The 15 Best Bus Tours in Canada

1.Guided Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,064 reviews · 3h 30m · from $26Our pick

Take a 3.5-hour Gray Line Montreal bus tour with an English and French guide, stopping in Old Montreal, at a market, and on Mount Royal. You’ll see more than 200 sights, from McGill University and City Hall to Chinatown, Olympic Park, and the St. Lawrence River.

“Really good way to see Montreal on a quick visit - plenty of stops and our guide pointed out really interesting sights - particularly regarding architecture - fab lunch stop - highly recommend”

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2.Big Bus Vancouver Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3,028 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Explore Vancouver by open-top Big Bus with a 24 or 48-hour pass. Ride past Stanley Park, Gastown, Chinatown, Granville Island, Robson Street, and Canada Place. Recorded commentary comes in eight languages, while guides such as Sherry add lively local stories when working the route.

“The guy at the ticket redemption place was very lovely, and friendly. He went above and beyound to help me figure the morning out. Driver, although quiet most of the time, provided information when needed and waited at stops long enough. I only did the city tour since I am afraid of heights and needed 5 hours to kill after checking out of my hotel. Was raining cats and dogs, plus was alone and wearing a sandal due to foot injury, so did three laps instead of getting off and exploring the city. On the bright side, I learned a lot about Vancouver, BC from the audio guide. And if…”

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3.Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,760 reviews · 2 days · from $26

Use a two-day Gray Line Montreal pass to circle the city by double-decker bus, hopping off at Notre-Dame Basilica, Old Montreal, Chinatown, Mount Royal, museums, and more. Live French and English guides share history, humor, and local details. Some bookings include a two-hour night tour.

“Flexibility. The bus didn’t stick to the schedule. We waiting 45 min for a bus that was supposed to come every 15 min.”

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4.City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,544 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $49

Use a 24 or 48-hour pass to ride Toronto’s open-top bus between 13 stops, from Sankofa Square and Casa Loma to the CN Tower, St. Lawrence Market, and Distillery District. Live guides such as Pietra, Mashaal, and Curtis add local stories, while multilingual audio is available on many departures.

“We always use hop on hop off bus tours when we visit a new city. It’s a great way to get your bearings and work out where you want to spend more time. It is usually an automated tour but here we had a guide on the bus telling us about the city. They were all excellent and on hand to answer questions, which they were able to answer without fail!”

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5.Ottawa: Bilingual Guided City Tour by Amphibious Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,089 reviews · 1 hour · from $43

Meet at the red kiosk near Parliament Hill for a one-hour bilingual tour with about 40 minutes on city streets and 20 minutes afloat. Guides such as Sarah, Wendy, Pierre, and Alexis mix Ottawa history with humor, while the bus’s entry into the Ottawa River supplies the main thrill.

“Great experience for travelers looking to see the sites with the ease of sitting. Would do it again the next time I'm in Ottawa.”

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6.Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour with 10 Stops

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 1,807 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $47

Use a 24 or 48-hour ticket to circle Vancouver by double-decker bus, hopping off at Stanley Park, Granville Island, Gastown, and other key sights. Audio commentary comes in seven languages, while live guides such as Sherry and Dan add local stories when available.

“We had 3 drivers when using this tour. Sherry was our final driver who was great! She did her own commentary rather than the recorded version and added lots of little stories that really added to the total experience!”

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7.Hop-on Hop-off Open-Top Double Decker Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,484 reviews · 1 day · from $48

Use a one-day hop-on hop-off pass to see Québec City from an open-top double-decker bus. Ride the full two-hour loop first, then return to places such as Place Royale, the Plains of Abraham, or the Citadelle. Audio is offered in 10 languages, and some drivers add live commentary.

“I enjoyed seeing most of the city in under 2 hours, then I could go back and dig deeper into the things I wanted to spend more time on. you can also get off wherever on the journey and grab the next bus, but I chose to do it all at once.”

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8.Quebec City Hop-On Hop-Off

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,226 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $46

Ride a red, London-style double-decker bus around Quebec City’s Old Town, port, parliament district, Plains of Abraham, and Saint-Jean-Baptiste quarter. You can listen in 10 languages, use Wi-Fi, and hop off at 15 stops. Choose a one- or two-day pass, but plan carefully around cruise-ship crowds.

