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Luxury Private Day Back Roads Whitby Moor & Coast

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Walk out on to the ancient piers of Whitby and breath easy again, the freshest air, sense of space and beauty of the ocean will make you feel truly alive again!
The giant and sublimely beautiful skies of the North York Moors National Park, England's largest county and absolutely not to be missed on any well planned visit to the UK.
Whitby is famous for many things including fish & chips & fresh sea food. It always tastes so much better when you can actually see the lobster pots!
Our professional driver guides are there to help you have a wonderful day.
Hemsley Castle or at least what's left of it. Time and war are not good for a castles health!
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On average, this is booked 33 (0) days in advance.
8 to 9 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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 Andrew the guide. Andrew always places 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 guests 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 on vacation worthwhile.

Before founding our company Andrew led a tour in another part of the UK that was ranked by Cool Shore Excursions Travellers choice as the best tour in England and tenth best tour in the world.

Lastly and most importantly every tour guarantees the sighting of at least a couple of very woolly Sheep!

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Non-alcoholic drinks onboard. Crisps, sweets and chocolates of the highest quality.
  • Highly experienced guide
  • Lunch
  • Museums and attractions that's guests may wish to enter
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Meeting and Pickup

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We can collect anywhere within reason in the York area, also we can collect in Leeds Harrogate, Ripon, or Thirsk and Hotels such as Grantley Hall near Ripon. Please message us immediately after booking and we will confirm a pick up location with you.

What To Expect

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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. We will see the extraordinary variety of landscape from the very flat and rural Vale of Yorkshire to the steep lofty and other worldly scenery of the North York Moors. 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.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Helmsley

Helmsley is a beautiful English Market Town nestled in the North York Moors National Park, it is know for its charming appearance and the ruins of Helmsley Castle.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

North York Moors National Park

We will drive through large sections of this dramatic and famous national park finding out so much of interest as we journey through this precious, rugged and beautifully timeless landscape . At opportune moments we will get out to explore this special place.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Whitby

Whitby is one of the most interesting and wonderful sea side towns in England, it is connected with many fascinating pieces of history real and fictional. Just by setting foot in this wonderful location you feel like a sailor. pirate or explorer of old.In Whitby you will get your first view of the dramatic gothic ruins of Whitby Abbey, which famously inspired Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’. At this point, you are welcome to go off and explore the many interesting sights and attractions Whitby has to offer, either on your own or with your guide Andrew, who can accompany you and show you some of the fantastic hidden charms of this ancient settlement by the sea--the choice is entirely yours.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Whitby Abbey

We always go up to the abbey and see it from the OUTSIDE. It is a private tour with great flexibility so if guests wish to spend longer and go inside they may, this of course is always subject to opening hours of the abbey which are beyond Expedition Yorkshire's control.
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Luxury Private Day Back Roads Whitby Moor & Coast?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Luxury Private Day Back Roads Whitby Moor & Coast?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Private transportation.
  • Non-alcoholic drinks onboard. Crisps, sweets and chocolates of the highest quality.
  • Highly experienced guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Lunch.
  • Museums and attractions that's guests may wish to enter.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Luxury Private Day Back Roads Whitby Moor & Coast is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Luxury Private Day Back Roads Whitby Moor & Coast 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once 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 2026

What's Included

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  • Private transportation
  • Non-alcoholic drinks onboard. Crisps, sweets and chocolates of the highest quality.
  • Highly experienced guide
  • Lunch
  • Museums and attractions that's guests may wish to enter

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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