Whitby's Historic East Side: An audio tour uncovering the east side's tales

Whitby’s historic East Side has a close affinity with the sea and this self guided audio tour provides an ideal introduction to local pastimes like fishing and rowing as well as the shipwrecks along our shore. You'll never look at the East Side in quite the same way again. You'll hear about: • Whitby’s handcrafted Lucky Ducks • Whitby's fishing heritage • The legend of the Penny Hedge • How Whitby might have inspired one of Charles Dickens' most well-known characters • The German bombardment of the town in 1914 • J. M. W. Turner's roughest sketch • The Whitby Wyrm • How to spot vampire blood I’ll point out some of the quirkiest places to have a drink along the way as well as the viewpoints most people miss. Be sure to pack your camera if you’re into photography!

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   The tour starts near Abbey Wharf.

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   Stop 2

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   The tour goes along Grape Lane.

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   Captain Cook Memorial Museum Whitby

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   The tour stops briefly in front of the Captain Cook Memorial Museum.

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   Stop 4

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   The tour passes by the Ropery.

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   Stop 5

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   The tour stops briefly in front of the The White Horse & Griffin.

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   Stop 6

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   The tour stops briefly in front of the Black Horse Inn.

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   199 Steps

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   The tour passes by the steps.

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   Stop 8

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   The tour passes by Fortune's Kippers.

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   Stop 9

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   The tour goes along the East Pier.

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    Stop 10

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    The tour ends near the Whitby Harbour East Lighthouse.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.