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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
• Overnight stay in a centrally located hotel with breakfast
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
Itinerary
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1York Minster
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.
5 hours • Admission ticket free -
2National Railway Museum
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.
Admission ticket free -
3Jorvik Viking Centre
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.
Admission ticket free -
4York City Walls
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.
Admission ticket free -
5Shambles
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
6Yorkshire Museum
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.
Admission ticket free
London - York - Free day free in York with Hop on Hop off bus
York - Free day free at leisure - London
Additional info
- 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 day one: 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
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Additional info
- 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 day one: 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 day two: 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
- Single travellers must select the single occupancy option at time of booking. Regular Adult and Child prices shown are based on two people sharing a double/twin hotel room
- Please do not wait to meet our staff at the train station as we do not conduct in-person departures
- Please note: if your party has made separate bookings for the same tour, please contact us no later than 48 hours prior to the departure date if you wish to travel on the same coach
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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