All Yorkshire Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Daytime Sightseeing Boat Cruise in York

5.0

(3,053)

from $20

Sail into York's daytime wonderland: a scenic escape!

45 minutesFree Cancellation

4.3

(1,353)

from $21

See Yockenthwaite Farm used in the filming of ACG&S

The heartwarming TV series “All Creatures Great and Small” has inspired a new generation with the beauty of the Yorkshire Dales. Skip the stress of car hire and pair sights from the series with key locations from the creator’s life on this tour from York. Along the way, sample Wensleydale cheese, photograph Aysgarth Falls, and soak up views from high passes to get a taste of true English culture.

All Creatures Great and Small Tour from York

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

The Best of York on Foot in a Small Group

(91)

from $76

Likely to Sell Out

Bootham Bar - the northern gate of the fortified 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.

5.0

(815)

from $27

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Movie enthusiasts, this one's designed just for you. Embark on a fascinating journey through York with an interactive tour that features movie trivia and group challenges. Along the way, discover iconic Harry Potter filming locations and enjoy additional elements such as video clips, costumes, and reenactments to enhance your experience. The tour is available in English, French, and German to accommodate more guests.

4.6

(596)

from $23

Visit The Shambles, that is the inspiration for Harry Potter

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour : Guided Tour of York

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(513)

from $19

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.

Moors, Whitby & The Yorkshire Steam Railway Day Trip from York

8 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

The Deathly Dark Tour of York

(400)

from $106

Round up the sights of the Yorkshire Dales National Park in just one day and without renting a car when you book this exciting small-group excursion from York. Drive past stone-walled villages, winding valleys, and grazing sheep, making stops at Bolton Castle, market towns, and the Aysgarth Waterfall. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Dales with multiple photo stops and commentary from your guide.

(3,938)

from $19

Yorkshire Dales Tour from York

8 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

(318)

from $76

North York Moors and Whitby Day Tour from York

North York Moors and Whitby Day Tour from York

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

(684)

from $76

Fish & Chips Boat Cruise in York

(1,477)

from $18

Sail through York with a classic fish and chips feast!

York’s dark history isn’t always obvious as you wander its streets alone. This guided ghost walk reveals the city’s spookier side as you explore cobbled lanes and historic landmarks after dark. Follow your guide through some of York’s most atmospheric locations—including The Shambles, the Golden Fleece pub, Mad Alice Lane, and Clifford’s Tower—while hearing stories of mysteries, tragedies, and reported hauntings. Along the way, uncover the hidden legends behind the city’s top sights, turning a simple stroll into an entertaining and eerie introduction to York’s past.

4.3

(59)

from $39

York’s Haunted Heart : Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows

York’s Haunted Heart : Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Evening 'Happy Hour' Boat Cruise For All Ages In York

(86)

from $16

Scenic splendor at dusk: See York in a new light on the early evening river trip

Spend a day in James Herriot country, the Yorkshire Dales, on the trail of the “All Creatures Great and Small” TV series that was much beloved in the UK. In a small group capped at six people, you’ll visit filming locations such as the Drover’s Arms pub and Darrowby village, plus Helen’s family farm, surrounded by the fields, sheep, and dry-stone walls of the Yorkshire Dales. Round-trip transport is included from different Lake District locations.

4.1

(254)

from $20

"All Creatures Great and Small" Tour from the Lake District

"All Creatures Great and Small" Tour from the Lake District

9 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(16)

from $243

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 make key stops for a closer look at the city’s most haunted buildings.

1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Ghost Bus Tour of York

4.3

(2,518)

from $27

Canal cruises tend to come with dry commentary, which can make an hour on the water drag. This one keeps things entertaining, narrated by comedian Dave Spikey, of "Phoenix Nights" and "8 Out of 10 Cats," whose recorded tour walks through Skipton's history and the story of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with jokes alongside the facts. Food and drink are served on board, and the trip runs whatever the weather.

1-Hour Public Cruise

York City Pass Access more than 30 Attractions

4.4

(327)

from $16

1 to 3 daysFree Cancellation

Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.

(34)

from $96

Special Offer

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Likely to Sell Out

Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

(398)

from $45

Visit Grassington the filming location of 'Darrowby' for the Channel 5 / PBS Masterpiece James Herriot Veterinary TV series of 'All Creatures Great & Small'.

Herriot and Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York

8 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(223)

from $106

Shared York Walking Tour – Hidden Gems & History

York has a rich history, dating back almost 2,000 years, but finding out which heritage sites to see can be time-consuming. Hear tales and trivia you won’t find in the guidebooks when you join this walking tour, led by a guide with a passion for history. From Guy Fawkes to York Minster, from butchery to falconry, from martyrs to dungeons, get an in-depth perspective on this fascinating city.

Shared York Walking Tour – Hidden Gems & History

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Families visiting York - this is York's only tour created specifically for children, and is ideal for wizard fans! Kids will enjoy a more engaging experience exploring York's history, magic, and mystery by walking around the city with a guide dressed as a wizard. Along the way, hear jokes, watch close-up magic, and search for mythical creatures at interesting locations–such as the York Minster, and the Shambles.

(566)

from $24

Likely to Sell Out

Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best Tour & Experience of the Year

Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best Tour & Experience of the Year

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Dive into Scarborough’s ghostly past with the help of a local tour guide who’ll share historical spooky stories. This fun guided tour takes you from South Bay Beach to the Old Town and more as you hear about well-researched dark history tales all about legends, murder, and, of course, hauntings. From June to August, ride the Central Tramway; winter route does include a bit of uphill walking.

