Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle

4.9 (593 reviews) 2 hours – 2 h 30 min Free cancellation

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593 reviews

4.9

Monument to Charles Grey. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Blackfriars — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The tour takes you around some of the more interesting sights of the beautiful city of Newcastle. On it you will hear about the history of the city from the Iron Age to present day, and also about some of the city's more interesting characters.

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours – 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Red Beard Tours

Ages: Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English-speaking tour guide

Itinerary

Grey's Monument

15 min Admission not included

Hear the history of Grainger Town and the man on the monument.
Grainger Market

20 min

More history of Grainger Town, and the market built to replace those demolished to build it.
Blackfriars Medieval Friary

20 min

Learn about the history of the Blackfriars, and the mark they left on Newcastle.
The Newcastle Town Wall

20 min

Hear about the town wall and it's towers, the siege of Newcastle in 1644, and the Gallowgate leadworks.
St. Mary's Cathedral

Passing by

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.
Newcastle Castle

20 min Admission not included

Hear about the history of the site from the Iron Age to the Roman fort, and the building, and rebuilding, of the castle.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

From December 1st 2023 NO TOURS will meet at Grey's Monument due to disruption from the Christmas market and from weekend demonstrations. After this date ALL TOURS will begin at Societe Cafe where the staff are selling hot drinks, including some festive mulled wine!

End point

The tour will end at the castle keep, near the High Level Bridge which has views over Newcastle's quayside.

Using your ticket

Please show the booking details, paper or digital, to the tour guide on arrival.

In the event of bad weather, please check the Facebook page @RedBeardTours, or contact me through the message option here on TripAdvisor to see if the tour is still going ahead. Weather cancellations will be very rare.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.