Full description
Experience Vancouver at your own pace with a flexible 24-hour hop-on hop-off open-top bus tour. Showcasing the city's key landmarks, historic neighborhoods, and natural beauty, this route features stunning panoramic views of the harbor, False Creek, and surrounding mountains. Cruise past premier sights including Canada Place, historic Gastown, vibrant Chinatown, trendy Yaletown, and the artisan hub of Granville Island. The experience is enhanced by four self-guided audio walking tours via the AudioMe app to further explore Vancouver’s history and culture.
Itinerary:
Panoramic Red Route Loop: A non-stop 110-minute sightseeing loop offering sweeping views from the upper deck past landmarks like the Marine Building and Vancouver Public Library.
Stanley Park Stop: Hop off to explore lush green spaces, stroll along the Seawall Walk, admire the Rose Garden, and take in views of the Lions Gate Bridge.
Gastown & Chinatown Exploration: Disembark to wander cobblestone streets, see the famous Gastown Steam Clock, and experience the cultural heritage of Chinatown.
Granville Island & Science World: Hop off to discover local arts and craft markets on the island or admire the geodesic dome along False Creek.
Self-Guided Walking Tours & Flexible Exploration: Unlimited hops throughout the 24-hour validity period, plus access to four downloadable audio walking tours.
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Additional Information
● You can download the AudioMe app in advance via the App Store or Google Play. Your exclusive commentary download code will be supplied on board the bus. You will need to bring your own device and headphones to listen, but the English audioguide is also broadcast on the bus via speakers
● Guests with collapsible wheelchairs, walkers or strollers have courtesy seating on the lower level of the bus. Unable to accommodate motorized wheelchairs and scooters
● Unable to accommodate luggage on our buses due to limited storage capacity
● Tour operates daily, with frequent departures from each stop between 08:45–18:35
● Bus tickets include four free self-guided walking tour downloads from the AudioMe app! These walking tours give you access to areas that you can’t see from the bus tour, with entertaining audioguides that reveal historical facts and fascinating stories about famous Vancouver buildings, history and cultural institutions. You will need to bring your own device and headphones to listen
● Digital Tickets: download the Big Bus Tours app, add your booking and activate on the day
● Show your hop-on hop-off tour vouchers on your smartphone. Keep your phone charged – your active ticket must be shown to board, and it works offline once activated
Inclusions
✔ 24 hrs unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour
✔ Free download of pre-recorded audioguide commentary (English, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin)
Exclusions
✖ Entrance fees, meals, and drinks unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✖ Any other service not specified
Cancellation policy
Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the activity. If you cancel with less notice, arrive late, or do not show up, no refund will be offered.
Meeting point
You are invited to join our tours from any stop along the Red Route:
Canada Place / Vancouver Convention Centre: 999 Canada Place Way (in front of the Welcome Centre)
Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront: 1133 W. Hastings Street (outside Pinnacle Hotel entrance)
Robson Shopping District / Blue Horizon Hotel: 1225 Robson St (outside Blue Horizon Hotel entrance)
Coal Harbour: 1766 Robson Street (in front of Latin American Grocery Store)
Stanley Park Pavilion / Vancouver Aquarium: Rose Garden Lane (across from the public transit loop)
Prospect Point: 5601 Stanley Park Drive (Tour bus zone on Stanley Park Drive)
Second Beach / Lost Lagoon: North Lagoon Drive (EasyPark Lot, Curbside)
Robson Street / Sutton Place Hotel: 855 Burrard Street (near corner with Smithe Street)
Davie Village / Century Plaza Hotel: 1015 Burrard Street (in front of Century Plaza Hotel)
Granville Island: 1505 West 2nd (In Granville Island bus loop)
Entertainment District / Chateau Granville: 1139 Seymour Street (Emery Barnes Park between Davie Street and Helmcken Street)
Sports District / Sandman Hotel: 180 West Georgia Street (near Sandman Hotel Georgia Street entrance)
Library Square: 388 Robson Street (Corner of Robson & Homer Streets)
Chinatown: 440 Cambie Street (Victory Square Park at the corner of Cambie Street and West Pender Street)
Gastown Vancouver Lookout: 300 Richards Street (next to Ignite Pizza)
Gastown Steam Clock (Sunday Stop): 438 West Cordova (near Monaco Café - Sundays only)