Emmerdale fans can walk in the footsteps of their favourite characters thanks to the show’s official tour, which offers an exclusive opportunity to go behind the scenes.

The long-running soap’s location scenes are filmed in a purpose-built village on the Harewood Estate in Leeds, which for many years was closed to visitors.

That all changed in 2015 when ITV decided to show off the village as a tourist attraction on weekends, and thousands of fans have flocked to the set ever since.

The Tour makes a perfect present for fans, but how do you buy tickets and vouchers? And what other alternate Emmerdale experiences are on offer? Read on for our full guide.

Buy an Emmerdale Village Tour voucher for two

The Emmerdale Village Tour gives lucky fans the opportunity to visit the show’s outdoor set, which is used for exterior scenes in almost every episode.

Emmerdale‘s busy cast and crew film on the set during the week, but the Tours take place on weekends – giving viewers the exciting opportunity to see the exterior locations for The Woolpack, the café, the local shop and many more.

Tickets are available on select weekends and must be pre-booked.

You can get the best price for a direct booking via the official Emmerdale Village Tours website. It’s £35 per person for the standard version of the Tour and you select a day and time of your choosing when making the booking.

The Star Tours version, which offers the chance to meet a surprise member of the cast, is available from £55 per person.

Meanwhile, if you’d like to buy tickets for someone as a present, gift vouchers are probably a better option as the lucky recipient can then choose the most convenient day and time for them when redeeming the voucher.

Purchases for gift vouchers can be made on sites like Virgin Experience Days and Buy a Gift, which offer a gift voucher for two people to enjoy the standard version of the Tour for £76.

Vouchers are valid for 12 months, offering plenty of time to plan a trip. They also include a complimentary bus transfer from the designated meet-up point to the Emmerdale set.

Buy Emmerdale Village Tour for two with Afternoon Tea

If you’re tempted to make your Emmerdale day extra special, there’s a premium version of the Tour voucher available with a delicious extra included.

Buy a Gift has a special version of the voucher which includes access to the Tour for two people, as well as afternoon tea for two at Veeno in Leeds.

This is currently available for £115 and entitles you to focaccia bread, meats and cheeses, chocolate cake, lemon cake, scones with mascarpone, strawberry jam and a pot of tea or coffee during your visit to Veeno.

Buy gift vouchers for the Emmerdale Tour and Coronation Street Tour

A voucher option for the ultimate soap fan.

Virgin Experience Days is currently offering gift vouchers for two people, which include the Emmerdale Village Tour and the Coronation Street Experience.

This means you’ll be able to explore the Emmerdale village and walk down the Corrie cobbles for £152 (for two people).

Buy a voucher for the Classic Emmerdale tour for two people

If you’ve already taken the official Tour, or just prefer the classic episodes to the modern-day show, it’s worth considering the alternate option for an exciting Emmerdale day out.

The Old Emmerdale Location Guided Tour for Two allows fans to explore the real-life village of Esholt, which was used for filming until 1996. This includes the original Woolpack pub.

The old village was also briefly featured in an episode in 2016, which explored life through the eyes of Ashley Thomas when he was living with dementia.

This tour also takes fans on a ride around West Yorkshire to enjoy the scenery and see other locations which were used in the older episodes.

Buy a Gift has a voucher for two people at the price of £75. Please note that this experience does not include access to the current ITV set or the locations which feature in the modern-day Emmerdale.

Buy a helicopter ride for one or two

Another quirky way to celebrate your Emmerdale obsession is to take an exciting helicopter ride which includes a glimpse of the current set.

Into the Blue is currently advertising a voucher for a 45-minute helicopter tour of York.

While this experience isn’t totally focused on soaps, it does include an opportunity to fly over the Harewood Estate where Emmerdale is currently filmed. This gives fans a chance to spot The Woolpack, the farm and other familiar locations.

This is available for £259 for one person or £449 for two people.