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Vancouver City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
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Customize your sightseeing tour of vibrant Vancouver with multiple pass options for a hop-on hop-off tour aboard a clear-top bus. Let someone else drive you around town, and choose when to disembark at any of the stops, such as Chinatown, Stanley Park, and Gastown. Choose between the City Route or the Park Route, or the Dual Pass if you'd like to do both. Explore historical landmarks and shop along Robson Street at your own pace.
  • Vancouver city sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour
  • Enjoy the city’s most popular attractions on an open-top bus
  • Hop off at any of the stops, including Stanley Park, Yaletown, Canada Place, beaches and more
  • Learn about Vancouver’s sites and history from the onboard commentary
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Departure Point

You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.

Departure Time

8:45 AM

Return Details

You may disembark at any of the available stops.
You pick the starting place for your hop-on hop-off tour from one of the key stops in Vancouver—such as Gastown, the Robson Shopping District, or Chinatown. You can get on and off the open-top bus as often as you like to see the highlights of Vancouver at your own pace. Use your 24-hour ticket in a two-week period, with buses departing regularly.

Key city attractions including Vancouver's famous Stanley Park. From the park’s highest point, Prospect Point, you have great views of the Cascade Mountains and Lions Gate Bridge. Admire the exquisitely carved First Nation totem poles, the most visited monuments in British Columbia, at Brockton Point. If you have time in your custom itinerary, hop off the bus at a spot in the park where you can take a horse-drawn carriage ride (weather permitting).

If you're in the mood for some shopping, consider getting off the open-top bus at Robson Street, with tiny boutiques and big brand-name stores to browse. For a bite to eat, check out the array of food stalls at Granville Island’s Public Market.

You have two options for relaxing on Vancouver's beaches when you're ready for a break from sightseeing: The bus stops at Stanley Park’s Second Beach, which has an outdoor pool and great views along the park’s Seawall, as well as English Bay Beach, a popular stretch of sand in this coastal seaport city.
Itinerary
Duration: 
1 hour 
Operating Schedule:
  Duration of route is 80 minutes. Summer: First tour starts at 8:40am, last pick-ups of the day start at 5:00pm. Frequency is every 10 - 15 minutes. Winter: The City Route is not operational in Winter. Route timings, locations & frequency are seasonal and are subject to change.
Gastown
Historic Gastown
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Vancouver Art Gallery
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Canada Place
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Robson Street
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Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre
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Granville Island
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Yaletown
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BC Place
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Olympic Village
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Chinatown
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Maple Tree Square
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Points of interest passed by on this route
Canada Place
 
Gastown
 
Vancouver ChinaTown
 
Robson Street
 
False Creek
 
Granville Island Public Market
 
Vancouver ChinaTown
 
Duration: 
2 hours 
Operating Schedule:
  Duration of route is 80 minutes. Summer: First tour starts at 8:35am, last pick-ups of the day start at 5:15pm. Frequency is every 10 - 15 minutes. Winter: First tour starts at 9:05am, last pick-ups of the day start at 3:05pm Frequency is every 50 - 60 minutes. Route timings, locations & frequency are seasonal and are subject to change.
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Canada Place
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Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront
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Robson Street
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The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver
Stop here for Electric Harbour Tours (Coal Harbour e-Tour)
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Harbour Cruises Ltd
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Stanley Park Pavilion
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Vancouver Aquarium Street
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Totem Poles
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Prospect Point Trail
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Teahouse in Stanley Park
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Second Beach Swimming Pool
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English Bay Beach Park
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Aquatic Centre Ferry Dock
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Granville Island
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Vancity Theatre – VIFF Centre
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Library Square Public House
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Sandman Hotel Vancouver City Centre
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Chinatown
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Maple Tree Square
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Points of interest passed by on this route
Stanley Park
 
Lions Gate Bridge
 
Brockton Point Totem Pole
 
English Bay Beach
 
Granville Island Public Market
 
Yaletown
 
Gastown
 
Canada Place
 
Coal Harbour Marina
 
Duration: 
2 hours 
Operating Schedule:
  Until September 30, 2020 Duration of route is 120 minutes. First tour starts at 10 am, last pick-ups of the day start at 4:00 pm. Frequency is every 60 minutes until September 6, 2020 Frequency is every 120 minutes between September 7 - 30, 2020 with dedicated photo stops for guests.. Route timings, locations & frequency are seasonal and are subject to change.
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Stanley Park Pavilion
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Robson Street
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Century Plaza Hotel & Spa
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Granville Island
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Queen Elizabeth Park
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Chinatown
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Points of interest passed by on this route
Stanley Park
 
Robson Street
 
Granville Island
 
Chinatown
 
Gastown
 
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Ticket valid for 48 hours
  • Stop Frequency depends on season. Summer is every 10-15 minutes and Winter is every 50 - 60 minutes (subject to change)
  • Recorded commentary available in English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Chinese and Korean
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • OPERATED BY Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Vancouver City Hop-on Hop-off Tour?
A:
The policy on face masks and attendee health is:

  • Face masks provided for travelers
See all safety measures taken by Vancouver City Hop-on Hop-off Tour.
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What is the policy on sanitization during Vancouver City Hop-on Hop-off Tour?
A:
The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
See all safety measures taken by Vancouver City Hop-on Hop-off Tour.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Vancouver City Hop-on Hop-off Tour?
A:
The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Vancouver City Hop-on Hop-off Tour.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Vancouver City Hop-on Hop-off Tour?
A:
The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Vancouver City Hop-on Hop-off Tour.
Q:
What is the maximum group size during Vancouver City Hop-on Hop-off Tour?
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This activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers.

