North York Moors and Whitby Day Tour from York
Overview
The first stop of the tour is Pickering, a ancient market-town on the border of the North York Moors national park. From Pickering we travel into the national park itself, famed for the stunning views of heather moorland which, on a clear day, can extend for 50 miles in every direction. We stop next in Goathland, famous for its role in the TV series Heartbeat. You will have a brief stop where you can see Goathland Station, featured in the world renowned Harry Potter movies as Hogsmead.
Next we arrive in Whitby for lunch, a traditional seaside town, where there is a wide choice of places to eat with fish and chips being the local favourite. After our lunch stop it is time to travel through the heart of the moors, following roads through the stunning expanse of heather moorland.
We will then make our way back towards York whilst enjoying the views over the Vale of York.
Inclusions
- Round trip transportation from York
- Small mini-coach tour. Maximum of 16 passengers
- Commentary from the driver guide in English
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: York Minster, Minster Yard Deangate, York YO1 7HH England
Meet your driver guide in Duncombe Place, outside the York minster to begin your tour.
Stop At: Pickering, Pickering, North Yorkshire, England
Stop in the beautiful Yorkshire town of Pickering, when you can enjoy a hot drink and explore this interesting area. You will have the option to visit the famous Church, which is home to the oldest wall paintings in England.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Goathland, Goathland, North York Moors National Park, North Yorkshire, England
Visit this beautiful town, nestled in the heart of the moors. Goathland is famous for the TV series Heartbeat and its appearance in Harry Potter as Hogsmede station.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Whitby, Whitby, Scarborough District, North Yorkshire, England
Stop for a few leisurely hours in this stunning coastal town. Enjoy world famous fish and chips and saunter through the beautiful streets. You will also have the option to visit the famous Abbey during your two hour stop here if you wish.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: North York Moors National Park, North York Moors National Park, North Yorkshire, England
Enjoy a scenic drive through the North York Moors National Park, where you will see stunning views which extend for miles.
Stop At: Helmsley, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, England
Enjoy a break in this Yorkshire village, where you can stop for a drink and explore the area. You will also have the option to visit the castle ruins for an additional £5.80.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: York Minster, Minster Yard Deangate, York YO1 7HH England
Finish your tour of the North York Moors back in the heart of the medieval city.
Additional information
- Our tours are not suitable for children under 5 years old
- Not wheelchair accessible
- There will be a designated lunch stop where you’ll be able to purchase lunch
- There are toilet stops on route
- Minimal walking required
- Service animals allowed
- Confirmation is received at the time of booking
- Near public transportation
- Our vehicles are not currently wheelchair accessible
- Luggage storage is available at the York train station
- Seats cannot be reserved
- Each passenger must have their own seat.
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Great tour! Lee was very knowledgeable and the day was quite enjoyable. Beautiful sites…so much history in this part of the UK; we learned a great deal. Would love to come back to see all the Heather in bloom!
Great tour! Lee was very knowledgeable and the day was quite enjoyable. Beautiful sites…so much history in this part of the UK; we learned a great deal. Would love to come back to see all the Heather in bloom!Seeing so much beautiful country, small towns and Abby ruins. Our driver/guide did an excellent job - safe, friendly, service oriented and knowledgeable. Good timing regarding stopping and walking.
Seeing so much beautiful country, small towns and Abby ruins. Our driver/guide did an excellent job - safe, friendly, service oriented and knowledgeable. Good timing regarding stopping and walking.The tour could have been much better. Felt like a monologue, absolute snoozefest. The guide was knowledgeable but had very little enthusiasm to share the information. Felt like a history lesson. Won't recommend.
The tour could have been much better. Felt like a monologue, absolute snoozefest. The guide was knowledgeable but had very little enthusiasm to share the information. Felt like a history lesson. Won't recommend.My girlfriend and I went on this tour on her birthday and we had the best time. Lee was knowledgeable, funny, and easy-going; we couldn't have asked for a better tour guide! We really enjoyed the day and were able to see areas that we wouldn't have otherwise known about. A really great experience.
My girlfriend and I went on this tour on her birthday and we had the best time. Lee was knowledgeable, funny, and easy-going; we couldn't have asked for a better tour guide! We really enjoyed the day and were able to see areas that we wouldn't have otherwise known about. A really great experience.Lee our tour guide was exceptional. A lovely guy, shared his considerable knowledge of the Moors and of his love of Whitby fish and chips. An excellent day that my wife Sue and I would love to repeat. We were in a group of only 7 in total and we went on Monday 21st March 2022. Please go, you wont...
Lee our tour guide was exceptional. A lovely guy, shared his considerable knowledge of the Moors and of his love of Whitby fish and chips. An excellent day that my wife Sue and I would love to repeat. We were in a group of only 7 in total and we went on Monday 21st March 2022. Please go, you wont regret it.It was not that memorable. A rather blah experience and I would not rate Whitby as a particularly pretty seaside town. It was alright for the experience but the guide, Lawrence, whilst very knowledgeable had a monotone voice which put everyone to sleep. Perhaps being more interactive, more hum...
It was not that memorable. A rather blah experience and I would not rate Whitby as a particularly pretty seaside town. It was alright for the experience but the guide, Lawrence, whilst very knowledgeable had a monotone voice which put everyone to sleep. Perhaps being more interactive, more humorous and less of a history lesson would be better.