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

Duration11h

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

Group sizeUp to 100 travelers

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

Options

Standard class train

Standard class on train

First Class train

First Class train: Complimentary light refreshments and drinks served to your seat

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 to expect

York Minster
Pass by

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.
National Railway Museum
Pass by

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.
Jorvik Viking Centre
Pass by

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.
York City Walls
Pass by

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.
Shambles
Pass by

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.
Yorkshire Museum
Pass by

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

End point

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.

Additional information

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.

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