Private Tour
Private Tour: The Brontes: Full Day All-Inclusive Tour with an Expert Guide
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
This tour takes you to:
• Drive through the beautiful Yorkshire countryside
• Visit the Bronte Parsonage Museum & Graveyard
• Guided walk around Haworth, unchanged since the Brontes lived there
• Visit romantic gothic ruins of Wycoller Hall, “Ferndean Manor” of Jane Eyre
• Private Tour, only your group will participate
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
All passengers, including children of any age, must have a seat purchased for them
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
This Winter tour takes you through three Counties to the village of Haworth and the Parsonage where the Bronte’s lived, set in the bleak moorland landscape of North Yorkshire. Drive through the beautiful Yorkshire Dales scenery for a stop in the ageless village of Clapham. See the infamous school attended by the Bronte sisters which became the inspiration for Lowood school in Jane Eyre. Following in the Charlotte Bronte’s footsteps, visit the pretty village of Wycoller with its ruinous hall, the model for Ferndean Manor in Jane Eyre. Discover the places the Bronte’s knew and the landscape which inspired them. Explore the Bronte Parsonage, where Charlotte, Emily, Anne and Branwell lived with their father Rev. Patrick Bronte. See where they sat and wrote, Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre and The Tennant of Wildfell Hall. Discover how they lived and what their lives were like in Industrial Yorkshire where death was on the doorstep and freedom was on the moors. Wander down the High street of Haworth, hardly changed since the Bronte’s walked here 150 years ago. See the Black Bull Inn where Branwell Drank and the Old apothecary where he bought laudanum. Set your imagination free, breathe the chill moorland air, gaze over the wild, dramatic landscape of Wuthering Heights. Discover the freedoms and restrictions, the successes and failures, the loves and losses endured in the world of Victorian England, a place which fashioned the passionate, emotional and tragic lives of the world’s most famous literary family.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Small group size for a more intimate experience
Entry into the Bronte Parsonage Museum
Air-conditioned vehicle
Qualified driver in addition to guide for your safety
Live commentary on board
Knowledgeable guide available throughout the tour
Food and drinks
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Hotel Pickup
Pickup included
Reviews
12 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Brontes? Why you should go.
S2685VBbeckyr,,Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Bronte sister tour from Windermere was exceptional. Our guide and driver had an abundance of knowledge and stories about the Brontes that gave an immersion into their lives and the time in history in which they lived and how it influenced their writing. Even if you are not a Bronte fan, the history of the area and the circumstances of their lives was insightful, educational and brought to life by our tour guides. I especially enjoyed seeing the surrounding landscape and the moors.
The world of The Brontes of Haworth.
Tastygirl44,,Apr 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved this trip to the home of The Brontes in Haworth. Gillian our guide, provided a rich and engaging narrative that brought the Bronte's individual characters to life. I got to know the world they inhabited and it gave me a greater understanding of them and their lives and achievements. Tim our driver was expert in navigating the narrow country lanes with expertise and good humour. It was an enjoyable and rich experience from both Gillian and Tim. Thank you so much. Angela Austin.
Best of Bronte
719saray,,Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with our guide Gillian and driver Sandra. We learned so much while seeing incredible views of the moors and eating in an adorable converted post office
Perfect for Brontë Fans!
Flyer19529779759,,Jul 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an amazing day! I had been hoping to make the journey to the Bronte Parsonage, and when I saw this option, I was excited. It was a whole day of beautiful views, lovely history and great conversation. Gillian and Tim were fantastic guides, knowledgeable and flexible. They answered questions - about the Brontes and every other random things we asked - and made the experience perfect.
Best day of our trip!!! Loved the Bronte tour!
Wander97047,,Jun 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We planed our trip from Alaska around this tour!!! It was totally worth it! Our tour guides (Gillian & Sandra) were historians with very knowledgable, detailed, and engaging commentary on the life and works of the Brontë family. I had been fascinated by the lives and deaths of this family and the tour brought it to life! Seeing the landscapes where they lived and walked was the best way to really get a feel for their reality and inspiration for their literary works. It was incredible to tour the parsonage where they lived and also died. The clock in their home which they heard when they were alive, is still ticking today. Sandra navigated the roads expertly! Loved the narrow backroads! Gillian told great stories of the Brontë sisters and painted a vivid picture for us. Both guides were a pleasure to spend the day with! Highly recommend this tour!
Very insightful knowledge of the Bronte family and the times they lived in combined with stunning scenery
LordHow,,Jun 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Superb adventure with terrific and very knowledgeable guides. Very insightful explanation of the Bronte family and the era they lived in. With stunning scenic drive.
Lake District and Bronte’ tour
johnrM8131LR,,Oct 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Most excellent tour with the two friendliest and most knowledgeable tour guides. More than just knowledgeable they were experts, academic level insights into the Lake District and the Brontë family, but never stuffy or boring. Can’t recommend highly enough. A fine mix of local lore, literary background, and topography.
Great day
500cheryled,,Jun 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gillian was a wonderful guide and we were given heaps of information about various stops on our tour, and Sandra was a great driver as well. We had a wonderful day and heaps of memories gained. Well done ladies!
Brontë Tour
sandyf522,,Oct 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an excellent tour. Jill and Sandra spent the whole day taking us to all the important Brontë spots. They were really knowledgeable and very pleasing. We had plenty of time to get to know them and have our questions answered.This was our second of 3 tours with this company and I would definitely recommend them highly.
On the trail of The Brontes
anniegN4651JJ,,Jul 21, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gillian and Sandra collected me,& as there were cancellations, I had this lovely day tour to myself. The ladies steered and informed me through all the stunning locations through Cumbria, Lancashire,& Yorkshire ,& ultimately in The Bronte’s Parsonage,& surrounds. Great knowledge & insights accompanied every locations,& as the drizzle settled in during our return, the ladies kindly dropped me to my accomodation as they didn’t want to leave me stranded! How kind & much appreciated, many thanks for a superb day! ⭐️📚🏰💐
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