Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle
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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Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle
What's included in Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Grey's Monument
Hear the history of Grainger Town and the man on the monument.
Grainger Market
More history of Grainger Town, and the market built to replace those demolished to build it.
Blackfriars Medieval Friary
Learn about the history of the Blackfriars, and the mark they left on Newcastle.
Inclusions
- English-speaking tour guide
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- 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 Points
- The tour will end at the castle keep, near the High Level Bridge which has views over Newcastle's quayside.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
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.
