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Newcastle city hop-on hop-off tour.

Duration: 1 day

Category: Sightseeing

Explore Newcastle with this 24 hour ticket aboard an open-top double-decker bus. See all the main sights as you hop on and hop off 17 conveniently located stops around the city.

Victorian engineers and builders gave Newcastle an elegance that still survives in this handsome City at the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall. Two centuries ago at the forefront of industrial revolution, Gateshead can now boast Britain's latest state-of-the-art center for contemporary visual arts - the BALTIC. Other sights on the two routes include St. James' Park, The Sage, The Biscuit Factory, Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Eldon Square.

You can hop on and off as many times as you like aboard this open-top double-decker bus. There are 17 stops and the entire route takes approximately 1 hour. The bus departs every 30 to 60 minutes from each stop. Tickets are valid for 24 hours from first use.

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Culture shock rating.

We have a wide range of tours designed to give you an insight into the destination you're travelling in and there is something for everybody. The culture shock ratings considers the destination visited, transport used, activities undertaken and that "Wow, I'm really not at home now!" factor. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our gradings is as follows…

This is the least confronting of our tour range. Transport used on the trip is either private or a very comfortable public option, the activities included are usually iconic sites and locations that are not all too confronting.

The tour can include a mix of private and public transport providing a level of comfort that is slightly below what you would experience at home. Sites visited are usually iconic sites, tours can also include market visits, visits to communities etc that provide the traveller with a fantastic insight into destination.

Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether it's a packed public bus where you are forced to stand, a visit to a local market, a local community, you are sure to have an experience that is very different from what you're used to at home.

The comforts of your home town and the environment you are used to are more of a rarity. Expect some challenging transport options, visits to local sites and areas that don't resemble anything at home.

You're out there in the global community! You are likely to be exposed to the elements, travel in whatever means of transport is available and basically take it as it comes, whatever comes! It can be tough.

Physical Rating

Our physical rating gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our gradings is as follows…

These tours have very limited physical activity. Usually climbing in and out of the transport provided, walking through sites, markets etc included in the itinerary.

These tours have a bit of physical activity but nothing that should challenge you too much. This could be climbing on and off public transport through to a walk through the destination you're travelling in, they can include walking only tours or a combination of walking and transport.

These tours involve a bit of physical activity from walking up and down hills in the destination you're travelling in or the surrounding areas. Climbing on and off local transport or riding a bike up to 30 kms along predominantly flat terrain or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.

These Tours will provide you with some solid physical activity. Whether its bike riding, walking, trekking, kayaking or riding on public transport you will need to have a good level of fitness to enjoy this tour.

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. These tours are our most challenging and involve some serious walking, hiking or bike riding. Can involve step climbs by foot or pedal and some challenging public transport options in the destination you are travelling.

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City Sightseeing Newcastle Hop-On Hop-Off Tour - Newcastle Upon Tyne - With Reviews

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Key Details

• Printed Voucher Required
• Free Cancellation
• Duration: 1 Day
• Departure Time : The first tour from Stop 1 (Central Station, Bewick Street) is at 10:30AM., The last tour from Stop 1 (Central Station, Bewick Street) is at 3:00PM. Times are subject to change due to local traffic co.. read more
• Departure Details : The first tour stop - Bewick Street, Central Station - for a full loop of the tour, hop-on here. Passengers can also feel free to join the tour at any of the tour stops along the route.
• Return Details : At the 'end' of the tour, the bus will return to the first departure point - Central Station, Bewick Street.
• Cancellation Policy : For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Know More about this tour

