Newcastle Dark Stories True Crime Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Take a Walk on the Dark Side...
Dig deep into Newcastle's hidden past as this grand old town's skeletons beg to come out of the closet.
Enjoy a leisurely guided walking tour retracing the steps of the city's most ruthless men.
Be seduced by the murky world of fraudsters, adulterers and impersonators.
Unlock the key to the broken heart of a murderer.
Journey back to the city's dangerous and sinister past.
Great photo opportunities with time to enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
Book your ticket now for a unique investigation into a dark and crime-ridden history.
Newcastle with its natural beauty and glorious beaches can only do so much to mask the town’s darkest moments.
Revisit the scenes of the crimes of yesteryear and uncover the unimaginable deeds of Novocastrians from the dark past.
...stories the city tried to forget...
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Distance: - Approximately 1.5 to 2km (leisurely paced) on mostly flat terrain initially, with a couple of hills toward the ends and a set of stairs to navigate. Note:- we may alter the tour route to avoid stairs to support all guest needs.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Dark Stories
Our guide will take you to revisit the scenes of the crime, secret locations in addition to enjoying some breathtaking views.
What‘s Included
Knowledgeable Tour Host
90 Minute Tour
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Newcastle Dark Stories True Crime Tour
Reviews
217 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very tame true crimes
Pumpkin20,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We enjoy walking tours,of any description, great way to get a feel for the place you are visiting. Unfortunately this tour did not hit the mark, the true crimes were very “tame” and the guide was not a particularly good orator, so did not make the story come alive for us.
Enjoyable:)
jessicatL3706JD,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mars was a great guide and the tour is worth doing if your in Newcastle.
Great family experience
Frany66,Jan 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great night full of interesting history of our city. Guides were well informed and presented well. We all had a fun night. Tour goes for about 1 1/2 hours with a few hills
I was really looking...
Chris S,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00I was really looking forward to this tour after doing similar ones over seas however we were very much disappointed with the tour guide Mel. Her mannerisms and personality made it extremely hard to follow the stories and her engagement with the tour members was odd. I’d be happy to provide more specific feedback if you wish to reach out.
Morbidly interesting (and a good way to see a bit of Newcastle)
thomashN246LH,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Mars was a warm and passionate guide who gave us a fun and unique tour around Newcastle! Her knowledge and presentation of the material was top notch and it was clear everyone's experience mattered. We took our 3 children (18,12 and 10) and they all enjoyed themselves despite the cooler evening. Thanks Mars!
Fun for all -
848kathrync,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We are local , it was a cool experience. There must be so many more stories that could be told, would be keen to go again if the content was different.Was also an easy walk. The guide was enthusiastic. Would be cool to get a phamlet at the start even a digital one to guide the journey with random information to follow as the tour went on.
Informative tour with a passionate and knowledgeable guide. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Safari707344,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We discovered Newcastle’s crime history in a fun way with our passionate tour guide Mars , on a dark , cloudy, windy night! Great stories and knowledgeable presentation.
Newcastle True Crime
C8428BFchrisw,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great tour uncovering some of the true crime stories of Newcastle. Booking was very easy and communication was plentiful - had to have a change of tour guide which was quickly communicated and sorted with the provider.
Super places to go for a crime story walk!
527sandra,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great knowledge of our guide and stories were with enthusiasm and the great scary factor- perfect for a crime walk! Mara was our tour guide!
Tour with kids
Penny T,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Julia was great, super friendly and knowledgeable. A great way to see the area and find out a bit more about Newcastle.
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