Golden Tours – Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour of York
Golden Tours York: Experience the city's best hop-on hop-off bus tour
Highlights
What awaits you on site
Your Sightseeing Tour of York: Flexible and Full of Discovery
Welcome to York, a city whose walls whisper tales of Roman times and Viking adventures!
With the Golden Tours York hop-on hop-off bus tour, you'll experience the perfect York sightseeing bus tour. Sit back, relax, and enjoy fantastic panoramic views from the open-top deck as we comfortably transport you to the city's most significant landmarks. Whether it's the majestic York Minster, the historic Micklegate Bar, or the imposing Clifford's Tower, you won't miss a single highlight on this open top bus tour of York. Your ticket is your key to the city: it's valid for 24 hours from the moment you first board.
Wondering how long the full tour takes? A complete circuit of all 20 stops takes approximately one hour, giving you the chance to get a great overview of the city before deciding where to hop off and explore. Perhaps you'll visit one of the 30 world-class museums or wander through the medieval streets? The bus will take you there! A live guide (subject to availability) or an audio guide in 10 languages will provide you with fascinating anecdotes and historical facts.
With 20 strategically placed stops along the route, you can design your day exactly as you wish. Hop off to admire the stunning architecture of York Minster, climb Clifford’s Tower for a breathtaking view, or discover the hidden Museum Gardens. When you're ready to move on, simply hop on the next bus—they run at regular intervals, so you'll never have to wait long.
This tour is more than just a bus ride—it's your personal and flexible ticket to the wonders of York.
Visitor information
Buses operate daily. Exact departure times vary by season.
20th May to 18th July:
First tour 9:43 AM, final loop 4:18 PM (school days) or 5:00 PM (weekends/holidays).
Frequency: up to every 20 minutes.
19th July to 2nd September:
First tour 9:30 AM, final tour 5:00 PM.
Frequency: up to every 15 minutes.
Please check locally for the latest timetable.
You can board at any of the 20 stops. The first bus of the day departs from the Railway Station stop, Station Rd, York YO24 1AB, UK
Good to know
Ticket Validity: Your ticket is valid for 24 hours from the moment you first board.
No Pre-booking Required: With your Visit York Pass, you can board directly at any of the 20 stops.
Audio Guides: Available in 10 languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Russian, Polish, Mandarin, Japanese, and Italian.
Live Guide: Subject to availability, a local guide will accompany you with fascinating facts.
