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York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Tourist enjoying sightseeing during Hop off and Hop on tour of York
Double-decker bus on York Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour passing historic York Minster.
Double-decker bus on York Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour passing historic York Minster.
Double-decker bus on York Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour passing historic York Minster.

Duration

24 hrs

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Extended validity

Visit anytime until 1 May, 2026 without worrying about committing to a date today

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See the best of York in a day! This hop-on, hop-off bus stops by 21 must-sees like Clifford's Tower, Stonebow, and Monk Bar, with a multilingual audio guide.

    • Spending a day in York? Jump aboard this 24-hour hop-on, hop-off bus, and see York at your own pace with buses running every 15 minutes.

    • With 21 stops along the Red route, you are connected to the top attractions of York. Feel free to hop on and off as many times as you wish.

    • Cruise through York in style on an open-top double-decker bus while a multilingual audio guide paints a visual picture of the city’s rich history.

    • Bringing kids along? A fun kids commentary will keep them entertained while a friendly English-speaking guide will ensure your bus tour is comfortable.

    • Don't miss York's iconic gems! This hop-on, hop-off bus puts you close to Clifford's Tower, The Fishergate Bar, Monk Bar, Campleshon Road, and more sites.

    • 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass

    • English-speaking guide

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

    • Kids commentary

    • Flexible 12-month validity

  • 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

    Alex Hutton

    Alex

    Apr, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The bus tour was worth every penny and the drivers and staff so friendly. Helpful and very informative while going around the City.
    Michael Iwanowytsch

    Michael

    Mar, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The guide was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining which made our journey all the more fun. We were also lucky with the weather so able to sit at the back of the open top.
    Dave Gordon

    Dave

    Mar, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    Great way to see the City of York and get to know the History. The hop on hop off is a great way to go.
      Chris Briddon

    Chris

    Mar, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    Convenient useful and live commentary was great. Good to have a real person doing an individual stylr
    ROBERT SMITH

    Robert

    Mar, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    The excellent guide from Wakefield, who gave a knowledgeable talk on York.
  • These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

  • Red route

    With 21 stops along the Red Route, you'll be very close to iconic landmarks like Clifford's Tower, The Fishergate Bar, Monk Bar, Campleshon Road, and the city's other historic spots. You also get to hop on and off as many times as you wish, diving deeper into museums or grabbing a bite along the way. A 10-language audio guide will keep you company virtually, giving you all the tidbits as you take a stroll through the city.

    Schedule

    • First bus: 9:08am from stop #1 (Exhibition Square)

    • Last bus: 4:38pm from stop #1 (Exhibition Square)

    • Frequency: Every 15 minutes

    • Popular stops: Clifford's Tower, The Stonebow, The Exhibition Square, The Monk’s Bar

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

  • Accessibility

    • Most of the buses are wheelchair accessible. 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 onboard.

    • Tour operation times on major holidays like Dec 25, and Jan 1 maybe affected or the tour may also be closed.

    • 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.

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