Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This tour is one of a kind - it is not a ghost tour.
It takes you on a true crimes journey of Newcastle and explores some of the gruesome dark times in the city's history (all brought to life by your local expert).
Your tour also takes you past some of the best-known places in the city but diverts to take you through some of the most hidden streets full of wonderful stories to tell!
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 To Expect
Grainger Town
Venture through Grainger Town and witness some of the dark histories and stories surrounding Newcastle's most elegant streets!
Explore the area around the oldest church in town (St. Andrews) and venture into the churchyard itself - home to some of the most gruesome witch killings in English history.
What‘s Included
Memorable historic images (which we can send to you via Whatsapp or email)
Professional storyteller / tourist guide
Food & Drink
Private transportation
Gratuities
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Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour
Reviews
77 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Newcastle crime tour
388lyndsayr,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our crime tour and josh was brilliant with his knowledge of newcastle and a really funny and friendly guy and made us feel like we had known him a long time we will definitely be booking another tour and would recommend this tour to friends and family
True Crime Woven Into The Local Landmarks
MarieCavogreco,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked this with a friend and wasn't sure what to expect. Josh was amazing, telling us stories of local crimes and how they tied into the places around the city. It was very interactive and there were a couple of detours from the programme. First, a story about the railway station lights as we were passing, and also a detour to Blackfriars when my friend commented about the lights. Here it was evident how knowledgeable Josh was when he shared the history, even though it wasn't officially part of the tours. I will definitely booking another tour at some point in the near future.
Not for us
IntrepidTara,,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00We didn't enjoy this at all unfortunately. We didn't find the history very interesting, or maybe it was how it was delivered. It was like following a school teacher around. We had done a brilliant tour on the morning so were looking forward to this one but it didn't deliver.
Great tour of Newcastle’s most sordid crimes
jasonlO3042OT,,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jo took us on an engaging tour of the various sites of murder and mayhem, delivering her true crime stories with intrigue, humour and a storyteller’s flair. She gave insightful historical context about each of the murder sites, conveying a sense of Newcastle’s sweeping history with some of its most infamous murders and heinous fiends. Especially loved the part about Heron’s oubliette. Very creepy to see a pit of despair at night knowing what happened down there centuries ago! Came away feeling like I learned a lot about Newcastle as a historical city in the process, and would definitely recommend this tour to friends and family!
Interesting & highly recommended
Paul W,,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really interesting tour full of interesting information. I have lived in Newcastle 54 years and I learned a few facts about the city I didn’t know as well as a few little lanes I have never seen before!! Highly recommend
Great tour!
D9386GPadamg,,Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great tour with our guide Josh he was very knowledgeable and made the tour a delight with his jokes and funny stories. Would recommend!
Interesting and Informative
N8903BTrachelb,,Jul 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I really enjoyed this tour. Anna, our guide was very informative and told us about interesting things that we did not know about. The time flew by and before we knew it the tour was at an end. We would certainly recommend this tour.
Amazing fun true crime tour
922tonyav,,Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anna was an amazing tour guide. It was one of the best walking tours we have been on. It was full of fascinating information. Time went by so fast because we had so much fun. And we have a new appreciation for Newcastle! I would recommend this tour to everyone!
Pleasant wander round Newcastle
PopLish,,Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anna was an entertaining and pleasant guide . Could have wandered for longer ! Some uneven steps at the end but nothing too strenuous . Not for wheelchair uses.
True crime tour through Newcastle
911hughj,,Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We walked through several places with a lovely tour guide who gave us a detailed and well rounded account on the crime that went about in historic Newcastle. Very enjoyable :3
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Operated by Newcastle Tour Company