Top Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tours by Duration

Instead of randomly choosing restaurants and foods while in Newcastle, ensure you hit its best culinary offerings—and landmark sights—during this private tour. With a guide for navigation and personalized attention; visit some of the top food haunts to taste their wares and meet the people behind them. Dive into Grainger Market, visit independent eateries along the Quayside, and enjoy tastings—and the city views—at the Baltic Centre.

Visit World Heritage–listed Hadrian’s Wall during a 3-hour walking tour of Arbeia and Segedunum (aka Wallsend), two of the Roman forts at the east end of the wall. Both settlements are excellent reconstructions, and with a guide on hand you’ll gain specialized insight. This tour is ideal for history buffs who want to learn more about the frontier of the Roman Empire, all within close proximity to urban Newcastle.

Once the Roman Empire’s northernmost frontier, Hadrian’s Wall comprises stretches of walls, forts, and barracks. Tap deeper into its history than if alone on this full-day walking tour. Explore parts of the wall, and the remains of the Housesteads fort and Vindolanda supply station, as a guide explains the lives of the soldiers once based here. The tour includes lunch, with the option of transfers from Newcastle for added convenience.

Get the ideal insider’s introduction to history-packed Newcastle on this half-day walking tour of the bustling northeastern city. Learn about the city’s early history and enjoy guided interior visits of both Newcastle Castle and the cathedral church of St. Nicholas. Upgrade to a private tour to include door-to-door pickup from your hotel.

Catch your broom and set off on our Harry Potter Private Tour in Scotland! The two-day adventure will take you to the most famous film locations of the wizarding saga and let you discover magical Scottish landscapes along the way. As Harry Potter fans, we want to make this trip as magical as it can be, revealing all the stories, legends and inspiration behind J.K. Rowling’s writing. That’s why all the members of your Potter Party – no matter how big or small – will be sorted into Hogwarts Houses at the beginning of the tour. “Why?”, you ask? Because throughout the two day tour we’ll be having a location-based trivia competition, testing your knowledge of the Wizarding World and giving you a chance to win the coveted House Cup (or at least its weight in Chocolate Frogs)!

Make the most of your time when visiting the North East of England and embark on a fascinating tour of Newcastle. Board your private vehicle and travel through some of the suburbs into the city centre of Newcastle. Here begin a leisurely walking tour of this 2,000 year old city and discover its heritage (cathedral, castle), former industrial prowess, fabulous architecture, beautiful riverscape and the culture hub it is today. Understand the past, present and future of this vibrant place... Later, return to port via the Riverside Route along the river Tyne passing some small parts of Hadrian's Wall at its final military fort Segedunum.

Discover the world of Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope on a 4-hour tour around Northumberland. Listen to live commentary on board the coach as you visit shooting locations from the iconic television series including Gateshead, North Shields, and Whitley Bay. Enjoy time to explore Newcastle Castle, where you get free admission. The tour is a great opportunity to combine your love of history and your favorite TV inspector.

South Shields and Jarrow contain fantastic history from before the Romans and, today, are vibrant towns in the North East of England. On this tour, you’ll hear the story of the Roman Fort of Arbeia and the Anglo-Saxon story of the North East at Jarrow Hall. At Arbeia, you’ll discover the stories of soldiers and civilians alike – with dedications to Middle-Eastern traders, slaves and native Britons, all living together at this frontier. At Jarrow Hall, you’ll explore the story of the Germanic Anglo-Saxons through the museum dedicated to the Venerable Bede. Bede is arguably the greatest scholar of the Dark Ages, not only a monk, but also a teacher, scientist and historian in a time most believe to be violent, uneducated and unrecorded. Both sites have fantastic reconstructions of buildings from their periods, including a Roman gatehouse, barracks block and commanding officers’ house. What 3 Words starting location: ///rocky.move.wide

This tour will take us to Northumberland, a cultural heritage with ancient castles, friendly market towns and a beautiful scenery. We will stop at Alnwick Castle which is the second largest inhabited castle in England. Home to the Duke of Northumberland, Alnwick has been the Percy’s family home since the Norman invasion. Our next stop will be Durham. Durham has been a place of pilgrimage for centuries. Durham’s city is full of character with its cobbled streets, charming cafes and independent shops. We will visit the majestic Durham cathedral and Castle, both Unesco World heritage sites. PLEASE NOTE: Walking is involved MISSING YOU ALREADY!!

