Day trip

North York Moors and Whitby Tour from York

Activity provider: Yorkshire Day Tours
Day trip

North York Moors and Whitby Tour from York

Activity provider: Yorkshire Day Tours
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From US$ 62.96 per person

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Discover the best of North Yorkshire's villages, market towns and moorlands on a full-day tour to Whitby, Helmsley, North Yorkshire Moors National Park and more.

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Duration 8.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • See the best of the North Yorkshire Moors and Whitby in a day
  • Travel over the famous moorlands and stop to enjoy the sumptuous views
  • Explore Goathland, filming location for Heartbeat and Harry Potter
  • Enjoy tasty fish and chips in the scenic seaside town of Whitby
Full description
See the best of Whitby and the North Yorkshire Moors on this fascinating and exciting full-day tour to one of Britain's most scenic areas. See the charming market town of Pickering before heading off the beaten track into the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, where there will be plenty of chances throughout your day to capture memorable photos and time to enjoy the picturesque scenery. Visit the scenic moorland village of Goathland and see the station turned into ‘Hogsmeade’ for 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone'. Discover the traditional seaside town of Whitby, enjoying a lunch of fish and chips and then taking a stroll along the harbor or visiting the dramatic ruins of Whitby Abbey, which was the inspiration for the novel ‘Dracula’. Drive through more classic Yorkshire countryside as you make your way through Egton and Egton Bridge towards Glaisdale. This peaceful village is home to Beggers Bridge, a 17th-century bridge with a fascinating romantic story behind it.  Enjoy uninterrupted panoramic views on the moorlands before stopping to view a collection of historic furnaces and explore the quaint market town of Helmsley. Visit the bustling market square, dramatic castle ruins, charming tea rooms or inviting inns.
Includes
  • Transport in a 16-seater minibus
  • Knowledgeable driver and guide
  • Food and drink
Not suitable for
  • Children under 5 years
  • Wheelchair users

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Date

Meeting point

This tour will start opposite Dean Court Hotel in Duncombe Place next to York Minster, Y01 7EF at 9:15 AM. The pickup point is in the heart of city, approximately 10 minutes walk from York Railway Station.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Rain gear
  • Cash

Not allowed

  • Pets (assistance dogs allowed)

Know before you go

  • Unfortunately, this tour is not suitable for children under the age of 5
  • Routes are subject to change without notice and the vendor reserves the right to alter tours in the event of severely inclement weather, traffic congestion or for operational reasons
  • Food and drinks are not included in the price
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 220 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    4.7/5

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I wouldnt recommend to go party night before, but I'm really glad I didn't fall asleep and could enjoy this tour . Guide was perfect, funny, told us a lot of interesting facts Timing was great, also recommodations what to see and do in each place. Would go for it again , for sure!

April 1, 2023

Spent a wonderful day exploring the moors and delightful Whitby. Our tour guide Matt with Goat Tours very informative and gave us a lot of historical information on the places we visited. I highly recommend this particular tour you will not be disappointed.

April 1, 2023

Lovely day trip with an excellent and very knowledgeable Trevor. He really went out of his way to let us see the beauty of the Moors! Helmsley really was a beautiful sight and the ruins were remarkable!! Whitby was a nice 2 hour visit a charming little harbour! The knowledge of the guide was excellent and I got educated a little!! Would recommend!!!!

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April 1, 2023

Product ID: 110128