Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Starting as a Roman fort and growing to become one of the major cities of the Industrial Revolution, Newcastle has a fantastic story to tell. You’ll hear all the best bits on this three-hour guided walk of Newcastle, while visiting many of the city’s most significant sites. We’ll take you inside the Cathedral Church of St. Nicholas and then Newcastle’s Castle – both parts of the historic core of the city.
Built in 1080 by one of the sons of William the Conqueror, Newcastle’s castle has defended against Scottish attacks, including a failed assault by William Wallace (of Braveheart fame). St. Nicholas Cathedral church is first mentioned in 1092 and developed as the primary parish in Newcastle.
This tour is a great way to immerse yourself in the history and sights of Newcastle, to discover how the city has changed the world.
Please contact us for details of solo traveler bookings.
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Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
We require a contact Mobile/cell phone for all customers to contact you on the day of your tour. This will ensure we can inform you of changes to meeting point or other information prior to your tour.
For customers joining us from cruises from the port of Tyne please use the Metro System and take the metro to the 'Monument' metro stop, this is where the tour begins.
Please contact us about any disabilities your group may have. We are able to customise tours for wheelchair and vision impairment
Due to COVID-19 we ask all customers to maintain social distancing as per the United Kingdom Government guidelines
For all other COVID-19 information please visit our website:
What To Expect
Grey's Monument
The starting point of our tour. Discover our city's history of fighting injustice and the history of Earl Grey's Tea.
St James' Park
The home of the 'Toon Army' Newcastle United football club.
Options
Newcastle Half Day Tour
Newcastle Half Day Tour : The Half Day tour of Newcastle Including Newcastle's Castle and Cathedral.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Professional guide
Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
AN EXCELLENT TOUR FROM A GREAT GUY
GrandTour724247,Sep 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent tour. Alex went the extra mile to accommodate us which we were very grateful for. Alex clearly knows all about the city and provided us with lots of interesting information. The time just flew by. He is a lovely guy who is very knowledgable and easy to listen to. We would highly recommend his tours.
The Most Amazing Tour of Newcastle! 😃
RCowdery,Mar 17, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had the pleasure of a 4 Hour + Walking Tour of Newcastle Yesterday covering all the sites from Grainger Town to Newcastle Castle! Alex was amazing and really accomodating with my specific needs being Autistic. His In-depth knowledge is impeccable and I had an amazing time on Tour. I highly recommend Alex and his Tours .... I could go on but I don't need to ... Just experience his Tours for yourself 😃.
Alex Is An Incredibly Knowledgeable Guide.....We Loved Our Half Day Tour of Newcastle
Brian P,Oct 8, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex has an incredible knowledge of Newcastle and its history. His commentary itself was outstanding, but I was blown away when I'd ask him a follow-up question and get another deep, thoughtful response. We covered a lot of ground in the half-day tour, and my group of 5 loved every minute. Alex has an excellent speaking voice, and he made sure to position himself so everyone could hear what he was saying. A terrific day, thanks to Alex. I highly recommend his guiding services if you are in the Newcastle area.
Fun day in Newcastle!
globetraveler513,Jul 4, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex met us promptly at our ship and we immediately got started by seeing a close by portion of Hadrian's Wall. This was followed by an amazing tour of the City and seeing the castle itself. He made the tour exciting for my kids (ages 10 and 13) and they really got a sense of the City and its incredible history! If you are going to Newcastle I highly recommend giving Alex a call!
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