York Tourist Bus

The York sightseeing bus provides an opportunity to explore medieval York with an open-top upper deck for optimal views.

York Tourist Bus

The hop-on hop-off bus includes 20 stops at key sights throughout the city. An audio guide in English is available, and the complete route takes about 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. You may board the bus multiple times during this period to visit various attractions, including York Cathedral (York Minster) and the Jorvik Viking Centre.

Important

When booking, specify the desired activation date. You can use the ticket within 12 months from this date. Upon reservation, you will receive an email with a voucher to present on your first bus ride.

Schedule and Frequency

The York sightseeing bus operates during the following hours:

November 3 to December 31 and January 2 to March 27: 9:45 am to 4:15 pm from stop 1. Frequency every 30 minutes.March 28 to April 12 and July 18 to September 5: 9:23 am to 5:08 pm from stop 1. Frequency every 15 minutes.April 13 to July 17 and September 6 to November 1: 9:28 am to 4:28 pm from stop 1. Frequency every 20 minutes.