1-Hour and a Half Walking Guided Tour in Medieval Newcastle | La Vacanza Travel

1-Hour and a Half Walking Guided Tour in Medieval Newcastle

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Destination: United Kingdom, England, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Newcastle-upon-Tyne
  • E-Voucher
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Join us for a tour around the fascinating remains of medieval Newcastle, including free entry to Newcastle Castle.

This tour will explore the medieval history of Newcastle which lies hidden behind the modern city.

One of our authentically costumed guides will take you from St Andrews, Newcastle's oldest church, past the formidable town walls taking in Friaries, merchant houses, markets and guild headquarters, before finishing at the imposing Black Gate - the gatehouse of Newcastle's Castle.

From here you will be free to explore the amazingly preserved remains of the Black Gate and Castle Keep for yourselves - tickets are included in the price of the tour.

Itinerary
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Stop At: St. Andrew's Church, Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5SS England

Our guide will meet you here and tell you all about Newcastle's oldest Church as well as about the time Newcastle was ruled from Scotland!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Newcastle Town Wall, Orchard Street, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5EF England

Newcastle once boasted the "largest and fairest" walls of any town in England. Hear tales of sieges, jousts and battles from our guide, including the deeds of the legendary "Hotspur".

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Blackfriars Medieval Friary, Friars Street Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4XN England

Newcastle's Black Friars began life as the home of the town's Dominician Friars - supposedly "holy men" they soon amassed wealth and political power.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Newcastle Cathedral, St Nicholas Square, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1PF England

Once the largest of Newcastle's four parish churches, today the city's Cathedral, St Nicholas' Church is a monument to the wealth and grandeur of Newcastle's merchants.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Guildhall, Sandhill Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne England

Today's "guildhall" stands on a site occupied since 1216 when the merchants of Newcastle first received a Royal Charter.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Trinity House Broad Chare, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3DQ England

The Guild of Masters and Mariners of Newcastle was founded in the Middle Ages and once controlled all shipping from Whitby to Berwick.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Newcastle Castle, The Black Gate Castle Garth Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RQ England

Newcastle Castle includes the two finest surviving medieval buildings in the city, the Black Gate and the iconic Castle Keep. Together they formed part of the royal castle that gave its name to the town. Our guide will introduce you to the Castle outside and you are then free to explore both buildings at your leisure after the end of your tour.

Duration: 10 minutes

Inclusions
  • Entry fee to Newcastle Castle
  • Entry/Admission - Newcastle Castle

Exclusions
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    Departure Point

    St Andrew's Church, Newcastle upon Tyne, St Andrews Church, Newgate St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5SS, UK


    Return Details

    Newcastle Castle, The Black Gate, Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RQ, UK

    Voucher info

    You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

    Duration

    1 hour 30 minutes


    User's Reviews

    928eshas

    26 Apr, 2024

    Such a fascinating tour - my dad and I learnt so much about the city we've lived in our whole lives! Our tour guide, George, was really knowledgeable, personable and happily answered all of our questions and more. Highly recommend!

    geoffhW4372GL

    11 Apr, 2024

    As a local I thought it time to do a guided tour of Newcastle and chose this medieval one. We had a great time learning new stuff and seeing things from a different angle. Our guide was brilliant, witty and knowledgeable and kept us entertained throughout. I can thoroughly recommend this tour to locals and or visitors to Newcastle.

    brianh611

    05 Apr, 2024

    A brilliant 90 minute tour. Daniel was very professional and his knowledge of historical Newcastle needs to be commended..I would strongly advise you get yourself on one of these tours. One thing you should bear in mind is its a challenging walk with a couple of quite steep gradients.Other than that it's a brilliant way for a visitor to get educated..

    PaulaJ87

    05 Apr, 2024

    A thoroughly enjoyable and informative 90 minutes. I have been to Newcastle several times and never knew it had such amazing history. Our guide Daniel was a lovely chap, very friendly and polite. We finished at the castle which is well worth a visit, fantastic views from the top of the tower.

    daphnet

    22 Sep, 2023

    George was the most well informed guide we've ever heard! He brought Newcastle's fascinating history to life and had a wonderful way of sharing his knowledge. We highly recommend this walking tour... we would do it all again. Thank you very much.

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