2000 years ago this was a frontier, a place where two cultures collided. Your guide can happily weave a narrative from both the Roman perspective and the native perspective, providing both viewpoints. The Romans always intended to conquer Britain. Julius Caesar wrote about the riches of the British Isles... and also of giants and monsters. While Caesar made initial contact with the peoples of Britain, a full scale invasion would take another 90 years. Political turmoil in Rome was the catalyst for the new emperor, Claudius to bring his forces to the shores of Britain, changing the country forever.

A private tour experience taking you from/to Port of Tyne in chauffeured driven transportation. Experience the stunning castle of Alnwick - home to the Percy's and also location for several movies. Your guide will show you some of the main hotspots for movies/TV within the castle grounds. Also enjoy a walk-through the grand interior with your knowledgeable guide. On return, travel past the beautiful Northumberland coast region back to port.

If you’re a lover of fine wine and cheese, pleasure your palate during a cheese-and-wine tour of Newcastle upon Tyne. A perfect introduction for first-time visitors, this tour combines local delicacies with stops at a food market and Newcastle Castle, in order to provide the inside scoop on local culture and history.

A private tour experience taking you to some of the highlights along Hadrian's Wall with a knowledgeable tour guide by your side. Discover a mix of sightseeing, history & heritage as well as a short walk along Hadrian's Wall giving you the opportunity to immerse yourself into life "on the wall"...

This day tour explores the scenic coastal beauty of Northumberland iand includes places such as Amble, Warkworth, Alnmouth and Bamburgh. The tour will take you off the beaten track through the stunning beauty of Northumberland and take you to Hadrians Wall, the northern most frontier of the Roman Empire. Also the tour complements the half day Vera Tour that explores locations in and around Newcastle.

Immerse yourself in one of Newcastles most creative quarters. With its stunning graffiti art that is found on every corner, to the many artisan style eateries, breweries and even an urban farm, its not hard to see why the Ouseburn Valley is so popular! This food tour really is a tour like no other. We begin the day with a private tour of the 19th Century Victorian Tunnels, previously a waggonway under the city, that leads to the River Tyne. After the tour, we begin our food safari around the valley, sampling food and drinks from around the Ouseburn. Dining styles change as we go along so you will be sure to experience all that the area has to offer!

You get to see: • Wray Castle where Beatrix spent her 16th birthday and first discovered the Lake District where she was to later make her home. • Hill Top, the house which Beatrix bought from the money she made from the publication of Peter Rabbit. • Esthwaite Water where Beatrix fished from her boat. • Hawkshead village • Beatrix Potter Gallery to see the original illustrations by Beatrix, including the famous copy she made of the Peter Rabbit letter. • Tarn Hows bought by Beatrix  and regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the Lake District. • Yewdale Valley where Beatrix owned farms and land including Yew Tree Farm used in the film Miss Potter. • Armitt Library & Museum to see Beatrix's stunningly detailed mycology illustrations and other artefacts

Enjoy a comfortable journey by train to Oxenholme on the edge of the Lake District. Traveling by train is much more pleasant than doing this part of the journey by bus! You then meet our guide and step aboard our minivan for the tour. This tour takes you to: • Drive through the beautiful Yorkshire countryside • Visit the Bronte Parsonage Museum & Graveyard • Guided walk around Haworth, unchanged since the Brontes lived there • Visit romantic gothic ruins of Wycoller Hall, “Ferndean Manor” of Jane Eyre