Yorkshire countryside on York Beyond the Walls

York Beyond the Walls

Four hours beyond York.
A completely different Yorkshire.

4 hoursPrivate half-day tour Up to 4 guestsCompletely private York pick-up & returnDoor-to-door Local driver-guideYour group, your pace

Live availability

Choose a date.

This calendar is for York Beyond the Walls only. Select an available date and FareHarbor will take you straight into the secure booking process for this tour.

£206.70 private group up to 4 £51.68 per person based on 4 guests

Only got half a day?

Yorkshire is closer than you think.

You have seen York. Now see what lies beyond it.

In four hours, travel through North Yorkshire to a Georgian market town, a hilltop village, one of Yorkshire's great ruined abbeys and the Kilburn White Horse.

There is no coach and no group timetable. The tour is completely private for your own group of up to four guests.

The route

A proper taste of Yorkshire in four hours.

York → Easingwold → Crayke → Byland Abbey → Kilburn White Horse → York

01

Easingwold

Around 45 minutes to wander the Georgian market town, browse the shops or stop for a coffee.

02

Crayke

A historic hilltop village, St Cuthbert's Church and wide views across the surrounding countryside.

03

Byland Abbey

Explore the remains of one of medieval Yorkshire's great monasteries.

04

Kilburn White Horse

One of Yorkshire's best-known hillside landmarks and a final view across the Vale of York before the journey back.

Guests enjoying a private Highwayman Tours day in Yorkshire

Completely private

Your four hours, not a coach timetable.

If somewhere interests you, we do not need to rush away because another group is waiting. If you need a comfort stop, we stop. If the weather changes the day, we can change with it.

  • No strangers joining your tour
  • Private vehicle for up to 4 guests
  • Pick-up and return in York
  • Time for photos, coffee and comfort stops

Before you book

What's included.

Simple and clear. Your booking covers the private tour and the driving.

Included

  • Private vehicle and driver-guide
  • York-area pick-up and return
  • Private tour for up to 4 guests
  • Route planning and local recommendations
  • Flexible stops during the tour

Not included

  • Food and drink
  • Any attraction entry charged separately on the day
  • Personal purchases

Your day

What the four hours look like.

Start

Pick-up in York

We collect you from your hotel, accommodation or another agreed York-area pick-up point.

First stop

Easingwold

Around 45 minutes to wander the Market Place, look around the shops or stop for a coffee.

On the road

Crayke

A shorter stop in this hilltop village for St Cuthbert's Church, local history and views.

Main historic stop

Byland Abbey

Time among the remains of one of the great medieval abbeys north of York.

Final stop

Kilburn White Horse

Finish above the Vale of York before the return journey.

Finish

Return to York

We bring you back to your agreed drop-off point, normally around four hours after collection.

This is a private tour. Exact timings can change around your group, traffic, weather and how long you would like at each stop.

Common questions

Before you book.

How much does the tour cost?

The full price is £206.70 for your private group of up to four guests. That works out at £51.68 per person when four guests travel. The FareHarbor booking fee is included.

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.

How long is the tour?

Approximately four hours from collection in York to your return.

Can the timings change?

Yes. This is a private tour, so the day can adapt around your group, traffic, weather and how long you would like at individual stops.

How do I check whether my date is available?

Use the live FareHarbor calendar above or select Check availability. Both are linked only to York Beyond the Walls.

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York Beyond the Walls

Four hours. Your group. Your Yorkshire.

Check the live calendar and choose the date that works for you.

£206.70 private group up to 4 £51.68 per person based on 4 guests · FareHarbor fee included