Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle Discount Tickets

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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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 Point

End point

The tour will end at the castle keep, near the High Level Bridge which has views over Newcastle's quayside.

Redemption Instructions

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.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Hear the history of Grainger Town and the man on the monument.
Duration: 15 mins
2. More history of Grainger Town, and the market built to replace those demolished to build it.
Duration: 20 mins
3. Learn about the history of the Blackfriars, and the mark they left on Newcastle.
Duration: 20 mins
4. Hear about the town wall and it's towers, the siege of Newcastle in 1644, and the Gallowgate leadworks.
Duration: 20 mins
5. The first cathedral in Newcastle (but not the oldest). Hear the history of the cathedrals in the city, and how this one came to be built.
6. Hear about the history of the site from the Iron Age to the Roman fort, and the building, and rebuilding, of the castle.
Duration: 20 mins

Inclusion

English-speaking tour guide

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

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

Supplied by Red Beard Tours

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