There's no better way to explore this fast-paced city and it's steep history, bustling streets and vibrant nightlife! Passengers can choose to do a full loop of the tour, lasting approximately 60 minutes, or to use our flexible hop-on hop-off feature at any of the 18 tour stops along the route! Discover Newcastle's historic background at locations such as St Thomas' Church, which was built in the 19th century and is one of the city's most important landmarks. At Stop 5, the Great North Museum is a great place to hop-off at to explore the city's previous ancient civilisations from its many collections. The Guildhall is another interesting spot for being an important civic building and one of Newcastle's oldest establishments, having been built in 1655.  If you're a football fan, make sure to stay on the look-out for St james' park which is the home of Newcastle United Football Club! From our bus' top-deck, passengers will have wonderful panoramic views of the stadium!  Hop-off at Stop's 10 or 11 to discover Newcastle's bustling streets along The quayside , boasting a wide selection of shopping, bars, eateries and nightclubs. Of an evening, this is one of the most popular spots in the city. Hop back on the bus to discover one of the city's most unique points of interest, the BALTIC Centre of Contemporary Art. The BALTIC is located on the South bank of the River Tyne and has been open since 2002 in a converted flour mill! If you love art, you'll also be intrigued at it's ever-changing selection of contemporary artworks.  As the tour approaches Stop 14, passengers on-board will enjoy amazing 360-degree views from the open-top deck of the iconic Tyne Bridge - don't forget your camera!  The stops along the route are as follows: 1. Central Station, Bewick Street 2. Clayton Street 3. Newgate Street 4. Haymarket, Barras Bridge 5. Great North Museum 6. St James Park 7. Gallowgate 8. Blackett Street 9. Blue Carpet Square 10. Quayside, Opposite Law Courts 11. Quayside, Guildhall 12. Baltic Square 13. St. Marys Square 14. Tyne Bridge 15. Market Street 16. Mosley Street 17. St. Nicholas Street 18. East Quayside (weekends only) During our tour through Newcastle Gateshead, passengers can take full advantage of our free headphones and on-board audio commentary to discover many fun and historic facts about the city.  Please note that the audio commentary is only available in English.

Hop-on hop-off tour

Recorded commentary

Free headphones

Hotel pickup and drop off

Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Wheelchair accessible

Heating onboard the bus

This tour is seasonal and operates between 25th March 2018 - 27th October 2018 *Only operates on weekends between 25th March - 30th June / 16th September - 27th October *Operates 7 days a week between 1st July - 15th September

First tour: 10:30am, Last tour: 3:00pm

Full tour duration: 60 minutes

Tour frequency: Every 60 minutes

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Traveler Reviews

This city tour hop on off bus had a good speaker audio system in English so you didn't need the hard plastic ear pieces to hear the tour info. We didn't realize that there are three different hop on off tours in Edinbourgh. We booked the city tour in advance only to find it didn't go to our cruise port. For 4 pounds more each, we were able to add another hop on off bus that connected us. It was raining so with only half of the top of the bus was covered, many people were on the lower level. One bus passed me without stopping. I guess they were full. Otherwise, the tour was typical.

A good tour to get a feel for Newcastle. Details are not well publicised at the website. Tours start half-hourly from Bewick Street near Central Station from 1030, and a circuit take 55 minutes. Last tour is at 1500. There are 17 stops. Tours run 7 days a week. Seniors fares were listed as unavailable at the Viator website, so we paid 8 pounds each online through Viator for our one-day Adult tickets. Had we paid at the bus it would have been only 6 pounds each for Seniors tickets. The driver said there is never a problem with seating availability. Good commentary, but only available in English.

Complete bust as I purchased the ticket but the hop on hop off was not running that day due to the Great North race. They should have known that when I booked as it is the biggest half marathon in the world.

Waited for an hour to get on. First bus was full. Second bus had no audio downstairs in bus. We were afraid to hop off as we might not be able to get back on the next one.

Brilliant way to see the sights. Beware that the last departure in Summer is around 2.45pm.

This is a good option to see the must important attractions. Takes between 20 to 30 minutes for the bus to pass by. The only downside is that the bus didn and #39;t have the option for headphones so that makes difficult to hear the explanation. That and #39;s why I give 4 start

We were so pleasantly surprised by how much we liked this city. We walked over the tilting bridge and got to see the tilting bridge in action. Amazing. The hop on/hop off bus was a great way to get an overview of what and #39;s out there. The people are so nice!!

