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.
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
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: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
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
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
3,017 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Waste of time
5tjwgg9vqb,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Waste of time the bus barely goes anywhere you can’t walk from downtown and the audio is not very informative.
Although a short walk, it is very good.
Q1804EVanapaulap,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I thought the script could include more places but it's still a good walk. Driver Sherry is very good and fun. There's another very good driver too but unfortunately, I forgot his name. Both were interacting with the public and telling the stories and curiosities of each place. However, there were two other drivers who did not interact, just driving and leaving an automatic recording on the sights. That left the tour without personality. Still, I recommend. It's a good way to have a summary of the city.
Cherry the best bus driver
paolahG4057HM,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Cherry was the best. She gave all the interesting facts of general knowledge of the city but also stuff that people would miss out (like the hotel Michael buble got discovered)
Great way to view the city
prayerglow2,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Some of the drivers (Sherry particularly springs to mind) are brilliant, with interesting info & funny stories to share. Good way to see the city. Hopping off at various locations meant a flexible visit. Timetable a little fluid at times but pretty reliable.
Sherry was the standout feature of this tour.
lucy88losangeles,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing guide named Sherry, whose enthusiasm, expertise, and unique insights about Vancouver truly set this experience apart from a standard headset tour. Every location she highlighted inspired us to explore the area further. She would make an excellent unofficial ambassador for Vancouver!
great driver and guide
judycS9001EW,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sherry was a great driver and guide providing personal information , insights and an entertaining commentary throughtout the trip.
Hop On Hop Off Fun
Curiosity601427,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Sherri as our driver an she was an excellent source of knowledge. We had a great time and learnt a lot about Vancouver.
Sherry just like the wine
490geraldl,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour. This is what we do first when visiting a new city. We learned a lot about the history and the city in general from Sherry. She was interesting and amusing.
Vancouver Big Bus tour with Sherry the tour guide was great! She has a great lively personality that made the tour great
310avak,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This was a shorter tour bus ride than many cities but our tour driver Sherry made it fun! She was informative, enthusiastic !
Good tour
Jerren C,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Helps to give you an overview of the city and activities you can do on your visit. Clean environment
From CA$65.05
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Operated by Big Bus Vancouver / Westcoast Sightseeing