Luxus Private Day Back Roads Whitby Moor & Coast

My daughter and I booked 2 full day tours with Expedition Yorkshire, both led by Senior Guide Richard, that were absolutely wonderful. Richard picked us up right at out hotel and led us on a deep dive of beautiful Yorkshire that went so much further than typical tourism. He is a native of the area, and his knowledge abounds. He also tailored our tours to us and was lovely, responsive and flexible at all times. Also a shout out to Andrew, who always responded immediately to my emails and questions. Expedition Yorkshire surpassed my expectations in every way. I highly recommend them to those wanting to really experience Yorkshire and discover all it's beauty. We will be back, accompanied by Richard or Andrew.

Andrew took us through Yorkshire showing us the quaint towns, fantastic Castle Howard, and the Whitby Abby. He made sure we had great fish and chips in Whitby and stopped at the Goathland train station( where a scene for the Harry Potter movie was filmed). He made sure our tour was exactly what we wanted and made lots of stops for photos. I can highly recommend this tour!!

We'd wanted to visit Whitby for the longest time, already having fallen in love with York over the years and are so glad we finally got to make the trip with Expedition Yorkshire. We had the most enjoyable and fun day, thanks to Andrew's very knowledgeable guiding skills and wouldn't hesitate to recommend a tour. We were made very welcome from the off and saw so many places that we wouldn't have thought to look for or known how to find on our own. We were fortunate to have a beautiful day which only enhanced the views of the stark and striking North York Moors. We particularly enjoyed the short stops en route at the atmospheric Byland and Rievaulx Abbeys and a break for refreshment at Helmsley's lovely Walled Garden (you have to try the delicious cakes at the Vinehouse Cafe!). Whitby did not disappoint, the habour views were beautiful and of course the imposing Abbey looms over the coast, just as it has for centuries. We stopped for a rather touching visit to St Mary's Churchyard, a very atmospheric spot for a quick recap of the opening scene of 'Dracula', just as the sun was beginning to think about setting.. We cannot recommend Andrew and Expedition Yorkshire enough - nothing is too much trouble, you'll learn so much and get the best views of the most stunning parts of the county, shown off at its very best. Don't think about it for too long-book that trip, you really won't regret it.

Our wonderful tour guide Richard was so knowledgable of the area and showed us a wonderful blend of both historical landmarks and beautiful villages. We had such a great time the time flew by and we are very grateful for our experience and for Richard's insight and knowledge. Would do this tour again in a minute.

We just got back from touring with Andrew for 4 days and wholeheartedly recommend Expedition Yorkshire for a fantastic experience!! We did the Moor, Coast & Cliff and ACG&S tours, as well as transfer tours from Edinburgh-York and York-Oxford. Andrew is knowledgeable, thoughtful, and funny. He knows the backroads and best spots, and he is clearly passionate about the beautiful area, as well as its people and history. We had a mixed family group (including 9 year old boys), and we also were dealing with some rainy weather and unexpected health issues. Andrew was unflappable – he tailored our trips based on our interests and needs, and helped us all make the best of our vacation. The touring van (as shown on the website) is very comfortable and well-maintained, and fit our group perfectly. We would happily book again with Expedition Yorkshire and highly recommend for an amazing bespoke experience!

Andrew provided a memorable experience. He was friendly, funny, engaging and a wealth of information. If you’re lucky enough to get Andrew as your tour guide, you’re guaranteed a great day!

We just completed two exceptional tours with Expedition Yorkshire. The first was the Moor, Coast, and Cliff tour, where we visited the amazing scenic countryside north and east of York where we were staying. We had also booked a “transfer tour” from York to our next destination in Edinburgh. This was a great way to move on to our next locale without “wasting” a day, as we traveled from site to site along the way. Andrew and company tailored the tours to our specific interests - history and photography - ensuring rich and memorable experiences for both of us. We highly recommend Expedition Yorkshire if you plan on visiting the region.

Wonderful experience! Andrew was patient and very knowledgeable. Went way beyond our expectations. Accommodating to what and how we wanted to sightsee. Beautiful countryside.

We spent an amazing day with Andew, the best day of our trip to the UK. Andrew has a warm, engaging personality which quickly makes you feel comfortable. He readily shares his comprehensive knowledge of the area, taking lesser known roads that lead to interesting sites that no guide book will ever include and most others would bypass. He took us through small towns, regaling us with their history and interesting stories. He knows the best cafes and restaurants in which to get refreshed. He was always willing to stop so that we could take in the views or capture images. We never felt rushed at any point; it was like taking a journey with a good friend. We would highly recommend Expedition Yorkshire tours to anyone.

Three generations of my family (aged from 11 to 82) took a wonderful full day tour last month with Expedition Yorkshire, which included the Yorkshire moors, Staithes, Whitby, Goathland, and so many more places. Andrew was friendly, considerate, and extremely knowledgeable. He listened to our requests and planned a tour for us that included all the places where we wanted to go, but then added so many extra stops along the way, showing us beautiful places we would never have thought of visiting, or been able to get to by ourselves. It really was the highlight of our visit, and I highly recommend this company.