Private Christmas Tour to Castle Howard & Malton

Highlights

• Enjoy a private Christmas tour from York to Castle Howard and Malton
• Explore Castle Howard's festive displays at your own pace
• Discover Malton, Yorkshire's food capital, with free time to explore
• Travel in comfort with a local driver-guide and festive music
• Relax knowing your tour is private and tailored to your group

Description

Begin your festive adventure with a convenient pickup from your York-area accommodation. Travel in a comfortable private vehicle reserved exclusively for your group, accompanied by a friendly local driver-guide. Head through the Yorkshire countryside towards Castle Howard. Enjoy festive music and chocolates to help create the Christmas atmosphere while you relax and enjoy the scenery. Arrive at Castle Howard, the principal destination and the first major stop of the day. During its annual Christmas event, the magnificent historic house is transformed with elaborate seasonal decorations, beautifully dressed rooms, Christmas trees, atmospheric lighting, and immersive displays. Have time to enter Castle Howard and enjoy the Christmas event at your own pace. The exact theme and decorations are created by Castle Howard and may vary each year. After Castle Howard, continue to Malton, widely celebrated as Yorkshire’s food capital. Enjoy free time to explore Malton independently. Discover its characterful streets, independent shops, cafés, bakeries, and specialist food businesses. Depending on opening hours and the date of travel, purchase lunch, browse for Christmas gifts, or enjoy seasonal food and treats. After visiting Malton, rejoin your private driver-guide for the return journey through Yorkshire to your agreed York-area drop-off point.

Includes

Private transportation in a comfortable vehicle Exclusive use of the vehicle for the booked group Local driver-guide York-area pickup and drop-off Travel to Castle Howard and Malton Festive music during the journey Chocolates on arrival or during the tour

Excludes

Castle Howard Christmas admission tickets Food and drinks Personal purchases Gratuities

Important Information

• Tour name: A Very Yorkshire Christmas Tour type: Private seasonal day tour Starting location: York Duration: Approximately seven hours Group size: One private group of up to four guests Operating period: 12 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 Standard route: York pickup, Castle Howard, Malton and return to York Castle Howard is visited before Malton The route may be reasonably adjusted for traffic, weather, opening hours and timed Castle Howard admission The experience involves getting in and out of a standard private vehicle Guests should advise the operator in advance about mobility requirements Children must be accompanied by an adult The tour operates during winter, so guests should dress appropriately for the weather Exact seasonal displays and individual business opening hours are controlled by the respective venues

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund