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York City Pass: Access 30+ Attractions for One Great Price

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York Pass is a sightseeing card which gives visitors free entry to top attractions, museums and monuments in York.

It includes a free 24 Hour hop on hop off bus tour
Once purchased, you will receive your digital pass directly to your email address for use on your mobile device. Simply show your pass at the attraction to gain entry.

A number of attractions require online pre booking to gain admission with a York Pass.
Please note attractions are busy at peak periods and we recommend booking at least 48 hrs in advance

Your York Passes open the gateway to adventure and they include a 24-hour ticket for the City Sightseeing Bus and City Cruises York’s River Cruise. The pass doesn’t stop there!

What's Included

  • 24 Hour City Sightseeing and City Cruises York ticket. (T&Cs apply)

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    York Minster
    Minster Yard, Deangate, York YO17HH, United Kingdom

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    What To Expect

    York Minster

    Cathedral
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    Barley Hall

    Medieval Hall
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Clifford's Tower

    York Castle tower
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Fairfax House

    Georgian house
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    Jorvik Viking Centre

    Viking heritage
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    Merchant Adventurers' Hall

    Guilds hall
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    The Roman Bath

    How many pubs in Britain can boast a 2,000-year-old Roman Bath house in the cellar?Descend 5 metres below the bar room and into the world of legionaries. Excavated in 1930 while digging a new cellar. A modern steel walkway suspended above the ancient remains now takes visitors through the Trepidarium (warm room) Caldarium (hot steam room) and Frigidarium (cold plunge room) before returning to the modern world and perhaps a drink at the bar!
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    The York Army Museum

    Army museum
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    The York Dungeon

    Interactive
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    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Beningbrough - National Trust

    A National Trust estate set in the Vale of York within easy reach of the city.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    Yorkshire Air Museum

    Air museum
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    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    City Cruises - Lendal Bridge Landing

    Joining a York City Cruises the perfect way to escape the city rush and take in the sights, while you relax in the comfortable saloon or on the open top deck.See historic York from a different perspective. All cruises have an entertaining and informative live captain’s commentary and toilet facilities. Cruises depart from both King’s Staith and Lendal bridge landings. Our friendly and knowledgeable crew look forward to welcoming you aboard.York Pass does not include the evening cruise as a fully inclusive attraction.
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    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    National Railway Museum

    *York Pass admits passage on the Road Train only.* Catch the road train from York city centre straight to our front door.For a quick convenient route from the city centre catch the road train from Duncombe Place, next to York Minster and travel through York to the world’s greatest railway museum. Get close up and personal to locomotive legends including Mallard-the world’s fastest steam engine and view Queen Victoria’s luxurious carriages. Ride the miniature railway and enjoy free talks, tours and shows.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    York City Sightseeing

    The CitySightseeing York tour will capture the hearts of all ages! With so many things to do and attractions to see, York is the perfect place to hop-on to one of our open-top buses and explore the English heritage in more depth.Your ticket is valid for 24 hours, activate your ticket at Bootham Tower and then you can complete a full loop of the bus tour first and then hop off at all the attractions you want to delve into.
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    1 day • Admission Ticket Free

    Treasurer's House

    (Tours only)
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

    Step inside Van Gogh’s famous paintings, exploring his life and work as never before in a magical and magnificent spectacle of cutting-edge digital animation, with a captivating sound and light show.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre

    The Bar Convent opened as a Catholic girls’ school in 1686, at a time when the faith was still banned in England. Our interactive exhibition tells of the convent’s long history. You can also visit our stunning 250-year-old secret chapel and enjoy the peace of our walled garden, an oasis in the heart of York.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Castle Howard

    Generations of the Howard family have welcomed visitors to Castle Howard, one of the great palaces of Europe, for over 300 years.
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    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    DIG

    DIG gives kids the chance to dig, delve and discover exciting artefacts from York’s history!With four special indoor excavation pits filled with replica Roman, Viking, medieval and Victorian finds, children can grab a trowel and explore how people lived in these key periods of York’s past.DIG offers a unique archaeological adventure to set children on their way to becoming real archaeologists!
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    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    Yorkshire Museum

    Housing some of the finest collections of archaeological and geological finds in Europe, including the ground-breaking Ryedale Roman Hoard, the Yorkshire Museum is the ideal first port of call for any trip to York. From prehistory to the Romans, Vikings, Jurassic Yorkshire and the city’s medieval splendour, see the whole story in our fantastic galleries. Walk on a genuine Roman mosaic floor and explore galleries packed with outstanding Roman artefacts, including the World Newton Hoard, the statue of Mars, and the marble head of Constantine the Great.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    York's Chocolate Story

    Located in the heart of York, this award-winning tour offers an exciting and educational journey through the fascinating world of chocolate. Enjoy interactive exhibits, delicious tastings, and the chance to make your own chocolate – all wrapped in rich, local history.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    York Cocoa House

