Newcastle-upon-Tyne Guided City Walking Tour Including Newcastle Castle
by Red Beard Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£60Overview
This guided walking tour covers about 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles) of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, lasting roughly 2 to 2.5 hours. You will visit several key landmarks such as Grey's Monument, Grainger Market, Blackfriars Medieval Friary, the Newcastle Town Wall, St. Mary's Cathedral, and Newcastle Castle. At Grey's Monument, the guide will share the history of Grainger Town and the significance of the monument itself. The tour continues to Grainger Market where you learn about the market's origins and its role in the redevelopment of the area. Next, you will stop at Blackfriars Medieval Friary to hear about the friary’s history and its influence on the city. The Newcastle Town Wall is another highlight, where the guide discusses the wall’s towers, the 1644 siege, and the Gallowgate leadworks. You will also visit St. Mary’s Cathedral, the first cathedral built in Newcastle, with details about its construction and the city's cathedrals in general. The final stop is Newcastle Castle, where the guide covers the site’s history from the Iron Age through the Roman fort era, and the castle’s building and rebuilding phases. The route includes some steps, road crossings, and uneven pavement, so appropriate footwear and clothing for the weather are recommended. An English-speaking guide is included, and cancellations due to bad weather are rare but can be confirmed by messaging the operator.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Grey's Monument
This stop includes a 15-minute explanation of Grainger Town’s history and details about the man commemorated by the monument.
15 min
Grainger Market
Spend 20 minutes learning about Grainger Town’s history and the market that replaced structures demolished during urban redevelopment.
20 min
Blackfriars Medieval Friary
A 20-minute visit focusing on the history of Blackfriars and their impact on Newcastle.
20 min
The Newcastle Town Wall
Learn for 20 minutes about the town wall and its towers, the 1644 siege of Newcastle, and the Gallowgate leadworks.
20 min
St. Mary's Cathedral
Hear about the first cathedral built in Newcastle and the history of the city's cathedrals during this stop.
Newcastle Castle
This 20-minute stop covers the site’s history from the Iron Age through the Roman fort period, and the construction and rebuilding of the castle.
20 min
Meeting point
From December 1st 2023 NO TOURS will meet at Grey's Monument due to disruption from the Christmas market and from weekend demonstrations. After this date ALL TOURS will begin at Societe Cafe where the staff are selling hot drinks, including some festive mulled wine!
End point
The tour will end at the castle keep, near the High Level Bridge which has views over Newcastle's quayside.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Newcastle-upon-Tyne Guided City Walking Tour Including Newcastle Castle
by Red Beard Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£60Overview
This guided walking tour covers about 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles) of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, lasting roughly 2 to 2.5 hours. You will visit several key landmarks such as Grey's Monument, Grainger Market, Blackfriars Medieval Friary, the Newcastle Town Wall, St. Mary's Cathedral, and Newcastle Castle. At Grey's Monument, the guide will share the history of Grainger Town and the significance of the monument itself. The tour continues to Grainger Market where you learn about the market's origins and its role in the redevelopment of the area. Next, you will stop at Blackfriars Medieval Friary to hear about the friary’s history and its influence on the city. The Newcastle Town Wall is another highlight, where the guide discusses the wall’s towers, the 1644 siege, and the Gallowgate leadworks. You will also visit St. Mary’s Cathedral, the first cathedral built in Newcastle, with details about its construction and the city's cathedrals in general. The final stop is Newcastle Castle, where the guide covers the site’s history from the Iron Age through the Roman fort era, and the castle’s building and rebuilding phases. The route includes some steps, road crossings, and uneven pavement, so appropriate footwear and clothing for the weather are recommended. An English-speaking guide is included, and cancellations due to bad weather are rare but can be confirmed by messaging the operator.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Grey's Monument
This stop includes a 15-minute explanation of Grainger Town’s history and details about the man commemorated by the monument.
15 min
Grainger Market
Spend 20 minutes learning about Grainger Town’s history and the market that replaced structures demolished during urban redevelopment.
20 min
Blackfriars Medieval Friary
A 20-minute visit focusing on the history of Blackfriars and their impact on Newcastle.
20 min
The Newcastle Town Wall
Learn for 20 minutes about the town wall and its towers, the 1644 siege of Newcastle, and the Gallowgate leadworks.
20 min
St. Mary's Cathedral
Hear about the first cathedral built in Newcastle and the history of the city's cathedrals during this stop.
Newcastle Castle
This 20-minute stop covers the site’s history from the Iron Age through the Roman fort period, and the construction and rebuilding of the castle.
20 min
Meeting point
From December 1st 2023 NO TOURS will meet at Grey's Monument due to disruption from the Christmas market and from weekend demonstrations. After this date ALL TOURS will begin at Societe Cafe where the staff are selling hot drinks, including some festive mulled wine!
End point
The tour will end at the castle keep, near the High Level Bridge which has views over Newcastle's quayside.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.