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    City Sightseeing York Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour & Cruise

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    Activity Schedule

    • When does it run?

      Daily

    • Duration

      Hop-on, hop-off: Valid for 24 hours

      Bus loop takes 15 minutes.

      Cruise: 45 minutes

    • Start time

      Hop-on, hop-off: 9:08 am to 4:38 pm, every 15 minutes

      Cruise:
      King's Staith: 10:3am, 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm, 4pm
      Lendal Bridge: 10:40am, 12:10pm, 1:40pm, 3:10pm, 4:10pm

    • Meeting Point

      Hop-on, hop-off: You may board the bus at any stop. The voucher can be exchanged at any of the stops directly with the driver. 

      Cruise: Meet at King's Staith landing, King's Staith, York, YO1 9SN OR Lendal Bridge, Lendal Bridge, York, YO1 7DP

    • Ending Point

      Hop-on, hop-off: You may leave the bus at any stop.

      Cruise: Same as the start point

    Key Highlights

    • Enjoy City Sightseeing York hop-on, hop-off tour and York cruise combo at discounted rates
    • Hop on and off at any of the designated stops and visit attractions of your choice
    • Enjoy audio commentary in multiple languages and know more about York
    • Travel in comfort and no need to worry about parking problems
    • Take in scenic views of York from an open top, double-decker bus
    • Enjoy a leisurely cruise on River Ouse and admire the York skyline from the water
    • Learn about the rich history of the city of York

    Overview

    Explore York at budget-friendly rates by booking the action-packed City Sightseeing York hop-on, hop-off tour and York Sightseeing city cruise combo. Discover the gorgeous town from both land and water and enjoy the convenience of traveling wherever, whenever you want. 

    City Sightseeing York hop-on, hop-off tour:

    The York Hop-On Hop-Off tour initiates you to the main attractions of the city. This charming town with its markets and universities is a tourist’s delight.

    Hop on and off at any of the well-placed stops and visit popular York attractions. Enjoy a scenic drive around the city in an open-top double-decker bus and listen to audio commentary in multiple languages.

    MAJOR ATTRACTIONS COVERED: The Stonebow, Museum Gardens, South Bank, Memorial Gardens, Clifford's Tower, Gilly Gate, Walmgate Bar St Mary's Abbey Church, Fishergate Bar

    Tour Stops (subject to change):

    • Exhibition Square
    • Gillygate
    • Monk Bar
    • Foss Bank
    • Stonebow
    • Clifford's Tower
    • Margaret Street

    York Sightseeing City Cruise:

    Enjoy a leisurely York City Cruise on the River Ouse and soak in the beauty of your picturesque surroundings. Learn about the rich history of York from the entertaining commentary of the local guide onboard and enjoy the city from a different perspective as you cruise up and downstream.

    Take in the panoramic views from the comfort of the saloon or the open-air deck and keep your camera ready for the stunning photo ops.

    Enjoy a refreshing drink on the boat and enjoy a cruise that packs a punch with a liberal does of scenic beauty and enriching commentary!

    Inclusions & Exclusions

    Inclusions

    • 24-hour hop-on-hop-off ticket
    • Live commentary in English
    • Multilingual commentary in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Russian and Yorkshire Dialect
    • Kids commentary in English
    • River cruise
    • Live commentary
    • Access to on-board facilities (bar, rest room)

    Exclusions

    • Entrances to attractions
    • Gratuities

    Please note

    Voucher Type: You can show your voucher on your smartphone (if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)

    Individual vouchers for each activity will be shared with customers within 24 hours of booking.

    The date you choose is for York Cruise. The hop-on, hop-off ticket is valid for 12 months.

    Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

    Hop-on, hop-off:

    York is a functioning city and weather, traffic and events may occasionally cause disruption.

    Stops and timings are subject to change. The updated map will be available on the bus.

    The last 3 buses of the day will terminate at Clifford Tower.

    Cruise:

    On arrival, please join the queue to board the cruise, you will be placed on the next available sailing. You can board up to 30 mins prior to the below departures.

    Additional sailings can operate every 30 minutes between these times, you will be advised of this whilst waiting.

    The usual route turns at Clifton Bridge and Millennium Bridge but can vary.

    For wheelchair access at King's Staith, you may contact our customer support team.

    Customer Reviews

    • L Richards
      Unforgettable experience.

      The your was great and I enjoyed it. I would have liked to have had one or two more stops. The 18th to 1st stop were close by so I didn't need the bus to get to than and...

      Antigua and Barbuda
    • maria dolores
      YORK HOP ON HOP OFF .. A MUST FOR A FIRST OVERVIEW

      On your first visit to York... you need a full overview of this fabulous town. .you can then get off and visit the places that interest you more..don't skip the cathedral! ...

      Argentina
    • Mr Tim Cox
      Just the job !

      Hop On Hop Off bus tours are always a winner if you have limited time in a town and want to get the maximum out of it. Commentary on the bus was very informative....

      United Kingdom

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