“It took 2.5 hours before we were able to get on a bus. We waited at bus stop number 7 at 10 AM. The first bus didn't show up until 10:50 and it was full. The second bus showed up 45 minutes later, also full. We finally took an Uber to the Chateau Frontenac, waited another 45 minutes in line to get on the bus. The bus was rerouted due to some kind of activity in town but no announcement about the rerouting was made. The tour itself was fine. We saw quite a bit of the city and the narration was generally okay. Sometimes, though, very little context was…”

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9.Ottawa: Hop-On Hop-Off Guided City Tour Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,194 reviews · 1 day · from $33

Use a one or two-day Gray Line Ottawa pass to tour the capital by open-top double-decker bus or trolley. Guides such as Pierre and Christina have brought Ottawa’s stories to life, while flexible stops let you visit Parliament, ByWard Market, museums, galleries, the Mint, and more.

“The sightseeing bus tour was great. Our guide was informative and fun.”

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10.Niagara Falls Canada Open-Top (Wet) Jet Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,000 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $71Top rated

Hold on for a 45-minute open-top jet-boat ride through the Niagara Whirlpool rapids. Guides such as Isabella, Vinnie, Grace, and Jackie have led recent trips, while captains Charlie and John handle the boat. You will get completely soaked, but ponchos, safety gear, and free lockers are provided.

“You definitely get wet! If you are in the middle of the boat, you can't see anything, you just have to go by the voice of the guide telling you what is about to happen.”

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11.Calgary: 3-Hour Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 940 reviews · 3 hours · from $49

Start at Calgary Tower and ride through downtown, East Village, Chinatown, Stampede Park, Heritage Park, and WinSport’s Canada Olympic Park. An English-speaking local guide such as Adam, Adelaide, or Jen provides city stories, photo stops, and useful tips. The tour ends back at Calgary Tower.

“It was a wonderful tour! I would not have been able to see as much or gained such an appreciation for Calgary in my short visit if I hadn't taken this tour. I loved seeing the sites for the 1988 Olympics and the various parks and natural views. Great mix of on the bus and time to get off and walk around and explore. Adam was an excellent and entertaining tour guide!”

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12.Best of Quebec City: Panoramic Bus Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 897 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $42

Ride through Quebec City with a local guide, stopping at Place Royale and Petit Champlain while viewing Old Quebec, the Plains of Abraham, the port, and Château Frontenac. The coach limits walking and covers ground quickly, with English commentary and French added when needed.

“Great way to get the layout of the city. Also learned a lot about the historical significance. Recommend!”

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13.Old Town and Montmorency Falls Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 820 reviews · 3 hours · from $39

Meet near Château Frontenac for a three-hour small-bus tour led in English or French by guides such as Jeff, Celine, or Jean François. See Upper and Lower Old Quebec, the Plains of Abraham, Parliament, and Montmorency Falls, with time for the footbridge, local cider, and Vineyard of Mitan.

“Our guide Jon Francois was excellent and informative. The only downside of our tour were the crowds, probably because it is a holiday weekend.”

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14.Hop-On and Hop-Off Banff Bus

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 781 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $94

Use a mobile ticket for an eight-hour Banff shuttle with English-speaking hosts such as Tyler, Dominique, and Louis. Hop off at Johnston Canyon, Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, or the Lake Louise gondola, then use the hosts’ practical advice to shape your day.

“Tyler was a great guide and the entire team was helpful and friendly. The yellow bus made the experience fun and simple to find”

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15.City Sightseeing Toronto Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 726 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $49

Use a 24 or 48-hour pass to circle Toronto by double-decker bus, with live English guides or audio in nine languages. The route links Casa Loma, Yorkville, the CN Tower, St. Lawrence Market, and the Distillery District. Guides such as Marcel, Marilyn, Mashaal, and Pietra have earned praise for lively commentary.

“We are in Toronto only for a day and were expecting to see more and at least an overview of Toronto. The website said 25 minutes wait for bus stops, but it took 45 minutes to 1 hour wait. We were waiting a long time and wasting our time. Our tour guide is not informative at all. It’s a waste of time.”

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