York Walking Tour with Audioguide & HO-HO Bus Tour Option

Highlights

• Discover York at your own pace with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
• Learn about the city's history on a curated walking route with an audio guide
• Explore York's top attractions, including Clifford's Tower and the Shambles
• Enjoy panoramic views of the city from the open-top bus
• Create your own itinerary and hop on and off at your favorite stops

Description

Explore York with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. Enjoy panoramic views from the open-top bus and listen to an audio guide available in 10 languages, with special commentary for kids. Start your journey at Exhibition Square and hop off at any stop to explore the city at your own pace. Visit Clifford's Tower, the remains of the grand York Castle, and discover its medieval history. Stop at the Fishergate Bar, one of York's gateways, built in the early 14th century by the mayor of York. Take a trip closer towards to the River Ouse and visit South Bank. Take a wander around the Rowntree Park nearby which serves as a memorial for the employees of the confectionery factory nearby, who died in the First World War. Right by the River Ouse you'll also find the York's botanical gardens, also called York Museum Gardens. The tranquil atmosphere makes it the perfect picnic location on a sunny day, where you can appreciate all the beautiful flowers and immaculate fresh lawns. Take a walk and you'll even see the ruins of the medieval St Mary's Abbey Church, which dates back to the mid-11th century. To enrich your visit even further, a digital audio guide of York is included. Created by professional writers and historians, the commentary goes beyond basic sightseeing facts to reveal the stories, characters, legends, and dramatic events hidden behind the city’s medieval streets. Discover York’s Roman origins and Viking past, learn how the city became the Viking capital of Jorvik, and hear how York Minster survived war, fire, religious conflict, and centuries of change. Walk through the narrow lanes of the Shambles, explore the history of the city walls and Clifford’s Tower, and uncover stories of medieval merchants, royal power, rebellion, and the Wars of the Roses. Along the way, meet famous figures connected with York, from Guy Fawkes to railway pioneers and chocolate makers, and hear some of the ghost stories and unusual local traditions for which the city is famous. The audio guide can be enjoyed at your own pace and includes commentary on major landmarks as well as hidden details that many visitors pass by without noticing, helping you discover the history behind York’s famous postcard views.

Includes

Walking tour with digital audio guide of York (English) 23 stops with engaging audio commentary presented in an informal style 24-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour (if the option is choosen) 360º panoramic views of York Audio guide in 10 languages onboard (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, Polish, Kids Commentary and Yorkshire Dialect) 21 bus stops around the city

Excludes

Live guide Entry tickets along the route Hotel pickup and drop-off Food and drinks Headphones

Important Information

• Please check your selected option carefully before booking. „York City Walking Tour with Audioguide (no bus tour)“ option does not include a bus tour. Bus tickets and access details for the digital audio guide will be sent separately before the activity. Please check your email before your visit. The walking tour with digital audio guide is provided as an additional feature to enrich your visit to York. It includes 23 stops with engaging audio commentary presented in an informal style. You will need to install the app and download the tour. After that the tour operates offline. The bus route includes 21 stops covering the main attractions. You can get off at any stop and re-board anytime. Buses are wheelchair accessible. Buses run every 15 minutes. From time to time due to traffic, bus arrival and departure times may be delayed slightly.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund