Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour

What better way to see York than to take a tour in an open top bus?

Founded by the Romans, York soon became England's Second City and has witnessed wars, peace agreements and prosperity throughout its 2,000 years of existence. King George VI reflected on the City's central role throughout the years when he commented: "The history of York is the history of England." Visit the magnificent York Minster with its priceless display of stained glass; walk in Medieval streets or on the 800 year old Bar Walls; visit award-winning museums; or, sample our excellent restaurants and shopping.

Your ticket is valid for 24 hours, so that you can use the tour buses to travel from one attraction to another, or back to your hotel, the Railway Station, or your coach or car park.

Route A Stops

1. EXHIBITION SQUARE - York Minster, Art Gallery, Theatre Royal, Bootham Bar, Visitor Information Centre
2. GILLYGATE - Union Terrace Coach Park
3. MONK BAR
4. SAINSBURY'S - (request stop only)
5. PEASHOLME GREEN - Black Swan Inn
6. STONEBOW - Shambles, Market
9. CLIFFORD'S TOWER - Castle Museum, Jorvik Viking Centre, York Dungeon
10. MARGARET STREET
11. WALMGATE BAR
12. BARBICAN CENTRE - Kent Street Coach Park
13. FISHERGATE - Novotel
14A. NUNNERY LANE - Victoria Bar
19A. NUNNERY LANE - Car Park, Micklegate Bar
20. RAILWAY STATION
21. MEMORIAL GARDENS - National Railway Museum
22. MUSEUM GARDENS - St. Mary's Abbey, Mansion House, Guildhall, York Minster

Route B Stops

1. EXHIBITION SQUARE - York Minster, Art Gallery, Theatre Royal, Bootham Bar, Visitor Information Centre
2. GILLYGATE - Union Terrace Coach Park
3. MONK BAR
4. SAINSBURY'S - (request stop only)
5. PEASHOLME GREEN - Black Swan Inn
6. STONEBOW - Shambles, Market
7. PICCADILLY - Merchant Adventurers' Hall
8. ST. DENYS ROAD
9. CLIFFORD'S TOWER - Castle Museum, Jorvik Viking Centre, York Dungeon
10. MARGARET STREET
11. WALMGATE BAR
12. BARBICAN CENTRE - Kent Street Coach Park
13. FISHERGATE - Novotel
14. BISHOPTHORPE ROAD - Rowntree Park
15. CAMERON GROVE - Millennium Bridge
16. RACECOURSE
17. KNAVESMIRE GATES
18. THE MOUNT
19. BLOSSOM STREET - Micklegate Bar, Odeon Cinema
20. RAILWAY STATION
21. MEMORIAL GARDENS - National Railway Museum
22. MUSEUM GARDENS - St. Mary's Abbey, Mansion House, Guildhall, York Minster

Route B operates throughout the year at 9:15 am and 9:45 am.

Tour Highlights

~ Cliffords Tower - This great tower, perched high on a Norman motte, remains a solemn reminder of York's troubled past. In 1068, William the Conqueror constructed a large mound (motte) on the banks of the River Ouse and built a wooden castle at the top.
~ The Lendal Bridge - A Victorian construction across the River Ouse, Lendal Bridge links the city with the railway station and its northern districts. The parapet of the bridge features the ornate designs of the white rose of York, the crossed keys of the Diocese of York, and the lions of England
~ The Monk Bar - Monk Bar consists of a four-storey gatehouse. It is the most elaborate and ornate of the surviving gates. The passageway and two lower storeys have elaborate vaulted roofs. The Bar dates from the early fourteenth century. The elaborate design of the gatehouse meant that it could function as a self-contained fortress with each floor capable of being defended.

LIVE GUIDED TOURS - Buses leaving Exhibition Square at 00 and 30 minutes past each hour will usually carry a live guide.

MULTILINGUAL TOURS AND KIDS COMMENTARY - Buses leaving Exhibition Square at 15 and 45 minutes past each hour will usually offer commentary in up to nine languages including English and a special commentary (in English) for children.

RECORDED COMMENTARY IN ENGLISH - Other buses have a comprehensive pre-recorded commentary in English.

WHEELCHAIR AND BUGGY FRIENDLY BUSES - Our low floor, easy access buses normally run at least every 30 minutes.

Tour does not include hotel pick-up or drop-offs. Rates are in US Dollars. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 800-760-3817.