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Ghost Bus Tour of York
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4.5/5
· 625 reviews· 40 booked
Duration: 60–75 mins
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FromSAR 102.42
Peak District National Park and Derbyshire day tour|Comfortable minivan|Manchester round-trip
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FromSAR 296.36
Skipton: 1-Hour Canal Cruise
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4.6/5
· 200 reviews
Duration: 1 hr
English
Free cancellation
90.5% of travelers recommend
5% off
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FromSAR 47.88SAR 50.41
Beyond the bassline: A cultural music and food journey in Manchester
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FromSAR 296.92
Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around York with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems
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4.9/5
· 94 reviews
Duration: 2 hrs
English
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94 consecutive positive reviews
FromSAR 76.71

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Wakefield Audio Tour: An Echo of History Tour
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Duration: 1 hr
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FromSAR 21.81SAR 27.27
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
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4.5/5
· 258 reviews
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FromSAR 87.07
Liverpool: Strawberry Field Entry Ticket
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5.0/5
· 3 reviews
Duration: 1.5 hrs
English
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FromSAR 62.01SAR 65.28
Preston Audio Tour: Ten Per Cent and No Surrender
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Duration: 1 hr
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Stoke-on-Trent Audio Tour: Fired Earth
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Duration: 1 hr
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FromSAR 21.81SAR 27.27

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From Manchester: Derbyshire and Peak District Day Trip
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4.8/5
· 79 reviews
Duration: 8 hrs
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93.7% of travelers recommend
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FromSAR 263.37SAR 277.24
Whitby & The North York Moors: Day Trip from York
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FromSAR 364.95
Moors, Whitby & The Yorkshire Steam Railway Day Trip from York
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4.8/5
· 152 reviews
Duration: 495 mins
Free cancellation
97.4% of travelers recommend
FromSAR 398.75
Wakefield Today's weatherPartly clear 7-10℃
Wakefield weather for the next 2 days11/4: 8-12℃, 11/5: 7-10℃

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What travellers say about Wakefield

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_TI***vg12 October 2026
3.0
Cafe very expensive no lifts only saw 10 sculptures as it was snowing paths had not got grit on them parking expensive gift shop expensive would not visit again until all prices come down. sarahmetcalfe@gmail.com

Yorkshire Sculpture Park

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_TI***da21 August 2023
5.0
fantastic museum! free to enter and full of incredibly interesting artefacts, easy to access from Leeds station and located in the city centre.

Royal Armouries Museum

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Tsaa26 September 2021
4.0
You can see FDA in different weather every day. It is one of the largest performance venues in Leeds. Blondie Elton John will perform here soon.

First Direct Bank Arena

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阿芙玫瑰1 September 2023
4.0
The National Coal Mining Museum is a museum located in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. The museum is unique in that it offers underground tours that take visitors through the early days of coal mining.

National Coal Mining Museum for England

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M32***2318 August 2019
5.0
Showcase Cinemas is one of the best movie theaters in the area. If you don't want to go shopping at night, you can come here to kill time. The location is much more spacious than in China, and it's very comfortable to sit! It's pretty good, full of technology

Showcase Cinema de Lux Leeds

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M32***8310 August 2021
5.0
Visiting the Leeds City Museum is the quickest and most efficient way to get to know the city of Leeds, where many valuable written materials are preserved.

Leeds City Museum

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What are the must-do things in Wakefield?

Don't miss these attractions in Wakefield: Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Royal Armouries Museum, and Xscape Yorkshire. If you like Day tours, try Ghost Bus Tour of York. If you enjoy Culture & history, try Wakefield Audio Tour: An Echo of History Tour.

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Ghost Bus Tour of York, Peak District National Park and Derbyshire day tour|Comfortable minivan|Manchester round-trip, and Skipton: 1-Hour Canal Cruise. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

As of 4 November 2026, the reference price for day tours and activities in Wakefield is around SAR 47.88 – SAR 2,717.56. Rates vary by duration, group size, transport, tickets, meals, and any special admission requirements. Before you book, please confirm the billing currency and whether the price is quoted per person or per group.

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