The 4 Best Newcastle upon Tyne Tours

1.Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle

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

Join Rob of Red Beard Tours for a two to two-and-a-half-hour walk through central Newcastle. You’ll connect Roman, medieval, Victorian, and modern history at Grey’s Monument, Grainger Market, Blackfriars, the town wall, Newcastle Cathedral, and Newcastle Castle, ending by the Tyne with High Level Bridge views.

“Rob was an engaging tour guide with a wry sense of humour & comprehensive knowledge of the history and personalities of Newcastle . Very highly recommended!”

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2.Annual Admission Newcastle Castle Ticket

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

Visit Newcastle Castle’s Castle Keep and Black Gate at your own pace with an annual ticket valid for 365 days. Read exhibits about kings, prisoners, armies, and the Castle Garth community, join any staff-led explanation available, and climb the Keep for wide views over Newcastle and the River Tyne.

“The whole visit was really interesting! We spent about 1.5hrs looking round! There was a little tour run by one of the staff members but we just made our own way round! There is plenty to read and plenty to see, the views at the top are incrediblw (even in the rain!!) There are so many steps though, just a warning hehe!”

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

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

Meet Ray at Beal Farm at 3:30 am for a guided crossing of the Pilgrims’ Path to Holy Island. Learn local stories, watch for seals and birds, see Lindisfarne Priory and the castle, then return by car. Barefoot walking is optional.

“What an amazing five hours. An evocative walk and Ray was fab at explaining the history behind Holy Island - we all thoroughly enjoyed and would heartily recommend. For us the walk was the highlight rather than the island. Can’t recommend enough”

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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

Spend 90 minutes walking through medieval Newcastle with guides such as Olivia, Thomas, Daniel, or Damian. See churchyards, town walls, friary ruins, merchant landmarks, and the Castle Keep, then explore Newcastle Castle at your own pace with admission included.

“I really enjoyed the walking tour and I would highly recommend it to people looking to learn about Newcastle’s history and see different parts of the city. It’s a fun way of spending a couple of hours and the guide Olivia was superb in sharing her knowledge and providing lots of facts and anecdotes. She made the tour a great experience!”

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