North York Moors and Whitby Day Tour from York

Without question, book this tour.

I hesitated to book this tour since several comments indicated that the driver, "talked too much." I am glad I did not listen to these comments. This was a guided tour and without the commentary, many details and history would go unnoticed. Ben was an exceptional guide. He was a wealth of knowledge and very approachable. I would highly recommend this tour. Thanks, Ben for a great day.

Absolutely Fabulous!

Absolutely fabulous! Our guide was so impressively knowledgeable and entertaining. He knew all of the right places to take us. The bus was clean and safe. There is limited walking so this tour is suitable for most. I highly recommend this tour, this company and most of all our outstanding guide. You won’t go wrong with this one. Safe Travels and Enjoy!

Beautiful North York Moors

Drive through the North York Moors was an amazing experience. Could get a glimpse of natural beauty all through the trip. Enjoyed the tour.

Best Tour of the Moors with the Best Guide, Ben

The entire trip was fun and interesting. Ben gave us a wealth of information about history, the landscape and the local lore. He was attentive to the road and driving but kept us fully informed about what we were seeing. His commentary was sprinkled with a touch of humor and always full of enthusiasm. I highly recommend the itinerary and our guide, Ben.

Not recommended

Beautiful Yorkshire moors scenery. This tour involved lots of time on the coach, during which the driver, “Bob”, kept a running narrative. 8 hrs of narrative. It was a lot. “Bob” also surprised the group by taking us to a train for a trip on a steam powered locomotive. This was not included in the tour we signed up for, although there is a different tour which includes the train ride. Unfortunately, due to several factors, the train was overcrowded and we stood the entire route to Whitby. We found “Bob” to be engaging, although disorganized and long winded. Would not recommend this tour or this tour operator.

Great trip to Whitbyband Yorkshire moors

Our guide Ben did a great job showing us around. Very knowledgeable and helped us enjoy our day. Well worth the investment.

Great trip definitely worthwhile as Yorkshire is a stunning place and the tour is well run

This was a great trip. Such a beautiful area and Whitby was amazing. Was great to get the steam train from Goathland to Whitby. John our guide had lots of info and stories to tell so we learnt a lot about Yorkshire from him.

Fabulous day out

We had a fantastic day, with amazing views and places visited. John, our driver and Guide was amazing, very knowledgeable and friendly and extremely helpful.

North York Moors and Whitby Day Tour from York with John.

This was a wonderful day! John was the perfect host, friendly, considerate, very informative and very easy to listen to! The places we saw were beautiful and just what we hoped for. Beautiful little villages, abbey ruins, a lovely little church, all finished off with perfect weather to explore Whitby. It will be a day that remains in my memory. Highly recommended

Highly recommended day tour from York

We were blessed with beautiful sunny weather for our tour, which showed the North Yorkshire Moors at their best. And what gorgeous villages and towns! Our guide, John, is wonderful. He gave us a wealth of information on the long history of the area, delivered in an entertaining and humorous style. We would highly recommend this tour.

Excellent experience

Really enjoyed our group tour led by John D. Super engaged, well organized and provided outstanding historical and geographical details. We learned a lot. Would definitely do another trip with John with Mountain Goat.

Fun!

Ben is an excellent guide. He made the trip fun and was very informative. The drive to the Moors was beautiful. There was also a train trip to Whitby on a Diesel train. Ben organised the train tickets and met us on the other side.

An excellent trip to the beautiful Moors

Our trip with Ben to the Moors was excellent. He has an amazing amount of knowledge about the history, culture and people, all delivered in a fun, friendly way. He’s the very best guide.

Fabulous Facts Fun and Food

This was another amazing tour. Oir guide had years of ecperience in the area and showered ud with his k nowledge of the histort and culture if the Moors. Another highlight was having lunch in Whitby at Trenchers. It was the greatest fish and chips I have ever eaten.

A lovely day in abbey

We had a lovely trip as a family during the half term. Moreover, Ben was really helpful. We were pleased that we booked mountain goat tours because 5 star for the vehicle-very comfy 5 star for the service- 5 star for the driver/ tourguide Highly recommended for the extra mile and patience.

Exploring the moors

Barry was brilliant. Very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. He showed us a number of wonderful scenic drives and stops that created an amazing Yorkshire moor adventure.

Frustrated Tourist

Can’t say that I would book this tour again. Although the scenery was amazing, the stops were short because we had to be at a train station to catch a train. There was no mention of a train ride in the tour description. And there were no seats remaining when we boarded. Then when we got to Whitby we were initially shown a map of our meeting place (in a town we know nothing about). Our guide redeemed himself by taking us there so we would be able to find it later. The main drawback is that the guide does everything-driver, commentary and guide. It would have been better if there was a separate guide & driver so the guide was available for questions/problems.

