5 Newcastle Tours Worth the Morning

1.Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 548 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $41Our pick

Walk Newcastle’s story from Roman roots to the present with guide Rob, Grainger Market, Blackfriars, the castle, and river views.

“Rob was a fantastic guide who led us through Newcastle for 2.5 hours. He was always very friendly, eager to share information, and had lots of fascinating things to tell about the city. Rob is also extremely helpful when it comes to offering further tips and recommendations for places to visit in and around Newcastle. You can tell that Rob really appreciates the city of Newcastle! Thanks to Rob’s humour and witty anecdotes, the tour was very entertaining. I would definitely recommend it!”

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2.Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $17Best value

Explore Newcastle Castle’s Castle Keep and Black Gate with an annual ticket, medieval exhibits, steep stairs, and fine Tyne views.

“The most memorable part of the experience was climbing to the top of the castle keep. The views over Newcastle City and the River Tyne were worth the climb”

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3.Pilgrims’ Path walk across the sands to Holy Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $40

Walk the tidal sands to Holy Island with guide Ray, hear Northumberland’s stories, spot wildlife, and return by car for $40.24.

“A safe way to cross the sand/mud to Holy island. Footwear was optional, most of use chose to go barefoot across. Nice small group. Guide was knowledgeable and informative. Stopped a few times with some history, but not too long. Open to further questions if you had some. After crossing and on Holy island, had about an hour and a half of free time before being driven back. NB: the walk is one way and car lift back. You can not walk back due to the tidal times.”

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4.1-Hour and a Half Walking Guided Tour in Medieval Newcastle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $0

Walk medieval Newcastle with a lively local guide, visit the Black Gate and Castle Keep, and uncover the city’s links to Scotland, trade, and war.

“Olivia, an archaeologist who actually works at the Newcastle Keep, led our tour of the central historical sites. If you have a love of history, this tour is for you, covering the religious and secular historical sites and events of Newcastle. Olivia has stories and details from across the Newcastle centuries, from the Romans, and Rufus, to the early days of football, to the execution of witches, and the transformations of places and buildings over time. We finished at the Keep, and it was wonderful to explore the tall confines of the rooms and stairs of that fortress right out of D&D.”

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5.Newcastle True Crime Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Explore Newcastle’s dark past on a 90-minute evening walk through Grainger Town, Bigg Market, Newcastle Castle, and the Quayside.

“A great experience. Amanda was very knowledgeable and it was fascinating to learn of the murderous past of Newcastle. We would thoroughly recommend the tour, for locals and foreigners alike.”

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