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Historic Whitby & Byland Abbey Adventure
4.9
561 Ratings
York
Embark on a day tour from York to the North York Moors and Whitby. Explore beautiful landscapes, historical sites, and enjoy a traditional seaside town experience.
Embark on a day tour from York to the North York Moors and Whitby. Explore beautiful landscapes, historical sites, and enjoy a traditional seaside town experience.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Byland Abbey - Explore the ruins of this medieval monastery, rich in history. The remains offer a captivating stop on the tour.
- Helmsley - Take a break in this charming Yorkshire village, where you can enjoy a drink and explore the surroundings. You also have the option to visit the castle ruins for an additional £5.80.
- **North York Moors…
- Byland Abbey - Explore the ruins of this medieval monastery, rich in history. The remains offer a captivating stop on the tour.
- Helmsley - Take a break in this charming Yorkshire village, where you can enjoy a drink and explore the surroundings. You also have the option to visit the castle ruins for an additional £5.80.
- North York Moors National Park - Experience a scenic drive through the North York Moors National Park, where breathtaking views stretch for miles.
- Whitby - Spend a few leisurely hours in this picturesque coastal town. Relish the world-famous fish and chips and stroll through the charming streets. You also have the option to visit the renowned Abbey during your two-hour stop here if you wish.
- York Minster - Conclude your tour of the North York Moors back in the heart of this medieval city.
What's Included
- Commentary from the driver guide in English
- Small mini-coach tour with a maximum of 16 passengers
- Round trip transportation from York
- Commentary from the driver guide in English
- Small mini-coach tour with a maximum of 16 passengers
- Round trip transportation from York
What's Not Included
- Food and drink
- Additional entrance fees
- Drivers Gratuity (optional)
- Food and drink
- Additional entrance fees
- Drivers Gratuity (optional)
Additional Information
Discover numerous renowned historical sites and embark on an adventure through the breathtaking landscape. Upon reaching the seaside town of Whitby, there will be ample free time to explore the historic town and savor the renowned Fish and Chips.
The journey begins at Byland Abbey to explore the historic ruins, followed by a visit to the picturesque…
Discover numerous renowned historical sites and embark on an adventure through the breathtaking landscape. Upon reaching the seaside town of Whitby, there will be ample free time to explore the historic town and savor the renowned Fish and Chips.
The journey begins at Byland Abbey to explore the historic ruins, followed by a visit to the picturesque village of Helmsley.
- Our tours are not suitable for children under 5 years old
- There will be a designated lunch stop where you’ll be able to purchase lunch
- There are toilet stops on route
- Minimal walking required
- Confirmation is received at the time of booking
- Our vehicles are not currently wheelchair accessible
- Luggage storage is available at the York train station
- Seats cannot be reserved
- Each passenger must have their own seat.
- Please Note: On Thursdays & Fridays during the 2025 season the NYM Railway will not be running, on these days this tour will include entrance to Whitby Abbey.
Location
Leeman Road
This tour will start at Coach Bay A on Leeman Road, Y01 6FZ, Opposite the Memorial Gardens at 9:00 AM.
The pickup point is a 5 minute walk from York Railway Station. Please arrive on 5 minutes early.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(561 Ratings)
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Borealcanuck
Jul 21, 2025
Thanks, Ben A.! - Ben A. Is a fantastic guide: knowledgeable, witty, dedicated, and he made sure everyone had a great time. An eye-opening way to see the Moors. Whitby is a wonderful port town. The day flew by. Highly recommend.
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Annkristint865
Jul 18, 2025
Great day in Yorkshire - John was our guide, and Steve was our driver. John has a lot of knowledge and an amazing communication ability. More stops on the road. Almost back in York he had a little quiz. I think we could all answer most questions, which suggests we have had a good teacher. Can really recommend this trip.
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Janenwaldal
Jul 17, 2025
- We had a lovely day seeing the moors , riding the steam train and seeing Whitbey.
Our gide Ben gave us a lot off information.
He was very kind and helpfull.
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Binibuckets
Jul 12, 2025
Great day trip, absolutely worth it - Great trip with our lively and knowledgeable tour guide/bus driver Ben A. We got to stop off on the Yorkshire moors, see the ruined Byland Abbey, caught the steam train into Whitby and saw plenty in between. Lots of time to enjoy the stops and sights, nothing felt rushed and it was a great day out.
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Erin_m
Jul 10, 2025
Wonderful day out with... - Wonderful day out with beautiful views of the Moors. Our tour guide John was a delight, and the small group made it easy getting in and out of stops. Definitely recommend!
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Paula_g
Jul 10, 2025
Great way to spend the day - Wonderful day going through the Moors with the beautiful heather blooming. Then into Whitby - what a cute town with yummy gluten free fish and chips!
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Helen_j
Jul 7, 2025
Very pleasant slow paced... - Very pleasant slow paced day out, the moors were breathtaking . Big thank you to our driver/tour guide Ben A. His running commentary through the day was an added bonus.
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Larae
Jul 7, 2025
Informative day in Yorkshire - Our tour guide, Ben, was incredibly knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. This tour offered a nice variety of stops from quaint towns, sweeping moor views, an abbey ruin, steam train travel, and an idyllic town in the coast. We were told by some locals that Trenchers in Whitby was THEE place for fish and chips. My husband and I didn't want to stand in the long line and opted for The Magpie Cafe... highly recommend. Great day!
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X1867pfelenag
Jul 6, 2025
A great day out in Whitby and the moors - My colleagues and I went in the tour yesterday with John S. He was really knowledgeable about the history and geography of the area. The main stops were really interesting places and he also made stops for lovely photos. John S. took great care of us and, as a bonus, he had fun anecdotes to tell. All in all, a great experience!
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Pamela_h
Jul 6, 2025
Beautiful countryside and history. - Trevor was so knowledgeable and fun. He did a great job with the highlights tour. We saw the best of the moors with the Heather, endless sheep and rolling hills.
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