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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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 spend three hours enjoying Whitby, 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).
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
Regular photo/refreshment/toilet stops
Friendly, local Professional Driver
Private tour just for your group
Entrance fees to optional attractions
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up and drop off is from your hotel or another location of your choice in York.
Traveler pickup
York, UK
White Horse of Kilburn, Thirsk, United Kingdom 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. 10 minutes
Helmsley Castle, Helmsley, United Kingdom 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! 45 minutes
Farndale (North York Moors National Park), High Bentham, United Kingdom 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. 90 minutes
Whitby Harbour, Whitby, United Kingdom 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! 180 minutes
Goathland Station, Goathland, United Kingdom 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! 30 minutes
The Hole of Horcum, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom We leave Goathland for our final stop to enjoy the stunning views at the Hole of Horcum before heading back to York. 5 minutes
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
Some visitor attractions close between November - March. During this period, if weather/road conditions are adverse, the tour may have to follow a different route/itinerary
Service animals are allowed by prior arrangement only
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
virginiabM8272YT
17 Apr 2023
Great trip
Just the 3 of us and our guide Mark.
Good stops, suggestions for food, and lots of information along the way.
monanaqvi
23 Sep 2022
We would highly recommend this trip to anyone who would like to know the history of The North York Moors and Whitby. Our guide/driver Mark kept us entertained throughout the trip with information and stories of the area. He is an excellent driver and was very mindful of the needs of the group. Thank you for a wonderful time.
BeeBowBee
07 Sep 2022
Mark was welcoming amazing guide driver. trip was packed enjoyable day couldn't have asked for more.
This tour in
England
is organized by
BOBH - Day Tours of Yorkshire
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