Unfortunately, we were not able to use the vouchers. Reading the tour times from 1030 until three, that was followed by the terms that the voucher was good for 24 hours. I misunderstood and thought that the last tour started at three. However when we try to catch the tour bus at three the driver said they were done for the day. It is unfortunate we did not get to use the Boucher's so I can give no review. Because a review rating is required for me to submit this, I will give it one star but it is not actually an accurate reading

We have used Hop-on Hop-off buses in several European cities as a quick way to get orientated and see sites that you probably would not have bothered with otherwise. There was a stop a short walk from our hotel and easy enough to find. A bus arrived within a minute of the displayed time. The driver was able to quickly check our vouchers then hand us our tickets and maps. The view from the top deck was fine as we were near the front sheltered from any wind. The commentary was informative but I was surprised that no earphones were offered for alternative languages. Newcastle and Gateshead have some quite steep streets so the bus trip proved its worth in taking the strain. We stayed on the bus for the whole tour and did not do the hop-off, hop-on bit as anything we wanted to view proved to be within our walking range. The tour was value for money and we were satisfied that it fulfilled our wishes.

The tour was nice and commentary in English very clear. The stop at the Royal Mile was a bit crowded. The staff we very helpful.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

We can help you plan your visit to New Castle whether you have an hour, a day or a weekend! We have maps and self-guided tours, an orientation exhibit and film, and can help you find shopping and dining options while you're here!

VISITOR INFORMATION

VISITOR CENTER

The Arsenal

January 2024

Saturday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm 

Sunday, 11:30 am to 4:30 pm 

February & March 2024

Friday & Saturday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm 

April - December 202 4

Thursday, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm 

Friday & Saturday, 9:30 am to 5:30 pm

Amstel House & Dutch House

Open April 4 through Decemb er 29, 2024

Thursday, 10 am to 4 pm (last tour starts at 3 pm)

Friday & Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm (last tour starts at 4 pm)

Sunday, Noon to 4 pm (last tour starts at 3 pm)

Amstel House tours start on even hours. Dutch House tours start on odd hours. 

Museum tickets available at the New Castle Visitor Center at the Arsenal, 30 Market Street

Adults: $7.50 for one house; $12.50 for both houses

Children (6-12): $3.00 for one house; $5:00 for both houses

Children (5 and under): Free

Old Library Museum

Currently closed between exhibitions

Open seasonally on weekends. Check back for open hours. 

Read House & Gardens

(Operated by Delaware Historical Society)

Open March 1 through early January

Thursday through Sunday, 11 am to 4 pm (last tour starts at 3 pm)

Adults: $10

Seniors (65+)/Students: $8

Please visit readhouseandgardens.org for more information and additional pricing options. 

New Castle Court House Museum

(O perated by Delaware Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs)

Open year-round

Wednesday through Saturday at 10 am to 4 pm (last tour starts at 3 pm)

Sundays: 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm (last tour starts at 3:30 pm)

Admission is free. 

Please visit the Delaware Division of Historical & Cultural Affairs for more information. 

GROUP TOURS

Adult Groups

The New Castle Historical Society welcomes group tours to our community. We are happy to work with tour operators to arrange a full and exciting itinerary for your group. We can create a customize itinerary based on your group's interests and available time. Group itineraries are available for just a couple of hours or half- to full-day experiences. We are your central point of contact to coordinate with other museums in the historic district.  Your itinerary can include museum tours, walking tours, lecture, lunch or dinner, and free time to shop or explore on your own. Our Visitor Center at the Arsenal is available for groups that want to have a boxed lunch dropped off or a meal catered while they are here. Contact us at 302-322-2794 or [email protected]   for more information. 

Student Groups

The New Castle Historical Society welcomes student groups to our community. New Castle's museums and historic district are ideal field trip locations for students that are studying the history of Delaware or the United States. the museums of New Castle are especially suited for exploring the colonial, revolutionary and early national period of history. We are  your central point of contact to coordinate with other museums in the historic district.   Your itinerary can include museum tours, walking tours, engaging activities plus time for lunch. Lunch location options include the Green, Battery Park or the New Castle Visitor Center at the Arsenal. Contact us at 302-322-2794 or [email protected]   for more information. 

OTHER WAYS TO EXPLORE

There are several other ways to explore New Castle’s history:

Take a self- guided walking tour of the Historic District using our New Castle AudioWalk.  The AudioWalk and map are available on our Tours page. 

