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Grey's Monument, Newcastle
...with the help of fascinating guided tours which will reveal rich layers of history and unexpected stories that are waiting to be told.
Newcastle City Guides offer regular city walking tours during the spring and summer, perfect for visitors who want to find out more about Newcastle’s heritage, as well as a programme of fascinating walking tours which explore a wider range of topics, stories and regions around NewcastleGateshead. The City Guides also hold the hot ticket for the Grey Monument tours which provide a rare opportunity to climb the 164 steps to the top of Newcastle’s landmark and gain unrivalled views of the city. [Please note: the Grey's Monument Tours are not running in 2021.]
Sports fans really must take a Newcastle United Stadium Tour at the iconic St James’ Park. Stand pitch side and imagine the roar of the crowd. Wander round the locker rooms or head to the dizzying heights of the stadium rooftop to get a bird’s eye view of St James’ Park.
Stadium Tours at St James's Park, Newcastle
Take to the water with River Escapes who run regular boat tours along the River Tyne. Sail under the open Gateshead Millennium Bridge or take a longer trip out to the mouth of the Tyne while you’re given an entertaining and informative tour with River Escapes.
If you fancy getting into the water – why not join CBK Adventure Co. for a unique guided tour in a kayak along the River Tyne?
The NewcastleGateshead Toon Tour sightseeing bus returns to tour the city in the spring and summer months with a regular hop on and off service.
Head underground with The Victoria Tunnel and discover the region's history from the tunnels which run from Ouseburn.
NewcastleGateshead Toon Tours and River Escape boat tours.
Visitors can enjoy a guided brewery tour at Wylam Brewery at the Palace of Arts and discover the interesting process that goes into creating craft beer. Many cultural venues in Newcastle and Gateshead like Tyne Theatre and Opera House, Laing Art Gallery and Discovery Museum provide guided tours and curator talks as part of their event programme.
Travel further afield with personalised guided tour services and taxi tours to discover the coast and countryside on NewcastleGateshead’s doorstep. A range of expert guides are also on hand from Iles Tours to Blue Badge Guides as well as Lundgren Tours and Northern Secrets who have specialist knowledge in local history, Roman heritage and even film-based tours.
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Post date: 29th June 2021
First time visitors to NewcastleGateshead should make sure to pop down to the Quayside as part of their trip to the city. Whether you are daytripping or on a city break, there is much to discover and top sights to experience on Newcastle Quayside.
Our guide to the best ways to explore NewcastleGateshead this summer uncovers the vibrant city centre, lively nightlife and welcoming spirit. Get ready to Escape the Everyday in NewcastleGateshead.
Come rain or shine, explore Newcastle with your family this summer. With a great range of family-friendly things to do you will be ready to escape the everyday.
From blockbuster West End shows to new creations from independent theatre companies and producers - there is a fresh and exhilarating line-up of performances at theatres across Newcastle and Gateshead in 2021.
If you're looking for to enjoy a drink with a view, there are many rooftop bars across Newcastle upon Tyne. Click here to discover Newcastle's top rooftop bars.
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LA Tours offer a range of personal touring services around the North East. Tours...
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Newcastle Toon Tour is the hop-on hop-off, open-top city tour bus from local company Go...
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Book your tour today! Discover Newcastle Tour Company's award-winning guided tours to North East England...
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Any visitor to NewcastleGateshead who surveys the city skyline can be left in little doubt...
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One-hour Victoria Tunnel tours will resume on Monday 17 May. Tours are for single households...
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Get ready to take to seas for an adventure. Award-winning CBK Adventures are ready for...
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East Coast Taxis and Tours pride themselves on being the best and most forward-thinking tour...
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Discover more on your visit to NewcastleGateshead with a fascinating tour from one of the...
3 Apr 2021
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Lundgren Tours are now taking bookings for day trips and tours from Newcastle and Durham...
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A River Escapes sightseeing cruise offers an unrivalled way to experience one of the North's...
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Wylam Brewery at Exhibition Park's Palace of Arts is open inside and outside for all...
Updated from 2 April 2020 The national lockdown continues and weekend activities and days out...
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