Discounts Around York
You can save money on local attractions when you explore the historic city of York with us! Just ask your driver for a City Sightseeing Treats voucher and get a fantastic discount at many of York’s best attractions. No need to book in advance – with City Sightseeing Treats you get ultimate flexibility when you’re planning your day in York.
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Closest stop on the route: Clifford's Tower
Visit one of York’s most iconic sites. Head on inside and you get stunning views across the City! New staircases and a roof deck have been built in previous years which means you can visit parts of the tower which have been off-limit for centuries.
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Your journey continues on the factory zone; you will first learn how a simple cocoa bean is transformed into the finest chocolate in our virtual chocolate factory. Also you’ll discover the history of some of York’s most iconic chocolate brands – take a trip down memory lane and reminisce with some retro favourites from times gone by.
You’ll also learn the secret of why chocolate makes us feel so good and why it has an ethical and sustainable future. Then it’s time to master the secrets of the chocolatier, as you create hand-made chocolates for yourself, before seeing how our very own experts do it. Watch our Chocolatiers as they showcase the art of chocolate-making and sample the fruits of their labour: fresh hand-made chocolates.
Closest stop on the route: The Stonebow
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food & drink
Whether you’re popping in to pick up a take-out or grabbing a coffee with a friend, Bean & Gone Coffee has you covered.
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They have a super range of sandwiches, hot ciabattas and amazing soups, as well as delicious cakes and treats.
Tucked away in the outskirts of the city centre, Bean & Gone Coffee brings a fresh new sandwich and coffee option to the streets of York.
Closest stop on the route: Exhibition Square
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York Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of York, positioned at the heart of city society and civic life for almost 300 years.
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A masterpiece of 18th century architecture and a celebration of the city it inhabits, York Mansion House and its infamous residents have a colourful history, filled with scandal, decadence, and outlandish feasting. In 2018 the house opened to the public for the first time, allowing all to experience this extravagant mayoral life, and take an interactive walk through York’s Georgian past.
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Take a tour and explore all four floors of this remarkable building. Following the sweeping staircase through the house. Or why not look behind-the-scenes of the conservation work, to a deep dive into the unique heritage.
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Closest stop on the route: Museum Gardens
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food & drink
The Hall is a 14th century dining hall of the Vicars Choral of York Minster. Learn about the Vicars’ lifestyle and the things they left behind and discover the story of the restoration of the Hall. Their courtyard cafe and garden terrace offers a haven for a quiet coffee and cake, and their central location makes it an ideal base from which to explore the City of York.
Closest stop on the route: Monk Bar
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Explore over 300 years of military history at the award winning York Army Museum. One of York’s hidden gems, the museum is close to the historic city centre and an easy walk from Clifford’s Tower.
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The museum holds some of the most important regimental collections in Britain, going back to the 17th century.
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Get to grips with historic objects and weapons handling, enjoy museum trails and dress-up, and discover the stories of two serving regiments of the British Army: The Royal Dragoon Guards, and the Prince of Wales’s Own Regiment of Yorkshire.
Closest stop on the route: Clifford's Tower
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Established in 1984, Drake’s came to York in 2010, and are now one of the city’s most longstanding family owned and run Fish & Chip restaurant and takeaways.
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Newly refurbished and fully licensed, Drake’s is well known in the city and around Yorkshire not only for their world-renowned traditional Yorkshire fresh fish and chips but also their quality, local produce.
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The restaurant is nestled in the shadow of the Minster, in the heart of the most ancient part of the city, and only moments away from the Shambles.
Closest stop on the route: The Stonebow
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Discover the history of England’s oldest living convent in this fascinating exhibition and stunning 18th Century Hidden Chapel, one of the finest examples in Europe.
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The remarkable story of this magnificent heritage building spans more than 300 years. It was established in great secrecy during the reformation and is still the home of a community of Catholic sisters today, welcoming those of all faiths and none to step into York’s best kept secret since 1686.
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After exploring over 300 years of history, enjoy a visit to the café for some of the best scones and cakes in the city. Don’t miss the chance to stay in their award-winning guest house.
Closest stop on the route: Blossom Street
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on large bottles
York Gin is a small independent distiller of some of the world’s finest gins.
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It is York’s only distillery, and to make their gin they use the traditional, centuries-old method of vapour infusion in a copper still.
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Over the past three years, York Gin has won gold medals at the most prestigious international spirits competitions, so they really do make some of Yorkshire’s best gins, England’s best gins – and the world’s best gins!
Closest stop on the route: Peasholme Green
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10% discount in the cafe
20% off drinks in the coffee shop
Whether you’re popping in to pick up a take-out or grabbing a coffee with a friend, Bean & Gone Coffee has you covered.
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They have a super range of sandwiches, hot ciabattas and amazing soups, as well as delicious cakes and treats.
Tucked away in the outskirts of the city centre, Bean & Gone Coffee brings a fresh new sandwich and coffee option to the streets of York.
Closest stop on the route: Clifford's Tower
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The York Dungeon brings together an amazing cast of theatrical actors, special effects, stages and scenes.
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It is a highly sensory experience with dark spaces, jump scares, loud noises, flashing/strobe lights, pungent smells, water sprays, air blasts and jump scares. Guests also have the opportunity through random selection to become part of the show.
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Just scan the QR code when you arrive for your City Sightseeing tour to pre-book your Dungeon tickets online, or present the discount printed on the bottom of your bus ticket when purchasing your tickets at York Dungeon.
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Closest stop on the route: Clifford's Tower
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Impossible Restaurant & Wonderbar York is the latest modern addition to the iconic St Helen’s square, in the heart of York’s buzzing shopping and hospitality scene. This Grade II listed building is a hidden gem within the stunning twists and turns of Ye olde cobbled streets.
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Situated inside the famously beautiful Terry’s chocolate orange building, the new incarnation paying homage to the historic building, notably the “Terry’s” inscription still prominent in the stunning front windows, showcasing Corinthian columns and ballroom style dining and drinking areas.
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Closest stop on the route: Museum Gardens
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Villains Rum Tours in York blend history and indulgence, sharing tales of York's notorious villains alongside rum tastings. The tour includes six samples and a keepsake Villain's Oath, offering a unique mix of intrigue and flavor.
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the Rum Tasting Tour
Closest stop on the route: Museum Gardens
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