Travel Genie Tours: Historical Tour
Travel Genie Tours: Historical Tour
This tour informs in a light hearted and entertaining way about Newcastle's fascinating 2000 year history. Newcastle is often overlooked and misunderstood and booking a tour with us is the best way to discover for yourself what Newcastle has to offer.
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Your Itinerary
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Blackfriars Medieval Friary
Guests will hear about the medieval and religious history of Newcastle and about Newcastle's history in war as we look at the city walls.
20 minutesNewcastle Central Station
Guests will hear about the construction of the station, railway and also of St Mary's Cathedral
10 minutesThe Literary & Philosophical Society
Guests will discover Newcastle's literary and cultural history
5 minutesNewcastle Castle
Guests will hear about the construction of the medieval castle and the development of Newcastle as a fortress and place of military importance.
10 minutesThe Tyne Bridge
Guests will learn about Newcastle's industrial history, about its bridges its ship building and about the reasons for its founding.
10 minutesQuayside
Guests will hear about the great fire of Newcastle and its impact
10 minutesGrainger Town
Guests will hear about Newcastle's development through the Georgian period and the industrial revolution, including particular individuals and inventions which shaped the modern world.
40 minutesGrey's Monument
The end point of our tour brings guests up to the present day by hearing about our more recent history
5 minutesIncluded
- Guide
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.