Overview
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!
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
24 Hour City Sightseeing and City Cruises York ticket. (T&Cs apply)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Good to know
Following booking confirmation, you will receive an email from Open Pass, which includes a link to download your digital York Pass. You will receive a mobile pass and a printable version, for if you wish to print out a physical copy.
Please check your junk folder if you do not receive your pass within 1 hour of booking.
What to expect
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York Minster
1 hour
Cathedral
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Barley Hall
30 min
Medieval Hall
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Clifford's Tower
30 min
York Castle tower
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Fairfax House
1 hour
Georgian house
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Jorvik Viking Centre
1 hour
Viking heritage
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York Mansion House
1 hour
House of Lord Mayor
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Merchant Adventurers' Hall
1 hour
Guilds hall
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The Roman Bath
30 min
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! -
The York Army Museum
1 hour
Army museum
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The York Dungeon
2 hours
Interactive
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Beningbrough
1 hour
A National Trust estate set in the Vale of York within easy reach of the city.
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Yorkshire Air Museum
2 hours
Air museum
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2 hours
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. -
National Railway Museum
1 hour
*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. -
24 hours
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. -
Treasurer's House
1 hour
(Tours only)
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Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
1 hour
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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Bedern Hall
1 hour
Once the dining hall of the Vicars Choral of York Minster, Bedern Hall is one of York’s true hidden gems, tucked away off busy Goodramgate. As well as being a popular wedding venue, we are open to visitors with new interpretation, display and family activities. We look forward to sharing our eclectic mix of over 700 years of history. From songmen to squirrels, priests to pork pies, you can find them all in our hidden Medieval hall!
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The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre
1 hour
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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Castle Howard
2 hours
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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DIG
2 hours
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!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/London).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
FAQs about York City Pass: Access 25+ Attractions for One Great Price
Can I cancel York City Pass: Access 25+ Attractions for One Great Price for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 day–2 days.
What's included?
- 24 Hour City Sightseeing and City Cruises York ticket. (T&Cs apply)
Which places does it visit?
It visits York Minster, Barley Hall, Clifford's Tower, Fairfax House, Jorvik Viking Centre, York Mansion House, Merchant Adventurers' Hall, The Roman Bath.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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