Top Yorkshire Tours by Duration

Enjoy a scenic drive through the North York Moors National Park, a landscape of rolling heather-clad hills, quiet woodland, farms, and winding streams. Keep an eye out for the abundant wildlife, from grouse and pheasants to grazing sheep. These dramatic moorlands have inspired poets and authors for centuries — today, you can see for yourself why the scenery is so captivating.

Discover the best of Whitby and the North Yorkshire Moors on this captivating full-day tour. Start in the charming market town of Pickering, then explore the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Visit the moorland village of Goathland, known as ‘Hogsmeade’ in 'Harry Potter.' Enjoy Whitby’s seaside charm with fish and chips, stroll the harbor, and visit Whitby Abbey. Conclude in Glaisdale, home to the romantic Beggers Bridge.

See the sights of Yorkshire Dales National Park in just one day, without renting a car, with this exciting small-group excursion from York. Drive past stone-walled villages, winding valleys, and grazing sheep, stopping at Bolton Castle, market towns, and Aysgarth Falls. Traveling with a guide means you get a full insider rundown of the area.

Reaching the North York Moors’ scattered villages and Whitby’s coastline in one day is tricky without a car. Travel with a small group and a guide through rolling moorland to Helmsley and Hutton-le-Hole, hearing stories of the region’s history and culture along the way. In Whitby, free time lets you wander the harbor town at your own pace.

Take a break from bustling York on a full-day tour of Herriot and the Yorkshire Dales, and travel across the mountainous region with ease via air-conditioned vehicle. Discover the region’s top attractions, including the filming location for "Darrowby" in the TV series "All Creatures Great and Small", Bolton Abbey, and Penistone Hill, and benefit from insights provided by your guide, as well as the more personalized experience of a small-group tour.

You will get the instructions from WeGoTrip on how to collect the free timed-entry ticket and the digital guide via your email, SMS and WhatsApp. Note! The entrance to the museum is free. With this in-app audio tour, you get the audio commentary on your phone along a planned route, and a reserved time entry ticket that guarantees your admission. -Explore the best of the National Railway Museum and York with an audio tour -Enjoy reserved entry and discover the museum’s must-sees at your own pace -See the Bullet Train and meet Mallard, the world’s fastest steam locomotive -Discover Viking York through Coppergate, where finds revealed life from 1,000 years ago -After the museum, discover York’s highlights, including York Minster and St Mary’s Abbey ruins

Skip the standard group tours and enjoy an alternative history of York during this award-winning, immersive guided tour of the city. Pass by top attractions—such as the Shambles and Jorvik Viking Centre—as you listen to your guide tell tales of witches, queens, and murderers that you wouldn’t hear on most other tours.

Discover the rugged beauty of rural Northern England on a full-day tour from York—no need to rent a car or tackle the area's country roads yourself. Explore traditional English moorland villages, Hutton-le-Hole and Goathland, famed filming locations for the Harry Potter™ movies. Head into the North York Moors National Park for panoramic views over the rolling countryside, then wander Whitby at your leisure, with options to visit Whitby Abbey, the port, or the Captain Cook Museum. Return via the Hole of Horcum.

Delve into the dark side of York and see the city in a new light on this evening ghost bus tour. Visit notorious local haunts of restless spirits and pass eerie sites such as York Minster, Clifford’s Tower, and the grave of Dick Turpin, the infamous highwayman and murderer. Throughout the tour, hear anecdotes and fascinating facts about York’s grisly past, and stop at key sites for a closer look at the city’s most haunted buildings.

This tour will take you across the historic centre of York and stop at a number of independent businesses, each one of which will provide you with generous examples of their fabulous food & drink. You'll get to enjoy Yorkshire Cheeses, Fish & Chips, Tacos, Chocolate and Pintxos with Sherry before choosing a sweet or savoury finale with a well earned Yorkshire ale! While walking between the venues you'll hear a bit about the history of York and pass by several of the cities major attractions such as York Minster, Cliffords Tower and the City Walls. Your guide is a York based food writer who knows the city and its hospitality scene intimately. He's been featured in the Lonely Planet guide, is a coordinating judge for the Guild of Fine Food and helps run York Food & Drink Festival....You can recognise him by the cutlery tattoos!

Don’t worry about getting lost in the winding streets of medieval York during this introductory small-group tour of the city, ideal for first-time visitors and those with limited time in the region. See several York highlights—including St Mary’s Abbey, York Minster, and The Shambles—without worrying about directions, while benefiting from the insight of your guide throughout.

