York: National Railway Museum Express Tour & Audio Guide
ID: GYG1117124-1714878
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore an exciting century of rail history with an express tour. Listen along to an audio guide while you see royal carriages and the famous Mallard.
Hop on board and discover an exciting century of rail history at the National Railway Museum. Enjoy a brief introduction tour, before exploring the exhibits with an audio guide app.
Take a snap of the luxurious royal carriages, which were used by the Royal Family. Listen in your own language about the first generation Japanese bullet train, the Shinkansen. See the famous Mallard, the world’s fastest steam locomotive which set a record of 126mph.
And don’t forget to stop by the model railway and see the tiny trains chug along the miniature landscape.
Highlights
- Enjoy an introductory tour to the National Railway Museum
- See the iconic Mallard, the record-setting steam locomotive
- Listen in your own language as you explore the museum
- Take snaps of the royal carriages, Japanese bullet train and the model railway
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The National Railway Museum is free for all to enter. This package includes an express tour, audio guide app, a reserved entry slot, and a donation to the museum.
You must meet your guide to collect your tickets.
Scan the QR code on your voucher to download the audio guide before arrival. Please bring your own headphones.
Meet your tour guide just before the bus stop on Leaman Road, outside the National Railway Museum main entrance. Your guide will be wearing a ‘VoxCity’ navy blue uniform and carrying a ‘VoxCity’ flag. Please arrive 5 minutes before your booked time slot and bring your own headphones.
INCLUDED
- Express guided tour in English only (10 min)
- Reserved entry to National Railway Museum (entry is free)
- Audio guide app
- Multilingual audio commentary in English, Chinese, French, German, Italian and Spanish
- Donation to National Railway Museum
NOT INCLUDED
- Headset and mobile device
- Entry to paid exhibitions
- Guided tour of exhibitions
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
