Tours/York/Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.
Viator · group up to 7 pax

Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.

5.0(78)York1 hour
VIATOR5.0(15)TRIPADVISOR5.0(63)

Description

Discover Yorkshire with Greg – Your Personal Guide to the Heart of the Moors A truly personal, small-group tour of Nth Yorkshire with Greg, your guide for the day. With no more than 7 guests, Greg offers a relaxed, friendly experience that you won’t find with larger tour operators, Greg brings the region's history and culture to life with fascinating stories and insider knowledge. The highlight of the day is a scenic heritage steam train ride from the village of Goathland—best known as Hogsmeade Station from the Harry Potter films. (included). Your day will be filled with stunning landscapes, charming villages like Helmsley and Hutton-Le-Hole and, of course, the breathtaking Whitby where you will enjoy some free time. Whether you're snapping photos of the rolling moors, or simply chatting with Greg about local life, you'll feel like part of the Yorkshire family. A tour that’s as much about the journey as it is about the destination – a relaxed and engaging experience for everyone.

Tour Options

North York Moor Small Group Tours to Whitby including Steam Train

Itinerary

Pass by

A view of the enormous 'White Horse of Kilburn' (97m wide) The horse was carved into the Sandstone over 100 years ago. (please not that we will see the horse from the minibus and will not be venturing up close)

20 min

A stop at Byland Abbey. A Gothic Monastery which inspired the design for York Minster Rose Window

40 min

Visiting the beautiful, bustling market Town of Helmsley (Once my Home) Here, you will be able to stretch your legs, get something to eat and use the toilet facilities.

15 min

A brief stop at this beautiful small village where you often see sheep taking over the roads

60 min

We will travel over a section of the North York Moors National Park where you can appreciate the beauty and tranquility of this vast moorland

50 min

From Goathland Village Greg will see you safely on the steam train ride (one way) to Whitby and be waiting for you on the platform to greet you before having some free time in the town.

120 min

Approximately 2 hours to spend in Whitby at your leisure. You may want to visit Whitby Abbey, eat fish and chips or just take in the harbour atmostphere of fishing boats along the great piers.

Highlights

Air-conditioned vehicle
Regular refreshment stops and photo breaks
No more than 7 seats. Genuine small group
Live commentary in English
Greg your guide has lived and worked in most of the areas we visit during the trip

What's included

Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Regular refreshment stops and photo breaks
No more than 7 seats. Genuine small group
Live commentary in English
Greg your guide has lived and worked in most of the areas we visit during the trip
Not included
Food and drinks

Traveller Ratings

5.0
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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(78)

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Ian C
June 28, 2026
Fantastic train ride with fish and chips.

First time we have visited North Yorkshire and what a fantastic time we had we booked on the steam train with the fish and chips service which was probably the best fish and chips we have had plenty of chips and the cod was massive and all freshly cooked, we also had the cream tea on the return journey and what a great time and experience we had would definitely do it again when we visit hear again.

Operator response

Thsnk you for taking the time to leave this fantastic review. Really happy to hear that you enjoyed your day

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fifilb19
June 25, 2026
Wonderful very small group tour

Fabulous day out with our guide Greg and a very small group of fellow guests. Perfectly curated itinerary with plenty of stops in gorgeous places along the way. Wonderful train ride and plenty of time in Whitby. Highly recommend!

Operator response

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this fabulous review. So glad you enjoyed the day and very grateful for the 5 star recommendation. Greg

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Hilary_L
June 24, 2026
Fab day out ...

Fab day out Greg was excellent very informative and helpful. Well worth the money Enjoyable experience

Operator response

Thank you for leaving this wonderful review. Was great to meet you all and so glad you had a good day out. Very much appreciated. Greg

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Christina_B
June 6, 2026
An absolutely worthwhile...

An absolutely worthwhile way to see and experience North Yorkshire! If you're trying to decide between this and another similar tour, I can confidently say that going with a small group (max 7 people) was worth it. Greg is owner/operator and was a great guide and host. Highly recommend this tour!

Operator response

Thank you so much for this glowing review. Im glad you feel smaller tours are the way forward. Your 5 star review is very much appreciated. Greg

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Anita R
June 4, 2026
Informative and attentive tour guide

Greg arrived on time at the allocates pick up point. Was very knowledgeable about the areas we travelled through and the history of events. Looked after us all very well. Saw places we would not have known were there so saw far more than if we have gone out alone

Operator response

Thank you for taking the time to leave this great review. Its always a pleasure when guests see more then they were expecting. Glad you had such a good day. Thank you. Greg

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Daphne H
June 2, 2026
This was an outstanding tour! Greg was very knowledgeable, timely and related well to all members of the tour group.

This small group tour is as well worth the time! We appreciated the variety of activities (abbey tour, steam train ride and visit to Whitby. Greg was great!

Operator response

Thank you for taking the time to leave this wonderful review. Really glad to hear that you appreciated the various stops and had a good day. Your review means a great deal. Thank you. Greg

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ashokb501
May 27, 2026
Private Whitby tour

We had an amazing private tour to Whitby with Greg! He was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience enjoyable from start to finish. Greg shared so many interesting stories and local insights that made the tour feel special and personal. He was patient, professional, and made sure everyone was comfortable throughout the journey. His passion and enthusiasm truly stood out. Thank you, Greg, for making our trip so memorable — we highly recommend him to anyone looking for a fantastic private tour experience!

Operator response

Thank you so much for this wonderful review. It was an absolute pleasure to host you on this trip and im so pleased everything was memorable. Thank you for the recommendation Greg

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Sergio_C
May 18, 2026
The guide was awesome,...

The guide was awesome, really kind, gave us several tips, and we got to so many different places with enough time.

Operator response

Thank you for taking the time to leave this 5 star review, glad you enjoyed the day, its very much appreciated. Greg

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Jane_B
May 13, 2026
A truly great small tour!

We enjoy small group tours as part of our travel, and this one is truly exceptional. Greg owns and operates his own small company and the personal touches of this tour made it a truly memorable experience. As someone who grew up in and around York, Greg was able to give us not only the typical insights but also his own experiences of different places and how they have changed (or not) over time. He was a perfect host- knew all our names- engaged us all in great conversation and made personal recommendations. He clearly cares very much that every guest has a positive experience. And, all the basics you'd hope for were done flawlessly: an immaculate, well maintained vehicle; a strong understanding of logistics; and all the practicalities taken care of without fuss. This was an easy, relaxing, pleasant day with a great structure and lots of free time to make the day our own. A memorable small tour experience better than you'd ever get from a larger company!

Operator response

Thank you so much for this very thorough review. Its extremely complimentary and I am very flattered that you enjoyed the day so much. Reviews mean so much, not just on a business level but on a personal level too and I thank you for this from the heart. Much appreciated Greg

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Michael_B
April 30, 2026
Greg was a wonderful...

Greg was a wonderful driver and guide. The vehicle was easy to spot at the meeting point. Greg was friendly and full of good information, and was also willing to answer our other questions about the region. Whitby is a nice town and there was more than enough time to see the abbey and get fish and chips. There were other nice stops for photos along the moors and in little villages. The steam train was fun as well. Highly recommend.

Operator response

Hi Michael, thank you so much for taking the time to leave this 5 Star review. Im glad there was enough time for you to visit all the attractions and also get some fish and chips. Its very much appreciated. Cheers. Greg

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