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.
26 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Hear the history of Grainger Town and the man on the monument.
Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
More history of Grainger Town, and the market built to replace those demolished to build it.
Friars Street, Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Learn about the history of the Blackfriars, and the mark they left on Newcastle.
Orchard Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Hear about the town wall and it's towers, the siege of Newcastle in 1644, and the Gallowgate leadworks.
St. Marys Cathedral Clayton Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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.
The Black Gate, Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Hear about the history of the site from the Iron Age to the Roman fort, and the building, and rebuilding, of the castle.
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!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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