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Day trips from York

York is compact and best explored on foot, but the right format depends on whether you want history, folklore, the River Ouse or a full day in Yorkshire. The main bookable directions are Whitby and the North York Moors, the Yorkshire Dales and heritage railways. Eight-hour itineraries involve substantial coach time.

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Compare York walks, ghost tours, River Ouse cruises, tickets and day trips by verified reviews and current prices.

18 tours available · Sorted by number of verified reviews. Prices and availability come live from GetYourGuide.

From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour
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From York: North Moors and Whitby Tour

⏱ 8.5 hours · 4.8 (1,040)

Discover the best of North Yorkshire's villages, market towns and moorlands on a full-day tour to Whitby, Helmsley, North York Moors National Park and more.

from €68 per person

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From York: Whitby, North York Moors & Steam Railway Day Trip
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From York: Whitby, North York Moors & Steam Railway Day Trip

⏱ 8 hours · 4.9 (436)

Explore the picturesque North York Moors National Park and the moorland villages of Hutton-le-Hole and Goathland. Enjoy 2 hours of free time in Whitby and take an optional ride…

from €70 per person

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York: "All Creatures Great and Small" Yorkshire Dales Tour

York: "All Creatures Great and Small" Yorkshire Dales Tour

⏱ 8.5 hours · 4.8 (263)

Explore the beautiful landscape of the Yorkshire Dales on this guided tour from York. Discover the breathtaking landscape that inspired James Herriot, the creator of All Creatur…

from €97 per person

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York: Castle Howard House and Gardens - Self-Guided

York: Castle Howard House and Gardens - Self-Guided

· 4.9 (192)

Castle Howard is one of Britain's finest historic houses, situated outside York in the Howardian Hills, a designated national landscape. Explore over 300 years of history at…

from €20 per person

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From York: Small-Group Herriot & Yorkshire Dales Day Trip

From York: Small-Group Herriot & Yorkshire Dales Day Trip

⏱ 8 hours · 4.8 (183)

Tour Herriot Country and the Yorkshire Dales from York. Join a local guide on a small-group day trip to Masham, Grassington's Darrowby filming sites, Linton Falls on the Riv…

from €70 per person

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From York: Full-Day Yorkshire Dales Tour

From York: Full-Day Yorkshire Dales Tour

⏱ 8.5 hours · 4.9 (156)

Explore the stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Dales National Park on this guided day trip from York. Visit Bolton Castle, Askrigg, Kettlewell, Pateley Bridge & Hawes, the home o…

from €70 per person

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From York: Whitby & The North York Moors Minicoach Day Trip

From York: Whitby & The North York Moors Minicoach Day Trip

⏱ 8.5 hours · 4.9 (124)

Spend 3 hours enjoying Whitby on a guided day trip from York. Explore the scenic and picturesque North York Moors National Park with stops at Kilburn White Horse, Helmsley, and…

from €70 per person

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Yorkshire: All Creatures Great and Small Mini-Coach Tour

Yorkshire: All Creatures Great and Small Mini-Coach Tour

⏱ 9 hours · 4.8 (42)

Visit sites from the show All Creatures Great and Small on this small-group tour of Yorkshire including Darrowby village, the scenic Yorkshire Dales and much more.

from €113 per person

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York: Castle Howard Gardens and Grounds Entry Ticket

York: Castle Howard Gardens and Grounds Entry Ticket

· 4.0 (32)

Discover Castle Howard's breathtaking 18th-century gardens with an entry ticket. Follow woodland trails, admire lakes and fountains, or swing from the trees at Skelf Island,…

from €23 per person

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From York: Yorkshire Moors & Whitby Small-Group Day Tour

From York: Yorkshire Moors & Whitby Small-Group Day Tour

⏱ 8 hours · 4.8 (13)

Discover the beauty of the Yorkshire Moors on this small group tour from York. Visit the charming village of Hutton-le-Hole, explore the fishing port of Whitby, and see Goathlan…

from €68 per person

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North Yorkshire Road Trip: York, Whitby, Coast & Moors

North Yorkshire Road Trip: York, Whitby, Coast & Moors

· 5.0 (2)

A structured North Yorkshire road trip from York via Castle Howard and Whitby through the North York Moors to Helmsley — a 134-mile circular route, flexible 3–10+ days, self-gui…

from €14 per group up to 7

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From York: Private Brontë Country & Knaresborough Tour

From York: Private Brontë Country & Knaresborough Tour

⏱ 8 hours · 5.0 (1)

Explore Brontë Country and Knaresborough on a private tour from York. Visit the Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag, stroll through Haworth, and enjoy the flexibility of a private to…

from €572 per group up to 4

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From York: Brontës, Haworth & Wuthering Heights

From York: Brontës, Haworth & Wuthering Heights

⏱ 8 hours 0

Explore the landscapes that inspired Wuthering Heights on a guided tour from York. Visit the Brontë Parsonage Museum, stroll through Haworth, and see the Yorkshire Dales.

from €977 per person

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York: Private Castles, Coast, and Gothic Legends Tour

York: Private Castles, Coast, and Gothic Legends Tour

⏱ 8 hours 0

Discover Yorkshire’s dramatic coastline, ruined castles, and gothic legends on a private tour from York. Visit Whitby, coastal viewpoints, castle ruins, and atmospheric historic…

from €572 per group up to 4

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York: Private Christmas Tour to Castle Howard & Malton

York: Private Christmas Tour to Castle Howard & Malton

⏱ 7 hours 0

Experience a private Christmas tour from York to Castle Howard and Malton. Enjoy festive music and chocolates, explore Castle Howard's displays, and discover Malton's fo…

from €536 per group up to 4

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Private Castle Howard & North York Moors from York

Private Castle Howard & North York Moors from York

⏱ 8 hours 0

Explore the North York Moors National Park on a private day trip from York. Visit Castle Howard, the market town of Pickering, Goathland, Hutton-le-Hole, and Helmsley.

from €775 per person

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From York: Private Haunted Yorkshire After Dark Tour

From York: Private Haunted Yorkshire After Dark Tour

⏱ 7 hours 0

Explore haunted Yorkshire on a private evening tour from York. Hear genuine folklore and darker stories, visit atmospheric Byland Abbey, & discover the historic villages of Cray…

from €536 per group up to 4

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Private: All Creatures Great & Small Tour From York

Private: All Creatures Great & Small Tour From York

⏱ 8 hours 0

Explore the world of James Herriot on an All Creatures Great and Small tour. Visit Bolton Castle, Aysgarth Falls, and St. Michaels & All Angels Church. Enjoy a cheese tasting at…

from €804 per person

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How to choose

Use review totals as well as star ratings. Short walks fit easily around York Minster and the Shambles; regional trips normally take most of a day.

The city centre has cobbles, steps and busy narrow streets. Check accessibility and age limits with the operator rather than assuming every historic route is step-free.

Good to know: Check the exact meeting point and duration. Day trips leave the city; York itself has no beach, seaport or mountains.

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Do I need to book ahead?

Popular weekend, evening and summer departures can sell out. Booking ahead is sensible when a specific time matters.

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