Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle
Overview
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.
Inclusions
- English-speaking tour guide
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Grey's Monument, 26 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6AE England
Hear the history of Grainger Town and the man on the monument.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Grainger Market, Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5QQ England
More history of Grainger Town, and the market built to replace those demolished to build it.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Blackfriars Medieval Friary, Friars Street Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4XN England
Learn about the history of the Blackfriars, and the mark they left on Newcastle.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: The Newcastle Town Wall, Orchard Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5EF England
Hear about the town wall and it's towers, the siege of Newcastle in 1644, and the Gallowgate leadworks.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: St. Mary's Cathedral, St. Marys Cathedral Clayton Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5HH England
The first cathedral in Newcastle (but not the oldest). Hear the history of the cathedrals in the city, and how this one came to be built.
Stop At: Newcastle Castle, The Black Gate Castle Garth Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RQ England
Hear about the history of the site from the Iron Age to the Roman fort, and the building, and rebuilding, of the castle.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Easy to spot with the red beard, this was a humorous tour around Newcastle which was a birthday treat for my husband. We saw things we would otherwise have missed.
Easy to spot with the red beard, this was a humorous tour around Newcastle which was a birthday treat for my husband. We saw things we would otherwise have missed.He has a Red Beard. On a leisurely lovely walk round Newcastle he tells you stories and takes you on an interesting journey through the City’s glorious history. I’m local but saw places I’ve never seen, learnt things I had no idea about. A great afternoon on Red Beard Tours!
He has a Red Beard. On a leisurely lovely walk round Newcastle he tells you stories and takes you on an interesting journey through the City’s glorious history. I’m local but saw places I’ve never seen, learnt things I had no idea about. A great afternoon on Red Beard Tours!Exceptional tour thank you I am a Geordie lass and I love my beer and I learnt so much more golden nuggets of Newcastles History from the origins of the Big Markets name and the difference between a monk and a friar
Exceptional tour thank you I am a Geordie lass and I love my beer and I learnt so much more golden nuggets of Newcastles History from the origins of the Big Markets name and the difference between a monk and a friarI did not expect to have such an amazing experience today. Our guide was so passionate about the history and brought the city to life. Even as locals to Newcastle, the city which I've spent my life, I had no idea about the rich and complex history that I am lucky to be apart of and I have been w...
I did not expect to have such an amazing experience today. Our guide was so passionate about the history and brought the city to life. Even as locals to Newcastle, the city which I've spent my life, I had no idea about the rich and complex history that I am lucky to be apart of and I have been walking by everyday and I had no idea. 100% worth the event! Don't hesitate and book if you have a few hours to spare :)Great tour and tour guide. Highly recommended 10/10. It was cold so wrap up warm with lots of layers
Great tour and tour guide. Highly recommended 10/10. It was cold so wrap up warm with lots of layersMy husband ( a Geordie ) and I booked the Saturday afternoon walking tour on April 2nd with Rob. He was a first class tour guide, very knowledgeable with lots of interesting and humorous tales about Newcastle old and new. we both learnt loads. The tour lasted almost 3 hours and Rob never lost ...
My husband ( a Geordie ) and I booked the Saturday afternoon walking tour on April 2nd with Rob. He was a first class tour guide, very knowledgeable with lots of interesting and humorous tales about Newcastle old and new. we both learnt loads. The tour lasted almost 3 hours and Rob never lost his enthusiasm ! very good value for money would recommend to others thank you !