Private York Day Trip from Manchester with Chinese Guide

Discover northern England’s historic architecture on a private car tour from Manchester, with countryside views along the way. Travel with a Chinese-speaking driver-guide and round-trip transfers, without arranging your own transport. Admission tickets are not included, so any paid attraction entry costs extra.

• Explore Castle Howard’s cinematic side at a manor used as a film location
• Discover the religious and artistic heritage behind York Minster’s medieval craftsmanship

Itinerary

1. Start your 10-hour tour with pickup at 08:30 in Manchester city center or the surrounding suburbs within approximately 10 kilometers.
2. Visit Castle Howard from March to October to explore its early 18th-century manor and gardens. From November to February, visit Selby Abbey instead, with its Gothic, Norman, and Victorian architecture.
3. Discover York Minster, known for its Gothic spires and ornate stained glass.
4. Explore the Shambles, a medieval street lined with timber-framed buildings, shops, and dessert cafes.
5. Walk along York City Walls for views of York Minster and the River Ouse. The medieval walls stretch approximately 3.4 kilometers.
6. Explore the National Railway Museum, home to over 100 trains and locomotives, including royal trains and steam trains.
7. Return at 18:30, with drop-off included.

What's Included

• Private vehicle and round-trip transfers
• Chinese-speaking driver-guide, with Mandarin or Cantonese available
• Guided visits inside attractions, excluding admission tickets

Important details

• Ages 12+ only. Travelers aged 12–16 require an accompanying paying adult. Child seats are not available.
• This activity is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible and is not recommended for anyone with impaired mobility.
• This activity is not recommended during pregnancy or for anyone with conditions such as high blood pressure or epilepsy.
• You may be refused service without a refund if you appear intoxicated.
• A mandatory driver-guide gratuity is not included in the listed price: £10 per vehicle per day for a 5-seater carrying 1–3 passengers, or £20 for a 7–9-seater carrying 4–6 passengers. You'll settle this directly with the driver-guide in British pounds cash on the day.
• Service beyond 10 hours costs extra: £50 per hour on weekdays or £80 per hour on UK and Chinese holidays. You'll settle any overtime directly with the driver-guide in British pounds cash on the day.
• The luggage allowance is 2 standard-sized pieces, each measuring 65 × 44 × 26 cm. Service may be refused without a refund if your party or luggage exceeds the reserved vehicle’s capacity.
• Major local events or temporary closures may require itinerary changes or exterior-only visits.
• Arrive at your pickup point 15 minutes before departure. The tour departs on time, and a missed pickup is treated as a no-show.