1-Hour and a Half Walking Guided Tour in Medieval Newcastle
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Join us for a tour around the fascinating remains of medieval Newcastle, including free entry to Newcastle Castle.
This tour will explore the medieval history of Newcastle which lies hidden behind the modern city.
One of our authentically costumed guides will take you from St Andrews, Newcastle's oldest church, past the formidable town walls taking in Friaries, merchant houses, markets and guild headquarters, before finishing at the imposing Black Gate - the gatehouse of Newcastle's Castle.
From here you will be free to explore the amazingly preserved remains of the Black Gate and Castle Keep for yourselves - tickets are included in the price of the tour.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Entry fee to Newcastle Castle
What To Expect
St. Andrew's Church
Our guide will meet you here and tell you all about Newcastle's oldest Church as well as about the time Newcastle was ruled from Scotland!
The Newcastle Town Wall
Newcastle once boasted the "largest and fairest" walls of any town in England. Hear tales of sieges, jousts and battles from our guide, including the deeds of the legendary "Hotspur".
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1-Hour and a Half Walking Guided Tour in Medieval Newcastle
Reviews
56 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Explore the History of Newcastle
Carlos B,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Olivia, an archaeologist who actually works at the Newcastle Keep, led our tour of the central historical sites. If you have a love of history, this tour is for you, covering the religious and secular historical sites and events of Newcastle. Olivia has stories and details from across the Newcastle centuries, from the Romans, and Rufus, to the early days of football, to the execution of witches, and the transformations of places and buildings over time. We finished at the Keep, and it was wonderful to explore the tall confines of the rooms and stairs of that fortress right out of D&D.
Tour for history buffs (and others as well)
unnurlar,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
4.00Great tour with a very knowlegdeable guide. Olivia knew her stuff. And now I know the connection beetween Bigg and the Icelandic word Bygg (barley). Recommend the tour and also some fine dining at The Blackfriar restaurant for history buffs.
Medieval walking tour of Newcastle
Lydia P,
Jun 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great time learning about the history of Newcastle, and our guide was extremely knowledgeable and funny.
Great Tour and History of Newcastle
Patrick H,
Apr 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00I got to see so much of Newcastle that I would never have experienced or even know about without the tour. The castle tour (included in the price) was amazing as well… best view of the city from the top! Damian was super knowledgeable and well prepared. You could tell he loves sharing his city’s history and his storytelling style made the experience even better. Warning… this tour involves a lot of walking as well as steep hills and stairs. I loved it but there may be some who would prefer a less physically demanding course.
Newcastle Castle experience
dawn r,
Feb 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Phoebe and Daniel were very friendly and welcoming . Sharing information at every opportunity . Answering all our questions .
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