North York Moors and Whitby Day Tour from York
by Mountain Goat Ltd - York
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The North York Moors is a large national park in northern England known for its wide moorland and scenic views. This small-group day tour departs from York and lasts about 8 hours by mini-coach. The tour begins with a visit to Byland Abbey, where passengers spend around 30 minutes exploring the medieval ruins. Next, the coach stops in Helmsley village for a 30-minute break, allowing time to explore the village or pay an optional fee to visit Helmsley Castle ruins. After Helmsley, the tour continues with a 4-hour scenic drive through the North York Moors National Park, offering wide views of the moorland. Then there is a 2-hour stop in the coastal town of Whitby. Here, visitors have free time to walk the streets, enjoy the town’s atmosphere, and try the famous fish and chips. An optional visit to Whitby Abbey is available during this stop. The tour ends back in York, arriving in the early evening. The tour includes round-trip transport from York in a mini-coach that holds up to 16 passengers, plus English commentary from the driver-guide. Food, drinks, entrance fees, and gratuities are not included. There is minimal walking involved and toilet stops are made along the route. A lunch break is scheduled where participants can buy food. Note that the vehicles are not wheelchair accessible and luggage can be stored at York train station. Some changes to the itinerary occur during railway repairs or special events at North Yorkshire Moors Railway, with alternate train rides or entrance to Whitby Abbey replacing usual stops.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Byland Abbey
Spend about 30 minutes visiting the ruins of this medieval monastery. The remains are historic and form an interesting early stop on the tour.
30 min
Helmsley
Take a 30-minute break in this Yorkshire village. Visitors can explore the area, stop for a drink, and optionally visit Helmsley Castle ruins for an extra fee.
30 min
North York Moors National Park
Enjoy a scenic drive lasting about 4 hours through the moorland of North York Moors National Park, with wide views extending across the landscape.
240 min
North Yorkshire Moors Railway (nymr)
Stop for roughly 2 hours in the coastal town of Whitby. Visitors can walk the streets, try the town’s famous fish and chips, and optionally visit Whitby Abbey during this time.
120 min
Whitby
The tour concludes in the medieval town center of Whitby before returning to York.
Meeting point
This tour will start at Coach Bay A on Leeman Road, Y01 6FZ, Opposite the Memorial Gardens at 9:00 AM. The pickup point is a 5 minute walk from York Railway Station. Please arrive on 5 minutes early. What 3 Words - ///rocks.defend.dive
End point
This tour will start at Coach Bay A on Leeman Road, Y01 6FZ, Opposite the Memorial Gardens at 9:00 AM. The pickup point is a 5 minute walk from York Railway Station. Please arrive on 5 minutes early. What 3 Words - ///rocks.defend.dive
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
North York Moors and Whitby Day Tour from York
by Mountain Goat Ltd - York
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£112Overview
The North York Moors is a large national park in northern England known for its wide moorland and scenic views. This small-group day tour departs from York and lasts about 8 hours by mini-coach. The tour begins with a visit to Byland Abbey, where passengers spend around 30 minutes exploring the medieval ruins. Next, the coach stops in Helmsley village for a 30-minute break, allowing time to explore the village or pay an optional fee to visit Helmsley Castle ruins. After Helmsley, the tour continues with a 4-hour scenic drive through the North York Moors National Park, offering wide views of the moorland. Then there is a 2-hour stop in the coastal town of Whitby. Here, visitors have free time to walk the streets, enjoy the town’s atmosphere, and try the famous fish and chips. An optional visit to Whitby Abbey is available during this stop. The tour ends back in York, arriving in the early evening. The tour includes round-trip transport from York in a mini-coach that holds up to 16 passengers, plus English commentary from the driver-guide. Food, drinks, entrance fees, and gratuities are not included. There is minimal walking involved and toilet stops are made along the route. A lunch break is scheduled where participants can buy food. Note that the vehicles are not wheelchair accessible and luggage can be stored at York train station. Some changes to the itinerary occur during railway repairs or special events at North Yorkshire Moors Railway, with alternate train rides or entrance to Whitby Abbey replacing usual stops.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Byland Abbey
Spend about 30 minutes visiting the ruins of this medieval monastery. The remains are historic and form an interesting early stop on the tour.
30 min
Helmsley
Take a 30-minute break in this Yorkshire village. Visitors can explore the area, stop for a drink, and optionally visit Helmsley Castle ruins for an extra fee.
30 min
North York Moors National Park
Enjoy a scenic drive lasting about 4 hours through the moorland of North York Moors National Park, with wide views extending across the landscape.
240 min
North Yorkshire Moors Railway (nymr)
Stop for roughly 2 hours in the coastal town of Whitby. Visitors can walk the streets, try the town’s famous fish and chips, and optionally visit Whitby Abbey during this time.
120 min
Whitby
The tour concludes in the medieval town center of Whitby before returning to York.
Meeting point
This tour will start at Coach Bay A on Leeman Road, Y01 6FZ, Opposite the Memorial Gardens at 9:00 AM. The pickup point is a 5 minute walk from York Railway Station. Please arrive on 5 minutes early. What 3 Words - ///rocks.defend.dive
End point
This tour will start at Coach Bay A on Leeman Road, Y01 6FZ, Opposite the Memorial Gardens at 9:00 AM. The pickup point is a 5 minute walk from York Railway Station. Please arrive on 5 minutes early. What 3 Words - ///rocks.defend.dive
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.