Golden Tours York: Hop-On, Hop-Off Tour

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United Kingdom, York

  • The York City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Golden Tours allows you to roam and uncover the city on your own terms and schedule.
  • Throughout your journey on the York City hop-on hop-off buses, the voice-over guides will render all the important historical and fun facts about the city and its major landmarks
  • The route is strategically planned, and the stops are located in such a way that you would be able to explore most of the attractions of the city with a single route.
  • Unlike private tour buses, you can plan your own itinerary. You can choose which stop you want to get off the bus at and which stops you want to skip.
  • You can either enjoy the stunning views of the city from the upper deck with the open roofs of the buses, or you can hop off at any stop to wander and discover the location further.

Important information

Gather unforgettable memories with an adventure on the hop-on hop-off buses in York City.

You can choose the expiration period of the ticket (either 24 or 48 hours later). Audio guides are available in multiple global languages- English, Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Russian, Polish, Mandarin, Japanese, and Italian. You can listen to any. You can board the bus from any of the 20 stops according to your convenience to start your journey. To complete the whole loop circuit of the bus route, it will take just about an hour.



Highlights

  • With the hop-on hop-off bus tour, you can seize the unlimited rides on the buses provided by the Golden Tours all over York city.
  • On the buses, you will find the pre-recorded audio guides with the complimentary headphones.
  • The York City Hop-on Hop-off bus route covers 20 different stops, expanded throughout the city.
  • The Route covers the city’s must-see places like York Minster, Micklegate Bar, Clifford’s Tower, York Art Gallery, the National Railway Museum, and much more.
  • Sit comfortably in the cushioned chairs of the double-decker air-conditioned bus and enjoy not just the destination but the ride as well.

Tour Stops

All Routes
Exhibition Square
York Art Gallery, Yorkshire Museum, Museum Gardens
Salvation Army Gillygate
Bootham Bar, York Minster, St Mary’s Lodge
Union Terrace Coach Park (request stop)
York St John University, Clarence Gardens, City Walls
Monkgate (monkbar)
Monk Bar, Richard III Experience, York Minster
Monkgate (NHS Health Centre)
York Minster, Treasurer’s House, Minster Library
Foss Bank (request stop)
Hungate area, River Foss Walk, Merchant Adventurers’ Hall
Peasholme Green
DIG Archaeology Museum, Merchant Adventurers’ Hall, Fossgate
Stonebow
Shambles, York Guildhall, Mansion House
Piccadilly
JORVIK Viking Centre, York Castle Museum, Coppergate Shopping
Clifford’s Tower
Clifford’s Tower, York Castle Museum, Eye of York
Margaret Street
York Barbican, Walmgate area, City Walls Walk
Walmgate Bar
Walmgate Bar, York City Walls, Bar Convent Gardens
City Arms (Fawcett Street)
River Ouse Walk, Millennium Bridge, Rowntree Park
Fishergate (Novotel)
York Castle Museum, Clifford’s Tower, River Foss
Nunnery Lane (Bish Road End)
Bishopthorpe Road shops, Rowntree Park, York Cemetery
Nunnery Lane (Car Park)
York City Walls, Micklegate area, Bar Convent
Queen Street
Micklegate Bar, York Railway Station, National Railway Museum
York Railway Station
National Railway Museum, York Station Hall, City Walls
Memorial Gardens
Memorial Gardens, River Ouse, York City Walls
Museum Street
York Minster, York Theatre Royal, St Helen’s Square
Inclusion and Exclusion
Inclusion
  • Innumerable rides across the ticket
  • A digital or printed pass with a validity of 24/48 hours
  • Access to a free Mobile Application
  • Multilingual Audio Commentary
  • A map and live bus tracking facility
  • Wheelchair and stroller accessibility
Exclusion
  • Refreshments and other consumable items
  • Entry Ticket to the landmarks
  • Tips and Donations
  • Personal Expenses
Redemption Instructions

After the successful payment for the ticket(s), you’ll receive an email regarding the confirmation of the booking containing a digital voucher for the hop-on hop-off bus ticket. You need to board any bus from any stop on the route and exchange your voucher with the Golden Tours representative for the bus ticket.

Know Before You Go
Stress-Free Sightseeing
Family-Friendly Option
Perfect for First-Time Visitors
Budget-Friendly
Informative Experience
Cancellation Policy

To get the full refund, you need to cancel the tickets before midnight of the day before your tour starts. If you cancel your tickets within 24 hours before the scheduled travel date, no refund will be provided. If you try to make any changes, such as changing the journey date, etc., within the 24 hours before the travel date, no amendments will be made.

FAQs
Will you contact me if there is a problem?

Yes, we will contact you if any problem occurs, such as a non-operating day due to natural causes, via the mobile number or email you provided while booking the ticket(s).

How often do buses run?

The buses run every 15-30 minutes, depending on the season, traffic, weather, and other influencing factors.

What happens in bad weather?

The buses run in all conditions except for extreme bad weather. For such times, like rainy days, we offer a cancellation facility which should be utilized until midnight of the day before the travel period, and within the same time period, you can also reschedule your tickets.

Are pets allowed?

No, pets are not allowed on the buses; only service animals can travel on the Golden Tours buses.

Where can I start the tour?

You can start the tour by boarding any Golden Tours hop-on hop-off bus from any of the 20 stops on the route.