Half Day Tour of Newcastle
Overview
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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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.
What 3 Words starting location: ///rotate.angel.monks
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Entry/Admission - Newcastle Castle
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Grey's Monument, 26 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6AE England
The starting point of our tour. Discover our city's history of fighting injustice and the history of Earl Grey's Tea.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St James' Park, 1 Barrack Road Strawberry Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4SE England
The home of the 'Toon Army' Newcastle United football club.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: The Newcastle Town Wall, Orchard Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5EF England
See the ancient walls of Newcastle that protected the city from the Scots for centuries.
Stop At: Blackfriars Medieval Friary, Friars Street Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4XN England
Learn about the Blackfriars Friary in Newcastle and their care for the local people, as well as the craft and merchant guilds who purchased the site.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Grainger Market, Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5QQ England
This 19th century covered market is a thriving part of Newcastle and a hidden gem not to be missed.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Newcastle Castle, The Black Gate Castle Garth Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RQ England
We will enter and your guide will give a detailed tour of Newcastle's Castle.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Grey's Monument, 26 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6AE England
The starting point of our tour. Discover our city's history of fighting injustice and the history of Earl Grey's Tea.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St James' Park, 1 Barrack Road Strawberry Place, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4SE England
The home of the 'Toon Army' Newcastle United football club.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: The Newcastle Town Wall, Orchard Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5EF England
See the ancient walls of Newcastle that protected the city from the Scots for centuries.
Stop At: Blackfriars Medieval Friary, Friars Street Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4XN England
Learn about the Blackfriars Friary in Newcastle and their care for the local people, as well as the craft and merchant guilds who purchased the site.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Grainger Market, Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5QQ England
This 19th century covered market is a thriving part of Newcastle and a hidden gem not to be missed.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Newcastle Castle, The Black Gate Castle Garth Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RQ England
We will enter and your guide will give a detailed tour of Newcastle's Castle.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- Service animals allowed
- 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.
- Near public transportation
- Please contact us about any disabilities your group may have. We are able to customise tours for wheelchair and vision impairment
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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:
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
RCowdery
March 2020
I 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 r...
I 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 😃.Brian P
October 2018
Alex 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 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.globetraveler513
July 2018
Alex 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 i...
Alex 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!