A POPULAR York sightseeing company is inviting people to learn more about their city, on board its award-winning bright red open top tour buses.

More than 20,000 people enjoyed the sights and sounds of the historic city in the second half of last year, until pandemic travel restrictions brought the service to a stop in December.

But now, with the initial easing of rules under the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown, tour operator ‘City Sightseeing York’ is ending the lockdown blues and returning to the city’s streets from today.

The ‘stay at home’ restriction will end, but the Government will still be advising people to stay local. And, with that in mind, City Sightseeing York has lined up special discounts on Sundays for York residents holding a York Card.

There’ll also be 25 per cent off all tour tickets at weekends for York’s key workers, as a token of thanks for their hard work throughout the pandemic.

City Sightseeing York general manager Ben Mansfield said: “Our bright red open top buses are a safe and friendly way to enjoy all that’s great about our amazing city, while learning a thing or two about the landmarks along the way.

“As always, all our tour buses are clean, safe and ready to go, with plenty of face coverings and hand sanitiser provided, as well as proper social distancing measures in place – plus plenty of fresh Yorkshire air on the top deck!

“And, if we start to get busier as the season progresses, we will ensure there are enough buses in service so that everyone can spread out as needed."

Full details of all City Sightseeing York tours and advance bookings are available online at www.yorkcitysightseeing.com. Details of the York Card scheme are online at https://exploreyork.co.uk/yorkcard.