1-Hour and a Half Walking Guided Tour in Medieval Newcastle
Join us for a tour around the fascinating remains of medieval Newcastle, including free entry to Newcastle Castle.
This tour will explore the medieval history of Newcastle which lies hidden behind the modern city.
One of our authentically costumed guides will take you from St Andrews, Newcastle's oldest church, past the formidable town walls taking in Friaries, merchant houses, markets and guild headquarters, before finishing at the imposing Black Gate - the gatehouse of Newcastle's Castle.
From here you will be free to explore the amazingly preserved remains of the Black Gate and Castle Keep for yourselves - tickets are included in the price of the tour.
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1-Hour and a Half Walking Guided Tour in Medieval Newcastle
What's included in 1-Hour and a Half Walking Guided Tour in Medieval Newcastle
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
St. Andrew's Church
Our guide will meet you here and tell you all about Newcastle's oldest Church as well as about the time Newcastle was ruled from Scotland!
The Newcastle Town Wall
Newcastle once boasted the "largest and fairest" walls of any town in England. Hear tales of sieges, jousts and battles from our guide, including the deeds of the legendary "Hotspur".
Blackfriars Medieval Friary
Newcastle's Black Friars began life as the home of the town's Dominician Friars - supposedly "holy men" they soon amassed wealth and political power.
Inclusions
- Entry fee to Newcastle Castle
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Go the gate of St Andrew's Churchyard and a guide will meet you there. They will be dressed in medieval clothing so should be easy to spot!
End Points
- The tour ends at the Black Gate, the gatehouse of Newcastle Castle. All ticket holders on this tour also get complimentary access to Newcastle Castle for the remainder of the day (last entry 4pm, Castle closes at 5pm)
