Highlights
The tour takes you around some of the more interesting sights of the beautiful city of Newcastle. On it you will hear about the history of the city from the Iron Age to present day, and also about some of the city's more interesting characters. The tour is approximately 3.5km (2.2 miles), does include some steps, road crossing, and some uneven pavement. Please come prepared according to the weather forecast for that day. In the event of bad weather, please contact me through the message option here on TripAdvisor to see if the tour is still going ahead. Weather cancellations will be very rare.
About This Deal
Departure Point
- From December 1st 2023 NO TOURS will meet at Grey's Monument due to disruption from the Christmas market and from weekend demonstrations. After this date ALL TOURS will begin at Societe Cafe where the staff are selling hot drinks, including some festive mulled wine!
Return Details
- The tour will end at the castle keep, near the High Level Bridge which has views over Newcastle's quayside.
Duration
2 hours - 2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Grey's Monument
26 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
Hear the history of Grainger Town and the man on the monument.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Grainger Market
Grainger Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
More history of Grainger Town, and the market built to replace those demolished to build it.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Blackfriars Medieval Friary
Friars Street, Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne
Learn about the history of the Blackfriars, and the mark they left on Newcastle.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: St. Mary's Cathedral
St. Marys Cathedral Clayton Street West, , Newcastle upon Tyne
Hear about the town wall and it's towers, the siege of Newcastle in 1644, and the Gallowgate leadworks.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Newcastle Castle
The Black Gate, Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne
The first cathedral in Newcastle (but not the oldest). Hear the history of the cathedrals in the city, and how this one came to be built.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Newcastle Town Wall
Orchard Street, Newcastle upon Tyne
Hear about the history of the site from the Iron Age to the Roman fort, and the building, and rebuilding, of the castle.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- English-speaking tour guide
Redemption Instructions
Please show the booking details, paper or digital, to the tour guide on arrival.
In the event of bad weather, please check the Facebook page @RedBeardTours, or contact me through the message option here on TripAdvisor to see if the tour is still going ahead. Weather cancellations will be very rare.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Red Beard Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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.
Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.