Half Day Tour of Newcastle

Newcastle upon Tyne, GB
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Highlights

  • Discover the history of fighting injustice and Earl Grey's Tea
  • Explore the ancient walls of Newcastle
  • Learn about the Blackfriars Friary and their care for the local people
  • Experience the vibrant and hidden gem of a 19th-century covered market
  • Take a detailed tour of Newcastle's Castle

Meeting Point

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.

Meeting point

150 Grainger St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5AF , United Kingdom

End point

End Point

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.

Meeting point

Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RQ , United Kingdom

End point

What to expect

1

Grey's Monument

The starting point of our tour. Discover our city's history of fighting injustice and the history of Earl Grey's Tea.

Duration 10 minutes
2

St James' Park

The home of the 'Toon Army' Newcastle United football club.

Duration 5 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
3

The Newcastle Town Wall

See the ancient walls of Newcastle that protected the city from the Scots for centuries.

4

Blackfriars 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.

Duration 5 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
5

Grainger Market

This 19th century covered market is a thriving part of Newcastle and a hidden gem not to be missed.

Duration 5 minutes
6

Newcastle Castle

We will enter and your guide will give a detailed tour of Newcastle's Castle.

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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    Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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    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.
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    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.
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    Please contact us about any disabilities your group may have. We are able to customise tours for wheelchair and vision impairment
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    Due to COVID-19 we ask all customers to maintain social distancing as per the United Kingdom Government guidelines
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    For all other COVID-19 information please visit our website:
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What our experts say

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    Visit Grainger Market for lunch.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.
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    Check weather and dress appropriately.
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    St. James' Park is nearby for football fans.
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    Bring a camera for great photo ops.

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