Yorkshire Tour: Explore Moors with Local Guide

Explore Helmsley, ride a steam train through the Moors, and enjoy Whitby on a guided day tour with Greg. Book your adventure now.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • White Horse of Kilburn - Enjoy a view of the impressive ‘White Horse of Kilburn’ (97m wide). This horse was carved into the sandstone over a century ago. Please note that the horse will be viewed from the minibus, and there will be no close-up visit.
  • Byland Abbey - Make a stop at Byland Abbey, a Gothic monastery that inspired the design of…
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Regular refreshment stops and photo breaks
  • Genuine small group with no more than 7 seats
  • Live commentary in English
  • Guide Greg has lived and worked in most of the areas visited
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Explore Yorkshire with Greg – Your Personal Guide to the Heart of the Moors
Join a truly personalized, small-group tour of North Yorkshire with Greg, your dedicated guide for the day. With a maximum of 7 guests per tour, Greg provides a relaxed, friendly experience that larger tour operators can’t match. Greg brings the region’s rich history and culture…

Location
Exhibition Square
9.00am Near the Art Gallery, Look out for the Water Fountains
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Bylt1228
Oct 15, 2025
Wonderful day tour from York - Had a really fantastic tour of the York Moors and the coastal town Whitby - the steam train (included in the tour) was a very cool experience, the station had literally the same appearance from over 100 years ago. I travelled solo and it was a small group with only another couple. Gregory our tour guide was absolutely brilliant - enthusiastic, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the history and interesting tidbits about the locations we visited/passed by. Definitely recommend this tour if you want to squeeze in a day trip out of Yorkshire!
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Wenjie
Oct 9, 2025
The trip is very well designed and our guide Greg is super knowledgeable about history and stories in the route. - Great route design with fabulous views and great guidance! The landscape is beautiful and the abbey is a treasure. The steam train was in the harry potter film. And Whitby we had the best fish and chips. A must do trip If you travel to York.
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Quest02269874432
Oct 8, 2025
Outstanding tour and very nice tour guide! - This was an excellent tour! Greg, our guide, was very knowledgeable, as he grew up in the area, and included personal anecdotes with the historical background to add a little humor and personality to his presentation. The tour was very well organized, and all of the stops along the way were definitely worthwhile, especially the stunning ruins of a medieval abbey. Thanks, Greg!
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Kdrsparta
Oct 7, 2025
Great day! Highly recommend. - This drip was an excellent way to see multiple sites impossible to get to without a car. The villages of Helmsley and Hutton-le-hole are completely charming. Roaming around Byland Abbey was a fantastic experience. Seeing the Yorkshire Moors fulfilled a nearly lifelong dream for me. The steam train was great fun. Whitby is an interesting seaside town. The church was lovely. Seeing Whitby Abbey from a distance had to suffice due to time constraints sine we also wanted to walk the sea wall. Greg was a knowledgeable and courteous guide. He made everyone feel comfortable and put a cheerful and adventurous vibe on the day.
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Agnieszka_d
Oct 7, 2025
A top day out - A well paced and informative tour with a knowledgeable and friendly guide. A lot of fun. Would recommend.
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Dperschke
Oct 2, 2025
Great day trip! - A great tour led by Greg, who takes great pride in showing off the region he grew up in. Not goofy “tourist stories” but wonderful insights into the various areas. The steam train journey is a fun mix and would be great for families. Overall a great tour, highly recommend it!
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G1191qrmorganw
Sep 30, 2025
North York Moors trip - Excellent tour with an Excellent Guide! Each location was absolutely beautiful. We just had the best day and highly recommend this tour.
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Sue_h
Sep 28, 2025
East Yorkshire at its best! - Excellent tour by Greg. He was informative, personable and clearly loves Yorkshire - like me! Great ride, great choices of stops and time to visit.
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Donna_a
Sep 26, 2025
North Yorkshire Moors Day Trip - Having a small group was a nice touch, Greg, our driver & tour guide, was very friendly, and knowledgeable and supplied us with alot of little anecdotes. The Steam Train was like going back in time!
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Sued768
Sep 23, 2025
Day trip to the North York Moors with steam train ride to Whitby. - Greg, our tour guide, gave information and commentary about all of the places we visited. He also pointed out places and points of interest along the way. We went up to the North Yorkshire Moors National Park to look over the Moors and take photos. We drove around the Moors and hills for a while before picking up the steam train at Goathland and riding to Whitby. Free time in Whitby to walk around exploring. Our return trip to York was via Castle Howard. It was a great day trip with plenty of information and scenery.
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From $92
up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).