Fountains Abbey
Explore the vast abbey ruins and the Studley Royal landscape of parkland and water gardens.
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£408.10
private group up to 4
£102.03 per person based on 4 guests
Four sides of Yorkshire
History, countryside, a market town and one of Yorkshire's classic views.
Yorkshire Icons brings together four very different stops in one private eight-hour day from York.
Explore Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, stop in Masham for a slower part of the day, see the extraordinary natural formations at Brimham Rocks and finish in Knaresborough beside the River Nidd.
There is no coach and no group timetable. The tour is completely private for your own group of up to four guests.
The route
Four places that show very different sides of Yorkshire.
York → Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal → Masham → Brimham Rocks → Knaresborough → York
Masham
A handsome Yorkshire market town with time for lunch, local shops and a wander around the square.
Brimham Rocks
Huge balancing boulders, unusual natural shapes and wide views across the Nidderdale countryside.
Knaresborough
River Nidd views, the castle area, historic streets and the famous railway viaduct.
Completely private
A full Yorkshire day without a coach timetable.
Four stops fit comfortably into the day because the tour is built around one small private group. If you want more time at Fountains Abbey, a longer lunch in Masham or an extra few minutes for photographs, we can adjust the pace where the day allows.
- 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
Before you book
What's included.
Your booking covers the private tour, vehicle, driver-guide and York-area pick-up and return.
- 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
- Fountains Abbey or other attraction admission
- Parking charges 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.
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal
Time to explore the abbey ruins and the surrounding designed landscape. Admission is optional and not included.
Masham
A relaxed stop around the market square with time for lunch, local shops and a break from the road.
Brimham Rocks
See the balancing rocks and unusual formations, with time for the views without turning the stop into a long hike.
Knaresborough
Finish beside the River Nidd with the castle area, historic streets and the viaduct views before heading back to York.
Return to York
We bring you back to your agreed York-area drop-off point at the end of the tour.
This is a private tour.
Exact timings can move around your group, traffic, weather, lunch and how long you would like at individual stops.
Common questions
Before you book.
How much does Yorkshire Icons cost?
The full price is £408.10 for your private group of up to four guests. That is £102.03 per person when four guests travel. The FareHarbor booking fee is included.
How long is the tour?
Yorkshire Icons is an approximately eight-hour private driven tour from York.
Where does the tour go?
The standard route includes Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Masham, Brimham Rocks and Knaresborough before returning to York.
Is Fountains Abbey admission included?
No. Fountains Abbey is a paid National Trust site and admission is optional. Attraction admission is not included unless clearly agreed separately.
Is this a private tour?
Yes. Your vehicle and driver-guide are exclusively for your own group of up to four guests. No other passengers join your tour.
Is there time for lunch?
Yes. Masham gives the day a more relaxed middle section with time for lunch, the market square and independent exploration.
Where do you pick us up?
York-area pick-up and return are included. We can collect from your hotel, accommodation or another agreed York-area point.
Can the timings change?
Yes. The route has a planned structure, but because the tour is private we can adapt around your pace, traffic, weather 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 Yorkshire Icons.
Highwayman Tours Journal
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Read the full guide →Yorkshire Icons
Four very different stops. One private Yorkshire day.
Check the live calendar and choose the date that works for you.
£408.10
private group up to 4
£102.03 per person based on 4 guests · FareHarbor fee included