Fantastic Day Trip To Whitby

Barry was a fantastic driver & guide. The tour was well planned and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The steam train ride wasn't as good as I'd hoped, because the train company sold too many tickets, meaning most of us had to stand for the journey. The only things I'd have changed, were a bit more time to explore the Moors and a stop at the Heartbeat village. Overall, we had a brilliant day and would definitely recommend it.

Highly recommend the tour

The tour was an amazing experience! I would massively recommend it to see off the grid places! Barry was an incredible tour guide, highly knowledgeable on all the locations and details such as trees, fauna and famous people related! Me and my family had a great day thanks to Barry's outstanding work !!

Good job Barry 👏🏼

Barry was a great tour guide - enjoyed Byland Abbey, St Gregory’s Minster, Whitby, Chimney Bank - wish we could have seen more of Castle Howard

A good introduction to the Moors and Whitby

Ben was an excellent tour guide for the day. Very passionate about the local area (and Henry Vlll !!!). Would thoroughly recommend!

A Grand Day Out

Beautiful village and countryside scenery. Our driver/guide Trevor was extremely knowledgeable and we greatly appreciated his fascinating insights into the natural and human history of the region.

Enjoyable tour

Enjoyable tour . Ben is a great guide with lots of knowledge about of all things York and surrounds. A bit too much talk though as some time to admire the stunning scenery would have been welcome but a great tour nonetheless.

Rainey day

Lee was a great host giving the weather totally recommend to anyone looking for something a bit different

Despite the rain

The weather was nasty but our guide, Lee, was quite knowledgeable and despite the weather we were glad we went. The train trip was delightful.

Great tour with incredible stops

What an amazing and unexpected tour. We booked this because there was no easy transportation from York to Whitby. It turned out to be such a great experience. Ben was an incredible guide, very knowledgeable and entertaining and always had a smile on his face. The stops along the way all had breathtaking views and the Moors were an unexpected surprise we wouldn't have gotten to see if we tried to go to Whitby without the tour.

An unforgettable trip

Glad to be able to take a steam train journey to Whitby from Goathland known as Hogsmeade. Thank you so much, Ben!

Amazing tour and outstanding customer service

Tour guide Trevor was accomodating and pleasant in his commentary and an excellent driver. His imparted knowledge on history and wildlife was excellent. I left my phone battery on the coach. Mountain Goat Tours retrieved it and were able to post it from York to Edinburgh. That’s outstanding service and far beyond what I would have expected. Amazing customer service.

Superb tour with an excellent guide

Wonderful tour. Ben was so knowledgeable and charming. Although it was foggy, he made sure we had a great time. So fun to learn about Whitby's literary heritage. We also loved the train ride.

Excellent Tour and Tour Guide

Tour guide Ben made the trip beyond enjoyable. The train ride was a bit hot and slow. We would have instead preferred an extra hour on our own in Whitby to tour the castle or the town. Fish & Chips at Magpies was excellent. Lovely, scenic drive. Ben's knowledge and enthusiasm was infectious.

Excellent!

The trip was very lovely despite the weather. Our guide, Trevor, was very friendly and knowledgeable about the history of the area. We were happy with all the stops and the moors were beautiful. Highly recommend.

My friends loved it!

Definitely a must if you want to discover more of the british culture and history! My friedns were fascinated when I took them in this tour. They loved it.

Amazing tour!!!

Wow, what a fantastic tour!! We had an amazing day. Ben was our driver and guide, and he was awesome! He was very entertaining and full of amazing facts and stories about the history of the areas we were visiting. The Moors are beautiful, and we loved Whitby. Ben gave everyone great suggestions on what to see and do, and he helped the day go by smoothly. We would definitely recommend this tour! Thanks for a fantastic and memorable day Ben!

Mountain Goat tour to Whitby and moors.

We thoroughly enjoyed our day exploring the moors and the beautiful town of Whitby. John S was full of interesting information and stories. He went the extra mile to ensure we all enjoyed our time. We decided to visit the Abbey (extra cost on trip) which was an amazing ruin to see although overpriced. As an Australian the Endeavour replica in Whitby was tacky considering how significant it is to our history. I wondered if they would commercialise the Mayflower or Golden Hind if they had the chance. The town is very pretty and filled with cafes and points of interest. Well done mountain tours, much appreciated. 😊

Moors didn’t disappoint

Great views. Very knowledgeable guide. Knew history but geography as well. Enjoyed the Abbey ruins. Bank holiday made Whitby very crowded.

Enjoyable and informative

This small group tour allowed for a lot of flexibility in the schedule. We were able to pull over for quick spontaneous photo ops and saw much more than the posted itinerary promised. The steam train ride from Goathland Station to Whitby was a special bonus treat! Barry was a helpful and informative driver/tour leader (although it made me nervous to see him reading the script as he drove!). With our group's permission, he took a more rural route back to the city, showing us additional areas and still getting us back on time. This was definitely a great way to see parts of North Yorkshire that I wouldn't have seen on my own!

