Luxury Private Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 18 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Luxury Private Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour worth booking?
Luxury Private Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour 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 18 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 (18)
- 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 your expert driver guide. Our guides always place 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 guest's 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 in the uK worthwhile. Sheep sightings guaranteed!
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 your expert driver guide. Our guides always place 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 guest's 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 in the uK worthwhile. Sheep sightings guaranteed!
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Highly experienced guide
- Non-alcoholic drinks onboard. Crisps, sweets and chocolates of the highest quality.
Not included
- Lunch
- Admission 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 due to the incredible variety and immense beauty of its landscapes . We will see the extraordinary variety of landscape from the very flat and rural Vale of Yorkshire to the tiny stone villages and rocky limestone crags of the Yorkshire Dales National Park . 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. For most of the day we will be exploring the western side of this enormous county.
120 minutes here
Yorkshire Dales National Park
We will journey through this very special national park which in 2021 was named The Best National Park in Europe and the eleventh best in the world by TripAdvisor Travellers Choice best of the best award. It is also the landscape which was the workplace of the worlds most famous All Creatures Great and Small James Herriot.
240 minutes here
Bolton Castle
We will have a look at the incredible Bolton Castle which has been witness to some of the most interesting episodes of English and Scottish History! We normally just have a brief look inside and pop in for a coffee but if you want a deeper level look you can go and look at the interior of the whole castle which has a small entry fee of £12.50 for adults and £9 pounds for concessions.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Grassington
We usually stop in Grassington which is the current setting for the fictional town of Darrowby in the current TV series of All Creatures Great and Small. Due to ongoing filming and other factors it is sometimes necessary to exchange it for other fabulous and incredible places and lovely treasures to be found in the Yorkshire Dales.
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
- 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 18 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
5 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Good for families
4 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Small groups
4 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
18 verified traveler reviews for Luxury Private Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Grassington to Yorkshire Dales was Magical
We booked a Yorkshire Dales tour with Barry for a special occasion - my sister’s 50th birthday - and our expectations were exceedingly surpassed from the moment Barry came to pick us up and we met Chauffers the cat in Grassington. From there we were delighted with All Creatures filming locations and historical insights at each stop. And Barry’s knowledge of the local trees and landscape is just superb. Ten out of ten- It was a day like no other and my entire extended family (all 8 of us) from 11 years old to over 50 just loved every minute. Thank you, sincerely.
Response from the operator: Dear Casey at Expedition Yorkshire we treat the integrity of all our reviews with the highest level of importance. The review you have posted is a great review but sadly it was not with Expedition Yorkshire as we do not have a guide called Barry!:-). We Love that you had a great time in Yorkshire and kindly ask that you repost the review with the company that you toured with. Wishing you many more great visits to Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Dales! Andrew
via Tripadvisor
Brontës, Moors, and Yorkshire Landscapes
What a wonderful day our family had with Richard, our knowledgeable guide. We were picked up from our hotel and traveled to Haworth, visiting the Parsonage Museum where the Brontë sisters grew up, as well as the church and post office from which they mailed their manuscripts. We then continued into the Yorkshire Dales and the otherworldly moors, passing beautiful historic villages and farms, a castle, and a creamery, and even taking a walk to a waterfall. My family learned a great deal about Yorkshire while traveling in Richard’s comfortable car and felt well looked after throughout the day.
