What to do in York

Activities, attractions and tours
York featuring dining out, street scenes and heritage architecture

York Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that York has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

York is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in York to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

York Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of York.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to York attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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City Centre

If you're spending some time in City Centre, Shambles and York Christmas Market are top sights worth seeing.

City Centre
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South Bank

If you're spending some time in South Bank, Bar Convent Museum and Rowntree Park are top sights worth seeing.

South Bank
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Fishergate

While visiting Fishergate, you might make a stop by sights like York Barbican and Kohima Museum.

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Bishophill

While visiting Bishophill, you might make a stop by sights like Micklegate Bar and St. Mary's Church.

Bishophill
This donkey really likes carrots and visitors.

Fulford

Fulford is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to McArthur Glen Designer Outlet or Fulford Golf Club.

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The Groves

If you're spending some time in The Groves, Trinity Methodist Church York and Clarence Gardens are top sights worth seeing.

The Groves

Day trip destinations from York