Duration
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
Extended validity
Audio guide
4.4/5
(87)
Deborah
Elaine
Joanne
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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!
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Buses swing by every 15 minutes, so you can explore at your own pace, grab endless photos, and soak in those panoramic views.
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You'll have an expert English-speaking guide and engaging audio in 10 languages, plus fun commentary just for kids!
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Easily discover iconic spots like York Minster, Clifford’s Tower, and the famous Shambles as you ride.
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24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
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English-speaking guide
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Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Chinese, Russian, Yorkshire Dialect
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Kids’ commentary
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- TimelineMap
1. Exhibition Square
Exhibition Square
York Art Gallery
2. Gillygate
Gillygate
St. Cuthbert’s Church
4 minutes walk3. Monk Bar
Monk Bar
Barley Hall
4 minutes walk6. The Stonebow
The Stonebow
Merchant Adventurers’ Hall
1 minute walk7. Clifford's Tower
Clifford's Tower
York Castle Museum
1 minute walk8. Margaret Street
Margaret Street
York City Walls
4 minutes walk9. Walmgate Bar
Walmgate Bar
Walmgate Brewery
3 minutes walk14. South Bank
South Bank
The Ouse Bridge
5 minutes walk15. Campleshon Road
Campleshon Road
York Minster
12 minutes walk20. Memorial Gardens
Memorial Gardens
Shambles
6 minutes walk
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- 87 reviews4.4
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Elaine
Nov 2025Verified booking5/5
Deborah
Oct 2025Verified booking4/5
Joanne
Oct 2025Verified booking5/5
Sandra
Oct 2025Verified booking5/5Barbara
Oct 2025Verified booking5/5
These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
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)
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First bus: 9:45am from Stop 1, Exhibition Square
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Last bus: 4:15pm from Stop 1, Exhibition Square
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Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Summer Schedule (Mar 28 to Apr 12 | Jul 18 to Sept 5)
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First bus: 9:23am from Stop 1, Exhibition Square
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Last bus: 5:08pm from Stop 1, Exhibition Square
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Frequency: Every 15 minutes
Spring and Autumn Schedule (Apr 13 to Jul 17 | Sept 6 to Nov 1)
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First bus: 9:28am from Stop 1, Exhibition Square
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Last bus: 4:28pm from Stop 1, Exhibition Square
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Frequency: Every 20 minutes
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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You can board the bus at any of the designated stops.
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Please click here for a detailed Red Route map and its boarding points.
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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.
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Students must show a valid ID.
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