Vancouver: Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour

About this experience

Book Vancouver hop-on hop-off bus tickets and see the city's waterfront, parks and neighbourhoods from a double-decker. Choose a 24 or 48 hour pass and hop on and off as often as you like, with buses every 30 minutes. The route runs past Canada Place, Stanley Park, Granville Island and Gastown, and your ticket also unlocks two self-guided walking tours in a mobile app. Where does the Vancouver bus route go? The Red Route loops through Vancouver's best known neighbourhoods and waterfront landmarks. It starts at Canada Place, with its white sail-shaped roof, and continues to the forested peninsula of Stanley Park and the marina skyline of Coal Harbour. From there it passes the shops of Robson Street, the rainbow crosswalks of Davie Village, the colourful market buildings of Granville Island, the cobbled streets of historic Gastown and the striking architecture of Library Square. Popular places to hop off include the Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park and the public market on Granville Island. Timetable and boarding The first bus leaves Stop 1 at Canada Place and the Vancouver Convention Centre at 8:45am, and the last leaves at 4:45pm, with departures every 30 minutes. You can join the tour at any stop and ride as often as you like until your pass runs out. Your voucher is emailed to you straight away. There is no need to print it: show the mobile voucher to the driver and collect your bus ticket. What is included with your ticket? Your pass includes unlimited hop-on hop-off travel for 24 or 48 hours and an audio guide in English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean and Mandarin. Bring your own earphones to listen. You also get two self-guided walking tours with audio narration that take you through streets and stories the bus does not reach, and a mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking. Entry to attractions is not included. The walking tours are a good way to explore Gastown and the streets around the waterfront on foot before you rejoin the bus at the next stop. Accessibility and what to leave at home The buses are wheelchair and pram accessible, and guide dogs are welcome. Motorised wheelchairs and scooters are not allowed on board. Luggage and pets are also not permitted, so drop your bags at your hotel before you start. If you plan to spend time in Stanley Park or on Granville Island, a 48 hour pass lets you take things slowly and still ride the full loop. Vancouver weather can change quickly, so a light rain jacket is useful for the top deck. Make more of your Vancouver visit If you have a full day, ride the whole loop once in the morning to get your bearings, then go back to the stops you liked best in the afternoon. Hop off at Stanley Park for Vancouver Aquarium entry tickets. The FlyOver Canada experience takes you on a virtual flight across the country, and for the view from above, try the Vancouver Lookout observation deck downtown.

Not included

• Entry to attractions
• Earphones
• Food and drinks

Before you go

Show your mobile voucher to the driver to collect your bus ticket; no printout needed. First bus 8:45am, last bus 4:45pm from Canada Place, every 30 minutes. Bring your own earphones for the audio guide. Luggage and pets are not allowed. Guide dogs are welcome. Wheelchairs and prams are welcome; motorised wheelchairs and scooters are not allowed.

Cancellation terms

Cancel for free up to 24 hours before your visit and get a full refund. Less than 24 hours before your visit, the booking cannot be cancelled.