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With the untarnished essence of a true medieval village, York boasts a mix of lasting heritage and modernity, offering fascinating museums, stunning Gothic architecture and traditional drinking and eating culture

Highlights

  • Service dogs and Well-Behaved dogs on lead are welcome.
  • City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour of York with audio commentary
  • Create a personalized sightseeing itinerary and explore York at leisure
  • See top York attractions such as Clifford's Tower and Monk Bar
  • Hop on and off as many times as you wish at any of the 20 stops around the city
  • Make use of a ticket that’s valid for 24 hours from the time of first use

Inclusions

  • On-board audio commentary available in several languages and kids commentary + free headphones
  • Vouchers valid for 12 months
  • Unlimited hop-on hop-off for 24 hours
  • Discount booklet including offers on local eateries, attractions and shops

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Good to Know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour operates 15th February - 20th December
  • Tours runs daily from stop 1 at 9:08am - 5:38pm.
  • Tour duration: 60 Minutes
  • Tour Frequency: Every 15 Minutes
  • Vouchers are valid for 12 months
  • Please note, Stop 21 Museum Gardens is out of use until further notice
  • 2026 Timetable:
  • The tour will not operate on the following dates:
  • 1st, 5th, 9th, 12th, 16th, 19th, 23rd, 26th and 30th January
  • 2nd, 6th, 9th, 13th, 23rd and 27th February
  • 2nd, 6th, 9th, 13th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 27th and 30th November
  • 4th, 7th, 11th, 14th, 18th, 21st, 24th, 25th and 26th December
  • Winter Schedule (2nd January - 27th March and then 3rd November - 31st December): First departure from Stop 1 at 9:45am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4:15pm. Frequency: every 30 minutes
  • Summer Schedule (28th March - 12th April and then 18th July - 5th September): First departure from Stop 1 at 9:23am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5:08pm. Frequency: every 15 minutes
  • Spring and Autumn Schedule (13th April - 17th July and then 6th September - 1st November): First departure from Stop 1 at 9:28am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4:28pm. Frequency: every 20 minutes

Cancellation Policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

Description

With the untarnished essence of a true medieval village, York boasts a mix of lasting heritage and modernity, offering fascinating museums, stunning Gothic architecture and traditional drinking and eating culture. With your 24-hour pass (valid from first use), see York’s top sights with audio commentary, available in 10 languages, offering an intriguing window into the past—laced with Roman and Viking conquest. Hop on the open-top, double-decker bus at any of the 20 stops along the route, and enjoy the flexibility of choosing your own sightseeing itinerary and tour duration.  Grab a comfortable seat in either the indoor or open-air seating section and take in the views along the route. Relax as the bus makes the entire loop or hop off at any stop. Discover Exhibition Square and Clifford’s Tower—the lasting remains of William the Conquerer’s York Castle. Finish there, or continue to the Monk Bar Fortress or any other stop on the route that catches your fancy (full itinerary listed below).   Ending your tour is easy - just hop off! Note: Entrance fees are not included in your hop-on, hop-off pass.

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Wheelchair friendly very helpful staff the guide who was called Maisie was very knowledgeable and had a funny story about every street.
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What to say about this trip. Apart from absolutely superb. The lad who sold us our tickets was so helpful. The bus drivers were brilliant and the tour guides were so informative. We all learned so muc...

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