York River Cruise: Scenic Daytime Sightseeing

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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Jeinorb
Mar 6, 2026
Relaxing experience - Nice relaxing experience whilst being very informative, entry locations at various places. Greeted by a friendly ticket master, with the commentary from Tyler, being both informative and funny.
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John
Jan 23, 2026
Boat trip - Staff very polite and helpful from arrival to leaving. Lady very knowledgeable of the area and the history. I will definitely do this again during better weather conditions so we can take the family and sit on the top.
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Massimo_n
Jan 20, 2026
Lovely boat cruise on the... - Lovely boat cruise on the river, staff very friendly, commentary adequate, overall a fantastic experience
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Littlebird1065
Jan 8, 2026
Excellent free walking tour. - Great, in depth information and historical, fun facts on York’s many points of historical interest by our guide Frazier, on a free walking tour. Time well spent!
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Daft
Nov 8, 2025
Great fun. - Enjoyable commentary from skipper Andy, accompanying lovely boat trip along the Ouse… reasonably priced drinks on board too
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Maziejane
Nov 7, 2025
Lovely setting to see a different part of the city - We braved the upstairs on half term. The crew were great regaling good stories to us. There is a bar on board for snacks and drinks. Well worth it.
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Jmcd2013
Oct 24, 2025
Lovely boat trip - All the staff at City Cruises were lovely. We had a very enjoyable trip on the River Ouse with Scott as captain. The commentary was informative and fun. The cost was acceptable, boat was busy but it was comfortable and we were happy to sit outside. We love a boat ride and this was perfectly acceptable. My only slight negative is that there isn’t that much to see from the river. Enjoyable nonetheless.
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Tpbel
Oct 24, 2025
Weather dependent - This was a pleasant way to spend an hour because the Autumn afternoon was sunny and dry. There’s not much of a view from the river - you can’t see the Minster for example. But you can see the city from a new angle which is interesting. Efficient operation and choice of jetties to disembark.
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Victoriatx2529cf
Oct 25, 2025
River cruise York - Not a huge section of river , but did enjoy seeing the bridges and historical buildings. Was rather disappointed that our 45 minute cruise was cut to 35 minutes due to the the driver reaching his quota of legal driving time.??? So we had to get off at an earlier stop, we were not informed of this prior to purchasing our ticket or given a discounted ticket.
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Carolina
Jan 2, 2026
Cancelled and unprofessional - The tour operator cancelled the tour on the same day a couple of hours before. Still waiting for my refund. Very unprofessional. I don’t recommend.
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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).