Lightfoot Tours: Historical Tour
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Lightfoot Tours: Historical Tour
By Lightfoot Tours
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Lowest price guaranteeReserve now & pay laterFree cancellation
Ages 16-64, max of 15 per group
Duration: 60–90 minutes
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Live guide: English
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- Start:
- Newcastle Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5TG, UKI will be standing by the green glass sail between The Lofts bar and The Gate.
End:- Grey's Monument, 150 Grainger St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5AF, UKWe will end at Greys Monument close to all the shopsand restaurants in the centre of Newcastle
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 211110P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 211110P1
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- Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5TG, UKI will be standing by the green glass sail between The Lofts bar and The Gate.
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- 150 Grainger St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5AF, UKWe will end at Greys Monument close to all the shopsand restaurants in the centre of Newcastle
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- lucy1712p0 contributionsNewcastleWas really worth doing. Enjoyable experience and learnt a lot about the city. Definitely recommend this trip !Written 20 November 2019
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Ben M
Munich, Germany3 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Our tour with Wes was informative, interesting and funny. Wes is a lovely guy who really knows his stuff. He delivered a history tour for us that was highly informative whilst also being funny and entertaining. Would highly recommend!
Written 31 May 2024
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Bounty1405
Peterborough, UK17 contributions
On a city break to what turned out to be a very wet and windy Newcastle, this tour was interesting, entertaining and so informative it brightened the day. Our guide exuded his passion for history and we learned so much about the city and were shown things we would otherwise have missed. Everything was covered from the Romans to the development and use of many modern buildings with stories attached. This tour is highly recommended even on a rainy day!
Written 18 November 2022
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fjcu
Camborne, UK8 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Wes was informative, humorous and well-organised. We enjoyed a full two hour tour which incorporated the city's history and its many contrasts and historic figures.
When we'd finished our tour Wes recommended visiting the castle, which we did. Amazing views from the castle battlements of the city and bridges. Well worth a visit but note there are 99 steps to the top.
When we'd finished our tour Wes recommended visiting the castle, which we did. Amazing views from the castle battlements of the city and bridges. Well worth a visit but note there are 99 steps to the top.
Written 16 September 2023
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James L
3 contributions
I booked this tour as part of a two day trip to Newcastle. The tour was well worth it. Wes was an excellent tour guide and was very entertaining and approachable. Having been to Newcastle a number of times it was great to learn new things about the history of this vibrant city. Really complimented the trip.
Written 30 December 2022
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Simon
2 contributions
Sept 2019
My wife and me booked this tour with Wes and were very pleased that we did. The two hours flew by - Wes clearly knows an incredible amount about Newcastle and his enthusiasm and passion for his city really shone through. We thought we knew a bit about the town and it’s history but learnt so much more. No turgid history lessons- just fascinating information and amusing snippets of stuff you don’t get from history books. We would highly recommend to visitors and to locals who will learn so much about their home town.
Written 4 March 2020
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Jen from DC
3 contributions
Jun 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed my walking tour with Wes. I was visiting a friend who lived in the suburbs of Newcastle and looked for a tour that would give me an overview of the city's history. It turned out I was the only one on that morning's tour so I had a private walk. Wes didn't put any less effort into speaking to only one person. He seems passionate about history and the tour was really interesting and well-organized. I'd highly recommend walking with Wes!
Written 12 November 2022
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Kate Ede
11 contributions
Aug 2020 • Solo
Wes the tour guide was brilliant, very knowledgeable about the history of Newcastle and the present. The tour is 2 1/2 hours and covers all of the city centre. Wes will give you time to take photos as well. Any questions you have he can answer. This tour is worth every penny, get booking.
Written 2 September 2020
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Mark C
United Kingdom6 contributions
Aug 2020
My wife and I took the walking tour with Wes which we found really interesting and saw places we wouldn’t normally have visited on a visit to Newcastle. Wes was very knowledgable and enthusiastic and the 2 hour tour flew by. Would recommend for anyone wanting to know something about the city
Written 26 August 2020
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David C
Gloucester, UK2 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
We booked a two hour guided tour as we were only in Newcastle for a couple of nights and wanted to get an insight to the City. We were not disappointed, Wes was our guide and it was his first tour back following lockdown. His knowledge and enthusiasm for his city was obvious and we learnt a great deal and thoroughly enjoyed our two hours in his company. Highly recommended the tour if you are ever in Newcastle.
Written 11 August 2020
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Mike D
1 contribution
Mar 2022 • Couples
Thoroughly enjoyable 2 and a half hours wandering around Newcastle longer than advertised so excellent value for money.
Enjoyed all the history and stories. Learning lots about Newcastle including some quirky facts and anecdotes. Thanks Wes, a great morning with you.
Enjoyed all the history and stories. Learning lots about Newcastle including some quirky facts and anecdotes. Thanks Wes, a great morning with you.
Written 21 March 2022
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