Newcastle Upon Tyne Private Historic Pub Tour With Free Drinks!

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.

1. 1

   Newcastle Central Station

   5 min

   Our first pub is here, it would be a shame not to see and learn a little about this grand old famous railway station.

2. 2

   Stop 2

   30 min

   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.

3. 3

   The Lit & Phil

   5 min

   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.

4. 4

   Stop 4

   5 min

   See one of the best sections of the city walls that are still standing despite the best efforts of Scottish invaders!

5. 5

   Newcastle Castle

   10 min

   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,

6. 6

   Stop 6

   30 min

   A gorgeously atmospheric Victorian pub between the castle and the bridges which also has some fantastic ruins in the garden!

7. 7

   High Level Bridge

   5 min

   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.

8. 8

   The Black Gate

   5 min

   An addition to the castle, the Back Gate was built in 1247 and has a history suitably grim given its name!

9. 9

   Stop 9

   5 min

   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.

10. 10

    Stop 10

    5 min

    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.

11. 11

    Stop 11

    5 min

    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!

12. 12

    Stop 12

    30 min

    The oldest pub in Newcastle and with infamous Royal patronage.

13. 13

    Stop 13

    5 min

    Slightly off the beaten track from the main city centre, this pub once had a landlord who was the heaviest man in the world!

14. 14

    Stop 14

    30 min

    A fantastic pub near the stage doors to the theatre with a range of over 30 beers and ales.

15. 15

    Theatre Royal

    5 min

    Newcastle’s Theatre Royal is one of only 9 Grade I listed theatre halls in England, the city’s theatre is often regarded as the finest theatre building in the country.

16. 16

    Grey Street

    10 min

    Often voted the most beautiful street in Britain.

17. 17

    Grainger Market

    10 min

    If your schedule is permitting we will pass through this place of wander and wonder since 1835. Step inside from the streets of Newcastle and experience generations of preserved history within our magnificent Grade I listed building. Meander through history. Wander past the unique and wonder at the unexpected. Shop the handmade, taste the exotic, smell the fresh and experience the exciting. Our historic alleyways are the result of unique characters, exciting cuisines and vibrant cultures fusing together to create an exceptional melting pot of human energy. This is the Grainger Market, the beating heart of Newcastle Upon Tyne.

18. 18

    Central Arcade

    5 min

    A hidden jewel in Newcastle, this gorgeous old shopping arcade is like nothing else.

19. 19

    Grey's Monument

    10 min

    One of the symbols of Newcastle, right in the heart of the City.

20. 20

    Stop 20

    10 min

    Sometimes said to be the second shopping street in Britain after Londons Oxford Street, once the main A1 road between London and Edinburgh

21. 21

    Stop 21

    30 min

    This old pub started life as a stables but don't let that put you off. Modest looking on the outside, inside is another matter and it's a grand place to end our pub tour.

• 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

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.