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Full-Day Yorkshire Dales Tour from York: Explore Scenic Landscape & Historic Landmarks
4.9
228 Ratings
York
Embark on a full-day tour from York to the breathtaking Yorkshire Dales National Park. Discover historic landmarks, winding passes, traditional towns, and iconic views.
Duration:
8 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- York Minster - Meet your driver guide in the centre of York outside the Minster in Duncombe Place.
- Bolton Castle - Visit this incredible castle where you will have time to enjoy its beauty and take some photographs.
- Aysgarth Falls - Visit these famous waterfalls, which provide a stunning photo opportunity.
- Wensleydale Creamery - Visit the famous Wensleydale Creamery, well known for its cheese which is a favourite of Wallace and Grommit.
- Yorkshire Dales National Park - Enjoy a drive around the stunning Dales along our carefully planned scenic route. There will be plenty of stops for photographs and your driver guide will provide a commentary about the area, its history and its heritage.
- York Minster - End your fantastic day of exploration back at the York Minster.
What's Included
- On-board commentary in English
- Transport in a small mini-coach
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Additional Entrance fees (Bolton Castle)
- Drivers gratuity (optional)
Additional Information
The Yorkshire Dales National Park is one of the most renowned national parks in the world, celebrated for its dramatic limestone hills, winding valleys, dry stone walls, lush meadows, and grazing sheep. Our friendly driver-guides will ensure you see more than you could imagine in a single day as you explore this wild and beautiful landscape.
Highlights:
- Historic Landmarks: Discover Castle Bolton, a historic site steeped in rich history.
- Spectacular Winding Passes: Experience breathtaking views as you navigate through scenic passes.
- Traditional Dales Towns: Visit charming towns like Hawes, each offering a glimpse into traditional Dales life.
- Iconic Views: Capture the stunning and quintessential vistas of the Yorkshire Dales.
- Aysgarth Falls: Marvel at the natural beauty of Aysgarth Falls, a series of picturesque waterfalls.
- Our tours are not suitable for children under 5 years old
- There will be a designated lunch stop where you’ll be able to purchase lunch
- There are toilet stops on route
- Minimal walking is involved
- Confirmation is received at the time of booking
- Our vehicles are not currently wheelchair accessible
- Luggage storage is available at the York train station
- Seats cannot be reserved
- Each passenger must have their own seat.
Location
Duncombe Place
Departure Point: Tour departs from Duncombe Place, York, YO1 7EF
Address: Duncombe Place, York, YO1 7EF
Directions: Tour departs from Duncombe Place, York, YO1 7EF
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(228 Ratings)
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Irismaria_j
Aug 14, 2024
Lovely day in the dales - I had a lovely day in the dales with our wonderful driver and guide John S. He had lots of interesting stories and facts from the history of the region. He was also a careful driver, I felt very safe.
I wish we had some more time at the Bolton castle, but other than that we had sufficient time at all the other stops.
I highly recommend this tour. Thank you for a great day, John!
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Amitrk1489
Aug 4, 2024
An Unforgettable Journey Through York and the Dales with John - Our Guide John was true yorkshire man who knew the history of york and explain the history of york and dales with commentory throughtout the journey . I was truely astonished by the beauty of dales . Beautiful and scenic and picturesque. You should visit the dales wheenevr you pay a visit to york
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Alisonrz1780rt
Aug 4, 2024
Dales Tour 1st August 2024 Barry - We had a splendid day. It matched and exceeded our expectations. Our tour guide was fun, incredibly knowledgeable and made us feel like we'd known him a long time. The dales were stunning, especially the remote parts. Although it was a long day, we never felt rushed & it was at times relaxing. The only improvements we can suggest are 1. define pick up point location (Minster) more clearly. 2. Aysgarth Falls Road crossing a tad dodgy. Would you please convey to Barry a big thank you for making our day out so enjoyable (Ha-Ha!!)
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M9874sjlaurens
Aug 4, 2024
Jovial John goes above and beyond - John’s genuine interest in Yorkshire was infectious and obvious from the onset.
He narrated the surrounding beautiful landscapes, architectures and an impressive array of history all whilst smoothly navigating tricky to drive roads without missing a beat.
We were continually kept informed of schedule and stops throughout, in between the many facts, anecdotes and laughter which made the full day fly by.
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Minimol_j
Aug 3, 2024
Travel experience - It was a lovely experience, we enjoyed travelling with mountains goat and enjoyed yhe views of valleys and mountains, captured some beautiful scenery. Thank you
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Vip_jain_ca
Aug 1, 2024
This tour was well done; comfortable, informative and engaging! I would highly recommend this tour. - Barry was great, super insightful and was always engaged. He told us what the tour was going to include and made sure everything was properly checked off the list. He included numerous fun facts that stretched from 250 AD to present day!
Barry was informative, funny and always sharing with the group information that tied back to the trip and that local area we were visiting. His personality and charm was a big portion of why my teenage daughter and so enjoyed the trip so much. I especially liked the fact he summarized the day when we were almost back; nice touch!
Well done Mountain Goat York! Having ambassadors such as Barry will certainly have guests revisit your tour.
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wishing learn of the Yorkshire’s rich history in a comfortable, informative and engaging experience!
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Michael
Jul 27, 2024
Perfect Way to See The Dales - So, so worthwhile! As expected, the scenery of The Dales was quaint, charming and idyllic, made even more so by our knowledgeable, entertaining and enthusiastic guide, John. John was simply fantastic, narrating about York area and english history, agrarian practices, national efforts to preserve and protect the Dales, and many other subjects. It was a perfect outing! Among the delightful surprises were a visit to the Wesleydale Creamery for cheese sampling (a must for “Wallace and Grommet” fans).
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Sydney_m
Jul 26, 2024
Beautiful & Scenic - The tour lasted from 9 - 6 and was fun throughout. The best part was the commentary throughout the journey that added a historic storyline to all the places we visited. We covered Abbeys, waterfalls, scenic villages, beautiful meadows and hilltops, castles & a cheese factory ! An absolutely splendid experience!
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Hairongs2019
Jul 24, 2024
Fantastic Day With Guide Barry - Barry was an exceptionally knowledgeable tour guide and an excellent driver. His engaging stories and entertaining anecdotes made the 8-hour tour feel much shorter. He introduced us to various sites with great enthusiasm and expertise, ensuring we had a comprehensive and enjoyable experience.
Barry also provided ample opportunities for us to get out and take beautiful pictures, which we greatly appreciated. His superior service truly made the tour memorable.
We are pleased to give Barry a well-deserved 5-star rating for his outstanding performance and dedication.
Thank you for providing such a remarkable experience.
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H5194pzsandrar
Jul 23, 2024
Omg best tour ever - This guided tour takes you to some of the most remote areas and sights Yorkshire has to offer. From rolling hills to picturesque countryside towns, everything can be seen, and there are plenty of opportunities for taking pictures, with several stops being made solely for this purpose. Today, as the weather was nice, we were even privy to a surprise show that was included in the price of the tour.
Our guide John was very nice and knowledgeable. He made the trip very enjoyable with jokes, fun facts, songs and laughter.
Otherwise everything was as advertised. We were picked up and dropped off as expected and on time.
Would recommend, just make sure to bring a bottle of water.
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