Newcastle Upon Tyne Private Historic Pub Tour With Free Drinks!
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Newcastle Uon Tyne is famous around the world for amongst other things, it's great pubs, nightlife and friendly Geordie locals. In fact Newcastle has been voted as having the second best night life and in the rolled behind Rio.... and we're pretty sure they don't have our fantastic pubs! This tour isn't just a pub tour but a history tour also as we explore some of the most beautiful streets in Britain and some back lanes too and learn the incredible history whilst see some of the best sights in Britain including the castle, cathedral and much more. Visit 5 of the best pubs in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Each pub with a special and unique history on this private guided tour with drinks included in each pub! This tour is also very popular for visitors stopping off for a day on a British or European cruise.
Your experience
Stop 1
Our first pub is here, it would be a shame not to see and learn a little about this grand old famous railway station.
Stop 2
Our first pub is one of the finest in the land and with a fascinating history. It may be the most lavish pub too with an interior said to cost tens of millions of pounds.
Stop 3
As we go around the city we will learn a little about some of the places we see and none are finer than this veritable Tyneside institution.
Stop 4
See one of the best sections of the city walls that are still standing despite the best efforts of Scottish invaders!
Stop 5
See the famous castle that gave this city its name all the way back in the 11th century. We might see a few ruins from the Roman (old) castle that date back a thousand or so years earlier nearby,
Stop 6
A gorgeously atmospheric Victorian pub between the castle and the bridges which also has some fantastic ruins in the garden!
Stop 7
A stunning old bridge with walkways and a road like many others but with trains going on top. You get amazing views from here too.
Stop 8
An addition to the castle, the Back Gate was built in 1247 and has a history suitably grim given its name!
Stop 9
The current Norman Castle is pretty much built next to and on the old Roman castle but we can still see some of the Roman foundations and ruins here... fitting given Hadrians Wall famously runs through Newcastle.
Stop 10
One of 3 cathedrals in Newcastle (many would say 4 if we include St James Park, home of the legendary Newcastle United) and there only cathedral in Britain named after St Nicholas the inspiration for Santa in the USA though over here we have Father Christmas instead.
Stop 11
We will walk through the old cloth market. A street away is the old Groat or wheat market and the famous Bigg Market, originally for Barley. Barley is still much consumed here in its alcoholic form!
Stop 12
The oldest pub in Newcastle and with infamous Royal patronage.
What’s included
- Alcoholic beverages
Meeting and pickup
I will meet you at the main exit or even off the train if you're travelling from London or another city.
Before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 18 is the minimum age for alcohol in the U.K. Anyone under 18 will receive soft drinks
Cancellation policy
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