(1,041)

from $16

The Black Widow - Dark Tales of murder, crime and the paranormal

The Black Widow - Dark Tales of murder, crime and the paranormal

1 hour 20 minutesFree Cancellation

Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

(105)

from $14

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Lodovica_d, Jul 2026

What a fantastic ghost...

What a fantastic ghost tour! It was the perfect mix of spooky stories, fascinating history, and great humour. Our guide, Charlie, was very engaging and knowledgeable. We learned so much about York's haunted past while having great fun. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting York!

Yorkshire Dales Tour from York

Kathleen_G, Jul 2026

A perfect day trip from York

This was a lovely day in the countryside. Because we were in a van rather than a huge bus, we were able to travel by the smaller roads past hedgerows and stone walls, enjoying the beautiful scenery, while stopping in some charming villages and eating far too much cheese at the Wensleydale Creamery. John, our guide and driver, was entertaining and informative, and the whole day was great fun. (I also really appreciated the clear directions to the meeting point. I found it immediately and that's not always the case!)

Mad Alice’s The Bloody Tour of York -Best Tour Award Europe

Cally_W, Jul 2026

Excellent tour! Alice is...

Excellent tour! Alice is friendly, knowledgeable and even in a big group managed to give a fun bit of personalisation to the everyone. The history was interesting and covered all the best gruesome bits. This tour is highly rated for very good reasons, and I’m throwing mine in the five star pile as well, very good show.

North York Moors and Whitby Day Tour from York

Cathy_S, Jul 2026

Definitely worth it!

This was a really fun day. Our driver/guide Steve was interesting and friendly and funny. We got to see the Yorkshire Moors, ride an old-fashioned, steam train, and stood at the platform that served as the Hogeade Station in the first Harry Potter film. We also spent a couple of hours at Whitby, a charming town full of history, with a ruined Abbey that has some Dracula connections. Definitely worth the trip!

All Creatures Great and Small Tour from York

Becky_S, Jun 2026

A Tour Not to Be Missed!!

Lee was a fantastic guide! This tour offered so many amazing adventures in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. We were able to see many sites from All Creatures Great and Small, including the village where the show is filmed, Helen‘s father‘s house, and the church that is in many of the scenes. In addition, we saw exceptional scenery, a beautiful waterfall, and ended at the Bolton Castle. This trip is highly recommended for anyone who wants to see the beauty of this area.

Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at York Cocoa Works

Helen_E, Jun 2026

fun with chocolate

If you love chocolate and want to make your own bar with a choice of flavour, then go for it. Our teacher was knowledgeable and presented the whole process of chocolate making, starting with cocoa pods, in a very accessible way for all ages. It was great fun to make your own chocolate bar, choosing your own flavour, and a range of other treats added into the chocolate to design your own chocolate bar.

Nth York Moors Steam Train (incl) & Whitby Small Group Day Trip.

Christina_B, Jun 2026

An absolutely worthwhile...

An absolutely worthwhile way to see and experience North Yorkshire! If you're trying to decide between this and another similar tour, I can confidently say that going with a small group (max 7 people) was worth it. Greg is owner/operator and was a great guide and host. Highly recommend this tour!

The Deathly Dark Tour of York

Linda_C, May 2026

History with a difference

A great way to take in some history and be entertained at the same time. Pleased we did this on our first night in the city, a good introduction. Daffyd was theatrical and projected his voice, so I had no problems hearing although I wear hearing aids. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a relaxed tour.

Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best Tour & Experience of the Year

Devang_P, Apr 2026

Like the pied piper, my kids were spellbound following the Wizard!

A great experience for the children and adults alike with plenty of gags and wit from the wizard - many of them being dad worthy!. The children were enthralled and my two young ones were spellbound following the wizard around York city centre. It’s a fun way to orient yourself around the city centre and keep kids occupied for 90 mins or so!

York’s Haunted Heart : Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows

Carolyn_B, Mar 2026

Great Ghost walk in York

Had a great Ghost walk in York with Lew (or is it spelt Lou??). He was a really good guide. We picked this tour as it wasn't people jumping out and scaring us. We wanted to find out a bit of Ghostly history of York and we did. It was a really fun experience. There were only 9 in our group which was a nice number and felt very personal. We saw other groups that night with at least 30 people in them, we wouldn't have wanted that as felt we would have missed so much. Very interesting and fascinating facts about York, really enjoyed the evening

Shared York Walking Tour – Hidden Gems & History

Stephen_N, Nov 2025

The most comprehensive York tour in all of York.

Dave is so knowledgable and truly joyful about his history niche that this tour is overloaded with reasons to go. It was unique in that it was open-ended - as long as we wanted to make the tour. He offered an all-day option - though I left after 3 ish hours and a lovely coffee break, during which Dave also demonstrated his James Bond trivia expanse. Rarely does one see someone so enjoying his job.

York Dungeon Entry Ticket

Sally_H, Aug 2025

Truly amazing experience - highly recommend

Absolutely amazing! I loved the interactive format, the actors were brilliant - some too realistic … My 9 year old grandson loved it too although some parts were a little too scary for him. I had to keep reminding him it was pretend which shows just how good it was! My favourite part was when he was chosen for ‘execution’ - apparently grandma isn’t supposed to shout ‘execute him’ with such enthusiasm. Would 100% recommend this. I did balk at the cost at first but it was worth every penny. Only one negative but not enough to downgrade - as someone with a disability, the unevenness of the floor together with the dark made me a little hesitant but still not enough to downgrade the experience. Oh and if you are disabled and need the toilet, find somewhere else to go beforehand as they are situated out of the building, up some steps and down some stairs! Take your kids, frighten them half to death and then laugh about it all afterwards!