The Visit York VIP Pass provides free access to the below attractions, tours, and experiences. These are available to media/press visits as well as Visit York Members who wish to be a part of the VIP Pass.

If you wish to join the list of members on the VIP Pass, please contact membership@makeityork.com. For any media enquiries, please contact comms@makeityork.com.

Please note: pre-booking may be required to visit any of the attractions listed. Please contact the venue when planning your adventure to make sure they can accommodate you.

York Attractions

BusinessAddressTerms & Conditions
Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre17 Blossom Street York YO24 1AQFree Guided Tours are available every Tuesday and Thursday starting at 10am and 11.30am.
Barley HallOff Stonegate York YO1 8ARSeasonal opening times - Check website before visiting
City Cruises YorkKing's Staith York YO1 9SNValid on any York City Cruise – check website for available times/dates.
Clifford's TowerTower St York YO1 9SASeasonal opening times - Check website before visiting
DIGSt Saviourgate York YO1 8NNVIP pass holders must call 01904 615505 to check availability
Fairfax HouseCastlegate York YO1 9RNPlease see our website for opening times and What's On
Goddards27 Tadcaster Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1GGSee website for opening times. Please note there is accessible parking only.
JORVIK Viking CentreCoppergate York YO1 9WTJORVIK Viking Centre operates as pre-book only. Please check opening times and book tickets before you visit.
Merchant Adventurer's HallFossgate York YO1 9XDOccasionally closed for private functions - check website for details
National Railway MuseumLeeman Road York YO26 9XJPass holders can ride free on the Road Train.
Roman Bath MuseumSt Sampsons Square YO1 8RNPlease call ahead to check opening times.
Treasurer's HouseMinster Yard York YO1 7JLSee website to pre-book for a house tour - use the 'Affiliate organisation' free ticket option, and bring the VIP Pass on the day. Booking is only for April – October. No booking needed for Christmas.
Van Gogh Immersive ExperienceCastlegate, York, YO1 9RNSee website.
York Army Museum3 Tower Street York YO1 9SBSee website for opening times.
York Art GalleryExhibition Square York YO1 7EWSee website for opening times.
York Castle MuseumEye of York, Castle Area, YO1 9RYSee website for opening times.
York Mansion HouseSt Helen's Square, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9QLRe-opens in August 2025.
York MinsterDeangate, York, England YO1 7HHSee website for opening times.
York's Chocolate Story3-4 Kings Square, York YO1 7LDSee website for opening times - Walk Ups Only
The York Dungeon12 Clifford Street York YO1 9RDOpen daily throughout the year (excl Dec 24th to Dec 26th); Please check website for times. Excludes Dungeon Lates and Walking Tours. Photo ID and proof of employment required.
Yorkshire MuseumMuseum Gardens York YO1 7FRSee website for opening times.

Beyond York Attractions

BusinessAddressTerms & Conditions
Allied Air Force Memorial Yorkshire Air MuseumElvington York YO41 6AUPass not valid on event days.
BeningbroughBeningbrough York YO30 1DDOpen all year. Check website for opening times.
Captain Cook Memorial Museum WhitbyGrape Lane Whitby YO22 4BASeasonal opening times - Check website before visiting
Castle HowardCastle Howard York YO60 7DASee website for seasonal opening times. Pass not valid at Christmas or Events. Pre booking via the website is strongly advised to avoid disappointment
Fountains Abbey & Studley RoyalRipon North Yorkshire HG4 3DYSeasonal opening times - Check website before visiting
Mother Shipton's CaveProphecy House, Harrogate Rd, High Bridge, Knaresborough HG5 8DDEmail in advance to book a timeslot. Pass not valid at Christmas.
National Centre for Birds of PreyDuncombe Park, Helmsley, York YO62 5EBOpen 7 days a week, from mid February until mid October. Please see website for exact dates.
Nunnington HallNunnington Nr Helmsley YO62 5UYSeasonal opening times - Check website before visiting
Stillingfleet Lodge Garden and NurseriesStewart Lane Stillingfleet York YO19 6HPSee website for opening times.
The Yorkshire ArboretumCastle Howard York YO60 7BYSee website for opening times. Contact administrator@yorkshirearboretum.org for any enquiries.
Wolds Way LavenderWintringham Malton North Yorkshire YO17 8HWSee website for opening times.

York Tours and Experiences

BusinessTerms & Conditions
BOBH – Day Trips from YorkPlease call to make the booking, subject to availability
The Bloody Tour of YorkMeet outside St Williams College, please check times ahead of booking.
Ghost TrailSee website for dates and times.
The Original Ghost WalkSee website for dates and times.
York City Sightseeing Bus TourOpening times for the season are 09:08-5:28. Running services up to every 15 minutes.
York Cycling ToursSee website for dates and times.