Whitby and North York Moors Day Trip: Exploring Scenic Landscapes from York

Embark on a scenic day trip from York to Whitby and the North York Moors. Explore Whitby Abbey, visit Captain Cook attractions, and enjoy the picturesque landscapes of the moors and traditional English villages. Limited to 16 people for a personalized experience.

Duration: 8 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • White Horse of Kilburn - The journey begins at the Kilburn White Horse hill figure, located on the edge of the North York Moors National Park. Here, the guide will share the fascinating tale of its creation in 1857.
  • Helmsley Castle - Next, the tour visits the charming market town of Helmsley. Visitors can admire the medieval castle, browse…
What's Included
  • Comfortable 16-Seat Mini-coaches with Air-con & WIFI
  • Driver/guide, who provides live commentary
  • Regular photo, refreshment, and restroom stops
  • Relaxed and friendly small-group tour
  • Pick up and drop off at centrally located meeting point near York Minster
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to optional attractions
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join a delightful, small-group Guided Day Trip from York and spend three hours exploring Whitby, along with the stunning North York Moors National Park. Enjoy three hours of leisure time in the charming fishing port of Whitby, where you can visit Whitby Abbey, the inspiration for the Dracula novels, explore the Captain Cook Attractions, shop for Whitby…

Location
Duncombe Place
We meet opposite the Dean Court Hotel in Duncombe Place, York (near York Minster) All trips depart at 9.00am prompt so please don’t be late as we are unable to wait for latecomers due to parking restrictions at the pick-up point!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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C2138zsfrancesb
Oct 30, 2025
Best day with the best guide - We had the best day out doing the tour around the moors and Whitby. Mark, our guide was extremely knowledgeable and helped the time spent on the bus between destinations fly by. He went out of his way to give us as many unique experiences as possible which was greatly appreciated.
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Mongoot
Oct 22, 2025
North yorkshire moors - Fsntastic experince john driver was very good great knowledge of area plenty of time for photos etc great time in whitby fish and chips at the magpie are amazing highy recommed this trip .
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Anonymousn4041oq
Aug 28, 2025
Excellent way to spend a day - Our friendly guide Mark was great, very knowledgeable and accommodating. We saw/did a lot but had plenty of time for coffee/bathroom stops along the way. I enjoyed standing in the heather looking across the moors, Whitby was beautiful, and the steam train was a memorable experience. We were a group of 16, Mark's information was very good, his driving was safe and the tour kept to time. I thoroughly recommend this tour.
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Ceebee26
Mar 26, 2025
Great outing! - Loved this tour. Great stops, great information from the guide, plenty of time in Whitby. Didn't have to get up too early and didn't get back too late!
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Trail688874
Mar 6, 2025
A Fantastic Tour with a Fantastic Guide - This was a wonderful tour from start to finish. Mark, our guide, was exceptional and went above and beyond. His knowledge of the area was incredible and he made it all interesting. The views were out of this world, culminating in a wonderful visit to Whitby. I can't recommend this tour highly enough and I would even do it again it was so good.
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Deeleatham
Oct 14, 2024
Best day tour - Day trip to moors & Whitby with this company was simply the best from start to finish. All on time, lots of information from our amazing guide Ben who didn't stop giving us all the history from this amazing part of u.k. Loved the steam train ride to Whitby, Recommend the fish n chips & mushy peas. Met some good people visiting from U.S.A Recommend to everyone, probably not suitable for children.
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Avaler1111
Sep 30, 2024
Awesome guide and tour! - Mark was a great guide! He starts out by asking everyone’s name and where they are from, which creates a friendly atmosphere right at the beginning. He does a superb job in describing villages along the way as well as much information about the Moors. Appreciated his tips on restaurant options in Whitby. He gets an A++!
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Paradise19794968588
Sep 1, 2024
A wonderful trip, a history lesson and the best fish and chips! - Me and my son took this trip with Mountain Goat Tours on August 30th. Our driver was John and I think we got so lucky. John made the trip with his humour and facts that he delivered throughout the day. I wish I had recorded all the history he relayed, so knowledgeable. We had the best weather too with sunshine and blue skies. The Mercedes passenger van was v comfortable even when going over the more bumpy trails. Highlights included the Moors and Whitby Bay and thanks to the recommendation from John we ate our fish and chips at the Magpie Cafe, award winning. Lovely! Highly recommended trio and hope you get John as your guide!
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979amandiner
Oct 26, 2025
Have a great day! Marc, passionate and funny guide, introduced us to Whitby and Yorkshire with flying colors. - We had a great day on this trip from York to Whitby. Marc, our guide, was just perfect: friendly, funny and passionate about his area. He was able to make the trip come alive with his anecdotes, local stories and explanations always interesting. The 1st stop a little short and the pace a little steady, it still allows us to see the beauties of NorthYork Moors National Park. However, we had a little more time to enjoy Whitby’s unique atmosphere. The landscapes crossed are beautiful and give a beautiful glimpse of the beauty of Yorkshire. We took the option on site of the train which was extraordinarily. This is an outing we recommend to anyone who wants to discover the region without having to worry about road or logistics. Thank you to Marc for a day full of discoveries and good humor!
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Alessio_b
Dec 1, 2024
A scam! - It was a scam, there was no tour guide o tour despite having paid and having received a confirmation. Still waiting for the refund and compensation, which who knows if and when will happen.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).