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YorkBoat Guided River Trips

Lendal Bridge, YO1 7DP, England
01904 628324
Ranked #17 of 27 tours in York
3.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: YorkBoat are delighted to offer a unique perspective of York on-board one of our comfortable riverboats. We have something for everyone including...... more » Owner description: YorkBoat are delighted to offer a unique perspective of York on-board one of our comfortable riverboats. We have something for everyone including sightseeing trips,BBQ cruises, relaxing lunch and dinner, party cruises and self-drive boats. Escape the city rush and relax with YorkBoat. All of our vessels have fully stocked bars, open top decks,and toilet facilities. Finalist in the 2012 Visit York Awards for Outstanding Customer Service. « less
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London, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

This was a really a very nice trip, really informative and saw a lot of sights. More

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Ashford, United Kingdom
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105 reviews 105 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Having spent several hours pounding the pavements in and around the centre of York City doing the sights, we arrived a little foot sore and jaded at Lendal Bridge where we saw one of the boarding points of York Boat and it was promising a trip departure within 10 minutes. More for a sit down than anything else we purchased... More

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Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffs
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

Took my twin daughters on this trip on a Saturday afternoon. Not a lot to see below decks, embarrassing graffiti on river banks in what is supposed to be a world class tourist destination. Had a cup of tea and two cokes from the bar, fairly tired decor to interiors. Atmosphere might be better at night. More fun above deck,... More

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Chepstow, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

second visit to York in six months.on this trip i would like to review our trip down the river ouse smack on time our vessel arived with its two man crew of rich and mark(captain) the downstairs area is well equiped with both toilets and a bar after a short wait off we went up the river with a well... More

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york
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41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

I won this trip in a competition and went along with my 3 young boys. The sun was shining, we sat on the top and treated ourselves to a glass of wine each and a juice for the boys. We live in York, but are very appreciative of our surroundings. The commentary was informative without being intense and the staff... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

dont waste your money , how boring was this trip , you may aswell walk down the side of the river, the captain and speaker was the most boring man who droaned on and occasionally made a rubbish joke , More

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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011

We came across the river boat trip as we were on our walk around the city, we found it to be very informative, quite cold so pick the right day, the staff were helpful and curtious, 40mins for 14.00 is probably a bit steep but it is what suits your budget, lots of infornation from the captain who new his... More

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Immingham, United Kingdom
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2011
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After a tiring day walking around the shopping areas and an even more exhausting elevation up the Minster, my girlfriend and I were crying out for a relaxing and enjoyable end to our weekend in York, and the Floodlight Evening Cruise delivered this and much more. We boarded the boat a good half hour before setting off and the cruise... More

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Darlington, United Kingdom
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 September 2011
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A Sunday morning trip to blow away the cobwebs was a nice way to see York. Very informative captain who gave an interesting commentary on much of the historic sights from a different angle. More

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York, United Kingdom
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2011
2
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great educational great for kids whose never been on a boat they do evening trips and parties but got to get river in the right condition as in full flood they don't sail due to won't go under bridges two landing points close to city centre,bus routes.and railway station More

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