Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle
Overview
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The tour takes you around some of the more interesting sights of the beautiful city of Newcastle. On it you will hear about the history of the city from the Iron Age to present day, and also about some of the city's more interesting characters.
The tour is approximately 3.5km (2.2 miles), does include some steps, road crossing, and some uneven pavement.
Please come prepared according to the weather forecast for that day.
In the event of bad weather, please contact me through the message option here on TripAdvisor to see if the tour is still going ahead. Weather cancellations will be very rare.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
English-speaking tour guide
What To Expect
Grey's Monument
Hear the history of Grainger Town and the man on the monument.
Grainger Market
More history of Grainger Town, and the market built to replace those demolished to build it.
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Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle
Reviews
542 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Interesting, fun, knowledgeable, easy walk
Mary F,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rob was very knowledgeable told us interesting and varied stories of Newcastle's past and more recent events and way of life.
An excellent introduction to Newcastle
abigailmV3788VQ,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rob was amazing. Really knowledgeable and fun. Learned a lot and was so impressed by Rob’s love of history with a good, solid side serving of trivia. Thoroughly recommend
Such fun!
anitabosmajones123,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such fun on the tour, with our tour guide Rob. Everything was so interesting, and relaxing. We bought bits and pieces of bibs along the way, like sausage rolls, and pease pudding. Stotties! Rob is very happy for you to ask questions, and has a great sense of humour. He is interested in his guests too, which was nice I learnt things about Newcastle that I wasn’t expecting at all. And inspired me to come back. I highly recommend this tour Good value for money, because you get a really substantial amount of time together. Is not too exhausting. But you visit key areas of the city. It’s also a lovely way to get to know other people who are visiting Newcastle
Great Way To Spend An Afternoon
Dan C,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Rob was excellent. Very informative and a pleasure to be around. Thanks Rob, we really enjoyed the tour.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sugarspicesnowandice,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had walk booked and bought for us and wasn't sure what to expect but it surpassed anything I imagined. The guide Rob has a brilliant personality and he included everyone in conversation he definitely knew his stuff he was very knowledgable. It was a good tour full of information and as I said already, conversation. The weather was awful but aside from that we had a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ experience. Thanks to Red Beard Tours and dad for gifting us it.
Wonderful tour of Newcastle.
Europeaddict,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rob is a fantastic guide. We had a small group for our tour of Newcastle. We walked all around the city. Rob knows so much about the city and its history and its buildings. In fact, he also mentioned other places that could be accessed by the metro or train. I love learning about new places and Rob is very passionate about his city and it was a great tour.
Entertaining tour from a knowledgeable local
ursulabK1811IA,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very interesting tour with lots of quirky stories told in a humourous way. It’s good for seeing the sights in the city centre but doesn’t go down to the river, so best to do those parts by yourself.
Great Experience
PeterD 197111,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience and learned a lot about the city I've lived in all my life. Really knowledgeable guide and I would recommend this tour to anyone looking to understand a little bit of Newcastle's history wether you are a visitor or a resident.
Wonderful walk around Newcastle!
pattimI1949VR,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Rob was excellent on all fronts. Personally interested and caring; administratively organized. The tour itself a wonderful way to get to know Newcastle ... and learn a ton about its history and culture. Was a purely delightful and uplifting little journey. Recommend it highly.
Three of the Best
clairw682,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is an excellent tour, tge guide, Rob was friendly, knowledgable ans padsionate about history. This was a thoroughly enjoyable day.
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