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Starting as a Roman fort and growing to become one of the major cities of the Industrial Revolution, Newcastle has a fantastic story to tell. You’ll hear all the best bits on this three-hour guided walk of Newcastle, while visiting many of the city’s most significant sites. We’ll take you inside the Cathedral Church of St. Nicholas and then Newcastle’s Castle – both parts of the historic core of the city.
Built in 1080 by one of the sons of William the Conqueror, Newcastle’s castle has defended against Scottish attacks, including a failed assault by William Wallace (of Braveheart fame). St. Nicholas Cathedral church is first mentioned in 1092 and developed as the primary parish in Newcastle.
This tour is a great way to immerse yourself in the history and sights of Newcastle, to discover how the city has changed the world.
Please contact us for details of solo traveler bookings.
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet customers at Grey's Monument in the centre of Newcastle. Your guide will be wearing an Iles Tours branded jacket and will be standing at the top of Grey Street. We ask for all customers to provide a mobile phone number so we can contact you on the day of the tour.
We will finish this tour at the Black Gate - part of Newcastle's Castle. If you would like to finish in an alternative location please contact us following booking your tour.
Itinerary
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1Grey's Monument
The starting point of our tour. Discover our city's history of fighting injustice and the history of Earl Grey's Tea.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2St James' Park
The home of the 'Toon Army' Newcastle United football club.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
The Newcastle Town Wall (Pass by)
See the ancient walls of Newcastle that protected the city from the Scots for centuries.
Admission ticket free -
3Blackfriars Medieval Friary
Learn about the Blackfriars Friary in Newcastle and their care for the local people, as well as the craft and merchant guilds who purchased the site.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Grainger Market
This 19th century covered market is a thriving part of Newcastle and a hidden gem not to be missed.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Newcastle Castle
We will enter and your guide will give a detailed tour of Newcastle's Castle.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- We require a contact Mobile/cell phone for all customers to contact you on the day of your tour. This will ensure we can inform you of changes to meeting point or other information prior to your tour.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- We require a contact Mobile/cell phone for all customers to contact you on the day of your tour. This will ensure we can inform you of changes to meeting point or other information prior to your tour.
- For customers joining us from cruises from the port of Tyne please use the Metro System and take the metro to the 'Monument' metro stop, this is where the tour begins.
- Please contact us about any disabilities your group may have. We are able to customise tours for wheelchair and vision impairment
- Due to COVID-19 we ask all customers to maintain social distancing as per the United Kingdom Government guidelines
- For all other COVID-19 information please visit our website:
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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