Old Newcastle Walking Tours

Our TripAdvisor award-winning walking tours of Newcastle are back in 2026 in a brand-new format!Our costumed guides will be back in action this year following a different, improved route through the city that will focus not only on the medieval story of Newcastle, but also uncover the many layers of history that have shaped the city and the region since its beginnings as a Roman fort.This tour will bring to life the history of Newcastle which lies hidden behind the façade of the modern city.One of our friendly and knowledgeable guides will take you from Newcastle Castle along to Monument before stopping at St Andrews, Newcastle's oldest church, past the formidable town walls taking in Friaries, merchant houses, markets, 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 at a significant discount.Don't have time to explore Newcastle Castle after your tour? Don't worry! Your return ticket is valid for 48 hours after your tour!So if you think you’ve been on one of our walking tours before… you haven’t!Book now on our website or through TripAdvisor!