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York Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour

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24 hrs
Audio guide

Hop on the bus and soak in the sights of York as you pass by the main attractions. Hop off at any stop and explore the attraction in more depth at your convenience.

highlights

  • Customize your trip to York and partake in all the activities you want to with the unrestricted 24-hour hop-on-hop-off-bus tour covering 21 stops!

  • Open-roof buses with Free Wifi offer a great touristy vibe to enjoy the city.

  • Key attractions covered during one loop are Exhibition Square, Monk Bar, The Stonebow, Campleshon Road, Museum Gardens, and more.

  • The audio guide is available in 10 different languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Kids Commentary, and Yorkshire Dialect.

  • Fun Fact: York has over 365 pubs, one (or more) for each day of the year. The city also hosts the UK’s largest food festival, for 10 days each September.

inclusions

  • 24-hour HOHO pass

  • Live guide in English

  • Audio guide in 10 languages

  • Free Wifi

exclusions

  • Entry tickets to attractions

  • Meal inclusions

cancellation policy

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

These tickets are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Make the next use of this tour and explore all that York has to offer. Since your ticket is valid for 24 hours, you may initially take the bus around in its entirety before getting off at any attraction you want to see in more detail.

Visit the Jorvik Viking Centre after stopping at The Stonebow to discover more about the people who inhabited the city after the Romans left. Learn more about York's past as the capital of the northern English Viking lands by visiting this intriguing museum.

If you're ready to grab a bite, hop off the bus and head to the GillyGate, one of York's best pubs, for a typical English roast meal. The Clifford's Tower is a major attraction that is not to be missed. Discover how the tower came to be the ruins of the magnificent York Castle by plunging right into medieval history.

One of York's must-visit spots, the Fishergate Bar, was constructed by the city's mayor in the first half of the fourteenth century. Visit the South Bank as you get closer to the River Ouse. Wander around the surrounding Rowntree Park, which acts as a monument for the workers of the local candy factory who lost their lives during World War One.

York's botanical gardens, commonly known as York Museum Gardens, are located directly by the River Ouse. On a bright day, the peaceful setting is ideal for a family outing where you can take in all the lovely flowers and spotless new grass. You may also visit the remnants of the ancient St. Mary's Abbey Church, which was built about the middle of the eleventh century if you take a stroll. Take a short journey to York Minster, one of the nation's most stunning medieval churches, after getting off in Exhibition Square. The first Bishop of York was chosen when the city was still a Roman settlement. Finally, get down at the train station and visit the National Railway Museum to witness the magnificent trains that have been built there over the past two centuries.

Route

Exhibition Square | Gillygate | Monk Bar | Foss Bank | Peasholme Green | The Stonebow | Clifford's Tower | Margaret Street | Walmgate Bar | York Barbican | Fishergate | Bishopthorpe Road Shops | Bishopthorpe Road | South Bank | Campleshon Road | Blossom Street | The Mount | Mount Vale | Railway Station | Memorial Gardens | Museum Gardens

Important Information

  • The audio guide is available in 10 different languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Kids Commentary, and Yorkshire Dialect.

  • The live guide offers assistance in English.

  • Bring along your sunglasses and hats for protection against the sun to thoroughly enjoy an open-roof sightseeing opportunity.

Schedule

Red Route

  • Popular stops on the route are Stonebow, Clifford's Tower, Campleshon Road, Blossom Street, Museum Gardens, and more.

  • Completes 1 loop in 60 minutes

  • Frequency: Approx every 515 mins.

  • The first bus is at 9:08am from Exhibition Square and the last bus is at 5:38pm.

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

  • 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 student ID.

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