See some of Yorkshire’s best-loved places in a single day on a private, full-day driven tour from York for up to four guests. It is a great choice for first-time visitors who want a broad, beautiful introduction to the county beyond the city walls.

The day starts at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, a World Heritage Site where vast monastic ruins sit within an elegant landscape of parkland and water gardens. Next comes the market town of Masham for lunch, a browse of the shops and a stroll around the square. In the afternoon, explore the extraordinary balancing boulders and wide views at Brimham Rocks, before finishing in Knaresborough, with its riverside views, castle area, historic streets and famous railway viaduct over the River Nidd.

The tour lasts around eight hours, with your own local driver-guide, a flexible pace and plenty of time for photographs.

Good to know

• Private tour for up to four guests – no strangers, no coach.
• Pick-up and return from your York hotel, accommodation or an agreed York-area meeting point.
• Fountains Abbey admission is optional and not included; other entry fees, parking charges where applicable, food and drink are also extra.
• Brimham Rocks has uneven paths. If anyone in your group has mobility or access needs, please get in touch before booking.

Book online through the Highwayman Tours website for instant confirmation, or get in touch to ask a question first.