York Sightseeing Bus and Train Experience

You'll find many unique, once in a lifetime experiences in York - a city thriving with history, culture and excitement. Take in the majesty of the iconic York Minster with the largest expanse of medieval stained glass in the country. Marvel at York’s historic architecture and enjoy an all-encompassing bus tour of this eclectic city.
York is one of England’s most historic cities. It was founded by the Romans and was the capital of the northernmost of their two British provinces. Later, famously, the Vikings made the city the capital of their British territory. All through its history, it’s been an important city and you can see that in its buildings, streets and monuments today.

• Return train travel direct from central London (Standard or First class option)
• Free Wi-Fi on-board the train
• Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing bus tour of York

Meeting Point

King's Cross

Euston Rd., London N1 9AL, UK

Please do not wait to meet our staff at the train station as we do not conduct in-person departures. We recommend to arrive 20 minutes in advance of your departure at Kings Cross railway station.
Please use your electronic ticket to enter the gate.

What's included:

• Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing bus tour of York (audio commentary in 9 languages)
• Return train travel direct from London in just two hours (First or Standard class option)
• Free Wi-Fi on-board the train

Not included:

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Attraction entrances
• Guide

What to expect:

Duration: 11 hours

York Minster

Minster Yard, Deangate, York, YO1 7HH

The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York, commonly known as York Minster, is the cathedral of York, North Yorkshire, England, and is one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe.

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National Railway Museum

Leeman Road, , York, YO26 4XJ

The National Railway Museum is a museum in York forming part of the Science Museum Group. The museum tells the story of rail transport in Britain and its impact on society.

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Jorvik Viking Centre

19 Coppergate, Coppergate Shopping Centre, York, YO1 9WT

The Jorvik Viking Centre is a museum and visitor attraction in York, England, containing lifelike mannequins and life-size dioramas depicting Viking life in the city. Visitors are taken through the dioramas in small carriages equipped with speakers. It was created by the York Archaeological Trust and opened in 1984.

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York City Walls

, , York, YO1 7HB

York has, since Roman times, been defended by walls of one form or another. To this day, substantial portions of the walls remain, and York has more miles of intact wall than any other city in England. They are known variously as York City Walls, the Bar Walls and the Roman walls.

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Shambles

11 Shambles, , York, YO1 7LZ

The Shambles is a historic street in York, England, featuring preserved medieval buildings, some dating back as far as the fourteenth century. The street is narrow with many timber-framed buildings with jettied floors that overhang the street by several feet.

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Yorkshire Museum

Museum Gardens, York, YO1 7FR

The Yorkshire Museum is a museum in York, England. It was opened in 1830, and has five permanent collections, covering biology, geology, archaeology, numismatics and astronomy.

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