York and Yorkshire in a day

York and Yorkshire in a day

Make the most of your time in York with this comprehensive one-day tour of York and Yorkshire. Explore the medieval city of York on a leisurely 3-hour walking tour - with a maximum of 8 people per guide. Then travel into the Yorkshire countryside to explore Rievaulx Abbey, the North York Moors and the Yorkshire coastline at Staithes and Whitby.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Clifford's Tower, Tower Street, York YO1 9SA England

Starting point for the tour

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Merchant Adventurers' Hall, Fossgate, York YO1 9XD England

Learn about the history of York's medieval guild hall

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: 11 Shambles, York YO1 7LZ England

Walk along York's famous medieval street

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: York City Walls, York YO1 7HB England

Walk along the most beautiful section of York's medieval city walls

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: York Minster, Minster Yard Deangate, York YO1 7HH England

Learn about York's awe-inspiring Minster, the largest Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe. We do not go inside the Minster during the walking tour - you will have the opportunity to go inside at the conclusion of the walking tour.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Sutton Bank National Park Centre, A170 Sutton Bank Sutton Bank, Thirsk YO7 2EH England

Brief stop to see "the finest view in England"

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Rievaulx Abbey, Rievaulx Bank, Helmsley YO62 5LB England

Chance to see the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey, the Cistercian Monastery founded in 1132. Photo opportunity from the roadside, with optional time to explore the ruins further.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: North York Moors National Park, United Kingdom

Journey through the stunning North York Moors, with photo stops along the way

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Staithes Beach, High Street, Staithes, North York Moors National Park England

A short visit to the coastal village of Staithes, one of the real gems of the Yorkshire coastline

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Whitby Harbour, Endeavour Wharf, Whitby YO21 1DN England

Spend time exploring the fascinating town of Whitby, home to Whitby Abbey, a charming Old Town, a beautiful beach and harbour...and the world's most famous fish & chips restaurant - the Magpie Cafe.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: The Hole of Horcum, North York Moors National Park England

Short photo stop at "Giant's Fury"

Duration: 5 minutes