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

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

2 Adults x $25.61

$51.22

Approx Total

$51.22

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Entry fee to Newcastle Castle

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

St. Andrew's Church

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!

10 minutes
The Newcastle Town Wall

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".

10 minutes
Blackfriars Medieval Friary

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.

5 minutes
Newcastle Cathedral

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.

10 minutes
The Guildhall

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

5 minutes
Trinity House

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

5 minutes
Newcastle Castle

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.

10 minutes

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund

April 26No refund

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Newcastle Medieval experience!

Published on Mar, 2025

Very detailed tour, Dan, our tour guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I already live locally and learned quite a bit! Thank you! Highly recommended.

Very interesting

Published on Mar, 2025

We came on this tour with my Mum, Dad and daughters while visiting my niece at university. Really interesting, Daniel was very knowledgeable and engaging, you end the tour with a trip round the castle. Thank you!

Newcastle Castle experience

Published on Feb, 2025

Phoebe and Daniel were very friendly and welcoming . Sharing information at every opportunity . Answering all our questions .

Our guide was very...

Published on Feb, 2025

Our guide was very informative and made an already interesting (to us anyway!) topic very enjoyable. I’ll never forget the importance of a gong farmer!

Superb history tour

Published on Feb, 2025

What a brilliant tour, Cory was hugely informative and a great story teller. I was entertained and learnt so much about Medieval Newcastle… and a lot more besides! Excellent value for money with entrance to the castle included - knockout views from the roof!

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