Top Experiences in Newcastle Castle

This tour is completely customizable - let us know your ideal starting / end points, time, duration, inclusions you wish to add (museums, galleries, foodie places etc.). We look forward to building the tour to suit you and your fellow travellers.

Enjoy a personal and inspirational walk through the great city of Newcastle and discover how the city has transformed itself in the past 20-30 years to become one of the most culturally active and stunning architectural cities in the country.

The tour will tell the story of 2,000 years of city history and will give you a rounded story of how the city has become this cultural hub.

We will focus on today's highlights and what the future holds for a city moving at pace.

We can offer private transfers from/to port or airport at an additional fee.

This tour is one of a kind - it is not a ghost tour.

It takes you on a true crimes journey of Newcastle and explores some of the gruesome dark times in the city's history (all brought to life by your local expert).

Your tour also takes you past some of the best-known places in the city but diverts to take you through some of the most hidden streets full of wonderful stories to tell!

“The Ultimate Cheese & Wine Tour”

This tour is not for the faint hearted as it’s jam pack full of delicious cheeses & various accompaniments. The tour also includes wine tastings at all stops where fully trained staff will introduce you to various wines from around the world! Meeting outside of The Royal Station Hotel NE1 5DH for 1pm, our tour guides will guide you to each eatery stopping & taking in some local history along the way.

Whether you live on the door step or visiting for the first time, this tour offers an alternative afternoon out with a difference.

Experience the city of Newcastle (and Gateshead) in a new light - gone are the days of industry & depression - the city today is one of the most fascinating, culturally active and inspiring cities in the UK. Discover its past, present and future on this discovery walking tour with your local expert!

This is the ORIGINAL NEWCASTLE PUB TOUR!

Enjoy a tour of discover & taste, as we cherry-pick some of the oldest and most iconic pubs in Newcastle!

We look forward to sharing their fascinating tales from amusing anecdotes to serious chat... We’ll also find out about the rise and fall of local brewers like the iconic Newcastle Brown Ale and the recent resurgence of dozens of micro-breweries making Newcastle the go-to place for independent brewers and beer lovers.

Even today, the Geordies are famed for knowing how to have a good night out and the tour will include some more recent favourites.

Get to know the city through the eyes of a local guide. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it to the local for an enlightening introduction to the city. With our private walking tours, you'll skip the mundane historical tours and experience the city through the eyes of a real local. Our local guides are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and insights. The will offer an authentic and personal experience. By the end of the tour, you will feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.

Private walking tour for just you and your group. Your guide customizes your tour to your interests and personality. Get a deeper insight into Newcastle life than possible alone. See Newcastle through the eyes of a local and discover its hidden gems.

Explore the site of the Castle that gave the city its name and discover its medieval gatehouse, the Black Gate. Uncover the changing face of the Castle through the ages: from royal fortress and border stronghold to grim dungeon and teeming slum. New exhibits allow visitors to experience what life would have been like for inhabitants in these two astonishingly preserved medieval buildings.

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.

Explore the captivating history and architectural gems of Newcastle during this immersive 2.5-hour private walking tour. The journey begins at the iconic Grey’s Monument, honoring the influential Earl Grey, before delving into the vibrant Grainger Market, a bustling hub dating back to the 19th century. Stroll through the well-preserved Blackfriars Medieval Friary, where medieval history comes to life, and uncover remnants of the ancient Newcastle Town Wall, offering glimpses into the city’s past defenses. While passing by St. Mary’s Cathedral, marvel at its neo-Gothic beauty, and conclude your adventure at the historic Newcastle Castle, an iconic medieval fortress that has stood as a guardian of the city for centuries. This tour offers a fascinating blend of heritage, architecture, and tales from Newcastle’s rich history, all in the company of your private guide.

This special pub tour explores some of the rich history of this great city whilst following in the footsteps and some of the iconic locations from the classic film, Get Carter.

We will explore parts of the city centre, Quayside, medieval quarter around the castle. Then across the High Level Bridge which is not just famous in its own right but offers the chance of some amazing photos of the river and city before finishing just across the river in Gateshead. No-one is going anywhere near any multi-storey carparks!

Starting as a Roman fort and growing to become one of the major cities of the Industrial Revolution, Newcastle has a fantastic story to tell. You’ll hear all the best bits on this three-hour guided walk of Newcastle, while visiting many of the city’s most significant sites. We’ll take you inside the Cathedral Church of St. Nicholas and then Newcastle’s Castle – both parts of the historic core of the city.

Built in 1080 by one of the sons of William the Conqueror, Newcastle’s castle has defended against Scottish attacks, including a failed assault by William Wallace (of Braveheart fame). St. Nicholas Cathedral church is first mentioned in 1092 and developed as the primary parish in Newcastle.

This tour is a great way to immerse yourself in the history and sights of Newcastle, to discover how the city has changed the world.

Please contact us for details of solo traveler bookings.

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Newcastle Upon Tyne is originally, a Roman city which later featured heavily in wars with Scotland. Its many fine buildings largely a legacy of the Industrial Revolution and its famed coal and shipbuilding industries.

Known around its world for its beer and bridges amongst other things, Newcastle is a city like no other and we will get to see both the most amazing urban train view in Britain as well as a street voted Britains most beautiful (not Edinburgh or Bath)!

See the famous quayside and markets, get a taste of the friendliest city in Britain and voted the second most partying city in the world after Rio (take that London, Las Vegas and Monaco).

We will surely find a great place to eat or drink in this city with a well renowned reputation for for its pubs before we return back to London.

If time allows we can customise this tour and visit The Angel of the North.

Please note the typical train journey time each way is around 3 hours.

This walking tour brings the ever changing heritage and culture into life. It explains the history as well as the future developments.

For hundreds of years, the English and Scots fought against one and other, with kings fighting for land and dominance and the ordinary man fighting for survival and the hope that his land and family would be safer. On this tour we will collect you from Berwick upon Tweed and take you on a historic tour of the region, heading to Melrose and the Roman fort of Trimontium before working back along the Castles built along the Tweed, such as Norham, telling the history of this area and how the modern border was formed.

This tour is a whole day tour. Entry to all sites on the tour is included. Please provide us with information about where you would like to be collected if it is different to our starting point.

Get to know Newcastle in a unique and affordable way. We offer a self-guided tour, via our online App. You play a fun, family-friendly game. Answer questions about the locations and do search assignments. All on your smartphone. Log in on our free city game app and enjoy the city.

Not a 'boring' guide, but you decide when to start, stop or pause. Use GPS to find the nicest squares, streets, and monuments. Get the most interesting facts about the city. Discover Newcastle with our unique city game app.

Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour anytime you choose.

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.

Experience an amazing insight into Newcastle - a rounded story giving you all the highlights, little quirks and fascinating introduction to this amazing city we call home! Led by passionate guides, this is the best intro to a city you can imagine, setting the scene for the rest of your time here!

Turning City Streets Into an Adventure Playground! Get a unique perspective of the city centre on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt. It's the best way to see Newcastle!

On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles and completing challenges, earning points along the way.

During your Quest you will not only discover the city's highlights but explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts about the places you visit and see things that most people just pass by.

As the activity is all self-guided through the app, you can start your Quest when you want (must be played during daylight hours), there are no set starting/ending times. No groups to follow.

You can go at your own pace, stopping for longer in one location, taking a break or having a snack in one of the many cafes and pubs along the trail OR you can make it a race and try to get to the top of the city leaderboard!

Instant acess with nothing to print from home. Will you conquer the Quest?