Tours and Tickets to Experience Newcastle Castle

Go deeper into Newcastle’s rich history than on many other tours when you join this guided walk—although you’ll still stroll less than 2.5 miles (4 kilometers). Learn about the city’s history from the Iron Age to the present, alongside colorful characters such as Bessie Surtees. See bridges, monuments, religious buildings, a historic market, the old town wall and, of course, the castle, with plenty of photo opps too.

Forget hours of independent research and explore Newcastle-upon-Tyne in an easier and more rewarding way: on a small-group guided walk. Follow a time-efficient route that reveals all the must-sees; admiring everything from the handsome Georgian architecture of Grainger Town to the China Garden, Castle Keep, and Quayside. As you walk and talk, learn history and personal insights into Newcastle’s past and present culture you’d likely miss if exploring alone.

Discover Newcastle upon Tyne from a different perspective on a self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt of the city. Solve riddles and clues that lead to the next location, showing all the city highlights. Solve interesting puzzles, have fun and learn new things about the city. Explore the city and find hidden gems at your own pace Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt. Enjoy the tour in English

The industrial Newcastle of old has turned into a vibrant metropolis that’s still deeply proud of its history. On this private walking tour, delve deeper into Newcastle and Gateshead—south of the Tyne—and their heritage with a guide for insight you’d miss out on if exploring alone. Pass St. James’ Park football stadium and Grey’s Monument; and admire the futuristic Sage, Baltic, and bridges overlooking the legendary Tyne River.

Turning City Streets Into an Adventure Playground! Get a unique perspective of the city centre on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt. It's the best way to see Newcastle! On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles and completing challenges, earning points along the way. During your Quest you will not only discover the city's highlights but explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts about the places you visit and see things that most people just pass by. As the activity is all self-guided through the app, you can start your Quest when you want (must be played during daylight hours), there are no set starting/ending times. No groups to follow. You can go at your own pace, stopping for longer in one location, taking a break or having a snack in one of the many cafes and pubs along the trail OR you can make it a race and try to get to the top of the city leaderboard! Instant access with nothing to print from home. Will you conquer the Quest?

Join this group to get an in depth look at one of the oldest cities in Georgia, Kutaisi. You’ll not only hear about the city’s history, but you’ll also explore the wine region. This is a group tour, so you’ll keep costs down. But you’ll also share a Georgian meal and local wine tasting together, for a fun way to end the tour.

Explore Newcastle on foot to discover small details that you might otherwise miss if traveling in a traditional tour vehicle. Get your bearings in the sprawling city with ease and get the inside scoop on local culture and history, as you travel between top city attractions—such as Pink Land, Chinatown, the historic Town Wall, and Grey’s Monument—without having to navigate.

Get to know Newcastle through its pubs with this private evening tour. You’ll head out with a Geordie, a Newcastle native, to check out some of the city’s oldest and most legendary pubs. Learn about local brewers like the famous Newcastle Brown Ale and the microbreweries that are putting the city on beer-lover’s maps. Quirky stories, serious beer chat, and some select drinks are included along the way.

Newcastle Uon Tyne is famous around the world for amongst other things, it's great pubs, nightlife and friendly Geordie locals. In fact Newcastle has been voted as having the second best night life and in the rolled behind Rio.... and we're pretty sure they don't have our fantastic pubs! This tour isn't just a pub tour but a history tour also as we explore some of the most beautiful streets in Britain and some back lanes too and learn the incredible history whilst see some of the best sights in Britain including the castle, cathedral and much more. Visit 5 of the best pubs in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Each pub with a special and unique history on this private guided tour with drinks included in each pub! This tour is also very popular for visitors stopping off for a day on a British or European cruise.

During this two-hour tour in Italian and English, you will explore Newcastle's city centre with its New Gothic, Neoclassical, Brutalist, and Georgian buildings and learn about the city's unique architecture and illustrious past.

Newcastle can sometimes feel like a maze for first-time visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. If you wish to include a museum visit, your guide can customize the itinerary to fit your interests—just let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your preferences, ensuring you see the places you truly want to experience. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour offers insider knowledge, hidden gems, and a deeper connection to Newcastle that you won’t find on your own.

This guided tour brings you face-to-face with Newcastle’s medieval history. Perfect for history buffs and anyone who enjoys learning about local history, this walking tour takes visitors around the city’s ancient landmarks and architecture. Ideal for guests with limited time but who want to get a flavor of the city, as well as those passing through Newcastle on a trip around Northern England and Southern Scotland.

Get to know Newcastle in a unique and affordable way. We offer a self-guided tour, via our online App. You play a fun, family-friendly game. Answer questions about the locations and do search assignments. All on your smartphone. Log in on our free city game app and enjoy the city. Not a 'boring' guide, but you decide when to start, stop or pause. Use GPS to find the nicest squares, streets, and monuments. Get the most interesting facts about the city. Discover Newcastle with our unique city game app. Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour anytime you choose.

The perfect way to feel some spooky vibes this Halloween weekend and explore the real dark side of Newcastle! Uncover some of the city's darkest secrets, gruely mystweries, murders and intrigue! Explore stories of stolen corpses, dark and notorious prisons, grave robbers and witch hunts! There is so much to discover during your Halloween tour of Newcastle. NOTE: This is an adaptation of the famous Newcastle True Crime Tour operating weekly.

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.

This special Newcastle upon Tyne pub tour blends rich local history, spectacular riverside scenery, and some of the city’s best-loved pubs into one incredible tour. We begin in the historic heart of the city, enjoying carefully chosen pubs as we make our way past the Castle that gave Newcastle its name and down towards the River Tyne. Along the route, you’ll hear how this once-industrial powerhouse grew into one of Britain’s most vibrant and characterful cities. Our walk leads us into the world-famous Quayside, widely regarded as one of the most iconic nightlife districts in Britain. With its sweeping river views, striking modern architecture, and legendary bridges, it’s an area packed with atmosphere by day and electric with life by night. . We then cross the magnificent High Level Bridge — famous not only as an engineering masterpiece but also as one of the very best viewpoints in the city. Our final pub is just at the far end. A free drink is included in each pub that we visit.

If you’re a lover of fine wine and cheese, pleasure your palate during a cheese-and-wine tour of Newcastle upon Tyne. A perfect introduction for first-time visitors, this tour combines local delicacies with stops at a food market and Newcastle Castle, in order to provide the inside scoop on local culture and history.

Get to know Newcastle better on a private walking tour. Avoid the stress of large-group tours where you can’t hear your guide, and get the chance to ask questions. Learn more about Newcastle’s long history and its present as a vibrant cultural hub. Add any museums or other sites of interest to the customizable itinerary.

Explore at your own pace with a fully private guided tour. Discover the captivating history and architectural gems of Newcastle during this immersive 2.5-hour private walking tour. The journey begins at the iconic Grey’s Monument, honoring the influential Earl Grey, before delving into the vibrant Grainger Market, a bustling hub dating back to the 19th century. Stroll through the well-preserved Blackfriars Medieval Friary, where medieval history comes to life, and uncover remnants of the ancient Newcastle Town Wall, offering glimpses into the city’s past defenses. While passing by St. Mary’s Cathedral, marvel at its neo-Gothic beauty, and conclude your adventure at the historic Newcastle Castle, an iconic medieval fortress that has stood as a guardian of the city for centuries. This tour offers a fascinating blend of heritage, architecture, and tales from Newcastle’s rich history, all in the company of your private guide.