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Full-Day Yorkshire Dales Tour from York

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A full-day small-group tour from York rounding up the best of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, with stops at Bolton Castle, Aysgarth Waterfall and a traditional Dales market town, plus hotel pickup so you don't need a car of your own. Book your place online in advance through Viator.

YORKSHIRE DALES DAY TOUR

Book the Full-Day Yorkshire Dales Tour from York online through Viator.

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What the tour includes

The best of the Dales in a day

A scenic drive through the Yorkshire Dales National Park, past stone-walled villages, winding valleys and grazing sheep, with multiple photo stops and commentary from your guide along the way.

Bolton Castle

A stop at the medieval Bolton Castle, where Mary, Queen of Scots was once held. On certain dates the castle itself is closed to the public, in which case this stop is skipped.

Aysgarth Waterfall

A visit to the triple-tiered Aysgarth Waterfall on the River Ure, one of the best-known beauty spots in Wensleydale.

A Dales market town

Free time in one of the Dales’ traditional market towns to browse the shops and grab some lunch before heading back to York.

Good to know

Booking
Online in advance through Viator. Current pricing and available dates are shown at checkout.
Duration
A full-day tour from York.
Pickup
Hotel pickup and drop-off in York is included.
Group size
Small-group tour, maximum of 16 travellers.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour starts, full refund. Late arrivals are treated as a no-show with no refund.

A good option if you want to see the Dales beyond Nidderdale without driving yourself, on the same trip as a day exploring York. For everything else worth seeing in the city, see our complete York guide.

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