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Hop-On Hop-Off tours of York

The official open-top tour of York, every 30 minutes, 7 days a week.

The Citysightseeing York tour will capture the hearts of all ages! With so many things to do and attractions to see, York is the perfect place to hop-on to one of our open top buses and explore the English heritage. We’ll take you to the finest attractions that this thriving city has to offer! Your ticket is valid for 24 hours, so you can complete a full loop of the bus tour first and then hop off at all the attractions you want to see.

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York is full of festive history and fun - so for 2024, we've put together a special Christmas tour so you and your family can explore York's Christmas markets and festivities!

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Our Christmas bus leaves Exhibition Square every hour from 10:08am. Your normal CitySightseeing York tickets are valid - and you can travel as much as you want for 24 hours.

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If you fancy a sit down and a warm drink, come and see us in our Bootham Tower shop, right next to the Exhibition Square shop.

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(And if you're fed up of Christmas - join us on our tour at 38 minutes past the hour where we promise not to mention Christmas!)

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Christmas Tours run until Sunday 22 December

Our Christmas Tours are here!

About

Discover 2000 years of history

You’ll never be short of things to do in York. Take our tour and be inspired by the beauty and history this city has to offer. Hop-on our open-top bus at Exhibition Square and get ready to start the adventure through time!

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One of the main attractions that can’t go amiss is Clifford’s Tower at Stop 7. It stands proudly at the highest point in York and really is a sight to behold.

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Fishergate Bar, one of York’s gateways, was built in the early 14th century by the mayor of York. Take a trip closer to the River Ouse and visit South Bank at Bus Stop 13. Wander around Rowntrees Park nearby, which serves as a memorial for employees of the confectionery factory nearby who died in the First World War.

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Right by the River Ouse you’ll find Museum Gardens at Stop 21. The tranquil atmosphere makes it the perfect picnic location on a sunny day, where you can appreciate all the beautiful flowers and immaculate fresh lawns. Take a walk and you’ll even see the ruins of the medieval St Mary’s Abbey, which dates back to the mid-11th century.

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Join us around York and enjoy the views!

Features

About the tour

from 10am to 4:30pm

Schedule

10:00 – 4.30pm

Loop

60 Minutes

Frequency

up to every 30 minutes

audio commentary in 8 languages

English

French

German

Mandarin

Italian

Japanese

Spanish

Russian

Yorkshire dialect commentary 

REET

BREW

Aye

EY UP

FAIR T'MIDDLIN'

JAMMY

Schedule: 09:00 – 5.30pm

 

Loop: 60 Minutes
 

Frequency: up to every 15 minutes

21 stops

21 stops around the city, including all main sights and attractions.

Kids commentary 

Schedule: 09:00 – 5.30pm

 

Loop: 60 Minutes
 

Frequency: up to every 15 minutes

24hr

tickets

Your ticket is valid for 24 hours, so you can complete a full loop of the bus tour first and then hop off at all the attractions you want to delve into.

live guides 

During the summer our tour guides paint a colourful picture of York over the last 2000 years and bring their own unique knowledge to the tours too. 

Schedule: 09:00 – 5.30pm

 

Loop: 60 Minutes
 

Frequency: up to every 15 minutes

discounts in and around York

You can save money on local attractions when you explore the historic city of York with our Transdev Treats voucher

hop-on

hop-off

Create your own itinerary to explore York, hopping on and off whenever you wish.

Schedule: 09:00 – 5.30pm

 

Loop: 60 Minutes
 

Frequency: up to every 15 minutes

Sunday is York locals day

Every Sunday get discounted tickets when you show your York Card. It’s only £10 for an adult ticket and £20 for a family ticket – we’re making it as easy as possible to enjoy our city and save some pennies too!

rainy day guarantee

With our Rainy Day Guarantee, when you book online you can use your ticket any day during the week after your booking if it’s raining on your tour day.

did you know?

We offer a rainy day guarantee. 

When you book online you can use your ticket any day during the week after your booking if it’s raining on your tour day.

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Ye Olde Starre Inne on Stonegate has a beer garden and does great food! And The Exhibition on Bootham also has a fab beer garden, perfect for this warm weather. For both just hop off at Stop 1 Exhibition Square.

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