Hop-on to a City Sightseeing York bus tour and enjoy unlimited hop on hop off for 24 hours with this ticket. Discover the cities key sights, including York Castle & the Monk Bar. As you travel, enjoy panoramic views from the open-top deck.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Vouchers must be exchanged for tickets.
- Duration 1 day
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Optional audio guide
- English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian
Experience
Highlights
- Hop on and off at more than 13 tour stops along the route
- Enjoy panoramic views of York from the bus' open-top deck
- See amazing views of York from Clifford Tower
- Discover the history of your favorite Chocolate Bar at the York's Chocolate Story
- Explore the life of a former King at the Richard III Experience
- Visit Bishopthorpe Road, once named 'Best High Street in Britain'
Full description
Founded by the Romans, York soon became England's Second City and has witnessed wars, peace agreements, and prosperity throughout its 2,000 years of existence.
King George VI reflected on the city's central role throughout the years when he said, "The history of York is the history of England".
Visit the magnificent York Minster, with its priceless display of stained glass. Walk along medieval streets or on the 800-year-old Bar Walls. Visit award-winning museums, the York Botanical Gardens, or enjoy excellent restaurants and shopping facilities. You'll never be short of places to discover in this wonderful city.
Your Tour Itinerary:
Stop 1 - Exhibition Square
Stop 2 - GillyGate
Stop 3 - Monk Bar
Stop 4 - Foss Bank
Stop 5 - Peasholme Green
Stop 6 - The Stonebow
Stop 7 - Clifford's Tower
Stop 8 - Margaret Street
Stop 9 - Walmgate Bar
Stop 10 - Barbican Centre
Stop 11 - Fishergate
Stop 12 - York Railway Station
Stop 13 - Memorial Gardens
Stop 14 - Museum Gardens
Includes
- 24-hour bus ticket
- Multilingual commentary (and kids commentary in English)
- Headphones
- Discount booklet including offers on local eateries, attractions and shops
- Attraction tickets
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- You must keep social distance while in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- You are required to bring and wear a mask
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Meeting point
Start Point: Exhibition Square
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Not allowed
- Pets
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out
- Tours depart every 10 minutes
- Tour operates daily from 9:00 AM-5:30 PM
- The duration is 60 minutes
- First tour from stop 1 at 8:58 AM, the last full loop departs at 5:28 PM
- This tour departs from Stop 1 - Exhibition Square, but you can join the tour at any of the stops along the route
- There are 3 additional departures from stop 1 at 5:33 PM, 5:43, and 5:53 PM however, these terminate at Clifford's Tower
- Tour times are subject to change, Please check locally for the latest timetable