engaged with the tour adding info, facts. Otherwise just listened to the taped commentary. No headphones. Buses arrived at stops in reasonable time period.
Great experience, great driver/tour guide!
robdale2476,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic journey in Vancouver! Sherry, our driver and tour guide, was informative, helpful, considerate and humorous! We were fortunate to travel with her 4 times over our two day booking. Sherry, you helped make our visit memorable! Thanks!
Poor service!
gabi,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Very poor excursion! No narration 3/4 of the ride! Driver didn’t even announce stops. Then told to exit bus as they had to get another due to announcement system not working. Wasted 2 hours of riding around on a bus not knowing where we were going. Extremely disappointed!!
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