Tour in York

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Featured
5.0(2)
From ~$412
per group
4h 30m
Day Trips
York

Private Half-Day Yorkshire Dales National Park Tour from York or Harrogate

At a Glance

Type
Day Trips
Duration
4h 30m
Rating
5.0/5 (2)
Price
From ~$412/group
Fitness
Low to Moderate - The tou...

Tour Details

This Private Tour provides the opportunity for you to get out into the countryside to enjoy the fresh air and stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. We will pick you up from your hotel (or other location of your choice) at 10.00am and head out of town for a circular tour of Wharfedale and Nidderdale, with alternative potential stops at Bolton Abbey, Burnsall, Pateley Bridge and Fountains Abbey to suit your preferences. There will also be scenic photo stops along the way. You will be able to buy food and drinks en route, but feel free to bring your own food along and we will stop somewhere suitable for you to have a picnic away from any crowds.

The itinerary for this tour is flexible, talk to your Driver when you set off to decide how you want to spend your time, based upon your personal preferences. Departs 10.00am and drops off 2.30pm.

What Makes This Tour Special

This private half-day tour allows customization of stops according to visitor preferences, including the choice to visit historic sites like Fountains Abbey or scenic villages such as Burnsall. The flexibility to picnic in quiet countryside spots away from crowds enhances the experience. The route covers two distinct dales, each with characteristic landscapes and cultural landmarks.
  • Personalized itinerary tailored to guest interests between Wharfedale and Nidderdale.
  • Hotel or preferred location pickup and drop-off in York or Harrogate.
  • Opportunity to visit multiple heritage sites and villages within a single half-day.
  • Scenic photo stops including river valleys, dry stone walls, and abbey ruins.
  • Option to bring own food and dine outdoors in tranquil natural settings.

Historical Background

The Yorkshire Dales National Park was officially designated in 1954 and encompasses an area known for its rural farming communities, traditional dry stone walls, and historic abbeys such as Fountains Abbey, a 12th-century Cistercian monastery. The park's landscape has been shaped over millennia by glacial activity and centuries of sheep farming, which continue to influence its character today.

Is This Tour Worth It?

This day trips activity is highly rated at 5.0/5 across 2 reviews, running 4h 30m from ~$412 per group.

Best For

FamiliesPrivate groups
Less ideal for: Those with limited mobility · Wheelchair users

Pros

  • +Outstanding rating: 5.0/5
  • +Booked through Viator

Cons

  • -Cancellation policy not specified
  • -Requires low to moderate - the tour involves sitting in a vehicle for most of the duration with short walks at stops; some locations may require moderate walking on uneven paths. fitness level
  • -Higher price point
  • -Inclusions not listed

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