Victoria: Hop-On Hop-Off Double Decker Bus 24-Hour Pass

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Victoria's 15 Stops on Your Schedule, Not a Tour Operator's

You board an open-top double-decker bus at any of 15 stops around Victoria — Craigdarroch Castle, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Beacon Hill Park, and the Fairmont Empress among them. The narrated commentary plays as you ride, but you control the pace: hop off when something catches your eye, spend as long as you want, and catch the next bus. Your 24-hour pass includes a route map and unlimited afternoon access, so you're not racing through the city on someone else's schedule.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Victoria by Hop-On Hop-Off Bus

Start at Fairmont Empress Hotel
Hop on open top double decker bus
Visit Victoria Chinatown
Stop at Fisherman's Wharf
Explore Beacon Hill Park
Tour Craigdarroch Castle
Enjoy unlimited bus access for 24 hours

The Experience

You step off the ferry or out of your hotel and the red double-decker bus is already there, waiting at one of the stops. That's the thing about a 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass in Victoria — you don't have to commit to a departure time or a group or a guide's rhythm. The bus runs all afternoon, and you board whenever you're ready. The route hits 15 spots: Craigdarroch Castle up on the hill, Fisherman's Wharf where the seals are loud and the fish smell is real, Beacon Hill Park if you want grass and a view of the strait, Victoria Chinatown if you want to walk the narrow streets and find lunch, the Fairmont Empress if you just want to see where the money stays. You get a narrated commentary on board — the driver talks about the city's history and what you're passing — but you're not locked into listening. You can hop off, spend an hour in one place, and catch the next bus when you're done.

The pass gives you unlimited afternoon access, which sounds loose until you realize it means you're not racing through Victoria in four hours like you're checking boxes. You get a customized brochure that maps the route and tells you what's at each stop, so you can plan or just wander. The bus is open-top, which means you'll feel the weather — bring a layer if it's cool, which it often is on the water — but you'll also see the city from above, which is how you actually remember it. Seating is first come, so arrive 15 minutes early if you want a seat upstairs; families with small children or strollers can ride, and service animals are welcome.

This works if you're the kind of traveler who hates being herded and loves the idea of spending 45 minutes in a museum or a café without feeling like you're falling behind. It also works if you land in Victoria with half a day and no car and don't want to figure out the local bus system. The narrated route gives you the shape of the city without the pressure of a guided tour, and the 24-hour window means you can come back tomorrow if you didn't finish today.

What’s included

Customized interactive brochure to guide your stops.
fully narrated commentary from the driver.
unlimited afternoon access to the open-top double-decker bus.
local taxes.
wheelchair accessibility.
service animals welcome.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Gray Line Sightseeing Victoria

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see Victoria's main attractions — Craigdarroch Castle, Fisherman's Wharf, Chinatown, Beacon Hill Park — without arranging transport or following a fixed itinerary. The 24-hour pass and hop-on hop-off format mean you spend as long as you want at each stop and skip the ones that don't appeal to you.