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A tall, narrow monument with a statue on top, set against a clear blue sky. 1
A stone pathway leading to a grassy courtyard with a large tree and old buildings in the background. 2
A modern glass dome structure with a bridge over a body of water. 3
A historic stone tower with a clock, surrounded by parked cars and a church in the background. 4
A bridge with a large sign reading "Simplyhealth great north run". 5
By Red Beard Tours

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €35 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

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.

Activity location

  • Grey's Monument
    • 26 Grey Street
    • NE1 6AE, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Société Café Bar
    • 93 Grey Street
    • NE1 6EG, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

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Guided City Walking Tour of Newcastle

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00
Price details
€34.95 x 1 Adult€34.95
Total
Price is €34.95
Until Sun, 23 Aug

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    English-speaking tour guide

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Grey's Monument

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Hear the history of Grainger Town and the man on the monument.

Grainger Market

  • 20m
More history of Grainger Town, and the market built to replace those demolished to build it.

Blackfriars Medieval Friary

  • 20m
Learn about the history of the Blackfriars, and the mark they left on Newcastle.

The Newcastle Town Wall

  • 20m
Hear about the town wall and it's towers, the siege of Newcastle in 1644, and the Gallowgate leadworks.

St. Mary's Cathedral (Pass by)

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.

Newcastle Castle

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Hear about the history of the site from the Iron Age to the Roman fort, and the building, and rebuilding, of the castle.

Location

Activity location

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    Grey's Monument
    • 26 Grey Street
    • NE1 6AE, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Société Café Bar
    • 93 Grey Street
    • NE1 6EG, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

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