Heartbeat TV tour of North Yorkshire praised on TripAdvisor

The Full-Day Heartbeat Locations Tour from York takes visitors into the North York Moors and along the coast to Whitby, following in the footsteps of the ITV drama that ran for 18 series.

The experience currently holds a 4.4-star rating on TripAdvisor, with reviewers highlighting its appeal for fans keen to see familiar locations brought to life.

Goathland (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

The seven-hour tour includes stops in Goathland, known to viewers as the fictional village of Aidensfield, as well as Whitby and surrounding moorland scenery.

For many, the chance to visit Goathland is the standout moment, with the village’s streets, railway station and surrounding countryside all heavily featured in the series.

One visitor described the trip as “a must-do for all fans of the Heartbeat TV show”, adding: “Fabulous day out, got some great pictures of the show locations.”

Another reviewer said they were “very satisfied” with the experience, praising a guide who shared “lots of interesting facts and information about the filming of the series and the sites”.

Guides and drivers are a consistent theme in feedback, with several reviews highlighting their knowledge and professionalism.

One visitor said the guide was “friendly and knowledgeable”, while also praising the driver for navigating “difficult, narrow roads” across the moors.

Another described the tour as “excellent for a fan”, noting there was a “good time at each stop” and plenty of insight into the locations visited.

The scenery also plays a major role in the experience, with the North York Moors providing a dramatic backdrop that extends beyond the show itself.

Visitors are taken through rural villages and open countryside, offering a broader look at the landscape that helped define the series.

However, some reviewers noted that time at key locations can feel limited.

One visitor said that around an hour in Goathland “was too short”, while others suggested they would have liked more flexibility or additional time to explore filming spots in more detail.

Despite this, the overall reviews remain positive, particularly among dedicated fans of the programme.

With Heartbeat still holding a loyal following years after it ended, tours continue to offer fans the chance to step into the fictional world of Aidensfield.

As one reviewer summed it up: “A good day out seeing some of the Heartbeat locations, well worth going if you are a fan.”