Great day out

Thescenery of the moors and being almost alone at byland abbey was worth the day out- made even better by a short steam train ride. Well organised and a great guide .

Highly recommend!

Fantastic itinerary matched by an incredible tour guide! No minute wasted. Great commentary including so much detail, down to best places to dine along the way.

Great tour with the best guide_driver ever. Wort every Penny!

Great tour! Our guide John was fantastic and went the extra mile since we started the journey. Beautiful places all the way where large buses can't reach. He was so Yorkshire a 100% and gave us lots of stories every step of the tour. Loved the silent valley with the 1.000 years old church in the middle of nowhere! Whitby is a nice beach town, little bit too crowed for my taste. Do not miss the Saint Mary's Abbey and the 199 steps down. Great views! A must do tour while in York. Don't forget to ask for John and you'll end up singing with him a Beatles song. Five stars! Thanks a lot John.

North York moors to Whitby

Fantastic day out with John as our driver. So knowledgeable, talked us through everything, beautiful scenery, history. A trip on a steam train from Goathland to Whitby . And a bonus quiz on the way home, with John's singing too!! Fabulous, thoroughly recommended

Wonderful Whistlestop Tour of Key North Yorkshire Highlights

What a wonderful way to cap a long weekend of what was my first visit to Yorkshire. Our amiable, knowledgeable driver Barry took us on a full-sensory journey through medieval ruins, quaint towns, and literary history. We saw ancient Yew trees, millions of pheasants, highland cattle, and heather stretching for miles across the North York Moors; we also learnt that hippos once roamed the landscape: who knew! Highly recommended day out for those wishing to learn more about Yorkshire's history, and experience the unique beauty of its countryside.

Fun, educational and worth every penny!

This was a great tour! We got to see so many different areas surrounding York. There was also a train ride which was very nice and lots of history. Our driver Ben was very knowledgeable and made the trip even more fun. Definitely recommend this tour!

The very best of North England outside of York for the day!

Great way to visit a number of historic sites outside of York. Group size is perfect and the smaller vans can go down roads and take you places the big coaches can’t. Tour guide, John, was delightful! I loved that he is a York native and obviously takes great pride in being a Yorkshireman Very knowledgeable and accurate (I have a doctorate in English History 😊). Highly recommend!

Not a memorable outing

Overall a mediocre experience. The driver/guide was very good, but the agenda was not stellar, and with a full van, somewhat uncomfortable. The portion on the steam train to Whitby was a let down, as the train was overcrowded (many people standing), and the cars filthy. The highlight was Whitby Abbey, which is not even part of the tour cost.

Loved Whitby and Moors

Loved Whitby and drive around north York moors. Trevor was great with his storytelling and thoughtful navigation through traffic and I can highly recommend this tour

Top-notch tour and tour guide!

Our driver/guide John was very informative and cheerful throughout the tour. He was well-versed in both local history and the history of the areas we visited (moors and Whitby). We would definitely recommend this trip to others.

Gorgeous views, fascinating history

The beautiful views, natural history, cultural history, and Barry as our guide made this a stellar tour! Barry was a gifted and entertaining storyteller, and a kind and helpful guide. The abbeys and town of Whitby were the highlights, and the fish and chips at Trenchers were top notch. (Make sure to have a snack at the Helmsley stop because lunch isn’t until 2:00ish, and the “Hogsmeade Station” steam train portion was a bit delayed the day we went.) After confirming that no passengers needed to be back in York at 5:30 on the dot, he took us back along a more scenic route, where we learned the story of Castle Howard along with a few other extra tales. We still made it back by 5:45 and it was well worth his extra efforts!

Lovely Day outing

Great narrative by Barry as he drove us through beautiful villages to the memorable Abbey ruins, Helmsley and the small chuch, on thru to Whitby and back. Loved it all. Very comfortable and great value.

Great time on the North Yorkshire Moors

The driver-guide was excellent - great personality, really engaged and with a wealth of anecdote. It was a full and very enjoyable day.

A fantastic day out with a welcoming and well experienced host makes for a great experience.

We were taken by our tour guide John to start the journey. I was very much looking forward to this, but first signs seemed worrying with the amount of mist surrounding us meaning we couldn't see much of the beautiful scenery around us. However, an hour in it started to clear up, and it was fine for the rest of the day. John who is very experienced with these tours did not let us down one bit, very knowledgable and engaging throughout. Some of the highlights of the trip for me, were Byland Abbey, which was a stunning bit of work in a stunning location. Loved Whitby, as it was the perfect weather for it. Fish and chips, a couple of drinks on the pier and amusement arcade. Some very nice villages too, including Pickering which was my favourite. For a full day out, it's well worth the money and with such an excellent host, you won't regret it.