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Steam Trains, Whitby, and the North York Moors Full-Day Tour from York

York, England

Steam Trains Whitby and the Moors from York

9 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Venture into the wild and windswept lands of the North York Moors on this full-day tour from York. Drive through the countryside to reach North York Moors National Park and enjoy a walk amongst nature. Learn the legacy of Dracula and Captain James Cook in the seaside resort of Whitby. Next, spot filming locations from British TV series 'Heartbeat' and the Harry Potter movies in Goathland, where you board the famous North Yorkshire Moors steam railway for a spectacular ride home.

Comprehensive introduction to the Yorkshire Moors for first-time visitors
Explore North Yorkshire towns like Whitby and Goathland
Hear tales of ghosts, Dracula and Captain Cook in beautiful Whitby
Small-group tour ensures a personalized tour
Take an unforgettable ride on the North Yorkshire Moors steam railway
Travel by comfortable air-conditioned minibus

What's Included

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

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

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:30 AM

Pickup details

Please ensure you are ready to be collected by 8:15am at the latest (we will contact you with an estimate of your pick-up time the day before the tour).

What To Expect

Helmsley

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hutton le Hole

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

North York Moors National Park

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Whitby Harbour

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Goathland Station

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers

Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

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Great trip

Angela_L, Oct 2023

Well organised trio, all really enjoyed, was for my father in laws special birthday, my 9 year old son also enjoyed, the tour guide picked us up on time, the mini bus was very comfortable and Chris the guide was very friendly, professional & knowledgeable. The steam train topped the day off.

Fantastic, informative, and amazing!

Alan_D, Oct 2023

Chris, our guide, did a fantastic job of making our first trip to the UK memorable, informative, and eventful! As a person with a similar job (Disney) we know how challenging it can be. We enjoyed his knowledge of the moors, Whitby, and our access to the NYMRR! I’d definitely recommend again! Alan

A MUST Do day trip

Jeanine_J, Sep 2023

Chris was amazing. Right on time, SUPER knowledgeable, tons of amazing things to see and some "secret" bonus stops. The train from Goathling to Pickering was a fun Hogsmead thing to do. Never in a hurry and lots of suggestions at each stop made for a relaxing day. And with a small group, it was intimate and very personal. I HIGHLY suggest this for anyone visiting York or nearby Yorkshire. Don't miss this! 10 out of 10.

Great day tour!

deanne_s, Sep 2023

We really enjoyed our day with Chris through the North Moors, on the way to Whitby. He was on time, professional and knowledgeable. Great day!

A Phenomenal Experience

Susan_S, Sep 2023

Chris was exceptional. Knowledgeable about local history. Made stops to fascinating places not listed. Allowed us time to explore every destination on the trip. Highly recommend him. I was lucky enough to do two trips with him.

Great tour to Whitby and the Moors

Eliot_H, Sep 2023

Listening to Chris give a great back story and history of what we saw. WHITBY was lovely and the Moors were awe inspiring.

Loved the whole experience and Chris our guide was great!

Virginia_L, Aug 2023

Loved this trip. Chris was an excellent guide. He grew up in the Moors so had a lot of insight to the area. The Moors were gorgeous with the heather in bloom. Chris incorporated extra stops along the way and we saw beautiful abbey ruins, totally unexpected and pretty much had the place to ourselves. Whitby was beautiful and we enjoyed our lunch there. We stopped at a picture perfect church in Pickering with lovely wall paintings.... again had the place pretty much to ourselves. The main reason we did the tour was for the steam engine ride. This almost didn't happen because the train we were supposed to take was cancelled, but Chris stayed apprised of the situation and was able to find an alternative for us so we didn't miss the experience. This is a great tour!

Great day out

tracey_h, Aug 2023

Brilliant day!! Our guide Chris was very knowledgeable - full of historical facts and local tales as he grew up in the area. Nothing was rushed although we covered a lot of ground in the day and were also shown some ‘hidden gems’ off the tourist track. Would thoroughly recommend this day trip to anyone who wants to see more of Yorkshire.

A wash out

Kathleen_W, Aug 2023

It rained the entire day and we were all soaked to the bone by the time we returned back to York. The tour guide was sparing with information about the area and wasn't that engaging with the guest.

Day well spent

Pasi_A, Jul 2023

Best was to get better picture what Yorkshire looks like outside of towns and see the moors also. For foreigner there's a little threshold to rent a car, because the traffic is different handed.

Gorgeous, informative, relaxing

Elizabeth_N, Jun 2023

Chris was a fantastic guide! Great sense of humor and lots of interesting information—including place names, local info on flowers and animals , and historical info. The time really flew by on this tour! I sometimes get worried about the length of some excursions, but this was a long day that didn’t feel long in the slightest.

Excellent tour

Anonymous, May 2023

Chris, our tour guide, picked us up at the hotel and there were a total of 7 guests. Drove through small towns and Chris who is very knowledgeable explained the history of the area and the moors. Steam train ride was good. The weather was beautiful so that helped and I would recommend this tour

One of the best tours we’ve done

MaureenHessey, May 2023

A great day despite the mist over the Moors. If you want to know more about origins of village and area names then Chris is your man. We learned quite a lot and in a very interesting way. The steam train ride was an added bonus. I couldn’t recommend this day and our drive/guide highly enough

April 2023

Mrs_H, Apr 2023

Husband I for our 25th wedding anniversary. Had a fantastic time . Lovely people lovely hotels great food. Walked loads

Great day with our guide Peter on the steam train whitby and north moors

George_G, Oct 2022

Peter was an excellent guide . He was very informative and showed us the best sites and answered questions we had . He made a long day very enjoyable a. Relaxing . Highly recommend .

The best tour you'll have in England

Bernadette_W, Sep 2022

Our tour with Pete was wonderful. He was an excellent driver. We were all very comfortable. Pete was chock full of information. You could tell he loved the everything about the area and he shared that passion with us. We all had favorite places...I loved that village of Hemsly. Thank you for a great tour.

Jam packed great tour

Dawn_S, Sep 2022

Our guide Peter was very knowledgeable and provided tons of information about the area. Riding on a steam train was the highlight, but all the stops were worthwhile and beautiful. It was a small group of 7. So not crowded. Driving over the moors was spectacular. Whitby was a wonderful little fishing village and the abbey was great to see. We had spectacular weather, so would have been great to have more time there, but I can see how two hours would be too long on a rainy day. Peter threw in a few very interesting special short stops that were worth seeing. Great tour. I would highly recommend.

Great way to see the York area!

Elizabeth_S, Aug 2022

Such a great trip! Driver/guide was amazing - so knowledgeable & interesting. Loved the Moors & Steam train!

Great experience

Cristina_S, Jul 2022

We spent a lovely day with our guide Peter. He is so friendly and funny as well. He told us stories and legends about people who lived in that area. We could admired the beautiful small villages and the unique landscapes. of Yorkshire. We had a few extra stops. We also enjoyed our journey with the steam train. Definitely recommend!

Our wonderful guide Peter...

Judy_G, Jul 2022

Our wonderful guide Peter had so much entertaining information to share. The beautiful landscape and commentary will be memorable. We have some awesome photos!

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