Knaresborough
Historic streets, the castle area, River Nidd and the railway viaduct views that make the town instantly recognisable.
Staying outside York?
Brontë Country can also start from Harrogate or Leeds.
The route shown on this page is the standard York-start version. Selected bookings can also start and finish in Harrogate or Leeds. Different pickup pricing applies, and the stop order may be adjusted so the day works naturally from your starting point.
Leeds is a particularly practical base for Haworth and Brontë Country, while Harrogate can work well for a broader Yorkshire day linking Knaresborough with Haworth and the moors.
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Choose a date.
This calendar is for Brontë Country only. Select an available date and FareHarbor will take you straight into the secure booking process for this tour.
£395
private group up to 4
£98.75 per person based on 4 guests
Two sides of Yorkshire
A day trip from York to Haworth and Brontë Country.
Explore Haworth on a private tour from York, with Knaresborough and the moorland above the village included in your day. Your local driver-guide takes care of the driving, so you can visit Brontë Country without hiring a car or planning transport connections.
See Knaresborough's castle area and famous viaduct views, with the Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag included when access allows. Then continue to Haworth for Main Street, the Brontë Parsonage area, the church and time for lunch.
The final part of the day takes you above the village to Penistone Hill and the open Yorkshire moorland that gives Brontë Country so much of its character.
It is completely private for your own group of up to four, so the day can move at a sensible pace rather than following a coach timetable.
The route
Riverside Yorkshire, literary Haworth and open moorland.
York → Knaresborough → Our Lady of the Crag → Haworth → Brontë Parsonage → Penistone Hill & Yorkshire Moors → York
Our Lady of the Crag
A small medieval chapel cut into the rock beside the river. Interior access depends on opening arrangements.
Haworth
Proper time for Main Street, lunch, independent shops, the church and exploring the village at your own pace.
Brontë Parsonage
See the Parsonage area at the heart of the Brontë story. Museum admission is optional and paid separately.
Penistone Hill & the Moors
Open skies, stone walls and wide views above Haworth. A scenic stop, not a hiking challenge.
Completely private
Haworth deserves more than a quick stop.
Haworth is the main part of the day. If you want longer at the Parsonage, more time over lunch or a little longer on the moors, we can adapt within the eight-hour tour. That is the point of keeping it private.
- No strangers joining your tour
- Private vehicle for up to 4 guests
- Pick-up and return in York
- Time for lunch, photos and comfort stops
- Reasonable changes around your group's pace
Before you book
What's included.
Your booking covers the private tour, the vehicle, the driving and York-area collection and return.
- Private vehicle and driver-guide
- York-area pick-up and return
- Private tour for up to 4 guests
- Knaresborough, Haworth and Yorkshire Moors route
- Flexible stops during the tour
- Brontë Parsonage Museum admission
- Other attraction entry fees where applicable
- Food and drink
- Personal purchases
Your day
What the eight hours look like.
Pick-up in York
We collect you from your hotel, accommodation or another agreed York-area pick-up point.
Knaresborough
Begin above the River Nidd with the historic centre, castle area and viaduct views. If access allows, we can also include the Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag beside the river.
Haworth & the Brontë Parsonage
Haworth gets the biggest share of the day, with time for Main Street, lunch, the church and the Brontë Parsonage area. Museum admission is optional, so you decide how you want to use your time.
Penistone Hill & the Yorkshire Moors
Head above Haworth for open moorland and wide views. This is about seeing the landscape rather than taking on a long walk.
Return to York
We bring you back to your agreed York drop-off point at the end of the tour.
This is a private tour.
Exact timings can change around your group, traffic, weather, opening arrangements and how long you would like at each stop.
Common questions
Before you book.
How much does the Brontë Country tour cost?
The full price is £395 for your private group of up to four guests. That works out at £98.75 per person when four guests travel. The FareHarbor booking fee is included.
Can I visit Haworth from York without a car?
Yes. This private Haworth tour includes a vehicle, a local driver-guide and collection and return at an agreed York-area location. The eight-hour route visits Knaresborough, Haworth and Penistone Hill. It costs £395 for your group of up to four, with optional Brontë Parsonage Museum admission paid separately.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. Every booking is private for your own group, with a maximum of four guests. No other passengers join the tour.
Where do you pick us up?
York-area collection can be arranged from your hotel, accommodation or another agreed pick-up point.
Can the Brontë Country tour start from Harrogate or Leeds?
Yes. Selected bookings can also start and finish in Harrogate or Leeds. Different pickup pricing applies, and the route order may be adjusted so the day works naturally from your starting point. See our private tours from Harrogate or private tours from Leeds.
Does the tour include Knaresborough?
Yes. Knaresborough is the first main part of the day, including the historic centre, castle area, River Nidd and viaduct views. The Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag can also be included when access allows.
Is there enough time in Haworth?
Yes. Haworth is the main stop. The day is planned to give you proper time for Main Street, lunch, the church and the Brontë Parsonage area before heading onto the moors. Exact timings can adapt around your group.
Is Brontë Parsonage Museum admission included?
No. Museum admission is optional and is not included in the tour price, so you can decide whether to visit or use that time elsewhere in Haworth.
Will we go inside the Chapel of Our Lady of the Crag?
The chapel area is part of the route, but interior access depends on opening arrangements on the day. If the interior is unavailable, the riverside location can still form part of the Knaresborough visit.
Is this a hiking tour?
No. This is a private driven tour with short walks at some stops. Penistone Hill is included for the views and moorland, not as a long hiking activity.
Can the timings change?
Yes. The tour has a planned route, but because it is private we can adapt around your group, traffic, weather, lunch and reasonable changes on the day.
How do I check whether my date is available?
Use the live FareHarbor calendar above or select Check availability. Both are linked only to the Brontë Country tour.
Highwayman Tours Journal
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Read the full guide →Brontë Country
Knaresborough, Haworth and the moors. Your group.
Check the live calendar and choose the date that works for you.
£395
private group up to 4
£98.75 per person based on 4 guests · FareHarbor fee included