York Tourist Bus

The York sightseeing bus provides an opportunity to explore the medieval city of York with its open-top upper deck, offering city views.

York Tourist Bus

The hop-on hop-off bus features 20 stops at key attractions around York, accompanied by an audio guide in English. The complete loop takes approximately one hour without stops.

Notable stops include Clifford’s Tower, Gillygate, South Bank, and Museum Gardens.

How does it work?

Your ticket is valid for 24 consecutive hours once activated. For instance, if activated on Monday at 3 pm, it remains valid until Tuesday at 3 pm. This allows unlimited access to the bus during this period, facilitating visits to main attractions such as York Castle, York Cathedral (the largest Gothic structure in Great Britain), Museum Gardens, and the Jorvik Viking Centre.

Important

When booking, specify the desired start date, with a 12-month window to use the ticket. A voucher will be sent via email, which must be presented on your first bus ride.

Timetable & frequency

The sightseeing bus runs every 30 minutes daily from 9 am to 5:30 pm. In November and December, the schedule shifts to 10 am to 2:30 pm. The full route duration is 1 hour, and note that the last three buses of the day conclude at the Clifford Tower stop.