Response from the operator: Dear MK thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review, I'm so glad your families Bronte Tour was everything you hoped it would be and a bit more. Thank you as well for mentioning the Brontes, the world's most famous literary family. You chose wisely as Book and literature tourism is becoming ever more popular and the Bronte Tour that Expedition Yorkshire offer allows Bronte fans a very special day that brings fans or even those who are not familiar with the Brontes into their world, the places where they lived, the places where they worked and the places that inspired their most famous books such as Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights and The Tenant of Wildfell Hall. We are really lucky to work with Richard and are delighted you had a wonderful time with him. It's great that you mentioned the whole family got a lot out of this tour. Expedition Yorkshire designs all our tours to be suitable for fans and those who don't know much alike this makes all our tours a great choice for mixed interest groups. Thank you again for choosing the Expedition Yorkshire Bronte Tour! Andrew
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful family day touring All Creatures Great and Small, The Yorkshire Dales National Park and Bolton Castle
I reached out to Expedition Yorkshire after doing some research online looking for a company that could do a custom, private tour for our family. We were wanting to see several places from All Creatures Great and Small as well as visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park and tour Bolton Castle. Andrew was quick to reply to me via email and provide dates they were available to take us as well as the cost. Richard was our driver/guide for the day and he did a phenomenal job on our tour. He was punctual picking us up, very polite, took us to all the places we requested, recommended and called ahead to book us lunch reservations at a great restaurant we would have never known about and even added in a few extra lovely surprises along the way. We stopped at a sweet shop, a hot cocoa shop, a beautiful waterfall and a church that he was able to fit in time wise for us along with all of our planned stops. Richard was just all around wonderful to spend the day with, had a great sense of humor and was a delight. Our 13 yr old daughter really appreciated the fun extra stops and being able to get her feet wet in the waterfall. I would HIGHLY recommend Expedition Yorkshire for anyone looking for a private tour or day trip. They were great with communication, punctual, provided a clean Mercedes van, gave us lots of knowledge about the sites and it was well worth the money spent to have these wonderful memories.
Response from the operator: Hi Chrissie. Thank you for taking the time to write such wonderful words about Expedition Yorkshire's tours. We particularly like your appreciation of Richards guiding talent (we are lucky to have him) and the small details that we believe are extremely important such as the Mercedes Benz Vehicle fleet and the cleanliness of vehicles which are thoroughly cleaned before every single tour. It's really special that you mention the wonderful memories. We always aspire to create and deliver tours which live long in every guests memory for good reasons for many years to come! Thank you again for trusting your vacation plans to Expedition Yorkshire, writing such a lovely review and coming along for the tour!
via Tripadvisor
A wonderful experience of Yorkshire!
Expedition Yorkshire is a top-notch organization. My mother and I took two tours with Richard, who hails from the region and is incredibly knowledgeable. He first brought us straight to the Parsonage in Haworth, curating the trip to our interests knowing we are big fans of the Brontës. After spending the morning and part of the afternoon there, lunching at Branwell’s old haunt The Black Bull, we explored the Yorkshire Dales National Park. On our second tour we got out to the countryside where James Herriot’s ashes were scattered; we took pictures to our heart’s content. We drank in the scenery at North York Moors National Park, roaming Byland Abbey and viewing other abbeys demolished by Henry VIII, exploring the charming Whitby, and experiencing the vivid medieval wall paintings at St. Peter and St. Paul’s Church. Every tour ends with a helpful recap so we can better remember everything we did that day. Richard’s expertise painted an intimate portrait of the region, one we will not soon forget. These tours were the highlight of our trip. We are definitely coming back for more!
via Tripadvisor
PERFECT DAY WITH EXPEDITION YORKSHIRE
If you’re looking for a private tour of the Yorkshire Dales, Moors, “All Creatures Great & Small” or anywhere else in the area, you can’t go wrong with Expedition Yorkshire. Andrew was a delight to work with when setting up our tour and accommodated our late booking. Our guide, Richard, was fantastic; he was keenly interested in finding out what our interests were, and tailored the trip accordingly. The vehicle was luxury Mercedes V-Class with seats for 7 guests. We enjoyed the door-to-door service, the spectacular scenery, and Richard’s interesting commentary. Highly recommended!
via Tripadvisor
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 Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for York.
How much does Luxury Private Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour 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 Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour 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 Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour 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 18 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 Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour?
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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 Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour 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 Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour?
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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 Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour 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 Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour?
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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 Admission fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Luxury Private Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 80 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 Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour 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 Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour?
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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 Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour 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 Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour?
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Across 18 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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