See the historic city of York from a different perspective during a 45-minute or 1-hour cruise on the Ouse River. Relax during a leisurely sail, accompanied by commentary that details the history and culture of York, and enjoy unobstructed views of landmarks such as Clifford’s Tower and the York Museum and Gardens. Choose from several departure times to suit your schedule.

Delve into England’s colorful history and admire architecture dating back to the Middle Ages on this morning or afternoon York walking tour. Follow a guide through the streets of York and discover landmarks including Bedern Hall, Clifford’s Tower, Fairfax House, King’s Manor, the Multangular Tower, St. Mary’s Abbey, Stonegate, and St. William’s College. Hear how Emperor Constantine, Guy Fawkes, and Richard III shaped modern York, and learn of the English Reformation as you explore York Minster.

This is the ultimate Yorkshire Dales adventure! Enjoy the luxury of having round-trip door-to-door transport included on this private tour. Save time by seeing many highlights of the Yorkshire Dales in a day, including Bolton Castle, Askrigg, Pateley Bridge, Hawes, and more. You’ll also visit the award-winning Wensleydale Creamery, where the delicious Wensleydale cheese is produced.

York Beyond the Walls packs the character of Yorkshire into one unforgettable half-day. This is not a coach tour or a rushed whistle-stop — it is completely private for your group of up to four guests, with York pick-up and return included. In just four hours you’ll experience a Georgian market town, a hilltop village and historic church, the haunting ruins of Byland Abbey and the spectacular Kilburn White Horse, all with a local driver-guide and the freedom to enjoy the journey your way.

See a spookier side of York, without worrying about getting lost, on this guided ghost walk through the streets and snickelways (alleys) of the medieval city. Listen to your guide tell tales of York’s tragic past that you wouldn’t otherwise hear, ask questions along the way to learn more, and enjoy an atypical introduction to the city.

Journey back in time on a hop-on hop-off bus tour of York, England’s quintessential medieval town. Your flexible 24-hour ticket enables you build a custom itinerary of York’s main attractions such as The Stonebow, Clifford’s Tower, Museum Gardens and more. With unobstructed views from the open-top viewing deck and 20 possible stops around town, you have the best of the city at your fingertips.

Spend a day exploring the Yorkshire filming locations for both the new and the original BBC version of “All Creatures Great and Small”. From the former surgery and home of Alf Wright to lunch in the pub that was used as the interior of The Drovers Arms, you’ll see some iconic spots. Your driver will get you around in a mini-van where you’ll watch the beautiful Yorkshire Dales roll by.

You'll walk York’s historic streets, discover hidden gems, and visit characterful pubs with a local guide who believes the best way to explore a city is through good drinks, good stories, and good company. On this unique York pub tour, you'll see sights most people miss, hear stories about the city, and visit three to four pubs with a guide who prides himself on making sure guests experience a unique side of York and have a great time in the city.

With beautiful architecture and medieval history, York is widely considered among England’s must-see cities—but pounding the sidewalks on foot takes time and effort. On this tour, hop into the saddle and spin through the city streets by bicycle, and hit top attractions like York Minster with ease. Follow safe routes inside and outside the ancient city walls, with your guide bringing York’s colorful Roman and Viking history to life.

Skip familiar high-street chain restaurants and visit Leeds' independent food venues in the city center. Eat your way through local delicacies and learn about each dish's provenance and culture, from freshly baked bread to locally brewed beer. Experience the living history of Leeds Kirkgate Market, then dine at restaurants pushing the boundaries of Yorkshire cuisine.

This Private Tour provides the opportunity for you to get out into the countryside to enjoy the fresh air and stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. We will pick you up from your hotel (or other location of your choice) at 10.00am and head out of town for a circular tour of Wharfedale and Nidderdale, with alternative potential stops at Bolton Abbey, Burnsall, Pateley Bridge and Fountains Abbey to suit your preferences. There will also be scenic photo stops along the way. You will be able to buy food and drinks en route, but feel free to bring your own food along and we will stop somewhere suitable for you to have a picnic away from any crowds. The itinerary for this tour is flexible, talk to your Driver when you set off to decide how you want to spend your time, based upon your personal preferences. Departs 10.00am and drops off 2.30pm.

Set sail on a romantic evening cruise along the Ouse River and see York’s historic landmarks away from the land-based crowds. Glide past the illuminated city skyline, and admire the riverside parks and buildings when they look most dramatic. Choose from two options: a tranquil Ouse River cruise with an included drink, or the upgraded cruise with the quintessentially English combo of strawberries and cream, plus a drink.