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York day trip itinerary
Museum Gardens and Museum
10:00 - 12:30
Once you arrive in York why not visit the Museum Gardens? Travel through York's rich history in a beautiful setting.
Price: Entry to the Museum Gardens is free, Museum entry from £9.50
Best for: Families/Couples/Solo travellers
Walk around the picturesque greenery and wander through the ruins of St Mary's Abbey. Explore York's history in the Yorkshire Museum, showing what life in Yorkshire was like from the dinosaurs until today
Spark
13:00 - 14:30
Venture through the city, admiring the Minster as you make your way to Spark for lunch.
Price: £10-£20
Best for: Families/Couples/Solo travellers
This truly modern destination is built from multiple shipping containers stacked together and hosts a wide variety of eateries. Whether its pizza, burgers, vegan kebabs or fried chicken, everyone can get what they want at Spark.
City Cruise Boat Tour
15:00 - 16:00
After lunch , embark on a tour through the city via boat!
Price: from £14.00
Best for: Families/Couples/Solo travellers
Enjoy an exciting and informative cruise along the River Ouse that cuts directly through the heart of York or, if you're feeling more adventurous, hire out one of the self-drive boats and take to the waters as the captain of your own ship.
Explore The Shambles
16:00 - 17:30
Visit the the Shambles, one of the most famous streets in York.
Price: free to explore the street and shops
Best for: Families/Couples/Solo travellers
This cobblestoned street is lined with unique and interesting shops, so whether you're looking for some tasty cheesecake or your own unique ceramic ghost, you'll find it on the Shambles.
Getting home
More things to do in York
York Minster
Visit York Minster, a breathtaking feat of Gothic architechture located in the very heart of York!
National Railway Museum
Step back to the golden age of railways by hopping in a cab and riding five minutes across town to the National Railway Museum.
JORVIK Viking Centre
The JORVIK Viking Centre takes you back 1,000 years to Viking York and accurately depicts its streets, stalls, sights and smells.
Go by train and relax!
