City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Overview
Explore the ancient city of York on a 24 or 48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour. This sightseeing extravaganza will take you to all of the best places of interest, including Clifford's Tower, Monk Bar, Exhibition Square, The Stonebow, Museum Gardens and much more! The beauty of a hop-on hop-off service is that you can create your own schedule and discover this fabulous destination at your own pace. The double-decker bus provides you with an audio tour commentary in 9 languages, teaching you all about York's fascinating past as you cruise around. There's so much to learn about this northern city, which was originally founded by the Romans. You'll also get to experience panoramic views of these historic landmarks, thanks to the open-top deck.
What's Included
- On-board audio commentary available in several languages and kids commentary + free headphones
- Vouchers valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out
- Unlimited hop-on hop-off for 24 or 48-hours
- Discount booklet including offers on local eateries, attractions and shops
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
What To Expect
21 Stops | 21 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour
Operating Schedule: First Tour from stop 1: 9:08am. Last full loop tour from stop 1: 4:38pm. Frequency: every 15 minutes. Winter service: First departure from Stop 1 at 10:45am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 2:15pm. Frequency: every 30 minutes. Shoulders and Summer service: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5pm approx. Frequency: every 15 - 20 minutes
Exhibition Square
Gillygate
Monk Bar
Foss Bank
Peasholme Green
The Stonebow
Clifford's Tower
Margaret Street
Walmgate Bar Post Office
Barbican Road
Fishergate
8 Bishopthorpe Rd
Southlands Methodist Church
The Winning Post
York Racecourse
Blossom Street
The Mount
Mount Vale
The Ghost Bus Tours York
Leeman Road Coach Stop A
Museum Street
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Tour operates all year round
- Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour and can be redeemed at any of the stops along the route
- Vouchers are valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out
- Tour duration: 60 minutes
- First departure from Stop 1 at 9:08am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4:38pm. Frequency: every 15 minutes
- Winter service: First departure from Stop 1 at 10:45am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 2:15pm. Frequency: every 30 minutes
- Shoulders and Summer service: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5pm approx. Frequency: every 15 - 20 minutes
- November 2026: Shoulders service: 1st November. No service: Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Winter service: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- December 2026: Winter service: 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 12th, 13th, 15th, 16th, 19th and 20th. No service: 3rd, 4th, 7th, 10th, 11th, 14th, 17th, 18th, 21st - 31st
- January 2027: Winter service: Every Saturday. The service will not operate for the rest of the month
- February 2027: Winter service: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. No service: Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays
- March 2027: Winter service: Every day until 19th (inclusive). Summer service: 20th, 21st, 23rd, 24th, 27th, 28th, 30th and 31st. Shoulder service: 22nd, 25th, 26th and 29th
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- On-board audio commentary available in several languages and kids commentary + free headphones.
- Vouchers valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out.
- Unlimited hop-on hop-off for 24 or 48-hours.
- Discount booklet including offers on local eateries, attractions and shops.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop off.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- On-board audio commentary available in several languages and kids commentary + free headphones
- Vouchers valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out
- Unlimited hop-on hop-off for 24 or 48-hours
- Discount booklet including offers on local eateries, attractions and shops
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Tour operates all year round
- Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour and can be redeemed at any of the stops along the route
- Vouchers are valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out
- Tour duration: 60 minutes
- First departure from Stop 1 at 9:08am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4:38pm. Frequency: every 15 minutes
- Winter service: First departure from Stop 1 at 10:45am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 2:15pm. Frequency: every 30 minutes
- Shoulders and Summer service: First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 5pm approx. Frequency: every 15 - 20 minutes
- November 2026: Shoulders service: 1st November. No service: Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. Winter service: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- December 2026: Winter service: 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 12th, 13th, 15th, 16th, 19th and 20th. No service: 3rd, 4th, 7th, 10th, 11th, 14th, 17th, 18th, 21st - 31st
- January 2027: Winter service: Every Saturday. The service will not operate for the rest of the month
- February 2027: Winter service: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. No service: Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays
- March 2027: Winter service: Every day until 19th (inclusive). Summer service: 20th, 21st, 23rd, 24th, 27th, 28th, 30th and 31st. Shoulder service: 22nd, 25th, 26th and 29th
