Marvel at one of Europe’s finest Gothic cathedrals with stunning stained-glass windows.
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Exhibition Square
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Gillygate
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Monk Bar
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Foss Bank
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Peasholme Green
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The Stonebow
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Clifford's Tower
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Margaret Street
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Walmgate Bar
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York Barbican
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Fishergate
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Bishopthorpe Road Shops
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Bishopthorpe Road
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South Bank
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Campleshon Road
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Blossom Street
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The Mount
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Mount Vale
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Railway Station
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Memorial Gardens
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Museum Gardens
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From Viking legends to majestic Minsters, let the magic of York unfold across 20+ stops!
From Viking legends to majestic Minsters, let the magic of York unfold across 20+ stops!
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The Red Route loops around York’s historic city centre, guiding you through the medieval heart of the city and along its ancient walls. With 21 conveniently placed stops, this open-top tour lets you hop on and off near museums, gardens, shops, and historic pubs — ideal for discovering York’s past and present with ease.
Popular stops: Exhibition Square, The Stonebow, Clifford's Tower, Museum Gardens
Nestled within ancient city walls and steeped in more than 2,000 years of history, York is one of England’s most enchanting destinations. With your 24-hour City Sightseeing pass, you can enjoy unlimited travel across a designated loop, hopping off at must-see attractions like the awe-inspiring York Minster, the historic Shambles, and the panoramic Clifford’s Tower. The open-top bus takes you along a route that captures the essence of York, from its Roman roots and Viking heritage to its medieval spires and Georgian architecture.
Red Route
Ideal for: Families, History buffs, Architecture & Photography enthusiasts,
Popular stops: Exhibition Square, Monk Bar, The Stonebow, Museum Gardens
Timings: 9:08am to 4:38pm
Frequency: Every 15 minutes
Entire loop: 60 minutes
Stops: 21
Marvel at one of Europe’s finest Gothic cathedrals with stunning stained-glass windows.
Subject to change based on traffic conditions, hop-on hop-off buses in York usually arrive every 15 minutes.
Yes, hop-on hop-off tours in the city are child-friendly with special kids’ commentary and open-top decks.
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Chinese, Russian, & Yorkshire Dialect are the languages available for audio guides.
City Sightseeing York has an expert English-speaking guide.
Yes, hop-on hop-off buses in York are wheelchair-friendly.
Small, well-behaved dogs are allowed on-board.
The hop-on hop-off tours usually run from 9am to 4:30pm, but hours may vary by season.