Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from York
York, United Kingdom

Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from York

Outty Ranking 77 4.9 · 86 traveler reviews8.3 hoursFrom $106
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Outty Ranking

77/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.9/5

Based on 86 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from York worth booking?

Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from York is a 8.3-hour experience in York, United Kingdom, from $106 per person. It scores 77 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 86 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
77 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (86)
Duration
8.3 hours
From
$106 per person

Spend three hours enjoying Whitby on our friendly, small-group, Guided Day Trip from York, as well as exploring the scenic and picturesque North York Moors National Park. You will have a full three hours of free time in the fishing port of Whitby on this trip, to see Whitby Abbey (inspiration for the Dracula books), visit the Captain Cook Attractions, shop for some Whitby Jet or Gothic Fashion, sample Fish & Chips from the famous Magpie Café or just enjoy the bustling port and waterfront – the choice is yours! As well as photo stops on the moors, you will also stop at the famous Kilburn White Horse, the market town of Helmsley (with its quaint cafes, shops and medieval castle) and the beautiful, traditional English villages of Goathland (Heartbeat and Harry Potter filming location) and Lealholm (with its stepping stones across the River Esk). Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group mini-coach​ tour, limited to 16 people.

What you get

    About this experience

    Spend three hours enjoying Whitby on our friendly, small-group, Guided Day Trip from York, as well as exploring the scenic and picturesque North York Moors National Park. You will have a full three hours of free time in the fishing port of Whitby on this trip, to see Whitby Abbey (inspiration for the Dracula books), visit the Captain Cook Attractions, shop for some Whitby Jet or Gothic Fashion, sample Fish & Chips from the famous Magpie Café or just enjoy the bustling port and waterfront – the choice is yours! As well as photo stops on the moors, you will also stop at the famous Kilburn White Horse, the market town of Helmsley (with its quaint cafes, shops and medieval castle) and the beautiful, traditional English villages of Goathland (Heartbeat and Harry Potter filming location) and Lealholm (with its stepping stones across the River Esk). Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group mini-coach​ tour, limited to 16 people.

    What's included

    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

    Not included

    • Entrance fees to optional attractions
    • Food and drinks
    • Gratuities

    What you'll see and do

    1. White Horse of Kilburn

      ​Our first stop is ​at the Kilburn White Horse hill figure on the boundary of the North York Moors National Park, where your guide will tell you the story of how it was carved into the hillside in 1857.

      10 minutes here

    2. Helmsley Castle

      We then stop in the picturesque market town of Helmsley where you can view the medieval castle, explore the quaint shops or just have a leisurely Yorkshire Brew in one of the cafes – the choice is yours!

      45 minutes here · Admission not included

    3. Farndale (North York Moors National Park)

      After Helmsley, we head off through Hutton-le-Hole into the heart of the North York Moors National Park for some photo stops, passing the 16th century Lion Inn on Blakey Ridge (the highest point on the Moors) and Ralph’s Cross, then stop in the quaint and picturesque Yorkshire village of Lealholm to see the stepping stones over the River Esk – a great photo opportunity! It is then just a short journey into Whitby, whilst hearing stories about the seaside town’s history from your guide who will also tell you about the main places of interest that you may want to visit.

      90 minutes here

    4. Whitby Harbour

      As you arrive in Whitby, there will be a brief stop at the Captain Cook Statue and Whalebone Arch on the West Cliff then alternative drop-offs at the Harbour or Whitby Abbey, if you want to start your visit there to avoid having to climb the 199 steps! You will have three hours free time in Whitby, with options to visit Whitby’s newest attraction, The Endeavour Experience (one of only two full-size​ replicas of the HM Bark Endeavour in existence), the Captain Cook Museum, take the Bark Endeavour scale replica boat trip around the harbour, view Whitby Abbey (inspiration for the Dracula Books) or just explore the shops and market of the seaside town and experience Fish & Chips from the famous Magpie Café – the choice is yours!

      180 minutes here

    5. Goathland Station (nymr)

      You will arrive in the picture-postcard​ village of Goathland (filming location for “Aidensfield” in the Heartbeat television series and “Hogsmeade” in the Harry Potter Movies) where you can explore the filming locations, or maybe just grab an ice cream from the village store – the choice is yours!

      30 minutes here

    6. The Hole of Horcum

      We leave Goathland for our final stop to enjoy the stunning views at the Hole of Horcum before heading back to York.

