Exhibition Square Tours

When locals want to hang out with friends, they often head for Exhibition Square. Do some people-watching at this vibrant civic space or make a few pals of your own.

You're spoiled for sightseeing choice when spending time in York. Exhibition Square is a great place to kick off here, but there are loads of other fine places to explore. York Minster, York Dungeon, and York Castle Museum are close to the modern public area and will round out your day nicely.

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Leeds Centre by Charles Hope

Leeds Centre by Charles Hope

3 out of 5
Leylands
per person
Sep 12 - Sep 18
found 9 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (JFK) to Leeds (LBA)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
Very easy location to be in, good customer service and clean

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2025

Aire Apartments - The Calls

Aire Apartments - The Calls

2 out of 5
Leeds City Center
per person
Oct 9 - Oct 15
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (JFK) to Leeds (LBA)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Apartment with all you need for a comfortable stay Shame about the lift which didn’t work during our stay Good location

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Hotel Indigo York by IHG

Hotel Indigo York by IHG

4 out of 5
City Centre
per person
Oct 9 - Oct 15
found 14 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
New Orleans (MSY) to Leeds (LBA)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,208 reviews)
Staff were excellent

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Exhibition Square

Tours & day trips

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City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Activity duration is 1 day
9.0 out of 10 with 119 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $23 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Romans, Vikings and Medieval Marvels in York: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Romans, Vikings and Medieval Marvels in York: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
8.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is $12 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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York's Chocolate Story: Guided Tour

York's Chocolate Story: Guided Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is $29 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Chocolate Manufactory Tasting Journey at York Cocoa Works

Chocolate Manufactory Tasting Journey at York Cocoa Works

Activity duration is 45 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $17 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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From York: Moors, Whitby, and the Yorkshire Steam Railway

From York: Moors, Whitby, and the Yorkshire Steam Railway

Activity duration is 8 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 4 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $79 per adult
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York Art Gallery

You can browse the exhibits at York Art Gallery, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Bootham. Discover the area's fascinating museums, or seek out its local tours.

York Art Gallery
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Multangular Tower

Learn about the local history of Bootham with a stop at Multangular Tower. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this romantic area.

Multangular Tower
Yorkshire Museum featuring heritage architecture and a garden

Yorkshire Museum

Examine a Viking sword from 1,000 years ago, Roman and medieval remnants and the skeletons of extinct animals in this revered museum.

Yorkshire Museum
York Minster featuring religious aspects, a church or cathedral and a square or plaza

York Minster

The city’s emblem is known for its superb stained-glass windows, underground treasure chambers and tall tower with spectacular views.

York Minster
St. Mary\'s Abbey featuring a ruin

St. Mary's Abbey

Once one of the wealthiest abbeys in the country, the millennium-old ruins of this historic building are now surrounded by a charming park.

St. Mary's Abbey
York showing heritage architecture and a park

Yorkshire Museum Gardens

Relax in a tranquil park that houses one of the most popular museums in York and offers peaceful lawns that border the River Ouse.

Yorkshire Museum Gardens

Best Lodging Options Near Exhibition Square

The Milner York

The Milner York

4 out of 5
Station Road, York, England
The Milner York
Radisson Hotel York

Radisson Hotel York

4 out of 5
North Street, York, England
Radisson Hotel York
The Grand, York

The Grand, York

5 out of 5
Station Rise, York, England
The Grand, York
Malmaison York

Malmaison York

4 out of 5
2 ROUGIER STREET, York, England
Malmaison York
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

3 out of 5
46-50 Piccadilly, York, England
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
DoubleTree by Hilton York

DoubleTree by Hilton York

4 out of 5
St Maurices Road, York, England
DoubleTree by Hilton York
Hilton York

Hilton York

4 out of 5
1 Tower Street, York, England
Hilton York
The Minster Hotel York

The Minster Hotel York

3 out of 5
60 Bootham, York, England
The Minster Hotel York
Dean Court Hotel

Dean Court Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Duncombe Place North Yorkshire, York, England
Dean Court Hotel
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