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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 city walking tours every day 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.
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: 8th February 2021
Experience art and culture, history and innovation in Newcastle and Gateshead during the coronavirus lockdown with these virtual tours of museums, attractions and galleries in the North East that you can watch from your sofa!
While we wait to welcome you back to our beautiful region in person, we’ve pulled together a list of truly North East experiences that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home in the run up to Christmas.
Tourism
Newcastle
A River Escapes sightseeing cruise offers an unrivalled way to experience one of the North's...
6 Jun 2021 to 6 Jun 2021
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6 Jun 2021 to 6 Jun 2021
Newcastle
Meet at the entrance to the new South Shields Transport Interchange. Finish at the Tyne...
2 Jun 2021 to 2 Jun 2021
Heritage
2 Jun 2021 to 2 Jun 2021
Newcastle
Meet outside St. Teresa’s Church, Heaton Road (NE6 5HN). Finish in Heaton Park. Enjoy a...
Things To Do
Newcastle
Lundgren Tours are now taking bookings for day trips and tours from Newcastle and Durham...
17 Apr 2021 to 18 Dec 2021
Family
17 Apr 2021 to 18 Dec 2021
Ouseburn
The Back to the Future guided walk is a 90-minute outdoor exploration of Ouseburn Valley's...
Things To Do
Newcastle
Victoria Tunnel in Ouseburn is closed due to the national lockdown restrictions but will be...
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Newcastle City Centre
Triple A Food Tours is the North East first on foot food tour. From freshly...
Things To Do
Newcastle
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Tourism
Newcastle
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Things To Do
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Food & Drink
Newcastle
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Things To Do
Newcastle
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4 Jun 2021 to 27 Sep 2021
Heritage
4 Jun 2021 to 27 Sep 2021
Newcastle
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Things To Do
Newcastle
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Tourism
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Things To Do
Newcastle
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Things To Do
Newcastle
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