Luxury Private Day Back Roads Whitby Moor & Coast
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 16 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Luxury Private Day Back Roads Whitby Moor & Coast worth booking?
Luxury Private Day Back Roads Whitby Moor & Coast is a 8-hour experience in York, United Kingdom, from $1,293 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 16 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (16)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $1,293 per person
Our Tours are the only way to see Yorkshire and its beauty in a single day with complete privacy, security and comfort onboard the magnificent Mercedes Benz V Class accompanied by Andrew the guide. Andrew always places your enjoyment of the day before everything else. No other Tour in the glorious north of England focuses so much on the overall quality of each and every guests experience. We believe that your vacation is the most valuable part of your year. We respect every minute of your vacation time, our philosophy is to make every moment of your time on vacation worthwhile. Before founding our company Andrew led a tour in another part of the UK that was ranked by TripAdvisor Travellers choice as the best tour in England and tenth best tour in the world. Lastly and most importantly every tour guarantees the sighting of at least a couple of very woolly Sheep!
What you get
About this experience
Our Tours are the only way to see Yorkshire and its beauty in a single day with complete privacy, security and comfort onboard the magnificent Mercedes Benz V Class accompanied by Andrew the guide. Andrew always places your enjoyment of the day before everything else. No other Tour in the glorious north of England focuses so much on the overall quality of each and every guests experience. We believe that your vacation is the most valuable part of your year. We respect every minute of your vacation time, our philosophy is to make every moment of your time on vacation worthwhile. Before founding our company Andrew led a tour in another part of the UK that was ranked by TripAdvisor Travellers choice as the best tour in England and tenth best tour in the world. Lastly and most importantly every tour guarantees the sighting of at least a couple of very woolly Sheep!
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Highly experienced guide
- Non-alcoholic drinks onboard. Crisps, sweets and chocolates of the highest quality.
Not included
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
Yorkshire
During the course of the day we will drive through the beguiling, sublimely beautiful and largest county in England, Yorkshire. In fact many simply call it Gods County. We will see the extraordinary variety of landscape from the very flat and rural Vale of Yorkshire to the steep lofty and other worldly scenery of the North York Moors. Along the way we will get out and explore different locations so you can really embrace and experience what a wonderful place this is and never just spend too much time in the vehicle. Nice surprises and sheep sightings are always included! If your trip to the UK includes visits to to the world class cities of London and Edinburgh then you must include Yorkshire as the perfect counter point to demonstrate what extraordinary variety this wonderful country can offer.
120 minutes here
Helmsley
Helmsley is a beautiful English Market Town nestled in the North York Moors National Park, it is know for its charming appearance and the ruins of Helmsley Castle.
45 minutes here
North York Moors National Park
We will drive through large sections of this dramatic and famous national park finding out so much of interest as we journey through this precious, rugged and beautifully timeless landscape . At opportune moments we will get out to explore this special place.
120 minutes here
Whitby
Whitby is one of the most interesting and wonderful sea side towns in England, it is connected with many fascinating pieces of history real and fictional. Just by setting foot in this wonderful location you feel like a sailor. pirate or explorer of old. In Whitby you will get your first view of the dramatic gothic ruins of Whitby Abbey, which famously inspired Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’. At this point, you are welcome to go off and explore the many interesting sights and attractions Whitby has to offer, either on your own or with your guide Andrew, who can accompany you and show you some of the fantastic hidden charms of this ancient settlement by the sea--the choice is entirely yours.
120 minutes here
Whitby Abbey
We always go up to the abbey and see it from the OUTSIDE. It is a private tour with great flexibility so if guests wish to spend longer and go inside they may, this of course is always subject to opening hours of the abbey which are beyond Expedition Yorkshire's control.
45 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Group size
- Up to 7 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Expedition Yorkshire
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 16 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
4 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Pace and timing
3 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
16 verified traveler reviews for Luxury Private Day Back Roads Whitby Moor & Coast. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
The Best of Yorkshire
Five-star tour is an understatement! The value of this tour to experience Yorkshire was incredible! Truly a great experience from start to finish. Easy pick up and drop off. Incredibly clean luxurious transportation. Wonderful sites to see. Great snacks and the guide knows all the best places to experience a coffee or an ice cream. Truly we felt cared for. Our tour guide, Andrew, was very knowledgeable, warm and flexible. We never felt rushed, we were able to experience a lot of the North York National Park and the Yorkshire coastline, at one point we were lucky enough to see a take off and landing at the Yorkshire Gliding Club. I’m looking forward to using this company for the Yorkshire Dales, too bad we only had a short about of time. What beautiful landscape we experienced in England. We learned so much history, but never felt overwhelmed by the knowledge being dropped on us. I would recommend them to anyone.
via Tripadvisor
Absolutely Superlative Tours
My daughter and I booked 2 full day tours with Expedition Yorkshire, both led by Senior Guide Richard, that were absolutely wonderful. Richard picked us up right at out hotel and led us on a deep dive of beautiful Yorkshire that went so much further than typical tourism. He is a native of the area, and his knowledge abounds. He also tailored our tours to us and was lovely, responsive and flexible at all times. Also a shout out to Andrew, who always responded immediately to my emails and questions. Expedition Yorkshire surpassed my expectations in every way. I highly recommend them to those wanting to really experience Yorkshire and discover all it's beauty. We will be back, accompanied by Richard or Andrew.
