Newcastle upon Tyne Tours
1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour
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1.5 Hour Explore Newcastle Walking Tour
By Newcastle Tour Company
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Ages 0-120, max of 20 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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- Knowldgeable tour guide
- Introduction to Newcastle
What's not included- Gratuities
- Start:
- Neville St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5DL, UKMeet your guide within the main entrance portico between Caffé Nero and Destination 1850 bar.
End:- 10-15 Sandhill, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3AF, UKWe'll end in the heart of the historic Quayside under the Tyne Bridge, near Hard Rock Café - all within easy walking distance back to the city centre or Newcastle Central Station.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair 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: 139045P9- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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: 139045P9
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Itinerary
- Neville St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5DL, UKMeet your guide within the main entrance portico between Caffé Nero and Destination 1850 bar.
- Pass byNewcastle Central StationPink LaneThe Newcastle Town WallChinatownNewcastle United Football ClubGrainger TownGrey's Monument
- 1
- 2Pass byNewcastle CastleCastle Stairs
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- 10-15 Sandhill, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3AF, UKWe'll end in the heart of the historic Quayside under the Tyne Bridge, near Hard Rock Café - all within easy walking distance back to the city centre or Newcastle Central Station.
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- DurhamDave0 contributionsA wonderful concert.We enjoyed a wonderful concert featuring the Buxtenhude Youth Symphony Orchestra from Hamburg. They are a very talented orchestra and the venue at St Godric’s Church , Durham was perfect. High recommendedWritten 14 October 2024
- LinL20060 contributionsDurham: Myths and LegendsMy husband and I did the tour of Durham: Myths and Legends. Despite horrendous rainy weather we both loved the tour. Our guide Fran, was knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming.Written 1 October 2024
- Laura W0 contributionsFantastic!My partner and I really enjoyed being tourists in our own city. Josh, our guide, was incredibly punny which I LOVE so, thank you Josh! He was very knowledgeable and super enthusiastic. We did the tour on Friday and by writing this 2 days later I can confidently say I have told everyone I know about this tour and how good it is. Being local I did know some of the stories but it was so great hearing someone else talk about them! Time absolutely flew over and I was smiling the whole time. What I will say about the tour is that, wear comfortable shoes and if your knees aren't great take your time going down on the stairs towards the end - there's a LOT of them.Written 22 September 2024
- Brandy's P0 contributionsGreat walk great informationVery good. Josh was funny and very knowledgeable. As a person of impaired hearing he was very mindful of that. Time flew in and went over which we or Josh didn’t mind. Thanks Josh.Written 14 September 2024
- SianT810 contributionsFantastic tour!I had such a fantastic True Crime tour with Fran. She was so knowledgeable, friendly and fun and really brought the stories to life. The tour gave me a really good sense of what shaped the city and I loved seeing the hidden corners that I would never have found myself. Highly recommend!Written 7 September 2024
- 894nicg0 contributionsEnjoyableVery enjoyable and interesting. It gave us an interesting slant on the I'll goings on in Newcastle. Our tour guide was very enthusiastic and informative. I do think that in busy areas a small microphone may of helped as bits of stories sometimes missed due to passers by or traffic.Written 7 September 2024
- mdT7096AY0 contributionsExtremely insightfulBilly josh delivered a spectacular evening, we loved every second. We learned things we never knew and have a fun, interesting and amusing time.Written 18 August 2024
- johncR2991UG0 contributionsHighly recommendedWe were a family of 3 with one having limited mobility. We went on a private tour to Bamburgh Castle and Linisfarne in a taxi. Everything was very well organised and every allowance made for one of our party having difficulty walking far. Both driver and guide, Katy Maddison, were very helpful and made for a very enjoyable day.Written 29 July 2024
- Cruiser267648905800 contributionsTrue crime of Newcastle! Soooo interesting!We had an amazing guide, Anna. So knowledgeable and really nice throughout the tour. Adapted the route for my crutches no problem. It was so interesting to hear the stories of true crimes in Newcastle and Anna gave us tips of how to find more information. (I'm gonna read that book). Now need to cross reference my family tree to see if I'm related to a serial killer. Thank you Anna we had an amazing time!Written 21 July 2024
- mjfaulkner0 contributionsAmazing Tour!Terrific tour. Went to 4 classic Newcastle pubs- each unique and interesting. Visiting Strawberry Pub was definitely a highlight given its connection to the football team. Katy was an amazing guide who was not only friendly and engaging, but extremely knowledgeable about historical/cultural aspects of Newcastle. Definitely more than just a pub crawl- highly recommended!Written 16 July 2024
