North York Moors and Whitby Day Tour from York

Overview

Available languages

English

8 hours

Mobile ticket

Explore some of the many famous historical sites and adventure across the spectacular landscape. Here you’ll take a trip to the seaside town of Whitby once you arrive in the town you will have free time to explore historic town and enjoy the famous Fish and Chips.

The first stop is Byland Abbey to visit the historic ruins, then onto the picture perfect village of Helmsley.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Our tours are not suitable for children under 5 years old

There will be a designated lunch stop where you’ll be able to purchase lunch

There are toilet stops on route

Minimal walking required

Confirmation is received at the time of booking

Our vehicles are not currently wheelchair accessible

Luggage storage is available at the York train station

Seats cannot be reserved

Each passenger must have their own seat.

Please Note: On Thursdays & Fridays during the 2025 season the NYM Railway will not be running, on these days this tour will include entrance to Whitby Abbey.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Commentary from the driver guide in English

Small mini-coach tour. Maximum of 16 passengers

Round trip transportation from York

Food and drink

Additional entrance fees

Drivers Gratuity (optional)

What To Expect

Visit the ruins of this medieval monastary, drenched in history the remains are a fasianting stop on the tour.

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Helmsley

Enjoy a break in this Yorkshire village, where you can stop for a drink and explore the area. You will also have the option to visit the castle ruins for an additional £5.80.

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

Options

North Yorkshire Moors and Whitby Day Tour from York

Reviews

4.85

548 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

497

We enjoyed a fabulous...
Sara N,
Jun 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We enjoyed a fabulous tour from York to Whitby through the dales and the moors. John gave an excellent, informative and humorous commentary with many stories. He made sure we were comfortable and offered options for the best fish and chips in Whitby!
An unforgettable Yorkshire Experience
Melanie M,
Jun 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our driver and guide John was absolutely fantastic. He avoided all road works, then Pickering was slow because of unexpected works. Johns knowledge of the town meant we got to Goatham for the train on time. John phoned ahead of time, his conetions with the station paid off and all went very smoothly, even organised a steam train to Whitby. He made the trip very interesting, and interacted with the passengers. Although we didn’t have long in Whitby, we did a number of enjoyable things. I’m a Yorkshireman via Australia but my husband whose Australian born just loved it. A great day out. Maybe begin the tour earlier or extend it to a bit later, never the less it was fantastic and the weather was beautiful.
Ben was our driver and...
Jennifer W,
Jun 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Ben was our driver and tour guide. We were so lucky to have him. He was very professional, knowledgeable and entertaining about the places we visited. I would certainly recommend you do one of his tours if you visit York.
Great day out with a great driver
monsellcol,
May 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
A real great day out the driver John was entertaining with us commentary some nice views of the moors and visited some pricey churches plus two ruined Abby's then Whitby Which is always good to visit
A great tour to see the moors of Yorkshire and Whitbey
Peter K,
May 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Had a great day with our guide and driver John. The group size was great ( 13 ) and the van size was comfortable and allowed us to drive safely off main roads to see the lush and beautiful countryside. ( plus we were high enough to see over the hedgerows and walls) . John was a great storyteller and we feel caught up in our local history. The tour was not rushed and time in Whitby was sufficient to let us explore leisurely. It was nice to finally see the moors and many places we have read about in books. Great tour overall.