The 4 York Bus Tours That Earn the Fare

1.Comedy Horror Show: York Ghost Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,032 reviews · 1h 15m · from $26Our pick

Ride York’s black 1960s Routemaster Necrobus for a 75-minute comedy horror show in English. A live conductor, with performers such as Frank Stein, John Doe, Edgar, or Phil, tells grim tales linked to Clifford’s Tower, York Minster, Dick Turpin’s grave, and other haunted places. Expect jokes, audience participation, light scares, and an atmospheric bus ride.

“what a great tour and something different to do, done as part of a birthday night. so much fun, great night, guide was amazing 100% recommend”

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2.Ghost Bus Tour of York

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,404 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Board a classic Routemaster in central York for a 60 to 75-minute evening tour with comic ghost stories, jump scares, and local history. Your conductor may be characters such as Phil Graves, Frank Stein, or Jon Doe, with Bob often at the wheel. Expect an English-language show for up to 54 people, plus a short walk.

“Great fun and you find out some of the history of York which was interesting. The tour guide and driver where very friendly”

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3.York: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 954 reviews · 1 day · from $22Best value

Use City Sightseeing York as both an orientation ride and a practical way to reach far-flung sights. The route takes about an hour, with more than 20 stops, open-top views, and audio in several languages. Live guides such as Charlotte, Adam, Nigel, and Dom may add local stories, jokes, and helpful directions.

“As a visually impaired group we travelled from Leeds by train to York, outside York train station we were greeted by a representative from the company, he was FANTASTIC, extremely helpful and knowledgeable about the city. Each guide on the buses and drivers were ALL brilliant, polite, extremely helpful, knowledgeable and happy for questions to be asked. It is in ALL our groups opinion: FANTASTIC VALUE FOR MONEY. I don't know why I haven't used it sooner, I WILL use it again though very soon, Thank you all so much.”

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4.City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 545 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $23

See York from an open-top double-decker bus with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off pass, audio commentary, and up to 20 usable stops. The roughly 60-minute loop links Clifford’s Tower, Monk Bar, the station, York Racecourse, and the city walls. Live guides sometimes replace the recording, but service and audio quality can vary.

“Excellent way to see the city, can pick the bus up from the train station which is very handy. Highly recommend as a great way to get around.”

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