York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Duration: 24, 48 hours
Overview
Explore York on an open top hop-on-hop-off bus tour with live guide on this 45 minute tour. Your ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours. Then take to the River Ouse for a 1 hour cruise of York by water. There is no better way to experience everything that York has to offer.
Included
- 24hr or 48hr hop-on hop-off bus tour
- 19 bus stops across the city
- Informative and friendly live guide
- River Cruise (if selected)
Excluded
- Entry to attractions
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drink
Important information
York Open Top Bus Tour Schedule:
23 Feb – 27 March 2026
9:30am – 4:30pm
Frequency: every 30 mins
28 March – 12 April 2026
9:40am – 4:20pm
Frequency: every 20 mins
13 April – 22 May 2026
9:30am – 4:30pm
Frequency: every 30 mins
23 May – 17 July 2026
9:40am – 4:20pm
Frequency: every 20 mins
18 July – 6 September 2026
9:30am – 5pm
Frequency: every 15 mins
7 September – 23 October 2026
9:30am – 4:30pm
Frequency: every 30 mins
24 October – 1 November 2026
9:40am – 4:20pm
Frequency: every 20 mins
A circuit takes approx. 1 hour
9:30am – 4:30pm
Frequency: every 30 mins
28 March – 12 April 2026
9:40am – 4:20pm
Frequency: every 20 mins
13 April – 22 May 2026
9:30am – 4:30pm
Frequency: every 30 mins
23 May – 17 July 2026
9:40am – 4:20pm
Frequency: every 20 mins
18 July – 6 September 2026
9:30am – 5pm
Frequency: every 15 mins
7 September – 23 October 2026
9:30am – 4:30pm
Frequency: every 30 mins
24 October – 1 November 2026
9:40am – 4:20pm
Frequency: every 20 mins
A circuit takes approx. 1 hour
River cruise:
Meeting Points: King's Staith landing, King's Staith, York, YO1 9SN
Start time: King's Staith at 10:30am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm (& 4:00pm April to October only)
Meeting Points: Lendal Bridge, Lendal Bridge, York, YO1 7DP
Start time: Lendal Bridge at 10:40am, 12:10pm, 1:40pm, 3:10pm (& 4:10pm April to October only)
Start time: King's Staith at 10:30am, 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm (& 4:00pm April to October only)
Meeting Points: Lendal Bridge, Lendal Bridge, York, YO1 7DP
Start time: Lendal Bridge at 10:40am, 12:10pm, 1:40pm, 3:10pm (& 4:10pm April to October only)
Highlights
More information
Visit York and discover its medieval architecture and historic sites! A city rich in history, York is a must-visit destination! Embrace the culture and heritage of the city with our York open-top bus tour as we take you across the city. Providing you with the flexibility to hop on and off at any of our 20 bus stops, choose between the 24-hour or 48-hour bus ticket to ensure enough time to explore.
Discover York’s top attractions with our York hop-on hop-off bus tour! The tour begins at Exhibition Square in front of the York Art Gallery before heading towards York Minster. As one of the most magnificent cathedrals in the world, ensure to hop off and admire its beautiful architecture or snap a photo from the open-top bus!
Marvel at the astonishing views of York from the double-decker bus as you make your way through the city. Hop off at Clifford’s Tower where you’ll be transported back to the 11th century. Admire the medieval castle or enter inside with our package bundle to gain insight into York’s history! The live guide will provide you with key information and keep you entertained throughout the tour.
The York bus tour ends at Yorkshire Museum, home to the UK’s finest historical treasures. As a great way to end the day, go inside and discover incredible exhibitions and the four renowned permanent collections: biology, geology, astronomy, and archaeology. These collections all have English designated collection status meaning that they hold national and international importance.
Click here to view the route map
York River Cruise
Sit back and relax as you cruise down the River Ouse. See York from a unique perspective and appreciate the stunning sights of the city along the way. Hear fascinating facts about each place and be entertained by the live guide. The perfect addition to your day of exploration, book the York River Cruise with your bus tour!