Play Liberty & Intelligence , a new game that will test your wits and take you on a tour through town. Pick it up at the New Castle Visitor’s Center at the Arsenal. $40.  

Enjoy a brief respite in our outdoor gardens, open every day from sunrise to sunset. There are no trash receptacles to spoil the views so please take any trash with you when you leave.  All pets must remained leashed and under the control of their owner while in the gardens.

Find us on Facebook and YouTube , where you can discover history from the comfort of home.

Shop at t he museum store in the New Castle Visitor’s Center at The Arsenal. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Accessibility

The New Castle Visitor Center at The Arsenal is fully accessible and curb cuts are located throughout New Castle’s Historic Area. However, sidewalks in Historic New Castle are brick and are often uneven. Accessible restrooms are available at the New Castle Visitor  Center. 

The first floor of the Amstel House is fully accessible; alternative interpretive material is available for the second floor. The Dutch House is partially accessible )all tours areas are available for viewing. The Old Library is not accessible; please ask us about alternative accommodations for Old Library exhibitions. 

Holiday Hours

The New Castle Historical Society is closed on the following holidays:

New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, I ndependence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve

National Park Passport Stamps

First State National Historical Park passport stamps are available at the New Castle Visitor Center at The Arsenal and the New Castle Court House Museum. Be sure to visit both to collect all of New Castle’s stamps.

Photography

Photographs of your personal visit to the New Castle Historical Society are welcomed and encouraged! When posting on social media be sure to tag us and use #newcastlehistory. 

The Amstel and Dutch House gardens are beautiful settings for professional wedding, fashion, and portrait photography. Contact our director, Mike Connolly , at 302-322-2794 to make arrangements to use the gardens for your professional  photo shoot.  A donation to support the maintenance of the properties is requested. 

Severe Weather

The museums and offices of the New Castle Historical Society are closed for severe weather whenever the Colonial School District is closed. To check the school district's status visit wjbr.com or listen to 99.5 FM in Wilmington, Delaware.

Summer weather in New Castle can be very hot and humid. Please dress appropriately in light colors, breathable fabrics, and wear a hat and sunglasses. Remember to stay hydrated. Bottled water is available at the New Castle Visitor Center at the Arsenal. 

Getting Here

Parking  

Free on-street parking is available throughout New Castle. Public parking lots are available at Second and Chestnut Streets, on West Third Street, the corner of West Third and South Streets, and at West Third & Battery Park. On special event days, satellite parking is available and noted on your approach to the town. Accessible parking for the New Castle Visitor Center at the Arsenal is available on Delaware Street in front of the New Castle Court House. A curb cut is at the corner of Market and Delaware Streets.

Public Transportation

New Castle is accessible on two DART bus routes. Historic New Castle is served by DA RT’s Route Number 15 bus. The bus stop serving the historic area is located at Sixth and Delaware Streets. DART's Route Number 51  has stops just a short walk from the historic district. 

New Castle is easily and safely accessible by bike via the Jack Markell Trail and the East Coast Greenway . Bike racks and a repair station are located at the Battery Park entrance near Second and Delaware Streets. 

View and download a map of New Castle's historic district here. Maps are also available at the New Castle Visitor Center at the Arsenal. 

Visitor Amenities   

Public restrooms are available at the Visitor Center, the New Castle Courthouse, and Battery Park. Battery Park, along the Delaware River, has picnic tables, a playground, tennis and basketball courts, and a walking path. The walking path is part of the East Coast Greenway .

New Castle offers a variety of dining options in or near the historic district including Ioannoni's Specialty Sandwiches ,  Jessop's Tavern , Mercury Cafe & Tea House , Nora Lee's French Quarter Bistro , Oaxaca Bar & Grill,   Port-Fino Pizza & Restaurant , Taqueria El Centenario , and  Zollie's Jazz Cucina.

There are  unique shopping opportunities in the historic district including art, antique, book,  gift and jewelry stores.

More Delaware & Regional Travel Information

Delaware Tourism Office

Greater Wilmington Convention & Visitors Bureau

Kent County Tourism (DE)

Southern Delaware Tourism (Sussex County, DE)

State of Delaware Travel Information

Delaware Greenways

Delaware Bayshore Byway

Chester County Conference & Visitors Bureau (PA)

Visit Delco, PA

Tourism Cecil County (MD)

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Hadrian’s wall tour, tour of hadrian’s wall.

