About this experience
Explore York on an unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour valid for 24 or 48-hours. Discover the city's key sights, such as York Castle and Monk Bar, and enjoy panoramic views from the open-top deck.
Highlights
- Hop on and off at more than 20 tour stops along the route
- Explore the life of a former King at the Richard III Experience
- Enjoy panoramic views of York from the bus' open-top deck
- Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour
- See amazing views of York from Clifford Tower
What's included
- 24 or 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Audio guide in 9 languages
- Headphones
- Stops near all the major sights
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Founded by the Romans, York soon became England's Second City and has witnessed wars, peace agreements, and prosperity throughout its 2,000 years of existence.
King George VI reflected on the city's central role throughout the years when he said, "The history of York is the history of England".
Visit the magnificent York Minster, with its priceless display of stained glass. Walk along medieval streets or on the 800-year-old Bar Walls. Visit award-winning museums, the York Botanical Gardens, or enjoy excellent restaurants and shopping facilities. You'll never be short of places to discover in this wonderful city.
Bus Stops:
Stop 1 - Exhibition Square
Stop 2 - GillyGate
Stop 3 - Monk Bar
Stop 4 - Foss Bank
Stop 5 - Peasholme Green
Stop 6 - The Stonebow
Stop 7 - Clifford's Tower
Stop 8 - Margaret Street
Stop 9 - Walmgate Bar
Stop 10 - York Barbican
Stop 11 - Fishergate
Stop 12 - Bishopthorpe Road Shops
Stop 13 - Bishopthorpe Road
Stop 14 - South Bank
Stop 15 - Campleshon Road
Stop 16 - Blossom Street
Stop 17 - The Mount
Stop 18 - Mount Vale
Stop 19 - Railway Station
Stop 20 - Memorial Gardens
Stop 21 - Museum Gardens
Operating hours
09:00-17:30
Terms & conditions
• With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out
• Mobile and printed paper vouchers are accepted on this tour and can be redeemed at any of the stops along the route
• Audio guide languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Kids Commentary and Yorkshire Dialect
2026 Timetable:
• Winter Schedule (2nd January - 27th March and then 3rd November - 31st December): First departure from Stop 1 at 9:45am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4:15pm. Frequency: every 30 minutes
• Summer Schedule (28th March - 12th April and then 18th July - 5th September): First departure from Stop 1 at 9:23am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5:08pm. Frequency: every 15 minutes
• Spring and Autumn Schedule (13th April - 17th July and then 6th September - 1st November): First departure from Stop 1 at 9:28am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4:28pm. Frequency: every 20 minutes