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 for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 1 day
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Optional audio guide
- English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian
Experience
Itinerary
Starting location:
Exhibition Square
Gillygate
Pass by
Monk Bar
Pass by
Foss Bank
Pass by
Peasholme Green
Pass by
The Stonebow
Pass by
Clifford's Tower
Pass by
Margaret Street
Pass by
Walmgate Bar
Pass by
York Barbican
Pass by
Fishergate
Pass by
Memorial Gardens
Pass by
Museum Gardens
Pass by
Arrive back at:
Exhibition Square
Main stop
For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
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
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
Select participants and date
Participants
Date
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
- During the winter months, the tour runs every 30 minutes on weekdays and every 20 minutes on weekends
- 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