York Double Decker

The United Kingdom has made the big red double-decker bus one of its representations. Therefore, it is perfect that you tour the amazing city on the very red double-decker that the city has made its own, as you travel through all the amazing places York has to offer, there would never be a dull moment on your Hop On and Hop Off tour through York.

The best part about touring York on a bus is that you can travel above the basic crowd level, and view the magical sights and sounds aided by informative recorded commentary by expert guides who tells you everything you need to know about your surroundings.

The Hop On and Hop off tour allows you to get on and off the bus at any stop that you like, leaving you free to explore whichever place you choose at your own pace as the bus stops at each stop after a period of every ten to thirty minutes while you make your way through the twenty splendid stops on the York tour itinerary. With your ticket being valid for twenty four hours after initial use, you can use this as a ticket to familiarize yourself with the Roman capital of Northern England.

York has seen tremulous times through history in the form of brutal wars, but has also witnessed moments of historical serenity through various peace agreements and emerging prosperity after the turbulence of war had subsided. It now stands proud, housing marvellous monuments such as the 13th Century York Minster, which hosts half of the entire stained glass window collections in Europe. You will learn on your Hop On and Hop Off tour how York came to be known as the History of England.

There are two routes on the list of twenty stops all together which you can pick and choose according to your preference, building up your own itinerary in effect, making sure you have the perfect tour during your visit to York. The scheduled stops are listed as follows:

Route A

  • Exhibition Square
  • Gillygate
  • Monk Bar
  • Sainsbury’s
  • Peasholme Green
  • Stonebow
  • Clifford’s Tower
  • Margaret Street
  • Walmgate Bar
  • Barbican Centre
  • Fishergate
  • Nunnery Lane
  • Victoria Bar
  • Railway Station
  • Memorial Gardens
  • Museum Gardens

Route B

  • Exhibition Square
  • Gillygate
  • Monk Bar
  • Sainsbury’s
  • Peasholme Green
  • Stonebow
  • Piccadilly
  • St Denys Road
  • Clifford’s Tower
  • Margaret Street
  • Walmgate Bar
  • Barbican Centre
  • Fishergate
  • Bishopthorpe Road
  • Cameron Grove
  • Racecourse
  • Knavesmire Gates
  • The Mount
  • Blossom Street
  • Railway Station
  • Memorial Gardens
  • Museum Gardens