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Lightfoot Tours: Historical Tour
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
- 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
If you’re interested in learning about Newcastle’s history, but you want to avoid the hours of research time, then this whistle-stop guided tour is the perfect way to expand your knowledge. Hear commentary about medieval landmarks, the Great Fire of 1854, the industrial revolution, and events that contributed to the city’s identity. Important landmarks on the route include the Blackfriars Medieval Friary, Newcastle Central Station, Grainger Town, and plenty more surprises.
- See lots of Newcastle’s sights in a short space of time with a guided tour
- Tour passes Newcastle Castle, Quayside, and The Tyne Bridge
- A guide enriches the tour with stories about the city’s history
- Enjoy a small-group tour experience with a limit of 15 travelers
What's Included
- Guide
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Newcastle Newgate StreetNewcastle upon Tyne NE1 5TG, UK
I will be standing by the green glass sail between The Lofts bar and The Gate.
Start time
10:00 AM
End point
- Grey's Monument150 Grainger St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5AF, UK
We will end at Greys Monument close to all the shopsand restaurants in the centre of Newcastle
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Operated by Lightfoot Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- 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.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Nigel_R, May 2024
This was a really interesting tour. The guide, Wes, was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and easy to get along with. Happy I did this.
Zoe_L, Apr 2024
Highly recommend!! An absolutely brilliant walking tour, I’m so glad this tour was available for me on a Monday morning, it worked perfectly with my itinerary.
Katherine_L, Sep 2023
Interesting tour and found out some new stuff about my home town. Guide was knowledgeable and friendly.
kevin_r, Jun 2023
Very informative walk, always recommend a guided walk when visiting a new place, learn a lot and gives you a real sense of the place your visiting.
Vicki_M, Dec 2022
Very interesting tour from a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. Despite being locals we learnt loads of new things and saw our city in a new light.
Nick_G, Dec 2022
Excellent tour with a brilliant guide. Really knowledgeable and some very interesting facts. Learned a lot
David_G, Apr 2022
I am originally from the northeast and also have an interest in history so I was keen to undertake this tour and Wes did not disappoint.
His knowledge of the city was well contextualised with the wider social and military history of the UK. Me and my son really enjoyed the experience.
Mavis_C, Apr 2022
Having spent the first 40 years of my life living in the city of Newcastle I was delighted to learn so much about the city's history; the Monastry at Blackfrias , the wall at Westgate, and te reason for the gap in the wall!
Old haunts like the Stoll theatre , steps down to the Quayside via the Castle, Kittiwakes on the Tyne Bridge, the renound Pink Lane, not forgetting the Greys Hotel where the Beatles wrote A Hard Day's Night. !
Vicki_L, Aug 2021
Highly recommended. Great way to learn about Newcastle's history, and see the city's landmarks with a friendly tour guide. Thankyou.
Laura_S, Oct 2020
Knowledgeable and through, friendly. Would highly recommend. Takes time to answer questions and is open to revealing his personal travels, asto engage us.
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