Our Hadrian’s Wall tour leaves Newcastle and heads into Northumberland to begin your visit to the only Roman World Heritage Site in the UK, Hadrian’s Wall.

Nearly 2000 years ago in 122 AD, the Roman Emperor Hadrian embarked on a huge undertaking: to mark the northernmost boundary of Roman Britain with what has become known today as Hadrian’s Wall.

Parts of Hadrian’s Wall are still visible today; the line of it stretching from Wallsend in the east to Bowness-on-Solway in the west, and the fortifications continuing down the west coast to Ravenglass.

Vindolanda is a fascinating Roman fort and settlement lying just to the south of Hadrian’s Wall and it makes a perfect destination for our second stop.

Recent excavations have uncovered numerous buildings and some of the most unusual and well preserved artifacts from the Roman world. In the superb site museum, set in charming gardens, you will be able see Roman boots, shoes, armour, jewellery and coins.

Vindolanda Fort also boasts a full size replica of Hadrian’s Wall in both stone and timber, giving visitors a true idea of the impressive might of the monument.

Housesteads

Our third stop on the Hadrian’s Wall tour takes us to one of Rome’s most northerly outposts, Housesteads Roman Fort. Housesteads Roman Fort was built around AD 122 when the Roman Empire was at its height. It remains one of Britain’s most impressive ruins.

Housesteads Roman Fort was one of sixteen permanent bases along Hadrian’s Wall. It is one of the best-preserved and still manages to conjure an evocative picture of Roman military life.

If you would like to book one of our Hadrian’s Wall tours, or you would like a little more information about any of our alternative tours then please contact us, either by calling on 07780 958679 or by clicking here and leaving your details.

Would recommend as tour operator to anyone seeing the Wall and environs for the first time. Not only well-informed and efficient as tour operator but also personable, charming and able to tailor our tour and experience to the things we were really interested in. Highest recommendation.

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Expect fantastic tours, entertaining tour guides with fountains of knowledge, passion & care! Amazing authentic experiences from walking, through tasting or cycling… All to create one lasting thing: wonderful memories for you, your friends and family!

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IMMERSE YOURSELF IN OUR CITIES

Spanning seven iconic bridges across the river Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne is a diverse, vibrant & architecturally stunning destination in the North East of England for you to explore. Discover the key Newcastle highlights on one of our signature walking tours or explore the wider city on one of our private cycling tours such as Posh Parks of the Toon ! Why not take in more detail on a themed Newcastle tour? Don’t forget to check out our evening walking tour on our True Crime of Newcastle tour . 

By contrast, exploring Durham on a leisurely walking tour could not be more different – medieval streets leading up to one of the largest Romanesque cathedrals, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and along a quaint riverside – discovered best on one of our Signature tours. Our Durham tours offer an in-depth look into this beautiful medieval city. You can also include a custom tour of the cathedral as part of your tour experience.

FREEDOM TO ROAM IN OUR LANDS

If our Newcastle tours don’t take you far enough, why not test yourself on one of our multi-day adventure tours? Or begin a little closer to home on one of our out-of-town tours which will take you to some of our region’s major attractions, hidden gems, stunning remote beaches & breathtaking landscapes.

Experience guided tours into the Northumberland National Park, journey along Hadrian’s Wall – take a look at our full-day tour experience ), explore medieval castles, beautiful coastlines & grand gardens with your fun & knowledgeable tour guide!

The choice is yours what you wish to do on your next visit to Newcastle and North East England – why not take advantage of our bespoke tour services and build your own custom Newcastle tour or try our new Dark Skies taster tour …

CASTLES, GARDENS & FILM LOCATIONS

The North East is home to more castles & fortified buildings than any other region in England. Explore medieval strongholds such as Barnard Castle or Raby Castle, discover Pele towers built during the times of the Border Reivers or experience romantic ruins such as Dunstanburgh or Tynemouth Castle.

