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Hop-On, Hop-Off

Vancouver

1 Route

13 Stops

Duration

120 mins

Departure

Every 120 mins

Route

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HOP-ON, HOP-OFF SIGHTSEEING

Variety is the spice of life, so for each of our Hop-on Hop-off tours we dish it up and you get to choose. The tour will provide you with English commentary, lending a local's authentic take on the magic that makes Vancouver great. Our clear-top buses are equally special. Your view of the city will be like no other as you tour the streets with the wind in your hair, experiencing our vibrant downtown with all of your senses. You will be accompanied by English commentary.

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Where's My Bus?

Find out when your next bus is with our live, interactive map. The route is updated in real-time with GPS data from each of our buses. It also works on mobile so you can plan your trip on the go. Stay for that extra cup of coffee and take your time — you'll always know where we are in the city!

Classic Pass

 Day Ticket

The city of Vancouver is a perfect balance between urban culture and natural beauty, our Hop-on Hop-off tour is your ticket to experience all of the natural wonders we are so lucky to live amongst.

ADULT

from C$54

CHILD

from C$27

Classic Pass

Our Classic Pass is a fun and flexible way to see the best of Vancouver! This ticket gives you unlimited access to all of the highlights and stops available along our route —a total of 13 stops!

ROUTE
(First tour starts at 10:00 am, last pick-ups of the day start at 4:15 pm)

P1 : CANADA PLACE
P2 : PINNACLE HOTEL VANCOUVER HARBOURFRONT
P3 : ROBSON STREET
P4: STANLEY PARK PAVILION / MINIATURE RAILROAD
P5: SUTTON PLACE / ROBSON STREET / ART GALLERY
P6 : CENTURY PLAZA / WEST END
P7 : GRANVILLE ISLAND
P8 : VANDUSEN BOTANICAL GARDENS
P9 : QUEEN ELIZABETH PARK
P10 : LIBRARY SQUARE
P11 : SPORTS DISTRICT /SANDMAN CITY CENTRE HOTEL
P12 : CHINATOWN
P13 : GASTOWN / MAPLE TREE SQUARE

MULTILINGUAL COMMENTARY

Every bus is equipped with theatrical, GPS-triggered commentary in English, French, Spanish, German, Korean, Japanese and Mandarin. Feel free to use your personal headphones for our multilingual service.


Chaque autobus, à toit vitré, est équipé de commentaires théatraux, déclenchés par GPS en anglais, français, espanol, allemand, coréen, japonais et mandarin. N'hésitez pas à utiliser vos écouteurs personnels pour notre service multilingue.

Cada autobús descubierto está equipado con comentarios informativos, activados por GPS en inglés, francés, español, alemán, coreano, japonés y mandarín. Puedes hacer uso de tus propios audifonos para escuchar nuestro comentario en diferentes idiomas.

Alle offenen Doppeldeckerbusse sind mit einem GPS gesteuerten Audiosystem ausgestattet und bieten Moderation in Englisch, Franzoesisch, Spanisch, Deutsch, Koreanisch, Japanisch und Mandarin. Fühlen Sie sich frei, Ihre persönlichen Kopfhörer für unseren mehrsprachigen Service zu verwenden.

모든 Clear-Top 버스에는 영어, 프랑스어, 스페인어, 독일어, 한국어, 일본어 및 만다린으로 GPS 트리거 해설 기능이 있습니다. 다국어 서비스를 위해 개인 헤드폰을 사용해보십시오.

クリアトップ バスには、GPSと連動して観光スポットに合わせた適切な音声ガイド(英語、フランス語、スペイン語、ドイツ語、韓国語、日本語、中国語)が装備されています。 私たちの多言語サービスには、あなたのパーソナルヘッドホンを自由に使用してください。

