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Golden Tours York Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour with Audio Guide

4.7 (528 reviews) one hour Free cancellation
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Golden Tours York Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour with Audio Guide

About this activity

See your favourite York landmarks with this hop-on, hop-off open-top bus tour around the town's best loved sites, with a live guide. Sit back and relax as our experienced guide regales you with fascinating information about York Minster, Micklegate Bar, Clifford’s Tower and much more. You can hop-on and hop-off at any of the 20 stops. A great history lesson for kids young and old, with a chance to have a more interactive experience. It’s been a while since we’ve been able to see the iconic monuments of this great city, so join us and visit the best of York! We will not be providing single-use masks on this tour, although customers are welcome to provide their own.

The first tour of the day starts at 10:00am from Exhibition Square

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At a glance

Duration
one hour
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking
1–6
Audio guide
English
Operated by
Golden Tours Gray Line London

Ages: Children (4–15 years) · Adults (16–59 years) · Seniors (60–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: A hop-on hop-off open top bus tour around York
  • Included: Audio guide in English

Not included

  • Not included: Refreshments
  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Live guide

Itinerary

York Hop-on Hop-off (20 stops on the tour, you can hop-on or hop-off at any of them).

Bus Frequencies All first buses depart from the Railway Station and last loop buses start at Exhibition Square 28 March – 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 The buses will not operate on the following dates: Christmas Day Boxing Day

  1. Stop 1

Meeting point and pickup

Using your ticket

Upon arrival at the redemption location please present your ID & voucher in exchange for your activity.

Bus Frequencies

All first buses depart from the Railway Station and last loop buses start at Exhibition Square

27th May – 21st July

Daily: Buses run every 20 minutes. First Bus: 09:00am. Last Bus: 4:15 pm

22nd July – 1st Sept

Daily: Buses run every 15 minutes. First Bus: 09:00am. Last Bus: 4:15 pm

2nd Sept – 27th Oct

Daily: Buses run every 20 minutes. First Bus: 09:00am. Last Bus: 4:15 pm

28th Oct – 4th Nov

Daily: Buses run every 15 minutes. First Bus: 09:00am. Last Bus: 4:15 pm

A circuit takes approx. 1 hour

The buses will not operate on the following dates:

Christmas Day

Boxing Day

Please Note:

Customers can board the tour from any of the 20 stops along the route.

The ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours (depending on the option selected) from when you first board the bus. Unlimited usage within this time.

Supplier: Golden Tours Gray Line London

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 004402072337030

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

  • The ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours from when you first board the bus (depending on the option selected). Unlimited usage within this time.

  • Customers can board the tour from any of the 20 stops along the route.

  • A circuit takes approx. 1 hour.

Options

  • 24 Hours Ticket

    24 Hours Ticket

  • 48 Hours Ticket

    48 Hours Ticket

Traveller ratings

4.7 out of 5 · 528 reviews
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