- kgintennessee0 contributionsAlnwick Castle TourAn absolutely delightful journey to Alnwick Castle. Our cruise ship docked at Newcastle and our tour guide was there waiting on as we left the ship. Anna was incredibly knowledgeable. She brought so much local knowledge to our tour. Highly recommend Anna! Newcastle Tour Company was excellent to book with and were prompt with their communication with me. Great experience!Written 28 June 2024
- Brontir0 contributionsWell worth doingIt was a great way to learn a bit about the history and culture of Newcastle, whilst having a more than amble lunch. Anna was a knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide.Written 23 June 2024
- scottkS2500TS0 contributionsGreat custom tour. Expertise and hustle.I always look to a local travel agency to book tours rather than US tour travel companies that rarely have a clue...and want to cram you into pre-packaged group arrangements. Shout out to Anna who listened to what I wanted and pulled it all together! Travelled up from London on the train and was met at the station for a great 4 hour personal tour of Hadrian's wall with Michael Young where we talked Roman history and had a good natured argument about American and British politics. On the train ride I discoved I forgot my driver's license so that car rental plan went out the window. She scrambled and found me a driver to get me to Bamburgh castle, and then the following day to the Holy Island. She met me there for an entertaining 3 hour walking tour. Turns out it was June 6th the very day the Vikings raided the monostery 1231 years ago. I can't say she arranaged that, but I giving her credit anyway 5+ stars Scott KWritten 15 June 2024
- DayTrip373189147330 contributionsCustom tour for 12 from Newcastle on TyneThe custom tour for 12 from the cruise port in Newcastle to Lindisfarne and along the coast was fantastic. Anna, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable about the area and was one of the best guides I have ever experienced in my many years of travel. The van was first class and the driver, Andrew, was excellent. Communication when booking was excellent. I highly recommend this tour company based on my experience with themWritten 30 May 2024
- Chloe K0 contributions100% recommendWould highly recommend this tour. Josh our tour guide made the tour interesting and fun, he had a lot of interesting knowledge about Newcastle true crime and other little facts of the city.Written 17 May 2024
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Martyn H
24 contributions
Jun 2022
Our party of 4 visiting Newcastle for the Jubilee weekend in June took the walk to learn about the city and its sights. We were not disappointed. Our guide, Susan, was friendly, informative and paced the walk just right. History and sights were described without overburdened detail. Newcastle has plenty of history and landmarks; this was a great way to experience them. At 1½ hours stating in the heart of the city and sensibly working our way downhill throughout to finish at the Quayside area it was perfect. Highly recommended.
Written 11 June 2022
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Hi Martyn,
Thank you for your review! I will pass on your kind words to Susan, your guide. I am glad you had a great experience and time in Newcastle!
Wishing you all the best,
Alex
Written 12 June 2022
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annette e
2 contributions
Nov 2022
I had a really nice time getting to know Newcastle with knowledge from a local person! It was really informative and fun to hear the history and stories of Newcastle and how and why it looks like it does today. I very much enjoyed seeing areas of the city I would not have seen without a guide and hearing about the changes to Newcastle over time and about the border wars with Scotland. Well worth the money!
Written 3 December 2022
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Amy D
Oxford, UK30 contributions
Jun 2022
My husband and I had a wonderful experience on the Newcastle Walking Tour. Our tour guide, Sue, was well organized, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the city. We met the tour group (two other couples) and Sue on Beswick Street, across from the train station. Sue gave us some preliminary background information before setting off on a walk around Newcastle. We saw many interesting places that we would not have discovered on our own, and we learned a lot about the history of the city. I would highly recommend this tour - it offered an excellent introduction to the city.
Written 10 June 2022
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Hello there,
Thank you for your review and kind words! I will pass these onto Sue! So pleased you had a great experience with us in Newcastle!
Best wishes,
Alex
Written 12 June 2022
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pipebrito20
Santiago, Chile9 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Amanda (I think it was her name) was amazing. I came to Newcastle from Chile as a solo traveler and this tour was absolutely brilliant in terms of culture, know more about the city and it’s origins and so about the daily geordies activities. If you don’t know much about the city and their highlights, I trurly recommend this tour as part of your visit.
