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Ready to explore Yorkshire’s darker side, ruined abbeys, dramatic coastlines and hidden history? Choose your tour, pick your preferred date, and start planning an unforgettable day out with Highwayman Tours.

Whether you’re drawn to ghost stories, gothic legends or the echoes of the Reformation, each tour is designed to offer something atmospheric, memorable and a little different.

Private guided tours
Flexible planning
York-based departures
Simple online booking

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Abbeys, Ruins & Reformation

A dramatic journey through Yorkshire’s ruined abbeys, beautiful landscapes and the powerful story of the Reformation. Expect spectacular historic sites, rich storytelling and some of the county’s most atmospheric locations.

Duration: 7 hours

Route includes:
York, Byland Abbey, Helmsley, Rievaulx Abbey, Kirkham Priory

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Castles, Coast & Gothic Legends

Castles, abbey ruins, sweeping sea views and gothic legends come together in this unforgettable Yorkshire road trip. A perfect choice for those who love dramatic scenery, rich history and places full of character.

Duration: 7 hours

Route includes:
York, Pickering Castle, Whitby Abbey, Whitby, Scarborough Castle

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Haunted Highways

A half-day journey into Yorkshire’s darker side, featuring ghost stories, eerie ruins and haunted history along some of North Yorkshire’s most atmospheric roads. Ideal for those looking for something unsettling, unusual and full of local legend.

Duration: 4 hours

Route includes:
York Minster and Treasurer’s House, Byland Abbey, Helmsley Castle, return to York

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Reserve Your Tour

Please complete the booking form with your preferred tour, date and contact details. Once your request is received, you’ll be contacted to confirm availability and final arrangements.