The 10 Best Day Trips from in York, England

Step back to the 1960s on a guided bus tour exploring Heartbeat country in Yorkshire. Explore Aidensfield, Ashfordley and the beautiful moorlands of Yorkshire.

Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Local guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Capture highlights of the Yorkshire Dales, from timeless valleys, villages, and market towns to mighty castles, on this 8.5-hour small-group guided tour from York by minibus. You'll see Grassington, Aysgarth Falls, Middleham Castle, Masham, Reeth, Castle Bolton, and West Burton, and cruise through the wintry landscapes of Wensleydale, Nidderdale, Wharfedale, and more.

Inclusions: Driver/guide

Exclusions: Food and drink

Discover two of Yorkshire’s finest attractions on this flexible private tour from York. Travel by spacious and comfortable luxury executive car, with pick up from your hotel in York, accompanied by an experienced local driver-guide. You’ll spend an unforgettable day visiting the amazing Castle Howard estate (made famous as the location of ‘Brideshead Revisited’) before travelling across the rural Yorkshire countryside to Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Park – the UNESCO World Heritage listed Cistercian Monastery and Georgian Water Gardens. Enjoy the flexibility to set your own timings and to add stops along the way.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off in the York area, Private, local, experienced driver/guide, Transport by private air-conditioned executive vehicle, Unlimited photo stops at your discretion, Luggage space available

Exclusions: Gratuities

For group sizes of up to 4, 8 or 15 passengers, this Private Guided Day Trip from York, just for your party, provides the opportunity to explore the stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, visiting Bolton Castle, Askrigg, Kettlewell, Pateley Bridge and the traditional Dales Market Town of Hawes, where you will have the opportunity to visit the award winning Wensleydale Creamery, the home of Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese!

Inclusions: Private tour just for your group, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles, Driver/guide provides live commentary, Regular photo/refreshment/toilet stops

Exclusions: Entrance fees to optional attractions, Food and drinks, Gratuities

For group sizes of up to 4, 8 or 15 passengers, this Private Guided 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).

Inclusions: Private tour just for your group, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles, Driver/guide provides live commentary, Regular photo/refreshment/toilet stops

Exclusions: Entrance fees to optional attractions, Food and drinks, Gratuities

And Interesting Tour taking the Industrial History of Yorkshire, a time when the Iconic Bronte sisters were living and then heading back in time to the Bolton Abbey. The Bronte’s are Iconic within the literary world, join us as we head to the quaint town of Haworth where the sisters were inspired to write their masterpieces. Enjoy time to discover more at the former home now converted into a shrine to the Family. We will also explore Salts Mill in Saltaire, the world’s first Model Village and one of Yorkshires Unesco Heritage sites. We then head over the Hills into the Yorkshire Dales National Park to Explore the 12th Century Augustinian Bolton Abbey. Highlights • Salts Mill, Worlds First Model Village and Mill and UNESCO World Heritage Site • Haworth and the Bronte Parsonage • Bolton Abbey • Ilkley Moor  

Inclusions: Transport in a small mini-coach, On-board commentary in English

Exclusions: Food & drink, Additional (Entrance fees at Bronte Parsonage), Drivers gratuity (optional)

For group sizes of up to 4, 8 or 15 passengers, this Private Guided Day Trip from York, just for your party, provides the opportunity to explore Bronte Country and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, including the West Yorkshire Pennine Village of Haworth (made famous by the Bronte sisters and home to the Bronte Parsonage Museum), Bingley Five Rise Locks (the most spectacular feature of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal), the traditional Yorkshire Dales village of Linton (with its stone bridges and limestone falls), Bolton Abbey (where you will see the stunning setting of the ruins of the 12th Century Augustinian Monastery); and learn about the history of the area from your guide as you enjoy the spectacular scenery of the National Park.

Inclusions: Private tour just for your group, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles, Driver/guide provides live commentary, Regular photo/refreshment/toilet stops

Exclusions: Entrance fees to optional attractions, Food and drinks, Gratuities

Explore the famous area or the North York Moors National Park. Famed for the largest area of heather moorland in England, there is much more than meets the eye. The Moors are one of the most important historical areas in Britain in terms of religion, farming, mining, fishing and smuggling. It has more ancient scheduled monuments than anywhere in the country including, standing stones, Stone crosses and burial mounds. Explore historic towns, quaint villages and historic sites such as Whitby Abbey. Enjoy unrivalled views across the Yorkshire coast and for miles across the Yorkshire. On a clear day views can exceed 50 miles. Discover the Smuggling history of Robin Hoods Bay, this quintessential fishing village is built on the steep cliff edges dropping from the moor tops into the North Sea and is famed for its narrow winding streets used by smugglers to evade the customs and excise offices.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Drivers gratuity (optional)

Enjoy an afternoon tour from York to visit Rievaulx Abbey, the amazing scenery of the Moors and the Yorkshire coastline at Whitby on this great-value small-group day trip from York. See "the finest view in England", discover the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey, stroll through the idyllic village of Hutton-le-Hole and travel across the heart of the wild and rugged North York Moors National Park. Enjoy an hour and a half in the fabulous seaside town of Whitby, famous for fish and chips as well as its association with Captain James Cook and Bram Stoker's Dracula. On the return journey you'll enjoy a brief visit to Goathland (Hogsmeade) and a photo stop at "Giant's Fury" before returning to York.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Pickup from a centrally located meeting point, Hotel drop-off on request, Luggage space - bring your luggage with you if necessary

Exclusions: Entrance fees to optional attractions in Rievaulx and Whitby, Gratuities, Food and drinks

This Day Trip from York provides the opportunity to explore Bronte Country and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, including the West Yorkshire Pennine Village of Haworth (made famous by the Bronte sisters and home to the Bronte Parsonage Museum), Bingley Five Rise Locks (the most spectacular feature of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal), Bolton Abbey (where you will see the stunning setting of the ruins of the 12th Century Augustinian Monastery) and the picture-postcard traditional Yorkshire Dales village of Linton with its stone bridges and limestone falls. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group mini-coach​ tour, limited to 16 people.

Inclusions: Relaxed and friendly small-group tour, Comfortable 16-Seat Mini-coaches with Air-con & WIFI, Driver/guide provides live commentary, Regular photo/refreshment/toilet stops, Pick up and drop off at centrally located meeting point near York Minster

Exclusions: Entrance fees to attractions (all optional), Food and drinks, Gratuities