Private Tour
8 hours 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
For group sizes of up to 4, 8 or 16 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).
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
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.
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
White Horse of Kilburn
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.
Helmsley Castle
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!
Up to 8 Passengers
Pickup included
Up to 4 Pasengers
Pickup included
Pickup included
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Laura R,
Sep 24, 2024
- Viator
Our private tour of Whitby and the North York Moors with our guide, Chris, was stellar. Chris made the tour outstanding with his personal knowledge and local expertise of the region and its history. It was my in-laws' first time in England, and Chris made this experience an especially warm English/Yorkshire welcome for them! Chris was kind, friendly, thoughtful, and punctual. He also gave us pointers on places to visit while on our extended trip in Whitby. We saw all the beauty of North Yorkshire and learned a lot in the process. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Yorkshire.
WaiHong C,
May 8, 2016
- Viator
It is wonderful trip. Even with the inconvenience in traffic from Tour de
Yorkshire, we visited all the destinations by the brilliant arrangement of
Mark, our tour guide "Mark", who is very caring, attentive, and
experienced. We love especially the visit to Hogsmeade station (Goathland
station), like going back to Harry Potter's film, and travelling in the
train. The Magpie cafe and the Whiteby Abbey are also amazing.
Operated by Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours (formally BOBH)