From Viking legends to majestic Minsters, let the magic of York unfold across 20 stops!
- Everything you get: Go on a comprehensive 24-hr hop-on hop-off adventure, with an expert English-speaking guide & audio guides in 10 languages, including kids' commentary.
- Why choose this: With frequent departures every 15 mins, enjoy York at your own pace. Make the most of this family-friendly tour with endless photo ops & panoramic views.
- Sights covered: York Minster, Clifford’s Tower, the Shambles, Monk Bar, & Blossom Street are some of the top attractions you’ll see on your tour.
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
Hop-on Hop-off Route - Red Route
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
Schedule
Winter Schedule (Jan 2 to Mar 27 | Nov 3 to Dec 31)
- First bus: 9:45am from Stop 1, Exhibition Square
- Last bus: 4:15pm from Stop 1, Exhibition Square
- Frequency: Every 30 minutes
Summer Schedule (Mar 28 to Apr 12 | Jul 18 to Sept 5)
- First bus: 9:23am from Stop 1, Exhibition Square
- Last bus: 5:08pm from Stop 1, Exhibition Square
- Frequency: Every 15 minutes
Spring and Autumn Schedule (Apr 13 to Jul 17 | Sept 6 to Nov 1)
- First bus: 9:28am from Stop 1, Exhibition Square
- Last bus: 4:28pm from Stop 1, Exhibition Square
- Frequency: Every 20 minutes
Accessibility
- Wheelchairs measuring up to 70 cm wide, 120 cm long, and 135 cm high can be accommodated on the bus.
Additional information
- Small, well-behaved dogs are allowed on-board.
Tour Details
Hop-on Hop-off Route - Red Route
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
Schedule
Winter service:
- First departure from Stop 1 at 10:45am
- Last departure from Stop 1 at 2:15pm
- Frequency: every 30 minutes
Shoulders and Summer service:
- First departure from Stop 1 at 9:30am
- Last departure from Stop 1 at 5pm approx.
- Frequency: every 15 - 20 minutes
November 2026:
- Shoulders service: 1st November
- No service: Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays
- Winter service: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays
December 2026:
- Winter service: 1st, 2nd, 5th, 6th, 8th, 9th, 12th, 13th, 15th, 16th, 19th and 20th
- No service: 3rd, 4th, 7th, 10th, 11th, 14th, 17th, 18th, 21st - 31st
January 2027:
- Winter service: Every Saturday
- The service will not operate for the rest of the month
February 2027:
- Winter service: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- No service: Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays
March 2027:
- Winter service: Every day until 19th (inclusive)
- Summer service: 20th, 21st, 23rd, 24th, 27th, 28th, 30th and 31st
- Shoulder service: 22nd, 25th, 26th and 29th
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.