Private Tour - Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8h 15min
- Price from
- $805 / person
- Location
- York, United Kingdom
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 16 reviews
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 3 days before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Within 24h
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours (formally BOBH)
Description
For group sizes of up to 4, 8 or 15 passengers, this Private Day Trip from York, just for your party, provides the opportunity to explore the stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, visiting Bolton Castle, Askrigg, Kettlewell, Pateley Bridge and the traditional Dales Market Town of Hawes, where you will have the opportunity to visit the award winning Wensleydale Creamery, the home of Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 30
- Group price
- $805 per group of up to 15
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 29.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Bolton Castle
We arrive at Wensleydale’s most famous landmark, the 14th century Bolton Castle which once housed Mary Queen of Scots, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy and photograph the magnificent views over Wensleydale, learn a bit about the history of the area from your Guide, or just have a leisurely Yorkshire Brew in the medieval castle’s Tea Room – the choice is yours!
Askrigg
We then take the scenic route towards Hawes, passing through Askrigg, the fictional village of Darrowby in the James Herriot All Creatures Great and Small TV series.
Wensleydale Creamery
We spend one and a half hours in Hawes, the highest Market Town in England, where you can maybe grab some lunch and sample the complimentary handcrafted cheeses at the world-famous Wensleydale Creamery Visitor Centre, visit The Dales Countryside Museum, or just explore the quaint shops and cafes of the town itself – the choice is yours!
Yorkshire Dales National Park
We leave Hawes and travel into the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park for some photo stops as we pass through the picturesque Dales villages along the meandering route of the River Wharfe.
Kettlewell
We arrive in the traditional Dales village of Kettlewell, made internationally famous in 2003 as the main filming location for the Calendar Girls movie. You can explore the village and learn more about the true story behind the movie, or just enjoy a beer or coffee with the locals in one of the pubs and cafes – whatever you prefer!
Grassington
We continue our journey through the beautiful countryside of the National Park, passing Kilnsey Crag and the village of Grassington as we head through the rolling hills of Nidderdale, an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Oldest Sweet Shop In England
Finally, there will be a short stop in the charming little town of Pateley Bridge, category winner in the Great British High Street Competition in 2016, where you have the option to visit “The Oldest Sweet Shop in the World” (2014 Guinness Book of Records). We leave Pateley Bridge and head back to York.
What's included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
Regular photo/refreshment/toilet stops
Friendly, local Professional Driver
Private tour just for your group
Not included
Entrance fees to optional attractions
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up and drop off is from your hotel or another location of your choice in York.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
16 reviews
How it compares in York
- Rated higher than 83% of 80 reviewed tours in York
- Price over the last 27 days: $800–$811
Excurgo comparison of 180 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Children under 5 years can be accepted on private tours, on the condition that the customer brings a suitable Child Car Seat with them
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Between November and March some attractions are closed and, depending upon weather conditions, this tour may follow a different route through the Dales after Hawes
- Service animals are allowed by prior arrangement only
Cancellation
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
3+ days before100% refund
0–3 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Private Tour - Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York take?
Private Tour - Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York lasts about 8h 15min. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Private Tour - Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York cost?
Prices start at $805 per person for this York experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Tour - Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
Can I cancel Private Tour - Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 3 days before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick up and drop off is from your hotel or another location of your choice in York. Pickup points include Travelodge York Central Layerthorpe, Grays Court Hotel.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be accompanied by an adult Children under 5 years can be accepted on private tours, on the condition that the customer brings a suitable Child Car Seat with them
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Private Tour - Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours (formally BOBH).
Reviews(16)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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