Highlights
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.
About This Deal
Departure Point
- Go the gate of St Andrew's Churchyard and a guide will meet you there. They will be dressed in medieval clothing so should be easy to spot!
Return Details
- The tour ends at the Black Gate, the gatehouse of Newcastle Castle. All ticket holders on this tour also get complimentary access to Newcastle Castle for the remainder of the day (last entry 4pm, Castle closes at 5pm)
Duration
1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: St. Andrew's Church
Newgate Street, , Newcastle upon Tyne
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
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
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
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
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
Trinity House Broad Chare, Newcastle upon Tyne
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, Newcastle upon Tyne
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
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Entry fee to Newcastle Castle
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Fine Print
14-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operator's terms and conditions for this offer here.
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