Our gardens are hidden wonders… From the highly contemporary at The Alnwick Garden to the ultimate luxury (in Victorian times) at Cragside Estate. Find your favourite in hidden corners such as Lindisfarne, Durham or along Hadrian’s Wall…

And then there are great locations seen in movies & TV! Discover the coastal might of Bamburgh Castle, used in part of the Transformers franchise or immerse yourself in history, intrigue & magic at Alnwick Castle, home to a famous wizard and also the set for Brancaster Castle in Downton Abbey (plus home to the Percy family of Alnwick!) . Take a look at our half-day Alnwick Castle tour.

There is so much to be discovered – our guided tours of Newcastle & North East England will take you to the highlights but will always find time for the hidden secrets… Take a look at one of our regions in more depth, such as Northumberland and the tours we offer that include grand castles, magnificent gardens & blockbuster locations!

EXPERIENCE THE WILD SIDE

Whether you are in the wild landscapes of the Durham Dales or Northumberland National Park, you can easily spot black grouse, falcons, adders or lizards.

Bird enthusiasts will fall in love during a tour of our very own Galapagos Islands, the Farne Islands – 50,000 puffins, 20,000 guillemots and countless others… The mudflats along the coast are great places to spot migrating wading birds and wild fowl such as pale-bellied Brent geese or peregrines during the autumn and winter seasons.

Along the Northumberland coast you’ll come across several colonies of seals, orcas, smaller whales & porpoise…

On a tour of Kielder Forest & Reservoir you’ll discover the homes of the endangered native red squirrel, roe deer, otters, bats or ospreys. You’ll also find the largest salmon hatchery in England and Wales.

LED BY PASSIONATE TOUR GUIDES

Our tour guides are what make our company – they are enthusiastic, love to share their passion for our regions, are extremely knowledgeable & will make you feel right at home!

All our guides have undergone extensive training to become the best at what they do and to help you make the most of your time in our fantastic region!

We couldn’t be more proud of our people and believe it is their drive that truly sets Newcastle Tour Company apart!

SO WHY BOOK WITH NEWCASTLE TOUR COMPANY?

At Newcastle Tour Company, we pride ourselves on creating memorable tours & journeys for you to cherish forever.

We have been doing this for over 10 years and love seeing you, our guests, laugh, enjoy, learn, discover & experience our cities and regions during our tours. 

We also care deeply about the places we travel to and work hard to ensure your visit has a positive effect.

We plant trees for every booking we receive and our workforce is completely Climate Positive !

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Newcastle City Guides offer a fascinating programme of different heritage walking tours, covering central Newcastle and Gateshead, as well as surrounding areas: Gosforth, Jesmond, North and South Tyneside and Sunderland. 

Heritage walks are usually held on Sunday afternoons at 2.30pm and Wednesday evenings and the season usually runs from May till the beginning of November.  All tours will be listed a few weeks in advance.  

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If you do not have a Newcastle City Guides Season Ticket then never fear - you are very welcome too!  Please pre-book your tickets for the tour of your choice at a cost of £7 per adult and £5 per concession (over 60s).

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If you are a season ticket holder please remember to bring it with you or you will be asked to pay.

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To attend our walks you need to be reasonably fit, prepared to be responsible for your own safety, and to supervise any children in your care.  Appropriate clothing and footwear is recommended.  A bottle of water, an umbrella and an extra layer wouldn't go amiss.  The British weather is notoriously changeable!  Newcastle is an historic city with uneven pavements and narrow passages add to its unique character.  There are also often steps to navigate.  Our walks take approximately 90 minutes, are you comfortable walking and standing for that length of time? If there’s any activity you are unable to do or if you have a concern, please contact us at [email protected] before booking.  We try to stick to footpaths and use pedestrian crossings where available.  If you have any pre-medical conditions or injuries that may affect you walking or feel unwell during a walk, please let your Guide know.

Standard Disclaimer

Your participation in the guided walk is at your own risk and we shall not be held liable under any circumstances for any matter arising out of your participation. We accept no responsibility or liability for loss or injury (other than for matters for which we are not legally able to exclude or limit liability). We have public liability insurance.

To book just click on the tour title in the blocks below.

Key: WA = Wheelchair accessible

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