Steeped in history, the city of York oozes beauty and charm. Discover its incredible history and bloody past at the Jorvik Viking Centre and let yourself be awestruck by the gothic grandeur of York Minster Cathedral on this inspiring day trip from London.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Vouchers must be exchanged for tickets.
- Duration 13 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Host or greeter
- English
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the past and present of the charming city of York on this day trip from London
- Come aboard a Hop-on Hop-off open-top bus tour of the city
- Enjoy admission to the Jorvik Viking Centre, and learn about York's bloody and fascinating past
- Admire York Minster, Castle Museum, The Shambles and many more of its impressive sights and attractions
Full description
Take a day trip to York from London to learn more about this historic city's past and present.
Arrive at King’s Cross station at 7:30 AM for your 8:00 AM departure, and meet a tour representative by the ticket office. They will check you in, give you a welcome pack, and escort you to your reserved seats for your arrival into York at 9:51 AM.
Once you've arrived, embark on a hop-on hop-off bus tour through the city. Marvel at York Minster's stained-glass windows, stroll along the cobbled Shambles, and learn about the city's rich heritage on this picturesque open-top tour of York.
Then, discover York as it was over 1,000 years ago with admission to the fascinating Jorvik Viking Centre. Admire the over 800 Viking artefacts on display, with all admission fees included in your package.
After taking your time to explore this picturesque city, prepare for your return trip to London. A representative will meet you by the ticket office and escort you to your reserved seats. The train departs at 19:29 and arrives back in London at 9:44 PM.
Includes
- Reserved train seats
- Admission to the Jorvik Viking Centre
- Open top bus tour of York
- First class (optional extra) includes refreshments
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food or drinks
- Guide
- Hotel transfers
Covid-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Meeting point
Please exchange your ticket upon arrival at Kings Cross Station, Euston Road, London, N1 9AL, in front of the ticket office. The meeting time is 7:30 AM with a train departure time of 8:00 AM.
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Know before you go
- Please note that this tour is not guided
- 100% cancellation charges apply to this tour so once booked it cannot be canceled
- Train seats are allocated on a first come first serve basis and it cannot be guaranteed that they will be together
- You will need to print out your outbound and return rail tickets and show them when asked at both ends of your journey
- You do not need to print out tickets for any attractions included in your booking, but you must make sure you have access to them on your phone or other smart devices