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CitySightseeing York

York, United Kingdom•4.6(428)•Heritage Site

Explore 2000 years of York's history aboard open-top sightseeing buses with 21 stops, live guides, and family-friendly commentary perfect for all ages.

CitySightseeing York operates the official hop-on-hop-off open-top bus tour of York, offering families a flexible way to discover one of England's most historically rich cities. The 60-minute loop tour departs every 15 minutes in summer and every 30 minutes in winter, with tickets valid for 24 or 48 hours, allowing visitors to complete a full circuit before exploring specific attractions in detail. The tour features 21 stops around York's main sights and attractions, including iconic locations like Clifford's Tower, Fishergate Bar, Museum Gardens, and Rowntrees Park. Visitors can enjoy audio commentary in seven languages (English, French, German, Mandarin, Italian, Spanish, and Polish), while live tour guides provide colourful storytelling about York's medieval heritage and 2000-year history. For younger visitors, the special 'Time Travellers' kids commentary transforms historical facts into engaging narratives that make learning fun. The venue is family-friendly and accessible, with low-floor buses suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Additional perks include a rainy day guarantee (online bookings can be used any day within the following week if weather is poor), discounts on local attractions through Transdev Treats vouchers, and a dedicated mobile app for tour planning. This is an ideal activity for families of all ages seeking to experience York's rich English heritage in a comfortable, entertaining format.
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Opening Hours

Monday: 09:00 – 17:30
Tuesday: 09:00 – 17:30
Wednesday: 09:00 – 17:30
Thursday: 09:00 – 17:30
Friday: 09:00 – 17:30
Saturday: 09:00 – 17:30
Sunday: 09:00 – 17:30

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor & Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

Recommended ages

0 months (newborn)+

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly
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Google Reviews

4.6(428 reviews)
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Melissa Goodale

Melissa Goodale

a month ago

Excellent hop on/hop off bus tour. The whole route lasted a little over a hour so we could easily see all the sights first and then go back and explore afterwards. Adam was an excellent guide, he gave a commentary that was funny and informative. Very good value for money too as we hopped on and off the bus during the day visiting all the places we saw from the bus.

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Karen westgate

Karen westgate

2 months ago

Loved jumping on and off the buses today. All the staff were very polite and helpful. Excellent way to explore York, highly recommend 😄

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Darius Fenix

Darius Fenix

2 months ago

Whenever we go to new cities, on day 1, the first thing in the morning, we take a sightseeing tour bus. My family and I had a lovely day out, even though the weather kept changing: cloudy, rainy, sunny, cloudy, rainy, sunny... Our tour guide that day was absolutely brilliant, MARK. Mark was fantastic—knowledgeable, funny, insightful, and best of all, HELPFUL. Acknowledging our young kids with disabilities, throughout the tour, he helped to point out family-friendly places for us to go during our visit to York. We very much took his advice on at least three places he pointed out, and he was right on the money, so we had a great time while in York. I feel it went better due to his helpfulness. 10/10

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Terry Heap

Terry Heap

3 months ago

A beautiful spring afternoon, sun beaming down, time for a bus tour (rest our feet time) . Was lovely to have a guide at the front telling us about everything we passed. He was super, efficient at his job and knew his stuff. Last part of ride, he'd got off and the recording came over the speaker system. No where near as good and we couldn't always hear it. Tickets are valid fir 24hrs so this morning we were up and out and repeated our tour. Heard every word of the commentary! Bus was much quieter and traffic quieter! Thank you! Feel we more than had our monies worth!

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Chris Larkin

Chris Larkin

11 months ago

Can't beat an open top bus to see the sights. This was a good tour. Only lasts an hour and shows you anywhere worth seeing. No earphones needed as the speakers on the bus are plenty loud enough. Cost for the 2 of us was £26 and that was valid also for the following day. Obviously, you can hop on and off as you please. Good value for money

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026

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This venue was last updated on 7 October 2026

Frequently asked questions about CitySightseeing York

Is CitySightseeing York free to visit?

CitySightseeing York is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

What ages is CitySightseeing York suitable for?

CitySightseeing York is suitable for visitors of all ages, from babies through to adults.

Is CitySightseeing York dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at CitySightseeing York.

Is there parking at CitySightseeing York?

CitySightseeing York doesn't have on-site parking, but parking is available nearby.

Is there food at CitySightseeing York?

CitySightseeing York doesn't have food on site — bring snacks or grab something nearby.

Is CitySightseeing York pushchair-friendly?

Yes, CitySightseeing York is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at CitySightseeing York?

CitySightseeing York is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to CitySightseeing York by public transport?

CitySightseeing York is well-served by public transport.
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