As York’s leading open top bus tour operator, our team at CitySightseeing York is unwrapping a very special early festive gift for you – a Christmas themed tour bus bringing the magic of the season to life, with discounted tickets for locals!

The specially-decorated open top tour bus – bright red to match Santa’s costume – is now offering visitors and residents an unrivalled view of all the city’s major sights without the hassle of driving or walking through crowded streets.

Our festive live guide will share seasonal stories and historic glories of York in Christmases past – and locals who bring along proof of their home address in the city or a York Card can ride as often as they like for 24 hours for just £10.

York’s magical Christmas bus now runs every hour through the daytime, seven days a week until Sunday, 22 December, with journeys leaving our tour bus stand at Exhibition Square, opposite Bootham Bar, at 8 minutes past each hour.

And chilly weather won’t stop the fun as our customers can wait for their tour bus in the warm glow of our historic Bootham Tower HQ – plus we’ll offer free hot chocolate and a mince pie to keep everyone happy on our sparkling Christmas bus.

Our team have even lined up something for those who might be finding all the festivities a little too much – an invitation to join our alternative tour at 38 minutes past each hour, including not a single mention of the word ‘Christmas’ – ideal for the Grinch in your family!

Find out more about CitySightseeing York’s festive themed tours and ticket deals online at yorkcitysightseeing.com, and from our friendly team based at Bootham Tower, next to the City Art Gallery.