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Newcastle Upon Tyne is originally, a Roman city which later featured heavily in wars with Scotland. Its many fine buildings largely a legacy of the Industrial Revolution and its famed coal and shipbuilding industries which brought wealth and invention.
Known around its world for its beer and bridges amongst other things, Newcastle is a city like no other and we will get to see both the most amazing urban train view in Britain as well as a street voted Britains most beautiful (not Edinburgh or Bath)!
See the famous quayside and markets, get a taste of the friendliest city in Britain and voted the second most partying city in the world after Rio (take that London, Las Vegas and Monaco).
See the castle, visit the cathedrals, the markets, experience the culture.
We will surely find a great place to eat or drink in this city with a well renowned reputation for for its pubs before we return back to London.
If time allows we can customise this tour and visit The Angel of the North.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
I can meet you at any hotel in Newcastle City Centre or at any Metro station.
I can meet you at Newcastle Central Station or even off your train.
Itinerary
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1Newcastle city walls
See the great medieval city walls, or what's left of them after the Scots breached them at this spot and surged into the city.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2High Level Bridge
Not the most famous bridge but perhaps the best in Newcastle. With a road and walkways high over the river and an amazing view made all the more incredible as trains pass on the level above! Fantastic old engineering that changed Britain. Also the best place to see.....
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3The Tyne Bridge
See the famous Tyne Bridge, the most famous of the many bridges across the River Tyne and learn of why this design was chosen.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
The Glasshouse International Centre for Music (Pass by)
Perhaps the finest musical acoustics outside of London.
Admission ticket free -
Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art (Pass by)
Now an iconic art gallery but once part of the old docks.
Admission ticket free -
4Gateshead Millenium Bridge
Our very own Millennium Bridge.... and it winks!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5NewcastleGateshead
Once a hive of industrial activity now teeming with bars and restaurants with great views across the river to the Sage and Baltic Exchange buildings.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Bessie Surtees House
One of the few buildings in Newcastle that survive from the Jacobean Period
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7Tyne Bridge
2,000 years ago the Roman Bridge stood here. Now is a not quite so old but incredibly impressive swing bridge. A fantastic part of Newcastle heritage built at a time when the city changed and led the world in so many areas.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Newcastle Castle
The Romans first built a castle here and of course we are near one end of Hadrians Wall that spans the country to the Tyne which was then an impenetrable defensive barrier.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
9Roman Fort (Pons Aelius) Foundations
The current Norman castle is pretty much built on and over the old Roman one but we can see some foundations and ruins nearby and find out exactly why they are here.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10The Black Gate
Built in 1247, this formidable 'new' entrance to the castle has a history as grim as its name suggests!
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
11Newcastle Cathedral
We'll go inside this beautiful old and very distinctive Cathedral.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
12Grey Street
It's been described and voted as the most beautiful Urban street in Britain with fine Georgian buildings and a delicate sloping curve. The very heart of Newcastle.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Theatre Royal
Newcastle’s Theatre Royal is one of only 9 Grade I listed theatre halls in England, the city’s theatre is often regarded as the finest theatre building in the country.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
14Grainger Market
Enjoy the sights and sounds of the most famous authentic Victorian market in Newcastle.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Central Arcade
One of the most beautiful period shopping arcades in Britain.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16Grey's Monument
A Newcastle landmark for one of the great figures of history.
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
17Northumberland Street
The heart of the modern city. Home of Bainbridge's, the very first John Lewis. We also have an original Marks & Spencers in the market. The street is the most expensive on per squared foot to own a shop outside of London with 34 million visitors a year!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
18Newcastle University
Newcastle has a long history of engineering excellence and is now a centre of Bio-medical research, not that you'd know by these beautiful old buildings.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
19Dr Martin Luther King Jr. Statue
Inside the grounds of the university we can visit the state for Dr Martin Luther King who famously visited to receive a Doctorate here.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
20St James' Park
Home of one of the historical great football teams. Now sadly in the doldrums but hopefully not for long!
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
21The Newcastle Town Wall
See some of the medieval walls that at one point surrounded the city from the invading Scots!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
22Chinatown
As a maritime city, Newcastle has long had a thriving Chinatown.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
23Blackfriars Medieval Friary
Away from the crowds is this delightful old historic quarter.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
24St. Mary's Cathedral
The Roman Catholic Cathedral.
15 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- 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
- Dress code is smart casual
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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