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Things to do in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

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Top 25 things to do in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

  1. Explore Sunderland with a Unique Scavenger Hunt by Operation City Quest, Newcastle-upon-Tyne01

    1. Explore Sunderland with a Unique Scavenger Hunt by Operation City Quest

    2 hoursFrom₹1,045/ person
    Free cancellationInstant confirmation

    Operation City Quest of Sunderland is a great way to see the city! Use an app to submit photos of items you find around the city and challenges you complete for points. The items and challenges can be completed in any order you prefer! See your score on the app leaderboard to see how you compare. The scavenger hunt includes a remote host to help via chat along the way. Come discover Sunderland.

  2. e-Scavenger hunt Newcastle: Explore the city at your own pace, Newcastle-upon-Tyne02

    2. e-Scavenger hunt Newcastle: Explore the city at your own pace

    From₹3,511/ person
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    Get to know Newcastle in a unique and affordable way. We offer a self-guided tour, via our online App. You play a fun, family-friendly game. Answer questions about the locations and do search assignments. All on your smartphone. Log in on our free city game app and enjoy the city. Not a 'boring' guide, but you decide when to start, stop or pause. Use GPS to find the nicest squares, streets, and monuments. Get the most interesting facts about the city. Discover Newcastle with our unique city game app. Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour anytime you choose.

  3. Pilgrims' Path walk across the sands to Holy Island, Newcastle-upon-Tyne03

    3. Pilgrims' Path walk across the sands to Holy Island

    5.0· 97 reviews4 hoursFrom₹3,789/ person
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    PLEASE NOTE THAT START TIMES FOR EACH WALK ARE DIFFERENT DUE TO THE TIDES AND YOU WILL BE SENT THE START TIME FOR YOUR CHOSEN DATE. THE START TIME OF 0330 GIVEN IS NOT CORRECT! I WILL SEND YOU THE CORRECT START TIME. The route across the sands at low tide is atmospheric, evoking the time of Saxon Kings and Celtic Priests. We are likely to see and hear Grey seals as they bask on the sands. You will hear stories dating back to Roman times and can begin to imagine early pilgrims making the crossing to pay their respects to St Aidan and St Cuthbert. Holy Island is a special place and the best way to approach it is across the sands - walking barefoot if you want to get the most from your experience! The walk is one-way to the island, returning to the start point in my vehicle after we have spent some free time on Holy Island.

  4. Votes for Women The Power of Protest Newcastle Walking Tour, Newcastle-upon-Tyne04

    4. Votes for Women The Power of Protest Newcastle Walking Tour

    5.0· 32 reviews1.5 hoursFrom₹2,352/ person
    Free cancellationInstant confirmationLikely to sell out

    ‘Votes For Women - The Power of Protest’ Guided Walking Tour. "Recommend the tour to anyone!" "Brilliant evening" "100% recommend this" "Highly recommend!!" ”Brought the stories to life" “So good I did it twice" Join us for a stroll through the vibrant city centre of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, as we reveal a conflict which took place on our streets just a century ago. Through our expert speaker, the past will be ‘brought to life’ Hear the incredible stories of the women who fought for our right to vote. Women who took on the Government. And won. Women who changed the rules on what they were capable of. Women who were ready to die to further their cause. Get your bearings as you pass: Grey Street - England’s most beautiful street. The Bigg Market - With over 20 bars, the heart of Newcastle’s drinking culture. Newcastle Castle - Where the city’s name comes from. Always time for questions and discussion after.

  5. The Anglo-Saxon World at Bamburgh and Lindisfarne, Newcastle-upon-Tyne05

    5. The Anglo-Saxon World at Bamburgh and Lindisfarne

    5.0· 12 reviewsFull dayFrom₹39,194/ person
    Free cancellation

    Our expert-led history of early Christian Northumberland offers an unmissable introduction to the rich art, architecture, and landscapes of Holy Island and Bamburgh – twin centres of Anglo-Saxon royal power and faith in the early medieval North-East. Join us on this remarkable, spiritual journey into the first Christian kingdom of Northumbria.

  6. 2 Hours Walking Tour in Newcastle Upon Tyne in Italian/English, Newcastle-upon-Tyne06

    6. 2 Hours Walking Tour in Newcastle Upon Tyne in Italian/English

    5.0· 11 reviews2.3 hoursFrom₹3,789/ person
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    During this two-hour tour in Italian and English, you will explore Newcastle's city centre with its New Gothic, Neoclassical, Brutalist, and Georgian buildings and learn about the city's unique architecture and illustrious past.

  7. The Roman Frontier: Hadrian’s Wall and Housesteads Roman Fort, Newcastle-upon-Tyne07

    7. The Roman Frontier: Hadrian’s Wall and Housesteads Roman Fort

    5.0· 11 reviews8 hoursFrom₹39,194/ person
    Free cancellation

    Hadrian’s Wall, the UNESCO world heritage site and the frontier of the Roman Hadrian’s Wall. Discover the varied lives of the troops stationed on the wall. Starting in Newcastle we will follow the route of Hadrains wall to Housesteads. This will enable you to see the wall, discover its milecastles and see the wild geography of the frontier. Housesteads is the most complete of Roman forts in Britain and gives you a fantastic view of Roman life on Hadrian’s wall. After visiting the fort we stop for lunch twice brewed where you will be able to enjoy fantastic local food. We will then proceed to Vindolanda. Vindolanda was a Roman supply base and has been extensively excavated providing us with in-depth information on the people who lived on the wall. This tour is great for those who love history, wish to discover more about the Romans and enjoy country walks. Please contact us for small groups and solo travelers' options.