每辆Clear-Top巴士都配备英语,法语,西班牙语,德语,韩语,日语和普通话的GPS触发式评论. 随意将我们的个人耳机用于我们的多语言服务。

Frequently Asked Questions

Hop-On, Hop-Off FAQ

Where can I start the Hop-On, Hop-Off if my hotel is not on the route?
Guests are welcome to start at any of our Hop-On, Hop-Off stops. However, if your hotel is not near the Hop-On, Hop-Off Route please see below for recommended stops.
  • If your hotel is in Yaletown, we recommend boarding at Stop P15 Entertainment District (Corner of Granville St. & Helmcken St.). 
  • If your hotel is along Burrard St., we recommend boarding at Stop P1b Art Gallery / Pacific Centre (in front of the Glass on Georgia St.), Atrium P4 Robson Shopping District / Blue Horizon Hotel (Robson St., Blue Horizon Hotel Entrance), P15  Entertainment District (Corner of Granville St. & Helmcken St.). 
What does it mean to have a 48-Hour Pass?
To give you the most out of your Pass, we have based the service on the number of hours instead of the day. If you Hop-On at 3:00 pm on a Tuesday, your first 24 hours will be valid until that time the next day. Then you will have 72 hours to redeem the next 24 hour.
Do I need to book in advance?
All Tours and Hop On, Hop-Off services require a reservation.
Does the Hop-On, Hop-Off tour include entrance to any of the attractions?
No, attractions must be purchased separately.
Where can I start the Hop-On, Hop-Off tour?
  • Our main starting location is Canada Place (P1). 
  • Please view our Live Map here  to view all stops.
What are the hours of operation for the Hop-On, Hop-Off?
First tour starts at 10:00 am, last pick-ups of the day start at 4:00 pm
What is the bus frequency at each stop?
In the summer season, our scheduled frequency is every 20 minutes. In the winter season, our scheduled frequency is every 60 minutes. Schedule is subject to change without notice. For the latest information, please contact us at 604-451-1600.
What do you mean by convertible clear-top buses?
We have installed clear roofs on our open-top buses to allow for stunning views when it’s raining. When the weather is sunny, the roofs come off! In the summer, there is no better way to see the city and park – looking up at the skyscrapers and giant cedars. We promise, you won’t forget it!
What do you mean by San Francisco-style Trolleys?
We have a fleet of trolley-style vehicles that travel the Hop-On, Hop-Off routes along with the convertible clear-top buses. Trolleys are also knows as Streetcars or tram. However in our case, our Trolleys have wheels and a gasoline engine instead of travelling on an electric rail system.

General FAQ

Your pricing is for Adults and Children. What age ranges are they applicable for?
An adult is considered as anyone over the age of 13. Children are aged 3-12 years, and infants and toddlers under 3 are free on all services
Do you offer tours in my language?
Currently, our Guided, Hop-On, Hop-Off and Private Tours are conducted entirely in English.  For Private Tours, we can provide a guide service offering a variety of languages for an additional $250 plus taxes per group.  Please request a preferred language at the time of booking.  We will require 48 hours to confirm a language guide on our Private Tours.
Are the tours wheelchair accessible?

Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate motorized scooters/wheelchairs or folding wheelchairs, walkers or strollers on our Hop-On, Hop-Off buses due to limited storage capacity and provincial laws prohibiting luggage and other items which are not securely or properly stored onboard.

Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing can offer folding wheelchair, walker and stroller accessible buses on our Guided Tours.  We cannot accommodate motorized scooters/wheelchairs on any of our buses. Please check with our Contact Centre for the availability of a wheelchair accessible bus before confirming your tour by calling 604-451-1600 or at info@westcoastsightseeing.com.

For guests who were looking forward to our Hop-On, Hop-Off Sightseeing experience, we are happy to offer a special rate of $69 per person to our City + Lookout tour guided tour for the entire group. Please contact our Contact Centre to check availability.

We are not able to accept any type of motorized scooters/wheelchairs on our buses.

Do you allow pets on the bus?
With the exception of registered service dogs, no pets are allowed on board.
Are children allowed to travel by themselves?

No, at least 1 adult must book and travel with any children under the age of 12.

How do we pay for tours and attractions?

Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing accepts payment with VISA, Mastercard and American Express. Direct Debit is currently not available.

Tickets purchased through WeChat or Alipay will not be accepted.

Are masks required on-board?
Yes. Please wear your own mask or one will be provided for you.