Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from York
Description
Spend three hours enjoying Whitby on our friendly, small-group, Guided Day Trip from York, as well as exploring the scenic and picturesque North York Moors National Park. You will have a full three hours of free time in the fishing port of Whitby on this trip, to see Whitby Abbey (inspiration for the Dracula books), visit the Captain Cook Attractions, shop for some Whitby Jet or Gothic Fashion, sample Fish & Chips from the famous Magpie Café or just enjoy the bustling port and waterfront – the choice is yours! As well as photo stops on the moors, you will also stop at the famous Kilburn White Horse, the market town of Helmsley (with its quaint cafes, shops and medieval castle) and the beautiful, traditional English villages of Goathland (Heartbeat and Harry Potter filming location) and Lealholm (with its stepping stones across the River Esk). Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group mini-coach tour, limited to 16 people.
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Itinerary
Our first stop is at the Kilburn White Horse hill figure on the boundary of the North York Moors National Park, where your guide will tell you the story of how it was carved into the hillside in 1857.
We then stop in the picturesque market town of Helmsley where you can view the medieval castle, explore the quaint shops or just have a leisurely Yorkshire Brew in one of the cafes – the choice is yours!
After Helmsley, we head off through Hutton-le-Hole into the heart of the North York Moors National Park for some photo stops, passing the 16th century Lion Inn on Blakey Ridge (the highest point on the Moors) and Ralph’s Cross, then stop in the quaint and picturesque Yorkshire village of Lealholm to see the stepping stones over the River Esk – a great photo opportunity! It is then just a short journey into Whitby, whilst hearing stories about the seaside town’s history from your guide who will also tell you about the main places of interest that you may want to visit.
As you arrive in Whitby, there will be a brief stop at the Captain Cook Statue and Whalebone Arch on the West Cliff then alternative drop-offs at the Harbour or Whitby Abbey, if you want to start your visit there to avoid having to climb the 199 steps! You will have three hours free time in Whitby, with options to visit Whitby’s newest attraction, The Endeavour Experience (one of only two full-size replicas of the HM Bark Endeavour in existence), the Captain Cook Museum, take the Bark Endeavour scale replica boat trip around the harbour, view Whitby Abbey (inspiration for the Dracula Books) or just explore the shops and market of the seaside town and experience Fish & Chips from the famous Magpie Café – the choice is yours!
You will arrive in the picture-postcard village of Goathland (filming location for “Aidensfield” in the Heartbeat television series and “Hogsmeade” in the Harry Potter Movies) where you can explore the filming locations, or maybe just grab an ice cream from the village store – the choice is yours!
We leave Goathland for our final stop to enjoy the stunning views at the Hole of Horcum before heading back to York.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Service animals are allowed by prior arrangement only
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Minimum age is 5 years
Reviews(82)
We had the best day out doing the tour around the moors and Whitby. Mark, our guide was extremely knowledgeable and helped the time spent on the bus between destinations fly by. He went out of his way to give us as many unique experiences as possible which was greatly appreciated.
Thank you Frances for your lovely 5 star review. We are delighted to hear you had such a great day exploring the North York Moors and Whitby. It is fantastic to know Mark’s knowledge helped bring the journey to life and made the time between each stop enjoyable. We are also pleased to hear you appreciated the extra touches along the way. Creating unique and memorable experiences is exactly what we aim to do on our Yorkshire day tours. Thank you again for your kind words. We hope to welcome you aboard another tour in the future. Best wishes, Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
We had a great day on this trip from York to Whitby. Marc, our guide, was just perfect: friendly, funny and passionate about his area. He was able to make the trip come alive with his anecdotes, local stories and explanations always interesting. The 1st stop a little short and the pace a little steady, it still allows us to see the beauties of NorthYork Moors National Park. However, we had a little more time to enjoy Whitby’s unique atmosphere. The landscapes crossed are beautiful and give a beautiful glimpse of the beauty of Yorkshire. We took the option on site of the train which was extraordinarily. This is an outing we recommend to anyone who wants to discover the region without having to worry about road or logistics. Thank you to Marc for a day full of discoveries and good humor!
Thank you so much for your review. We are delighted to hear you had such an enjoyable day exploring Whitby and the North York Moors from York. It is fantastic to know Mark’s passion, humour, and local knowledge helped bring the experience to life he will be very pleased to hear your kind words. We appreciate your comments on the pace of the day, and we are glad you were still able to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the North York Moors National Park, as well as spending time soaking up the atmosphere in Whitby before enjoying the steam train experience. Thank you again for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you on another our our Yorkshire tours from York in the future. Best wishes, Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
Fsntastic experince john driver was very good great knowledge of area plenty of time for photos etc great time in whitby fish and chips at the magpie are amazing highy recommed this trip .
