York Full Day Trip To Whitby and North York Moors

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.

Meeting Point

Duncombe Place

Duncombe Pl, York YO1, UK

Opposite the Dean Court Hotel in Duncombe Place, York (near York Minster)

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours, 15 minutes

White Horse of Kilburn

Sutton Bank Visitor Centre, , Thirsk, YO7 2EY

​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

Helmsley Castle

Helmsley Castle Castlegate, , Helmsley, YO62 5AB

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 • Admission Ticket Not Included

Farndale (North York Moors National Park)

Hutton-Le-Hole, High Bentham

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.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Whitby Harbour

Endeavour Wharf, Whitby, YO21 1DN

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!

3 hours

Goathland Station

Cow Wath Bank, Goathland, YO22 5NF

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

The Hole of Horcum

North Yorkshire

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

5 minutes

What's 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