York North York Moors and Whitby Tour

Hotel pick up and drop off is included on this truly personal touring experience, where you'll find the smallest group size available in York: just 7 per group. The intimate group size lets you get to know your local guide, a Yorkshire native born and bred in the area, and your fellow travellers. Explore the stunning North York Moors by road and steam train, following the back roads and farm lanes through the beautiful Yorkshire countryside, enjoying photo stops and chance to jump out and enjoy the peaceful setting of the Moors. You'll visit the fabulous seaside town of Whitby, famous for its association with Captain James Cook and featured in Bram Stoker's Dracula, before boarding a steam train for a journey across the majestic North York Moors. You'll see the best of the Moors, spend time by the seaside and visit the charming railway station made famous as 'Hogsmeade Station' in the Harry Potter films.

What's included:

• Steam Train Ticket for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
• Live commentary on board
• Local Guide - born and raised in the area
• Hotel Pick Up and Drop Off
• Personal Experience - maximum of 7 people per group
• Transport by climate-controlled minivan

Not included:

• Entrance fees to optional attractions in Whitby and Helmsley
• Food and drinks, unless specified

What to expect:

Duration: 9 hours

Helmsley

Helmsley

The charming, picturesque market town of Helmsley is the first stopping point on the tour, where you'll have time to explore the quaint streets and have the opportunity to enjoy tea or coffee in a local cafe or tearoom.

45 minutes

Hutton le Hole

Hutton le Hole

Our first brief stop of the day is here in the village of Hutton-le-Hole, where you'll have chance to enjoy a stroll through across the village green and the opportunity to have tea/coffee in a local tearoom (own expense).

20 minutes

North York Moors National Park

United Kingdom

Scenic drive with photo stops and opportunity to get out and enjoy the views and scenery.

1 hour

Whitby Harbour

Pier Rd, Whitby, YO21 3PU

2 hours at leisure in the fishing town of Whitby - chance to enjoy lunch and to discover the many attractions in Whitby.

2 hours

Goathland Station (nymr)

Cow Wath Bank, Goathland, YO22 5NF

Visit the station which featured as Hogsmeade Station in the Harry Potter films.

30 minutes

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Pickering Station, Park St, Pickering YO18 7AJ, UK

Journey from Goathland to Pickering on the heritage steam railway.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included