Thank you for your fantastic 5 star review. We are delighted to hear you had such a great experience exploring the area, and that you enjoyed your time in Whitby with plenty of photo opportunities along the way. We are also pleased to hear you enjoyed the fish and chips at the Magpie, which is always a popular choice. Thank you again for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you aboard another tour very soon. Best wishes, Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
Our friendly guide Mark was great, very knowledgeable and accommodating. We saw/did a lot but had plenty of time for coffee/bathroom stops along the way. I enjoyed standing in the heather looking across the moors, Whitby was beautiful, and the steam train was a memorable experience. We were a group of 16, Mark's information was very good, his driving was safe and the tour kept to time. I thoroughly recommend this tour.
Thank you for your lovely 5 star review. We are so pleased to hear you had such an enjoyable Whitby and North York Moors day trip from York and is fantastic to know Mark’s knowledge, driving, and friendly approach helped make the day run so smoothly. It is also great to hear you enjoyed the variety of experiences, from the wide open views across the heather-covered moors to time in Whitby and the memorable steam train journey. We are also pleased the pace of the day and group size worked well for you, allowing plenty of time to relax and enjoy each stop along the way. Thank you again for your kind recommendation. We hope to welcome you aboard another tour from York in the future. Best wishes, Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
Loved this tour. Great stops, great information from the guide, plenty of time in Whitby. Didn't have to get up too early and didn't get back too late!
Thank you for the lovely 5* review. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your tour with us to Whitby and the North York Moors National Park and you thought the timings of our tour work well. It really does mean the world to our little family business. We hope to welcome you back very soon. Many thanks, Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
This was a wonderful tour from start to finish. Mark, our guide, was exceptional and went above and beyond. His knowledge of the area was incredible and he made it all interesting. The views were out of this world, culminating in a wonderful visit to Whitby. I can't recommend this tour highly enough and I would even do it again it was so good.
Thank you for the lovely 5* review. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your tour with us to Whitby and the North York Moors National Park. We agree the views are breathtaking and it makes us so happy we are able to share the stunning Yorkshire countryside with our guests. We love what we do and thank you for recommending us. We hope to welcome you back very soon. Many thanks, Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
It was a scam, there was no tour guide o tour despite having paid and having received a confirmation. Still waiting for the refund and compensation, which who knows if and when will happen.
Day trip to moors & Whitby with this company was simply the best from start to finish. All on time, lots of information from our amazing guide Ben who didn't stop giving us all the history from this amazing part of u.k. Loved the steam train ride to Whitby, Recommend the fish n chips & mushy peas. Met some good people visiting from U.S.A Recommend to everyone, probably not suitable for children.
Thank you for the great 5* review, we are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your tour with us to Whitby and The North York Moors. We hope to welcome you back aboard very soon. Many thanks, Lucy
Mark was a great guide! He starts out by asking everyone’s name and where they are from, which creates a friendly atmosphere right at the beginning. He does a superb job in describing villages along the way as well as much information about the Moors. Appreciated his tips on restaurant options in Whitby. He gets an A++!
Thank you so much for your fantastic 5★ review! We are delighted to hear that you had such an awesome experience on your Whitby and North York Moors day trip from York. It is wonderful to know that the day started on such a friendly note and that you enjoyed the welcoming atmosphere. We are so pleased you found the commentary along the journey engaging and informative – the North York Moors National Park and its villages have such rich stories to share. We are also glad you found the recommendations for restaurants in Whitby helpful – making the most of your time in this iconic seaside town is an important part of the experience. Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation. We hope to welcome you back again soon for another memorable Yorkshire day trip from York with Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours. Kind regards, Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
Me and my son took this trip with Mountain Goat Tours on August 30th. Our driver was John and I think we got so lucky. John made the trip with his humour and facts that he delivered throughout the day. I wish I had recorded all the history he relayed, so knowledgeable. We had the best weather too with sunshine and blue skies. The Mercedes passenger van was v comfortable even when going over the more bumpy trails. Highlights included the Moors and Whitby Bay and thanks to the recommendation from John we ate our fish and chips at the Magpie Cafe, award winning. Lovely! Highly recommended trio and hope you get John as your guide!
Thank you for taking the time to write a review, however we believe your kind words are meant for another tour company. We are sure they would love to hear how much you enjoyed their day trip. :) Best Wishes Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours
