City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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Highlights

  • Customize your sightseeing schedule on a hop-on hop-off bus

  • Disembark whenever an attraction captures your attention

  • Cover more sights in less time as you travel by bus

  • Hop off at one of 20 stops around the historic city

Summary

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.

Tour info

Duration
1 hour
Group Size
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Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Create your own sightseeing schedule during a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour of York, which allows you to make an itinerary that features only the sights that interest you. From the upper deck of an open-top bus, enjoy unobstructed views of top York landmarks and get the inside scoop on local culture and history from onboard commentary.

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What’s included?

  • Unlimited hop-on hop-off for 24 hours

  • On-board audio commentary available in several languages and kids commentary + free headphones

  • Discount booklet including offers on local eateries, attractions and shops

  • Vouchers valid for 12 months

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel pickup and drop off

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 1h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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City Sightseeing York

About operator:

Don't walk York...Live it! York is one of the most inspiring cities to take a sightseeing bus tour. With our experienced LIVE guides or CD commentary, you can discover York's exquisite architecture and history spanning 1900 years. Travel in the footsteps of the Romans, Vikings and every monarch since William the Conqueror, spot the cats as we drive by, see the only Barbican on a city wall in Britain, look out for Dick Turpin's grave, and go deep into the heart of chocolate country on just one 24 hour ticket! So sit back and enjoy York in the comfort of our open-top buses. Commentary available in Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese Mandarin, Japanese, Italian, German, Yorkshire Dialect, and fun Kids option ( subject to availability.)

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