North York Moors and Whitby Day Tour from York
Description
Explore some of the many famous historical sites and adventure across the spectacular landscape. Here you’ll take a trip to the seaside town of Whitby once you arrive in the town you will have free time to explore historic town and enjoy the famous Fish and Chips. The first stop is Byland Abbey to visit the historic ruins, then onto the picture perfect village of Helmsley.
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Itinerary
Visit the ruins of this medieval monastary, drenched in history the remains are a fasianting stop on the tour.
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.
Enjoy a scenic drive through the North York Moors National Park, where you will see stunning views which extend for miles.
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.
Finish your tour of the North York Moors back in the heart of the medieval city.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Our tours are not suitable for children under 5 years old
- There will be a designated lunch stop where you’ll be able to purchase lunch
- There are toilet stops on route
- Minimal walking required
- Confirmation is received at the time of booking
- 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.
- Please note that the North York Moors Railway have a private event from June 11th-14th. On these days, our tours will include entrance to the iconic Whitby Abbey instead.
- Please Note; from 23rd March- 27th September 2026 (except for selected dates) the North York Moors Railway will not operate on Thursdays and Fridays during the 2026 season. On these days, our tours will include entrance to the iconic Whitby Abbey instead. Please call the office for further details.
- Due to the nature of the out tours, we cannot wait for customers who arrive at their tour start point late. If you are late for your tour, our cancellation policy applies. 100% charges are applicable and you will not be entitled to a refund or alternative.
Reviews(674)
Bob was informative & very friendly. He drove on smaller roads very safely to show places of interest. The minibus was comfortable & air conditioned (the weather was hot!). Plenty of time at each stop & made it clear when to return.
Thank you Sara for your 5 star review of our North York Moors tour! We are very happy to hear about your great time on tour with our driver guide Bob, of who's knowledge, friendliness and experience has contributed to a great day for yourself. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our curated itinerary, with enough time to explore and also sit back and relax whilst taking in the stunning landscapes. Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore Yorkshire. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
Tour operator was friendly, fun & had a good knowledge of the local area & history. Saw some beautiful places such as Helmsley & Goathland which inspired me to visit again & spend longer there.
Thank you Patricia for your kind words and 5 star review of our North York Moors and Whitby day tour! We are delighted to hear that our curated itinerary has inspired yourself to come back and visit, with Helmsley being a hidden star for myself too! Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore Yorkshire. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
A nice day out in Yorkshire and good introduction to the area. The tour includes a variety of experiences from seeing ruined abbeys to walking the moors to a visit to seaside Whitby. Steven, our guide, really made the experience for me. His wit, charm and interesting stories livened up the driving portions and helped them fly by. My only change would be to make the train ride optional, as it was cute but wasted an hour that could have been better spent with a longer moor walk or more time in Whitby.
Thank you for your kind words about out North York Moors tour. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your time in Whitby and the multiple stops throughout. We appreciate the feedback regarding the train, we will keep it in mind when we evaluate our tour offerings and itineraries at the end of the season. Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
Bus was comfortable, Bob was an excellent guide, full of information, and the various stopping places and sights were well chosen. A great day out.
Thank you Stephen for your kind words regarding our North York Moors tour. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our curated itinerary and sights on your tour, with our driver guide Bob creating a positive long lasting memory for yourself. Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore Yorkshire. Best wishes, Mountain Goat.
Fantastic all around. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and was a gifted storyteller. We stopped at multiple off the beaten track places- ancient churches, ruins, villages. This tour had it all for those wanting historical context and a trip to the Moors and Whitby on the sea.
Thank you Nathan for your lovely words and 5 star review of our North York Moors tour! We are delighted to hear about your great day seeing the historical and picturesque sights on our curated itinerary with our driver guide. We will pass your kind words and compliment to our driver guide of course. Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore Yorkshire. Best wishes, Mountain Goat.
Ben, our driver and guide, was interesting and engaging. I was wondering that we’d be in the bus the whole time but we stopped a number of times to see various sights.
Thank you for your kind words regarding our North York Moors and Whitby tour. We are delighted to hear about your great time with our driver Ben and that you enjoyed our curated itinerary with plenty of stops for viewpoints and interests. Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore Yorkshire. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
Excellent trip, lots to see and the many interesting stories shared by Steve the driver kept us all entertained throughout the day.
Thank you for your kind review. We are thrilled to hear about your great day on tour to the North York Moors with Steve. Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore Yorkshire. Best wishes, Mountain Goat.
The tour was great and the guide, Barry, was fantastic! He explained everything very well and had a wealth of knowledge. We saw everything we wanted to see along the trip-dales, vales, sheep, the countryside, and charming villages along the way. Highly recommend! Cheers!
Thank you for your 5 star review and recommendation of our North York Moors and Whitby tour. We are delighted to hear about your great time on tour with us, seeing more of the Yorkshire picturesque sights and culture with the help of Barry's knowledge and experience! Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore Yorkshire. Best wishes, Mountain Goat.
A very good driver guide gave our small group a very enlightening talk of his childhood home and the surroundings moors. The steam train was a little weak but anything with steam is grand. Very good day
Thank you for your kind words regarding your time in the North York Moors. We are delighted to hear that your driver guide greatly impacted your experience with his stories, knowledge and experience! Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore Yorkshire. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
Beautiful tour through the North Yorkshire Moors to Whitby seeing lovely sites along the way. Ancient Byland Abby ruins, St Gregory’s Minster, and Blakey Bank overlook were all beautiful. David was extremely knowledgeable of the history and made the day very enjoyable. Would highly recommend.
Thank you Tessa for your lovely words regarding your time on tour with David to the North Yorkshire Moors. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our featured sights and attractions, with Byland Abbey being one of my favourites too! We will pass on your words to David, of whom will be happy to know that he made a great influence on the enjoyment of your tour. Thank you for choosing us to Go Explore Yorkshire. Best wishes, Mountain Goat
