Double Decker Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour - 16 Stops & Stanley Park
Description
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
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Important Information
- 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 audio walking tours on the AudioMe app. Explore 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) - 16 stops with a 25-30 min frequency. Duration or 120 minutes.
- Free Wi-Fi, air-conditioned buses, comfortable padded seats, and frequent departures.
Reviews(3,335)
It really covers all the must see areas. It was fun and informative. The drivers were nice and helpful
Excellent product, got to see a lot of Vancouver with great narratives. Being able to get off and explore each area by foot and then re-board was fantastic.
Sherry (like the Spanish wine), our tour guide was amazing from the second we got on the bus, she was very knowledgable and made the tour entertaining, when we got off at a stop we really hoped we’d get her again, but we got a man who played the pre recorded audio which wasn’t the best! The next time we got on we got Sherry again and it made our day! Sherry is a real people person and great at her job, she is a credit to the city of Vancouver who taught us loads about the history which we wouldn’t have found out otherwise. Thanks again!!
This was great! We especially enjoyed time walking through Stanley Park and Granville Island - would recommend it!
We booked this in hopes of seeing the city and hoped to hop on and off multiple times, but only did so one time (at Granville market). When we got on at the cruise terminal, the bus was already very full and us/our kids were unable to sit together. When we got back on at Granville, the same situation happened. The buses are very full - perhaps they need to have more on the road. Also, the pre-recorded audio was playing very loudly upstairs (almost to the point where we wanted ear plugs). There was A LOT of traffic the day we use our pass (a Friday), so it almost felt like we were paying to sit in traffic. For the price and experience, I would not do this "tour" again.
Sherry was our bus driver and did an amazing job! So much better than yesterdays bus that had a recording.
Sherry(like the Spanish wine) Was amazing she added something special to the tour Her sarcastic wit was a delight
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear Sherry, like the Spanish wine, made your Vancouver sightseeing experience so memorable. Her quick wit, personality, and live commentary definitely add something special to the tour. We'll be sure to share your kind words with her! Thank you for choosing Big Bus Vancouver!
The bus service ends earlier than you would expect. Check that out before buying tickets. It was often faster to walk than to ride the bus. The buses weren't terribly clean, and one of them smelled like a giant fart, but that was likely a passenger issue rather than a bus issue. Sherry was a great tour guide in spite of the bus's shortcomings. The tour was the best part.
Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We're sorry the overall service didn't quite meet your expectations, but we're glad there were some highlights along the way. Sherry will be thrilled to hear your kind words. Her live commentary, local knowledge, and personality certainly make exploring Vancouver a lot more fun. Thank you for choosing Big Bus Vancouver.
Very disappointing. And expensive. Chaos at Stop 1, nobody managing the queue properly at any of the three stops we got on / off, inaccurate information about when the next bus was due. They carried on selling more and more tickets when it was obvious that there were enough people waiting to fill two buses. Bus stops nowhere near the sites they were linked to, some had moved because of World Cup and not changed back. They need more buses - far too long to wait for the bus and no guarantee of getting on to a bus when it eventually turns up. Commentary was out of sync with the route and was incredibly naff. Definitely do not recommend - use the trolley or public buses to get around.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear your experience with Big Bus Vancouver was disappointing. Our route has recently undergone several changes following the significant road closures and diversions required during the World Cup event, including updated stop locations and an expanded route through Stanley Park. We recognize that clear information and smooth boarding are particularly important while guests adjust to these changes. We appreciate your detailed feedback and have shared your comments with our team as we continue to refine the updated service. We're sorry we weren't able to provide the convenient and enjoyable sightseeing experience you expected from us.
It was raining quite heavily the day we were due to go on the bus and we queued for 20 minutes in the rain and were soaked when we eventually got on the bus, there is no shelter at the Canada Place bus stop. As it was raining all the windows in the bus steamed up and you were unable to see the lovely city of Vancouver. After 20 minutes the driver switched on the fans and hay presto we could see. The bus then broke down in Stanley park but after a few minutes it was able to go again. The bus broke down again 10 minutes later under a motorway and this time did not restart. The announcement to the passengers was not heard by us all so we were left guessing as to what happened. Another bus arrived and we guessed we had broken down so we went to try and get on this one, however it quickly filled up and we were left standing under the motorway. A further bus arrived and we were lucky to get a seat, however all confidence in Hop on Hop off bus service had left us so when we got back to Canada Place we got off never to return. Not a great way to see beautiful Vancouver, seems there might be some staff training issues as they did not appear to know what they were doing.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're very sorry your experience with Big Bus Vancouver fell so far below expectations, particularly on a day when the weather was already challenging. While mechanical issues can unfortunately occur, we recognize that clear communication and support for our guests are especially important when they do. We're disappointed that this was not your experience and have shared your comments with our operations team for review. We're sorry we weren't able to provide the enjoyable way to discover Vancouver that you had expected.
