CitySightseeing York

When visiting Yorkshire’s oldest city, there’s no better way to see the sights than on a CitySightseeing tour bus.

CitySightseeing is a global tourism company, with networks across Europe, Asia, North and Central America – and we operate the franchise service in the 2000-year-old city of York.

Open-top tour adventures on CitySightseeing York

York is an incredible tourist destination, offering visitors the opportunity to stroll between landmarks steeped in Roman, Viking, Medieval, and Victorian history – while enjoying sweet and savoury treats alike.

But despite how walkable York is, seeing absolutely everything this city has to offer can be challenging, especially for families with small children and visitors with limited mobility.

That’s where CitySightseeing York’s open-top tour buses come in.

Our 21-stop hop-on/hop-off route starts at Exhibition Square, follows the River Foss down to JORVIK, the Dungeons, and the museums around Clifford’s Tower, then briefly cuts back across the river to Walmgate Bar.

After that, it’s down to Rowntree Park, the former Terry’s Chocolate Factory, and York Racecourse; then up The Mount to Bar Convent and York Railway Museum, before heading across the river again to Museum Gardens. And you’re back where you started.

Our team includes drivers, sales representatives, and live tour guides who really bring the story of the city to life in the family-friendly style and sense of humour that Yorkshire is known for.

Our pre-recorded audio commentary guide is available in seven languages, encouraging international visitors to hop on board and learn more about the city.

In early 2026, we launched our dedicated kids’ audio guide “Time Travelling Adventures” – a specialist tour designed to keep little historians engaged from start to finish.

We love having our customers on board, but we also encourage them to hop on and off to explore the city at their own pace. We do this by offering almost 20 unique discounts to attractions and experiences in the city, including up to 30% off admission to York Dungeons, 15% off Clifford’s Tower, and 10% off Drakes Fish & Chips.