Luxury Private Road Trip Tour York to Edinburgh
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 12 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Luxury Private Road Trip Tour York to Edinburgh worth booking?
Luxury Private Road Trip Tour York to Edinburgh is a 8-hour experience in York, United Kingdom, from $2,177 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 12 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 57 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (12)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $2,177 per person
The real beauty of this tour is the efficient use it makes of your holiday/vacation time. On first inspection, it may appear quicker to take the train. While the train is a great option for some, by the time you have caught a taxi, hauled your luggage to the correct platform at the station, and done the same again at the other end, you have spent nearly a full day travelling, missing out on historic sites such as Hadrian’s Wall, Bamburgh Castle, the wild Scottish border country or the other wonderful sites and landscapes we travel through along the way.
What you get
About this experience
The real beauty of this tour is the efficient use it makes of your holiday/vacation time. On first inspection, it may appear quicker to take the train. While the train is a great option for some, by the time you have caught a taxi, hauled your luggage to the correct platform at the station, and done the same again at the other end, you have spent nearly a full day travelling, missing out on historic sites such as Hadrian’s Wall, Bamburgh Castle, the wild Scottish border country or the other wonderful sites and landscapes we travel through along the way.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Highly experienced guide
- Non-alcoholic drinks onboard. Crisps, sweets and chocolates of the highest quality.
Not included
- Lunch
What you'll see and do
Yorkshire
Heading up North with a midmorning break in the Yorkshire Dales National Park OR just over the county border in the historied and important English county of Durham.
120 minutes here
We then head into some of the wildest and most starkly beautiful terrain & landscape England has to offer, before arriving at Hadrian’s Wall, OR we may explore the wonderful Northumberland coastline and its tiny coastal villages and mighty castles or we can divert via the Lake District National Park. It's a private tour and I am happy to discuss the best options when I meet you on the morning of travel. The decision is primarily based on your preference and weather, there are often big differences in weather on the West and East coast sides of the United Kingdom that should always be factored in for the very best day together.
120 minutes here
Hadrian's Wall
We typically stop somewhere along the 74 mile length of Hadrians wall, Hadrians wall is a UNESCO world heritage site and allows you to see some of the most extraordinary Roman ruins on Earth set amongst a rugged and awe inspiring scenery. We also have the option of going to Vindolandia, Vindolandia is a deserted Roman Fortress town a couple of miles away from the wall. There is a small entry charge at Vindolandia of £9.25 for adults and £5.50 for children. This only is payed should you decide you wish to visit Vindolandia.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Scottish Borders
We wend our way through the incredible landscape of the Scottish Borders on our way up to Edinburgh. Mountains, Castles, commanding views and coast are all visible as we make swift progress on our way to Scotland's Majestic capital and our final destination Edinburgh.
120 minutes here
Edinburgh
This is a 'Transfer Tour' the tour finishes in Edinburgh. Guests need to have accommodation booked in Edinburgh. We Do Not Return to York!
60 minutes here
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
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 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 12 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
5 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
12 verified traveler reviews for Luxury Private Road Trip Tour York to Edinburgh. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Comfortable and informative drive from York to Edinburgh!
Our driver Andrew took the time to get to know us and our reasons for travel so that he could truly show us an authentic view of the UK. To truly see the UK you cannot be walking in London. You need to get out into the Yorkshire dales !
Response from the operator: Dear Debby Thank you for your review, it was a privilege to be able to show you this route that journeys through some of the UK's most timeless, beautiful and special places. It's lovely that you note that guests should see more than just London on their travels to the UK. We love London and everything it has to offer, however Expedition Yorkshire Tours booked in combination with a stop in London allow you to see the extraordinary diversity of places and scenery England and the United Kingdom possess. With a train ride up to York or our London to York transfer tour via Cambridge it is easy to combine London with the epic places Expedition Yorkshire Visits that are not easily possible with any other method of transport. Thank you again for selecting Expedition Yorkshire and our classic transfer tour from York up to Edinburgh it was wonderful to have you both onboard!
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National Parks of Northern England, most amazing scenery, filming sites, famous castles and châteaux
In a most positive way, this was a super long way filled with some amazing scenery and a great guide who is also the owner of his company. Andrew was simply amazing, and he kept our attention all day long, making sure that we were comfortable enough. He also brought various snacks and had water on board, plus the ride in the Mercedes V class that he owns, made us sure we were super comfortable. His tours are not scripted, and he provides a lot of insight. In short, we saw the following, Yorkshire Dales National Park, the site where All Creatures Great and Small was filmed, Bolton Castle wehere we stopped for coffee, The Bowes Museum, County Durham, Twice Brewed village where we had a lunch stop, next we saw Hadrian’s Wall, and we passed through Northumberland National Park, the most popular border area between England and Scotland. A day filled with great moments, stunning natural scenery, and amazing stories. This is the kind of day you remember for a lifetime. Thank you, Andrew, for showing us some of the best parts of Northern England.
Response from the operator: Dear Jo! It was a privilege welcoming your group aboard the Expedition Yorkshire Tour from York to Edinburgh, we particularly like the fact that you highlighted the vehicles that Expedition Yorkshire use. We currently only use the Mercedes Benz V Class vehicle which affords our passengers the very highest levels of enjoyment and comfort, we (Expedition Yorkshire) now operate a small fleet of these very special vehicles which are so ideal for long distance touring. It's lovely that you picked up on our tours not being scripted, we rather rely on guides have a great knowledge but using there personality and passion to help you enjoy these epic tours to the maximum! Readers should note that we take a whole variety of routes on this tour but we always prioritise the guest having the very best and most memorable day possible. Thank you so much Jo for bringing you and your team on the York Edinburgh Transfer tour. Also thanks for the breakfast toastie, that was so welcome!;-)
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The highlight of our trip to the UK!
