Foss Islands Travel Guide

York

A medieval castle with stone towers and arched gateways.
Photo by Paul Glazzard (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
A stone church with a tower, surrounded by trees and a paved path.

Things to do

York Evening Escape On The Ouse Cruise

York Evening Escape On The Ouse Cruise

฿642
per adult
York Evening Escape On The Ouse Cruise
York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

฿758
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
The York Dungeon Tour

The York Dungeon Tour

฿892
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The York Dungeon Tour
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

฿758
per adult
York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
RHS Garden Harlow Carr Entry Ticket

RHS Garden Harlow Carr Entry Ticket

฿671
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
RHS Garden Harlow Carr Entry Ticket
York Audio Tour: Ghosts, History, and Chocolate

York Audio Tour: Ghosts, History, and Chocolate

฿420
per traveller
York Audio Tour: Ghosts, History, and Chocolate
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A historic cathedral with Gothic architecture, a clear night sky, and a street with buildings on either side.

City Centre

If you're spending some time in City Centre, Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Shambles are top sights worth seeing.

A historic cathedral surrounded by red-roofed buildings and green trees.

Bishophill

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Bishophill and surrounding area, you can visit Micklegate Bar and York Grand Opera House.

A nighttime cityscape with illuminated buildings, a prominent cathedral, and a lit-up intersection with light trails from vehicles.
Photo by Ron Photos
Open Photo by Ron Photos

South Bank

While South Bank isn't home to many top sights, York Racecourse and Micklegate Bar are some notable places to visit nearby.

A curved bridge over a river with trees and greenery on both sides.
Photo by rod collier
Open Photo by rod collier

Fishergate

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

A historic stone structure with Gothic arches and intricate carvings.

Bootham

While visiting Bootham, you might make a stop by sights like York Theatre Royal and St. Mary's Abbey.

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