York is surrounded by some of England's most beautiful countryside — the North York Moors, the Yorkshire Dales, the coast at Whitby and the Georgian elegance of Harrogate are all within an hour. Browse York day trips on Viator.
Top Day Trips from York — Ranked
🏆 #1
Whitby Abbey & North Yorkshire Moors
⭐ 4.8 · 8,200 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £35 per person
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🐑 #2
Yorkshire Dales Highlights Tour
⭐ 4.8 · 6,100 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £38 per person
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🌸 #3
Harrogate & RHS Harlow Carr Gardens
⭐ 4.7 · 5,400 reviews · ⏱ Half day
From £28 per person
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🏰 #4
Castle Howard & Helmsley Castle
⭐ 4.8 · 7,200 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £38 per person
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🌊 #5
Scarborough & Robin Hood's Bay
⭐ 4.7 · 4,800 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £32 per person
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🏙️ #6
Leeds Industrial & Cultural City Tour
⭐ 4.7 · 6,100 reviews · ⏱ Full day
From £28 per person
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| Destination | Distance | Travel Time | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitby | 60km NE | 1.5hrs | Abbey, Dracula connection, fish & chips |
| Yorkshire Dales | 60km NW | 1hr | Malham Cove, Aysgarth Falls, Wensleydale |
| Harrogate | 25km west | 30mins train | Turkish Baths, Betty's Tea Room, Valley Gardens |
| Castle Howard | 25km NE | 30mins | Brideshead Revisited location, formal gardens |
| North York Moors | 35km north | 45mins | Heather moorland, steam railway, Rievaulx Abbey |
| Scarborough | 65km NE | 1hr train | Two bays, castle on headland, Victorian spa |
💡 Pro Tip: Whitby is one of England's most atmospheric coastal towns — the ruined abbey on the clifftop, the 199 steps, the Gothic churchyard that inspired Bram Stoker. The combination of Whitby and the North York Moors in one day is outstanding.
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North York Moors, Whitby, Yorkshire Dales and more. Coach included, free cancellation on most.
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