      5 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    York

    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!

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    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!

    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
    Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
    Group size
    Up to 10 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours (formally BOBH)

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • Service animals are allowed by prior arrangement only
    • Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
    • Minimum age is 5 years

    Photos

    Whitby Abbey, Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from YorkKilburn White Horse, Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from YorkWhitby, Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from YorkFarndale View, Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from YorkSheep on the North York Moors, Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from YorkLealholm, Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from York

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 86 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    9 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    6 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Photo opportunities

    3 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Traveler reviews

    86 verified traveler reviews for Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from York. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Lauri_M · September 2026

    Driver made it personal...

    Driver made it personal and interesting. We enjoyed seeing North York Moors National Park and Whitby is a beautiful seaside town.

    via Viator

    conniemN7855UP · September 2026

    I would do this trip again.

    A fantastic day out. The driver/tour guide, Mark, was excellent in every way. I have actually done this trip a few years ago but Mark was better. Great vlue for money and I would have paid more.

    Response from the operator: What a lovely compliment, Connie, to say you would do the trip again even after visiting a few years ago! We are so pleased that your day exploring Whitby and the North York Moors felt worth returning for. Thank you for your generous words about Mark, your Driver-Guide. We will be delighted to pass them on. There is always another local story or detail to discover, even when you know some of the places already. It is particularly lovely to hear that you felt the day offered such good value. Your support means a great deal to our local family-run Yorkshire company, and we would love to welcome you back for another Yorkshire adventure. Warmest wishes, Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours 💙🇬🇧

    via Tripadvisor

    Kathryn_P · September 2026

    Beautiful scenery, with...

    Beautiful scenery, with interesting stops for photos or free time… in Helmsley, Whitby, Goathland, among others. Chris was a fantastic guide with great depth of knowledge of the area. His delivery didn’t seem scripted, more like a friend showing us around. It was really enjoyable and informative. He was patient and good natured.

    via Viator

    Q1826LYsamw · September 2026

    Pleasant day trip

    Chris has been an excellent host throughout the tour, giving a lot of interesting facts and history about the surrounding area. I think a lot of this would go unnoticed if done solo. The ride was pleasant, and we had ample time to visit a few villages and then 3 hours in Whitby. Would definitely recommend for others that want to learn more, or have a quick day trip around the Moors and Whitby.

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your day exploring the North York Moors and Whitby with us, and that you appreciated the time to discover the villages along the way as well as three hours to explore Whitby. Thank you also for your lovely comments, one of the things we hope makes our Yorkshire day tours special is the local knowledge, history and stories shared along the journey, bringing to life so much that can easily be missed when exploring independently. Thank you for choosing Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours and for your recommendation. We hope to welcome you back to discover more of Yorkshire with us in the future. Best wishes, Lucy and The Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours Team 🇬🇧

    via Tripadvisor

    C2138ZSfrancesb · October 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.

    Response from the operator: Thank you Frances for your lovely 5 star review. We are delighted to hear you had such a great day exploring the North York Moors and Whitby. It is fantastic to know Mark’s knowledge helped bring the journey to life and made the time between each stop enjoyable. We are also pleased to hear you appreciated the extra touches along the way. Creating unique and memorable experiences is exactly what we aim to do on our Yorkshire day tours. Thank you again for your kind words. We hope to welcome you aboard another tour in the future. Best wishes, Lucy Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    8.3 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    30
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours (formally BOBH), who run 12 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 60.5.

    See everything Best of Britain – Yorkshire Day Tours (formally BOBH) runs

    Why this scores 77

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)91
    Review evidence (18% weight)57
    Booking momentum (14% weight)50
    Value for money (12% weight)91
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)63
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from York: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for York.

    How much does Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from York cost?

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    Prices start at $106 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 Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from York take?

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    Plan for about 8.3 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 Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from York worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 77 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 86 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 Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from York?

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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 Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from York suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8.3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from York?

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    Around 30 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 8.3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from York 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 Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from York?

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    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; and Pick up and drop off at centrally located meeting point near York Minster. Not included: Entrance fees to optional attractions; Food and drinks; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from York?

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    We meet opposite the Dean Court Hotel in Duncombe Place, York (near York Minster) All trips depart at 9.00am prompt so p. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from York 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 Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from York?

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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.

    Is Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from York wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by some. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from York if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about Whitby and The North York Moors Day Trip from York?

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    Across 86 reviews averaging 4.9 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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