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City Sightseeing: York Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Name: City Sightseeing: York Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Start: 2026-09-06T09:00:00
End: 2026-09-06T16:30:00
Location: York

4.6/5(106)

Alan B

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Great bus tour, very friendly courteous driver. Tour guide up top was so very informative, good natured and kept everyone interested with a wealth of information about York. Even saw him the next day on a conventional bus and he said 'hello' and remarked 'you must like buses'. Thoroughly recommend and will definitely use again. Thanks so much for a great bus tour!

Janice I

Family

Verified booking

Last week

The hop on hop off bus was a great way to see York. The commentator was full of history and funny stories. Being able to get on throughout the day meant we were able to see most of York in the day. He also gave us useful information about places that were not open on Mondays which saved disappointment.

Penelope J

Group

Verified booking

Jul 2026

The commentary was outstanding and we plan to visit again so we can explore areas of the city and museums, churches and parks we had previously no knowledge of. An excellent way to explore this beautiful city.

Barbara J

Solo

Verified booking

Jun 2026

Your approachable and supportive staff (9/6/26, stop 1, 1030am, staff deserve a mention. Young lad and lady (saw the same two again 10/6). The bus, all involved . Nothing was an issue. Great staff.... All moments were favourites....thank you

Henry R

Couple

Verified booking

Apr 2026

I really loved the sightseeing around York with all of its historical background. I saw the dedication of one of your tour guides/narrators. I'm sorry I forgot what his name because I'm not good memorizing names but he's the one wearing nice costume like a pirate or a cowboy in one (grin). Thank you.

Anne J

Family

Verified booking

Apr 2026

Great value for money. The greeting staff at the stops were very friendly and helpful. The commentary was interesting, relevant and full of information. The bus was very clean too

Want to dive into York's magic? Hop on a 24-hour adventure and see everything from Viking legends to the majestic Minster across 20 stops!

Buses swing by every 15 minutes, so you can explore at your own pace, grab endless photos, and soak in those panoramic views.

You'll have an expert English-speaking guide and engaging audio in 10 languages, plus fun commentary just for kids!

Easily discover iconic spots like York Minster, Clifford’s Tower, and the famous Shambles as you ride.

24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour

English-speaking guide

Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Chinese, Russian, Yorkshire Dialect

Kids’ commentary

TOTAL DURATION1 hour
FREQUENCYEvery 30 minutes
FIRST DEPARTUREExhibition Square at 9:45 AM
LAST DEPARTUREExhibition Square at 4:15 PM
Timeline
Map
1. Exhibition Square
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2 attractions
Exhibition Square
York Art Gallery
2. Gillygate
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2 attractions
Gillygate
St. Cuthbert’s Church
4 minutes walk
3. Monk Bar
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2 attractions
Monk Bar
Barley Hall
4 minutes walk
4. Foss Bank
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2 attractions
Foss Bank
St. George’s Church
7 minutes walk
5. Peasholme Green
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2 attractions
Peasholme Green
York Guildhall
5 minutes walk
6. The Stonebow
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2 attractions
The Stonebow
Merchant Adventurers’ Hall
1 minute walk
7. Clifford's Tower
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2 attractions
Clifford's Tower
York Castle Museum
1 minute walk
8. Margaret Street
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2 attractions
Margaret Street
York City Walls
4 minutes walk
9. Walmgate Bar
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2 attractions
Walmgate Bar
Walmgate Brewery
3 minutes walk
10. York Barbican
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2 attractions
York Barbican
Pikeing Well
3 minutes walk
11. Fishergate
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2 attractions
Fishergate
Kohima Museum
4 minutes walk
12. Bishopthorpe Road Shops
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2 attractions
Bishopthorpe Road Shops
The Foss Fairy Trail
8 minutes walk
13. Bishopthorpe Road
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2 attractions
Bishopthorpe Road
Clementhorpe Brewery Trail
2 minutes walk
14. South Bank
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2 attractions
South Bank
The Ouse Bridge
5 minutes walk
15. Campleshon Road
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2 attractions
Campleshon Road
York Minster
12 minutes walk
16. Blossom Street
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2 attractions
Blossom Street
York Railway Museum
5 minutes walk
17. The Mount
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2 attractions
The Mount
Micklegate Bar
3 minutes walk
18. Mount Vale
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2 attractions
Mount Vale
York Racecourse
4 minutes walk
19. Railway Station
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2 attractions
Railway Station
JORVIK Viking Centre
5 minutes walk
20. Memorial Gardens
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2 attractions
Memorial Gardens
Shambles
6 minutes walk

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Alan B
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Great bus tour, very friendly courteous driver. Tour guide up top was so very informative, good natured and kept everyone interested with a wealth of information about York. Even saw him the next day on a conventional bus and he said 'hello' and remarked 'you must like buses'. Thoroughly recommend and will definitely use again. Thanks so much for a great bus tour!
Janice I
Family
Verified booking
Last week
The hop on hop off bus was a great way to see York. The commentator was full of history and funny stories. Being able to get on throughout the day meant we were able to see most of York in the day. He also gave us useful information about places that were not open on Mondays which saved disappointment.
Rachel L
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Yes.. staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. Showed all the best parts of city and. Didn't have to wait long in-between stops.
Penelope J
Group
Verified booking
Jul 2026
The commentary was outstanding and we plan to visit again so we can explore areas of the city and museums, churches and parks we had previously no knowledge of. An excellent way to explore this beautiful city.
Alison T
Couple
Verified booking
Jul 2026
The staff on board with the wonderful information about bath and the convenience of getting off and off xx

Accessibility

Wheelchairs measuring up to 70 cm wide, 120 cm long, and 135 cm high can be accommodated on the bus.

Additional information

Small, well-behaved dogs are allowed on-board.

Tour Details

Hop-on Hop-off Route - Red Route

The Red Route loops around York’s historic city centre, guiding you through the medieval heart of the city and along its ancient walls. With 21 conveniently placed stops, this open-top tour lets you hop on and off near museums, gardens, shops, and historic pubs — ideal for discovering York’s past and present with ease.

Popular stops: Exhibition Square, The Stonebow, Clifford's Tower, Museum Gardens

Schedule

Winter Schedule (Jan 2 to Mar 27 | Nov 3 to Dec 31)

First bus: 9:45am from Stop 1, Exhibition Square

Last bus: 4:15pm from Stop 1, Exhibition Square

Frequency: Every 30 minutes

Summer Schedule (Mar 28 to Apr 12 | Jul 18 to Sept 5)

First bus: 9:23am from Stop 1, Exhibition Square

Last bus: 5:08pm from Stop 1, Exhibition Square

Frequency: Every 15 minutes

Spring and Autumn Schedule (Apr 13 to Jul 17 | Sept 6 to Nov 1)

First bus: 9:28am from Stop 1, Exhibition Square

Last bus: 4:28pm from Stop 1, Exhibition Square

Frequency: Every 20 minutes

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

You can board the bus at any of the designated stops.

Please click here for a detailed Red Route map and its boarding points.

You can redeem your ticket by presenting the voucher on paper or showing it through your mobile phone when you first board the bus, where it will be exchanged for a ticket.

Students must show a valid ID.