York Sightseeing Cruise: Historic River Ouse Views

Discover York’s history and beauty on a tranquil River Ouse cruise. Enjoy breathtaking sights and intriguing tales on this unforgettable journey.

Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • York - Historic Landmarks: Travelers will marvel at the rich history of York with the chance to see iconic landmarks such as York Minster, Clifford’s Tower, and the medieval city walls from a unique perspective.
    Stunning Architecture: Panoramic views of York’s stunning architecture. Travelers can capture postcard-perfect snapshots of the city’s…
What's Included
  • Toilet Facilities
  • Live Captain’s Commentary
  • Scenic River Ouse Views
What's Not Included
  • Drinks & Snacks (Ranges from £1 to £6)
Additional Information

Welcome aboard our daytime sightseeing trip in York, where travellers embark on an unforgettable journey through history, culture, and natural beauty. Our daytime sightseeing trip in York promises a memorable experience filled with breath-taking sights, intriguing tales, and moments of tranquillity along the historic River Ouse. It’s the perfect way to…

Location
City Cruises York - Kings Staith Landing
King's Staith
This cruise departs from Kings Staith 1. If you are unsure, please feel free to ask for directions from a member of the City Cruises Team on the quayside! Please note that not all boats are wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Susan_b
Apr 28, 2025
Best Bridge tour ever - My partner really wanted to do this tour, I was a bit sceptical but he is big fan of bridges and he thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Barry1805
Apr 19, 2025
Nice relaxing and informative - Takes about an hour, good commentary by the pilot, great on a nice sunny day. Refreshments available if required. Accepts York city pass. Its a boat ride, nothing more to say really. Recommended.
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Charlottevl4621py
Apr 15, 2025
Lovely cruise - A lovely cruise along the Ouse! Scott’s commentary was very engaging and interesting - thank you! A relaxing ride as part of our day trip to York.
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Barrybus
Apr 14, 2025
NIce relaxing cruise. - A nice relaxing cruise with interesting commentary from Andy the Captain. He even let my grandson sit in the wheelhouse at the end of the cruise which he enjoyed. The weather was perfect too.
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Joyce_m
Apr 12, 2025
Fun experience - Lovely commentary from Andy who made the whole experience really interesting. He was funny throughout!
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Fionas63
Apr 8, 2025
Interesting and informative boat trip on a glorious day - Interesting and pleasant trip - found out quite a bit about York. The captain of the boat who also gave the commentary was perhaps a little bit too animated, but better than droning on!
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Juliehm6676nt
Apr 22, 2025
Entertaining experience - We chose to do the boat tour on our first ever visit in order to get our bearings. The commentator Andy (or Dave!) was very funny and kept us entertained for the whole hour. Particularly enjoyed the story about the seal! £15 is good value for the time spent on board. You don't really see much of York but it did help us plan the river side pub visits for later on!
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Sandyc63
Apr 20, 2025
Informative cruise with lots of so called ‘humour’ by Andy - This cruise was a pleasant tour down the river Ouse. Andy our guide was informative about the area after he told us a bit about his own life, how he met his wife over a glass of lemonade and he was coming up to his 2nd wedding anniversary after being together for 20 years! After we got over this, it was nice to hear a bit about York with humour thrown in the Andy way and a bit of knowledge checking by way of Q&A on the tour. Although pleasant, have been on better river cruises. Is this where I call Andy Dave!
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Kerry
Apr 16, 2025
Sedate but charming - This was a lovely peaceful trip in the middle of a very busy few days in York. Charming staff and interesting commentary.
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Julschof
Apr 12, 2025
Scenic cruise - A gentle cruise on the Ouse with a commentary. It was a beautiful sunny day and very relaxing indeed. Good to rest our legs after shopping!
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From $20
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).