The 4 Vancouver Bus Tours Travellers Rate Highest

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

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

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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2.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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3.Vancouver Hop On Hop Off Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 426 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45Best value

Explore Vancouver by hop-on hop-off trolley on a 1 or 2-day pass. Guides such as Tim, Sherry, Brandon, and Lynn share local stories as you ride through Stanley Park, Granville Island, Coal Harbour, downtown, and Gastown. Check the timetable closely, since waits and late-day routing can vary.

“It was awesome. Drivers were very knowledgeable and accommodating. We traveled through Stanley Park and China town without having to get off. They answered any question you asked them and were at the pick up sights on time.”

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4.Vancouver to Victoria Seaplane Adventure & Return via Bus & Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 354 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $309

Choose your Vancouver departure time, fly 35 minutes over the Gulf Islands to Victoria, and spend several hours exploring on your own. Return by coach and ferry, arriving back in downtown Vancouver around 7:40 PM. Expect a long day, limited seaplane baggage, and excellent coastal views.

“So much fun! Seaplane was a first for us, fantastic. Victoria Island is beautiful. Lots to see and do. Ferry ride back to Vancouver was great! Lots of food and shops and of course water.”

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