See all safety measures taken by Vancouver City Hop-on Hop-off Tour.

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Good guides tour
Angelique_F
, Sep 2020
I was not sure if it was worth it due to the covid situation. Contrary to many reviews, the sound was good but it depends on the driver and their headset (some are easier to understand than others) For the moment there are no earphone, the driver talks through a headset and speakers The route is different than it usually is, you can see the correct map online, make note of where you hop off bacause you have to go back at the same spot to be picked up. There arent signs at every stop since its a new route. The tour does not go directly to Granville island, you can hop off at the bridge to granville island and walk up there. This tour is best as a guided tour rather than a means of transportation because of the current reduced hours and frequency. On hop on hop off tours, I normally take the full tour once, and then hop off at each stop to visit. The tour runs every hour from 10am to 4pm, that means 7 tours in total, so you pretty much have time to take the full tour once, hop off and 1 place and visit and take the bus back. So if you were thinking visiting each stop, that wont really be possible But again, it's a good guided tour of the city. I think the price is reasonnable too for a 2 hour sightseeing commented tour.
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2020
Thank you for taking the time to make a great detailed review. COVID has certainly changed how we operate including our routing. When you have a chance, please come visit us again.
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Perfect Way to See What Vancouver is Like under time constraints
Carlos_M
, Aug 2020
Lynn, Paul and Greg were “Fantastic hosts.” They took the time to explain everything in detail as we rode on the bus from one point to the next in Vancouver. For those visitors whose time is tight, this tour is the perfect way to get a very good idea of what Vancouver is like. As for those visitors who have the time, my suggestion is to complete the loop first, and then go back to the spot/s you liked the most and spend time there. Job Well-Done! Carlos, Isabel & Michelle Ottawa, ON. AUGUST 21 / 2020
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Thank you for your review. We are very happy that our team was able to provide you with a fantastic guest experience. Please come visit us again.
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Great overview of city and parks
cassieee
, Dec 2019
This was well worth the time and cost! The park tour was great and lasted about 2 hours. The city tour was 1 hour. Wonderful introduction to the city! Good way to spend a few hours when the weather is a bit cold! Bus driver was the guide and he did a great job.
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Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are happy you enjoyed the day and that our guided provided an excellent experience. Please come travel with us again.
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Not worth the price
FRamirez0600
, Nov 2019
I should have booked this tour with the Land and Sea Adventure after seeing their bus and having done a tour with them the day prior. This experience on this Hop On and Off was underwhelming to say the least. We had one friendly driver, but the other one really is in the wrong business unfortunately. He talked over the recorded tour that was playing so you couldn't understand either of the details. Was more on the grumpy side, than pleasant. Bus itself needed LOTS of updates, very old and outdated and even had some areas where the rain was seeping in. Very disappointed in the quality of the service provided.
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icon Response from Host , Nov 2020
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Our Hop-On, Hop-Off buses are heritage, but your feedback allows us to improve our services. Please allow us to host you again with our improved services.
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Don't waste your money
nataliadV2785ZM
, Oct 2019
This was total waste of $76 .... Bus was old and noisy to the point you can't even hear yourself, let alone the driver or recording. Bus just does the short bus loop around the city that you can do on FREE shuttle bus. Driver tried to give a few comments along the way but we couldn't understand a word he was saying, he also put on pre-recorded narration at wrong points of the trip. Horrible experience, not worth to be on Viator
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icon Response from Host , Nov 2020
Thank you for your feedback and review. We are disappointed that you did not enjoy your experience. Your feedback is being brought to the attention of our operations team. Please allow us to host you again so that you can experience an improved tour.
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Vancouver
winghtse
, Oct 2019
Wait time of hop on hop off bus is longer than I anticipated but I was able to visit all sightseeing spots that I had planned.
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icon Response from Host , Nov 2020
Thank you for your feedback and review. We are pleased that you were able to enjoy your day. There are times where traffic snarls in the city can affect our route timing. Please allow us to host you again in the future.
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Bus full to capacity and couldn't pick up passengers from Hop-On locations.
ltacoma2019
, Oct 2019
The line at the Canada Place was long and the wait for a bus was over an hour. Once on the bus, the bus was full to capacity and was not able to pick up any passengers waiting at various Hop-On locations. The passengers which were waiting at other Hop-On locations had been waiting over an hour for a bus to have room on it to pick them up. We didn't get off the bus for fear we wouldn't be able to get back on as the buses were full to capacity and were not picking up passengers from the other various Hop-On locations. The Hop-On Hop-Off tour was a waste of money and we weren't able to hop-off to see any of the attractions because there was no guarantee you'd be able to Hop-On because there was no room on the buses.
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icon Response from Host , Nov 2020
Thank you for your detailed review and feedback. We are disappointed that your experience was not great. We have taken your feedback into consideration to assist in improving our services, routing and bus capacity. Please allow us to host you again in the future.
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Best way to see the city on a short visit
kljwalles
, Oct 2019
Best way to explore the city on a short visit. Really enjoyed Stanley Park and Granville Island. The complimentary ferry hop over to Granville Island was much appreciated.
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Good way to see the city
Ronald M
, Sep 2019
We enjoyed it. It was informative and a good way to see the city. We were short on time so we only did the city tour. Next time we’ll take the park tour.
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Long waits
R9761WRdavide
, Sep 2019
Depending on time of day it can mean long waits for bus. Around 10 am is a time to avoid. Enjoyment dependant on driver can either excellent to very mediocre.
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