Top York Day Trips

Our guide and driver - Mark - took great care to build a warm relationship with us all at the start of our day’s adventure, briefing us on important safety and “don’t get lost” procedures and building us into a close-knit team. He was an excellent speaker and very knowledgeable about York and the surrounding countryside. His presentation was interesting and engaging. He welcomed questions and answered them with confidence. He took us to a number of locations where we had to be careful of our footing, or where due to crowds we might get lost or separated, but each time, he kept us well informed, well organized and safe. We learned a lot from his presentation, and had a lot of fun too. It was a great and valuable way to spend our day.

It was a fantastic small group tour with a wonderful guide named Pete. We had plenty of time to see the sights and the flexibility to linger at places we especially enjoyed. The emphasis on the “All Creatures Great and Small” experience was welcome, but the scenery holds its own, regardless of your level of interest.

I recently had the pleasure of joining a guided solo tour through the English countryside while visiting from New York, and it was one of the most peaceful and enjoyable travel experiences I’ve ever had. I was absolutely mesmerized by the beauty of the countryside, the rich history of the places we visited, and the overall atmosphere of the trip. What truly made the experience exceptional was our guide, Mark. He was warm, patient, incredibly knowledgeable, and very well-spoken. He created such a calm and welcoming atmosphere throughout the journey, and his passion for the history and culture of the region made every stop more meaningful and memorable. I usually experience car sickness during long van rides, but surprisingly I felt completely comfortable the entire time, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The pace of the tour was relaxed and thoughtful, allowing everyone to truly take in the scenery and experience the charm of the English countryside. The entire day felt mentally refreshing and restorative - exactly the kind of experience I was hoping for while traveling solo. You can genuinely tell how much care and passion goes into these tours. I highly recommend this group tour with Mark to anyone looking for a peaceful, memorable, and beautifully organized experience in the English countryside. Thank you, Mark, for such a wonderful experience! I would gladly book again and recommend this tour to friends and family!

A great way to see the city of York. We were confused as to where to board the bus, but ran into several friendly people in a park who helped us. The bus was nearly empty up top. The driver was careful and very friendly. We stayed on the bus for the full round trip and enjoyed seeing other parts of the city in addition to the Shambles.

Mark was awesome , friendly, informative and extremely engaging. He made the day so much fun. We loved his enthusiasm and he was more than happy in taking photos for us. His local knowledge and enthusiasm for local culture and history was exceptional.

I loved this walking tour of York. The city has so much history and it was great to learn about it from a local. Alfred was very knowledgeable, easy to listen to and he answered everyone’s questions. He was very friendly and appeared to love sharing his wealth of information on his home town with visitors. I would definitely recommend this tour. Great value for money as well.

What a great day out. Even though the weather wasn’t the greatest it didn’t dampen things for us. John was a great leader and full of history and local facts. Highlights included our time in Grassington, Hawks and the visit to Bolton Castle. Such wonderful scenery.

Lovely relaxing trip through the Moors and northern England. Whitby is a beautiful seaside town that definitely should be visited. Our tour group was very small which was wonderful!! The guide, Pete, was very knowledgeable. We enjoyed the day and it was a nice break to go out into the country.