5/5
5/5
Written 3 October 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review!
We're pleased to hear you've had such a positive tour experience.
I will pass on your kind words to our guide Amanda!
Best wishes,
Anna
Written 20 November 2023
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Blaine S
15 contributions
Had a very interesting and informative tour with Fran.
Initially the tour was delayed due to the terrible weather conditions but Fran’s great communication made everyone aware of this delay.
I had another event on at 1:30pm which Fran was kind enough to slightly alter the route the opposite way around to ensure I still made it on time.
The tour was very interesting with a lot of cool stories about local residents and famous Geordies over the years.
Definitely recommend to anyone visiting for the day!
Thanks Fran :)
Initially the tour was delayed due to the terrible weather conditions but Fran’s great communication made everyone aware of this delay.
I had another event on at 1:30pm which Fran was kind enough to slightly alter the route the opposite way around to ensure I still made it on time.
The tour was very interesting with a lot of cool stories about local residents and famous Geordies over the years.
Definitely recommend to anyone visiting for the day!
Thanks Fran :)
Written 24 November 2024
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Lucas D
1 contribution
Apr 2024 • Friends
Josh was our tour guide and he was amazing!!
I learned so much from him and he was very funny and open for questions. He showed us so many things about the city that I wouldn’t see without him!! He also makes sure that everybody understands what he says and that makes it really fun!
I learned so much from him and he was very funny and open for questions. He showed us so many things about the city that I wouldn’t see without him!! He also makes sure that everybody understands what he says and that makes it really fun!
Written 10 May 2024
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Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your tour with us. Our guides love sharing the rich history and vibrant culture of Newcastle, and it’s wonderful to know you had a great time. We will pass this on to osh, too. We hope to see you again soon!
Written 22 July 2024
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Lydia R
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Friends
Josh was an amazing guide! He was so easy to listen to, and answered all questions we came up with. He was friendly, fun, and has amazing knowledge! From all of the city tours that we joined so far, this one was by far the best! Not a single moment of drifting off with our thoughts, as he managed to keep us constantly entertained and interest in places and their stories. Poor future guides of ours - Josh made their job very difficult now.
Written 18 March 2024
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Just Wow :)
Thank you for not only taking the time to write a review but for your truly kind words! I am passing this to Josh right away!
Thank you and we hope to welcome you again to our city and region.
Wishing you all the best,
Alex
Written 20 March 2024
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Rose W
1 contribution
May 2023
We really enjoyed our walking tour and learned so much about the lovely city of Newcastle from our guide Kathryn. It gave us our bearings and wished we had more time to re-visit some of the places she showed us. It's a "must do" on your first visit to Newcastle!
Written 16 May 2023
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Hi there,
Thank you for taking the time to send us a review!
We're really pleased you had a fantastic tour and will pass on your kind words to Katy.
Wishing you all the best,
Alex
Written 17 May 2023
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Jane T
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • Couples
A very interesting tour by our friendly, knowledgeable guide.
We had difficulty finding the start point of the tour due to the vague instructions and there was no response on the given help phone number. Hence 3 stars rather than 5.
We had difficulty finding the start point of the tour due to the vague instructions and there was no response on the given help phone number. Hence 3 stars rather than 5.
Written 25 February 2024
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Dear Jane
Thank you for taking the time to review our tour. I will pass on your feedback to Frances, the tour guide!
With regards to the instructions given, we acknowledge this and are working to improve this as we speak. We are in the process of moving the meeting point and not all our tour partners / agents had the correct information. This has now been rectified. Thank you for flagging this to us, too. I must apologise for the frustration and confusion on the day.
I would also like to apologise for the missed call on our end. We normally call back within minutes if we miss a call and I will check with the office why this did not happen.
We are working on improving all aspects of our tours constantly and value your feedback.
We hope to welcome you back on one of our tours in the future.
Best regards
Alex
Written 26 February 2024
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Peter D
1 contribution
May 2024 • Couples
Excellent introduction to Newcastle highlighting places worth revisiting. Guide very informative with good local knowledge
Written 14 May 2024
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Thank you so much for your positive feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great time on our tour. Our team is passionate about showcasing the best of Newcastle, and it’s wonderful to know you enjoyed it. We look forward to seeing you again!
Written 22 July 2024
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