  8. Highlights of Hadrian’s Wall with Local Guide, Newcastle-upon-Tyne08

    8. Highlights of Hadrian’s Wall with Local Guide

    5.0· 9 reviewsFrom₹9,145/ person
    Free cancellation

    Join us for an unforgettable 4-mile guided walk along the most stunning stretches of Hadrian’s Wall. This private tour is packed with breathtaking views, Roman ruins and a rare chance to walk on the only section of the Wall where it’s allowed. Starting at The Sill Discovery Centre, we’ll take the AD122 bus to Housesteads, maximising time to explore. Highlights include Housesteads Roman Fort, the Stanegate Road, the iconic Sycamore Gap, Milecastles 37 and 39, a hidden Roman carving and Vindolanda, home to astonishing the famous Vindolanda tablets. Every tour is inclusive and tailored to your pace and interests, with alternate paths, scenic stops and photo opportunities. We provide walking poles, binoculars, and insider tips to enhance your visit. We’re proud locals passionate about sharing the Wall’s history and its hidden gems. Well-behaved dogs are warmly welcomed too! Discover Hadrian’s Wall like never before—an immersive journey designed to create unforgettable memories.

  9. Newcastle Upon Tyne Private Historic Pub Tour With Free Drinks!, Newcastle-upon-Tyne09

    9. Newcastle Upon Tyne Private Historic Pub Tour With Free Drinks!

    5.0· 5 reviewsFrom₹16,331/ person
    Free cancellationLikely to sell out

    Newcastle Uon Tyne is famous around the world for amongst other things, it's great pubs, nightlife and friendly Geordie locals. In fact Newcastle has been voted as having the second best night life and in the rolled behind Rio.... and we're pretty sure they don't have our fantastic pubs! This tour isn't just a pub tour but a history tour also as we explore some of the most beautiful streets in Britain and some back lanes too and learn the incredible history whilst see some of the best sights in Britain including the castle, cathedral and much more. Visit 5 of the best pubs in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Each pub with a special and unique history on this private guided tour with drinks included in each pub! This tour is also very popular for visitors stopping off for a day on a British or European cruise.

  10. Newcastle upon Tyne Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour, Newcastle-upon-Tyne10

    10. Newcastle upon Tyne Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

    5.0· 2 reviews2 hoursFrom₹623/ person
    Free cancellationInstant confirmation

    Discover Newcastle upon Tyne from a different perspective on a self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt of the city. Solve riddles and clues that lead to the next location, showing all the city highlights. Solve interesting puzzles, have fun and learn new things about the city. Explore the city and find hidden gems at your own pace Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt. Enjoy the tour in English

  11. Gruesome Tour of Hexham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne11

    11. Gruesome Tour of Hexham

    5.0· 35 reviews1 hoursFrom₹1,568/ person
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    Beautiful Hexham’s Ugly Past - Guided Walking Tour “Fascinating to learn just how stinky/violent this picturesque market town was.” “Would totally recommend this if you’ve got an hour.” “Informative, fun, evocative tour” “A fabulous, quirky tour” Explore over 1,000 years of Hexham’s dark history as your guide, an accomplished public speaker and official Hexham Town Crier, brings the past to life. Just arrived in Hexham? Get to know your way around while being entertained. Tour includes: The market square massacre in which 51 were killed. The brutal, life-changing punishments given for trivial offences. The macabre contents that gave the drinking water its ‘distinct’ flavour. How well does your guide know Hexham? They were born and raised in Hexham. They spent eight months researching Hexham’s history. They’re an official Town Crier for Hexham. This tour is: Accessible Dog-Friendly Circular Route A healthy outdoor activity

  12. Hadrians Wall tour full day, Newcastle-upon-Tyne12

    12. Hadrians Wall tour full day

    5.0· 53 reviews7 hoursFrom₹12,411/ person
    Free cancellationLikely to sell out

    2000 years ago Hadrians Wall was a frontier, a place where two cultures collided. Your guide will weave a narrative from both the Roman perspective and the native perspective, thereby providing both viewpoints. The Northumberland National Park makes a magnificent backdrop. Your guide will make visible a wealth of archaeology, thereby helping you discover a land with multiple layers. You will be in awe of the landscape as you walk the gentle slopes of the Whin Sill, a geological feature underpinning Hadrian’s Wall. After your walk you will visit two museums on Hadrians Wall to enhance your visit even further. This is the complete Hadrian’s Wall experience. • Full Day guided tour of Hadrian's Wall  • Visit Hadrians wall and two of the best preserved Roman forts in Britain • View the beautiful landscape of Northumberland National Park • Transport is not included though it is required from Cawfields to Vindolanda and to Housesteads, contact us for taxi details if needed.

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The activities ranked above are sorted by traveller rating and review count — start with the top 3 if you're short on time. Newcastle-upon-Tyne is strongest on heritage walks, food tours and outdoor day trips; the listicle covers all three categories. Most experiences are 3–6 hours and can be combined with a morning visit to a landmark.

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