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic day!
Andrew took us through Yorkshire showing us the quaint towns, fantastic Castle Howard, and the Whitby Abby. He made sure we had great fish and chips in Whitby and stopped at the Goathland train station( where a scene for the Harry Potter movie was filmed). He made sure our tour was exactly what we wanted and made lots of stops for photos. I can highly recommend this tour!!
Response from the operator: Hello Christine , it was a privilege to welcome you and your group from Enchanting Travels USA , we love your comment about being entertained all day, in a world full of information at Expedition Yorkshire we prefer to enlighten our guests when needed but take the greatest care to ensure that our tours are a wonderful immersive experience that only 'coming along for the journey' can create. Thank you for recognising how entertain and enjoyable your Expedition Yorkshire Tour was. Whitby and the East coast of Yorkshire are special places that deserve touring of the greatest quality!
via Tripadvisor
A day to remember
We'd wanted to visit Whitby for the longest time, already having fallen in love with York over the years and are so glad we finally got to make the trip with Expedition Yorkshire. We had the most enjoyable and fun day, thanks to Andrew's very knowledgeable guiding skills and wouldn't hesitate to recommend a tour. We were made very welcome from the off and saw so many places that we wouldn't have thought to look for or known how to find on our own. We were fortunate to have a beautiful day which only enhanced the views of the stark and striking North York Moors. We particularly enjoyed the short stops en route at the atmospheric Byland and Rievaulx Abbeys and a break for refreshment at Helmsley's lovely Walled Garden (you have to try the delicious cakes at the Vinehouse Cafe!). Whitby did not disappoint, the habour views were beautiful and of course the imposing Abbey looms over the coast, just as it has for centuries. We stopped for a rather touching visit to St Mary's Churchyard, a very atmospheric spot for a quick recap of the opening scene of 'Dracula', just as the sun was beginning to think about setting.. We cannot recommend Andrew and Expedition Yorkshire enough - nothing is too much trouble, you'll learn so much and get the best views of the most stunning parts of the county, shown off at its very best. Don't think about it for too long-book that trip, you really won't regret it.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your incredible kind and well chosen words, this review is hugely appreciated. I love your observation that we show off the very best of Yorkshire this most stunning of English counties, we aim to do this on every Yorkshire day tour we offer so if you suffer from FOMO, fear of missing out you are sure to know that your time has been well spent and you never need to think perhaps we missed this or that great place, we have driven thousands of research miles to create these tours so you can just sit back and relax knowing you are seeing and more importantly experiencing the best! Andrew Founder Expedition Yorkshire
via Tripadvisor
Beautiful Tour of a Wonderful Place
Our wonderful tour guide Richard was so knowledgable of the area and showed us a wonderful blend of both historical landmarks and beautiful villages. We had such a great time the time flew by and we are very grateful for our experience and for Richard's insight and knowledge. Would do this tour again in a minute.
Response from the operator: Thank you for this lovely and well considered review, we are delighted that you so enjoyed your time with our brilliant guide Richard. Richard is a first class guide and all our tours are very carefully curated to show guests the very best of this remarkable place.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Expedition Yorkshire, who run 5 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 55.5.
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Luxury Private Day Back Roads Whitby Moor & Coast: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for York.
How much does Luxury Private Day Back Roads Whitby Moor & Coast cost?
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Prices start at $1,293 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in York usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Luxury Private Day Back Roads Whitby Moor & Coast take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in York is not rushed.
Is Luxury Private Day Back Roads Whitby Moor & Coast worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 16 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in York, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Luxury Private Day Back Roads Whitby Moor & Coast?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Luxury Private Day Back Roads Whitby Moor & Coast suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Luxury Private Day Back Roads Whitby Moor & Coast?
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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in York can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in York and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Luxury Private Day Back Roads Whitby Moor & Coast start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central York within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in York?
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On Outty we rank every York experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Mad Alice’s The Bloody Tour of York -Best Tour Award Europe, The Deathly Dark Tour of York, Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit York?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in York?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Luxury Private Day Back Roads Whitby Moor & Coast?
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Included: Private transportation; Highly experienced guide; and Non-alcoholic drinks onboard. Crisps, sweets and chocolates of the highest quality. Not included: Lunch; and Entrance fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Luxury Private Day Back Roads Whitby Moor & Coast include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 50 listed pickup locations in and around York. Be ready about 5 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Luxury Private Day Back Roads Whitby Moor & Coast offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Luxury Private Day Back Roads Whitby Moor & Coast?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Luxury Private Day Back Roads Whitby Moor & Coast if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in York. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Luxury Private Day Back Roads Whitby Moor & Coast?
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Across 16 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, photo opportunities. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
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