Full-Day Whitby and The North York Moors Private Tour from York
Overview
For group sizes of up to 4, 8 or 16 passengers, this Private Day Trip from York, just for your party, provides the opportunity to spend three hours enjoying Whitby, 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).
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
- Regular photo/refreshment/toilet stops
- Friendly, local Professional Driver
- Private tour just for your group
- Entrance fees to optional attractions
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pick up and drop off is from your hotel or another location of your choice in York.
What To Expect
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White Horse of Kilburn
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Helmsley Castle
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Farndale (North York Moors National Park)
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Whitby Harbour
3 hours Admission Ticket Free
Goathland Station (nymr)
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Hole of Horcum
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Children under 5 years can be accepted on private tours, on the condition that the customer brings a suitable Child Car Seat with them
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Some visitor attractions close between November - March. During this period, if weather/road conditions are adverse, the tour may have to follow a different route/itinerary
- Service animals are allowed by prior arrangement only
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles.
- Regular photo/refreshment/toilet stops.
- Friendly, local Professional Driver.
- Private tour just for your group.
- Entrance fees to optional attractions.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Full-Day Whitby and The North York Moors Private Tour from York is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full-Day Whitby and The North York Moors Private Tour from York will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
- Regular photo/refreshment/toilet stops
- Friendly, local Professional Driver
- Private tour just for your group
- Entrance fees to optional attractions
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Children under 5 years can be accepted on private tours, on the condition that the customer brings a suitable Child Car Seat with them
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Some visitor attractions close between November - March. During this period, if weather/road conditions are adverse, the tour may have to follow a different route/itinerary
- Service animals are allowed by prior arrangement only