    During your time with us, one of our expert chocolate makers will share the secrets of our cocoa and how we transform it into chocolate. You will discover our origins and learn the rich history of chocolate making in York before taking a peek into our manufactory and watching our chocolate being made. This session concludes with a special tasting conducted by our cocoa connoisseur. You will sample the chocolate we make from cocoa beans all around the world, experiencing the different strengths and flavour notes in our range.Following the journey, you are invited to join us in our Cocoa Cafe where you can use your ticket to enjoy further discounts across our whole product range.
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    The Hilt

    We are THE HILT. Our mission is to combine the thrill of axe throwing, with the joys of culinary creativity.We are proud to be the first indoor axe throwing venue in York, offering eight lanes for friends and family, to come together for an experience unlike any other. With the help of our amazing axe coaches, you’ll be throwing like a Viking in minutes.
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    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    York Castle Museum

    Immerse yourself in over 400 years of York’s past. Come and see hundreds of years of York’s history in one place – from recreated Jacobean dining rooms to the world famous recreated Victorian Street, Kirkgate. Our interactive and immersive galleries hold thousands of historic objects that really bring the past to life, and our exhibitions promise fascinating displays and innovative new ways of learning about York’s past
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    York Cold War Bunker

    A modern and spine chilling property, this is a visitor attraction which uncovers the secret of Britain’s Cold War. Enter through blast proof doors and experience an expert-led guided tour of the more unusual side of York’s heritage. Visits are by guided tour, lasting one hour, enhanced by a striking 10 minute film (PG rated) telling the story of the Cold War. The property is just 2 miles from the city centre.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Captain Cook Memorial Museum Whitby

    17th century house with 18th century collections tell the Cook story. Original letters written by Cook and associates, paintings by the voyage artists, maps, ship models and Pacific artefacts. Special exhibition about Joseph Banks, botanist on Endeavour Voyage “The Celebrated Mr Banks. Reputation and Legacy”Whitby, with its old town, museums and medieval abbey is a rewarding day out from York.
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    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    National Centre For Birds Of Prey

    Set in the ancient oak woodland and rolling parkland within Duncombe Park parklands, is the National centre for Birds of Prey. You’ll find 50 aviaries housing everything from tiny burrowing owls up to massive eagles and vultures. Every day we fly our team of trained birds for visitors to watch. We have an on-site café, a gift shop and access into Duncombe Park is included in your admission. Free Parking
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    2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

    North Yorkshire Moors Railway (nymr)

    Climb on-board a steam or heritage diesel train and experience 24 miles of Yorkshire’s amazing scenery at this must-see visitor attraction.Explore the Railway• Pickering Station is a must-see 1930s themed station that will transport you back in time to the steam era.• Let off steam in the North York Moors National Park – see stunning scenery and wildlife!• A must-see is the celebrity station, Goathland, which became Hogsmeade Station in the first Harry Potter film.• Explore Grosmont Station which is home to the operating and engineering world of the NYMR.• Visit Whitby with its narrow streets and bustling harbour overlooked by the striking ruins of Whitby Abbey.
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Yorkshire Arboretum

    The Yorkshire Arboretum offers 120 acres of peace and tranquility in the heart of North Yorkshire. Nestled on the historic Castle Howard estate, the arboretum is the perfect place to escape to, just 30 minutes from York. Walk for 10 minutes or lose yourself for hours – it’s yours to explore!
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Golden Tours York

    Sit back, relax and take in the sights as our knowledgeable guide entertains you with fascinating information about York Minster, Micklegate Bar, Clifford’s Tower and much more. You can hop-on and hop-off at any of the 20 stops along the route, perfect for exploring York at your leisure.Your ticket is valid for 24 hours from the moment you board the bus, and a full loop of the 20 stops will take around 45 minutes.
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Goddards Garden

    Explore the garden where the Terry family lived. Five acres of garden rooms surround the former home of the Terry family (think Chocolate Orange). Discover fragrant borders, wildlife areas and glasshouse, alongside a more formal pond and lawn. York’s chocolate heritage is never far with views over the orchard to the old factory tower beyond the racecourse. Grab a takeaway on the terrace to add to your picnic or enjoy as you wander.Cared for by the National Trust, your visit helps to support the conservation work of the charity
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Stump Cross Caverns

    Welcome to Stump Cross Caverns, where a visit is more than a family day out—it’s a voyage back in time. Nestled in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Stump Cross Caverns is an underground show cave where your adventure begins. Journey through a series of twisting passageways to discover magnificent cave chambers adorned with formations, stalactites, stalagmites, and shimmering calcite!Enjoy the caverns before 3 pm with the lights on, or venture down after 3 pm for the Ultraviolet experience, where you will be provided with a UV torch to watch the calcite glow!
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    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the York City Pass: Access 30+ Attractions for One Great Price?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
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    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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