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York: River Ouse City Cruise

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Activity provider:City Cruises York
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York: River Ouse City Cruise

Activity provider:City Cruises York
4.4  / 5
1637 reviews

From US$ 17.09 per person

Spend a relaxing hour on the River Ouse and see the sights of York from a different perspective. With the flexibility of an anytime ticket, you'll enjoy the entertaining and informative commentary of a live guide at the time of day of your choice.

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Duration 45 minutes
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Live tour guide
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Experience

Highlights
  • Admire York’s historic sites from a different perspective with an anytime ticket
  • Enjoy the informative and entertaining live commentary
  • Sip your favorite drink, available at the fully stocked bar on board
Full description
The York City Cruise provides an entertaining and informative tour of the historic city as seen from the River Ouse. Enjoy the sights from a different perspective as a friendly and knowledgeable team guides you leisurely up and downstream. Your cruise departs from the King's Staith landing. Admire the scenery from the comfort of the enclosed saloon or the upper deck and treat yourself to a refreshing drink from the bar. The duration of the cruise is either 45 minutes or 1 hour and is determined by the weather on the day and by demand. Your ticket will be valid for whatever duration is offered on the day of your visit. Typically the 1-hour cruise follows a route that heads upstream to Clifton Bridge on the northern outskirts of York city and then downstream as far as the Millennium Bridge on the city’s southern outskirts, before returning back upstream to the original landing stage. The 45-minute cruise operates in the same area without going quite as far in either direction, passing through the center of the walled city. During the cruise, the captain will keep you entertained with live commentary about the sites you pass. Learn about York’s history of flooding and its prosperity as an inland port, as you sail along the river that brought the Romans and the Vikings to this site. You’ll sail on a vessel that features an enclosed and heated saloon, restrooms, and a fully stocked bar serving beers, wines, spirits, soft drinks, hot drinks, and snacks.
Includes
  • River cruise
  • Live commentary
  • Access to on-board facilities (bar, restroom)
  • Food and drinks

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Meeting point

Join the boarding queue and present your ticket at City Cruises York King's Staith Landing (across from the Queen's Hotel and outside the King's Arms and Lowther public houses). Nearest car parks: • St. George's Field car park (YO10 4AB) • Castle car park (YO1 9SR) From the train station: Turn left out of the station and follow the road under the city walls. Walk straight ahead onto Rougier Street, and turn left at the T-junction onto Bridge Street. Walk across the Ouse Bridge. The landing is down the steps on the right-hand side of the bridge, near the King's Arms pub.

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  • Please note that the River Ouse in York can occasionally rise to levels that can have an impact on this cruise's daily operations after periods of heavy rainfall in the catchment area upstream
  • The local operators will always attempt to sail, so long as it is safe to do so. There can come a point where the smallest boat can no longer fit underneath the bridges
  • Depending on the height of the waters, they may not be able to sail at all. In this instance, you will either be eligible for a full refund or your ticket(s) will happily be accepted on another date during your stay if sailing is possible
  •  Otherwise, your ticket is valid on one York Sightseeing Cruise departing on the named date sailing between 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM

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4.4 /5

based on 1637 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Service
    4.6/5
  • Organization
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The river cruise was lovely. Captain John made us feel very welcome and told us things about York we didn’t know even though we have lived in the area for years. It was my sons birthday and a perfect start to our evening. We had a drink on the top deck in the sunshine.

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September 16, 2023

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Penny – United KingdomVerified booking

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Everything I expected. Knowlegable commentary by pilot. Learned some interesting facts. He was pleasant polite and had a sense of humour. Ticket girl welcomed us on board and off wishing us a pleasant stay in York. Young man behind the bar pleasant polite and friendly. Would recommend the experience. Thank you.

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August 1, 2023

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Sylvie – United KingdomVerified booking

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An enjoyable event only spoiled by bad weather. A small licensed bar was some compensation! The commentary by John was enjoyable and very informative which actually made the tour for me as many parts of the river trip lacked scenic views or any wildlife of note.

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