York Day Rail Tour from London Including Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Overview

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

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

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

What you'll do

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   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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   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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   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 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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   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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   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.

Availability & pricing

2 tour options available. Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.

Good to know

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Train travel is with LNER / This is an unescorted tour
• Outbound: Train departs London King's Cross at 9:00am and arrives into York at 10:51am. Please arrive at King's Cross at 8:30am
• Return: Train departs York at 5:58pm and arrives back at London King's Cross at 7:56pm. We recommend arriving at York station 20 minutes prior to departure
• Full joining instructions and travel documents will be sent by e-mail prior to departure
• Upgrade to First class includes, access to the First class lounge at Kings Cross & York station, complimentary light refreshments and drinks served to your seat.
• Why not extend your trip and stay overnight in a centrally located hotel with breakfast included.
• Please do not wait to meet our staff at the train station as we do not conduct in-person departures

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.