Britain · NEWCASTLE TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 newcastle tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Hadrian’s Wall, Vindolanda, Jedburgh Abbey, Carter Bar, and Moffat on an 11-hour small-group tour from Edinburgh.
“Thanks so much again to Bryan for being so friendly and accomodating plus sharing his knowledge of the local area. It was really special.”
Explore Durham’s castle, cathedral, bridges, and Prince Bishop stories on a relaxed 90-minute walking tour with guide Peter.
“Really interesting tour with knowledgeable and fun guide. Highly recommend”
See Newcastle’s castles, markets, bridges, and Grainger Town on a lively 90-minute walking tour for $26 per person.
“Amanda is the best host you can get! she tells about Newcastle with heart and soul.”
Follow Vera filming locations across Northumberland, from Amble to Lindisfarne, with coastal views, episode clips, and an expert guide.
“A great day. All as described in the advert plus more. Guide and driver very thoughtful and knowledgeable. A lot packed into a short time without being rushed.”
Walk Hadrian’s Wall with costumed guide Kevin, explore a milecastle and Vallum, and learn Roman and Celtic history amid Northumberland’s moors.
“Our walking tour of Hadrian’s Wall was a wonderful experience. Our guide was so knowledgeable and shared such interesting facts in an engaging manner. He was very thoughtful during the walk to make sure we walked at a pace everyone could handle. Kevin was so adept at making a period of history from 1800 years ago interesting!! Thank you for providing this opportunity to enjoy a good walk with a purpose!!”
Play wild 9 or 18-hole mini golf in Newcastle, with creepy clowns, pirate pigs, horror rave holes, cocktails, and loud music.
“A good laugh and a new experience for both of us.”
Explore Newcastle after dark on a 90-minute true crime tour covering medieval streets, executions, body-snatchers, and Quayside secrets.
“I really enjoyed the tour. Josh the guide was interesting, informative and kept us all entertained.”
Review Birdoswald Roman Fort, with Hadrian’s Wall views, Roman ruins, museum displays, walking trails, parking tips, and honest value advice.
“the site is set up really well. lots of educational stops for children. loved it”
Explore Durham’s grim past on a 90-minute walk covering ghosts, prison escapes, executions, rebellions, and grand medieval views.
“As people who live locally we enjoyed learning about parts of the city we’ve seen several times but didn’t know the history of. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable and we enjoyed the tour!”
Walk Hadrian’s Wall with a Roman-dressed guide, explore Vindolanda, and enjoy Northumberland views on this practical half-day tour.
“Kevin,our guide, was exceedingly knowledgeable and did an excellent job as guide on our tour. He made the history of Northumberland come alive and shared a wealth of information. We did, however, find it stressful to arrange transportation. We arrived in Haltwhistle by train and planned on taking the AD122 bus or a taxi to Cawfield’s car park for the 10:00 start of the tour, noting that we did not have access to a car. This was mentioned in your GYG tour full description but the bus service does not begin until 10:00, (too late for the tour) and it was impossible to get a taxi as the taxis are…”
Explore Newcastle on a three-hour small-group walk covering medieval friaries, Grainger Town, landmarks, local stories, and seven Tyne bridges.
“The guide, Martin’s knowledge was incredible and entertaining.”
Walk Durham’s bridges, bailey, prison and UNESCO cathedral quarter with a local guide on this lively 2.5-hour city tour.
“Peter, our tour guide was brilliant. Very knowledgeable and a very nice person. So pleased we did this tour.”
See Newcastle with a private local guide, from the Castle and Quayside to bridges, coal heritage, and lesser-known city corners.
“We loved seeing all the key sites and our guide kelvin was both so knowledgeable and kind so really tailored the experience to what we wanted. Thanks so much kelvin. You are one in a million. Great experience and explanations. John and Jose”
Walk Newcastle with bilingual guide Laura, from Roman roots and coal wealth to Grey Street, Grainger Market, and Castle Keep.
“Laura is a really lovely lady with a gorgeous Italian accent. The tour was very informative and very enjoyable. Highly recommend.”
Solve clues across Newcastle from Castle Keep to the Tyne, with a flexible app-led quest for up to five people at one price.
“In verhouding heel duur wat je krijgt. Het was niet makkelijk te vinden en omslachtig verder wat je op papier allemaal Moet doen. Hele kruiswoordpuzzel overtekenen bijvoorbeeld. Maar ook klopten sommige vragen de antwoorden niet. Wij zijn halverwege gestopt. Je stopt echt veel te vaak en te lang om opdrachten te doen, waardoor je helemaal niet zo veel ziet en steeds heen en weer gaat over stukken die je al gezien hebt.”
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