During our recent two-week trip to the UK, my son and I had the absolute pleasure of experiencing touring with both Andrew and Richard of Expedition Yorkshire. I highly, HIGHLY recommend this tour company, which is by far the best I have ever encountered. The guides are kind, dedicated, and hard-working—and will do absolutely everything in their power to guarantee that your day is as delightful as possible. We saw beautiful landscapes and truly amazing sites, and the company was wonderful too. Every aspect of my experience with Expedition Yorkshire was positive—from swift and friendly responses to emails that were chock full of questions, to the incredible care and dedication with which every request was met on the day of (with some lovely “bonus” stops added in as well). Do yourself a favor and include a day away from the crowds of York with Expedition Yorkshire—I bet it will be the highlight of your trip, as it was of ours!
Response from the operator: We are incredible delighted and humbled that you have posted such a thoughtful, generous and carefully considered review. It's brilliant that you have placed such value not just on what the tour is and where Expedition Yorkshire goes but also how we aim to serve and look after guests before, during and even in some cases after the tour, we are always striving to evolve and deliver yet better tours. Thank you once agin for choosing to tour with Expedition Yorkshire it was a complete privilege welcoming you and your son aboard for our York Edinburgh Transfer tour and Thank you for spreading the word about Expedition Yorkshire Tours! Andrew
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No other way to travel!
This was a fantastic way to travel from York to Edinburgh. Andrew is an incredibly knowledgeable and friendly guide. I can't wait to go back and do another tour with him!
Response from the operator: Thank you for choosing to come along, we are so pleased that you mentioned what a fantastic way this is to travel, one of the many reasons people find that the York Edinburgh tour is fantastic is that instead of a two centre holiday being a hassle the transfer or 'road trip' for many becomes the highlight of their holiday with zero hassle and that's because aside from all the lovely places you visit, you and your luggage are taken door to door with no need for any of the fruitions associated with multi modal travel! Thank you again for coming along for the tour!
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful Transfer tour from York to Edinburgh
My husband and I decided we wanted to see more of Nothern England and visit some sights we wouldn't normally see by train, so we booked a transfer tour from York to Edinburgh. Andrew was so accommodating. We sent him an itinerary of things we wanted to see, but told him, it was totally up to him, since he knew the area and could manage the timeline way better than us. Truthfully, if we went to everything we wanted to see, we would have taken 3 days! Since we just had the one, we trusted Andrew to guide us to the right places, and he was amazing! We were picked up, right at our hotel in York at 9am, then we drove for about an hour out of the city to our first stop at Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle, where we also got to see the actual Castle from afar, which was a nice surprise. We continued on to Chester's Roman Fort Hadrian's Wall. My husband and I got out to explore the remnants for about an hour and it was absolutely amazing! We then drove on to Alnwick Castle where we took a moment for some pictures and then drove on to a great lunch stop, recommended by Andrew, in the Seahouses, Lewis's Fish Restaurant! Fabulous! Our final stop was Bamburgh Castle. We got out to walk along the beach and get great pictures of the castle. Because we are bird people, Andrew had us stop at the Budle Bay Bird Sanctuary! We were very happy with that stop. We were happy with all of the stops! Andrew is a wealth of information, and we loved talking to him. He provided us so much more than we anticipated! He even let us stop to take a picture of the "Welcome to Scotland" sign as we crossed the border. We were dropped off right at our hotel and it was perfect! I can't recommend Expedition Yorkshire enough. I wish we had used them for other tours during our stay as well. But we will definitely use them again next time!
Response from the operator: Dear Pamela thank you for writing such an epic and wonderful review, it is beyond appreciated! There are a several brilliant points that you raise that we are particularly delighted that you appreciated and mentioned because they greatly help other future guests realise the value of an Expedition Yorkshire Tour: You mention the quality of a restaurant we advised upon, we always give a selection of places that we know to be good to suit all styles and tastes, if guests don't want to stop for lunch that's fine as well, because it's always a private tour your precious time is used exactly how you would prefer and not wasted by other passengers who are not part of your group who have conflicting objectives. its great you mentioned the bird sanctuary, during the course of the tour it was mentioned that you really like bird spotting, because its a private tour we could make adjustments to show you this beautiful site en-route to Edinburgh. We always try to adjust the tour as much as possible toward our guests preferences and interests. Lastly we particularly like your mention of being dropped of right by the hotel. We specialise in making complete convenience and in this respect we always pick up and drop off at the guests chosen accommodation, this makes your vacation/holiday particularly easy if you have lots of luggage! Thank you again for travelling with Expedition Yorkshire it was a privilege having you both aboard. Andrew
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Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- 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 Road Trip Tour York to Edinburgh: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for York.
How much does Luxury Private Road Trip Tour York to Edinburgh cost?
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Prices start at $2,177 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 Road Trip Tour York to Edinburgh 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 Road Trip Tour York to Edinburgh worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 12 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 Road Trip Tour York to Edinburgh?
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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 Road Trip Tour York to Edinburgh 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 Road Trip Tour York to Edinburgh?
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Around 4 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 Road Trip Tour York to Edinburgh 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 Road Trip Tour York to Edinburgh?
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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. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Luxury Private Road Trip Tour York to Edinburgh include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 52 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 Road Trip Tour York to Edinburgh 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 Road Trip Tour York to Edinburgh?
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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 Road Trip Tour York to Edinburgh 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 Road Trip Tour York to Edinburgh?
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Across 12 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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