The 13 Newcastle upon Tyne Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Hadrian’s Wall & Roman Britain 1-Day Tour from Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 615 reviews · 11 hours · from $56Our pick

A full-day Roman Britain loop from Edinburgh, with Hadrian’s Wall walks, Vindolanda, Birdoswald, and medieval stops in Jedburgh and Lanercost.

“Great day out to see some incredible historic sites that are otherwise not easy to get to, with some beautiful scenery along the way. Our guide was great and added to the experience. My only minor issue is that the bus seemed to have less leg room than other Rabbies buses I've been on.”

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2.Alnwick: Alnwick Castle Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 347 reviews · 1 day · from $29

Alnwick Castle tickets in Northumberland mix Renaissance state rooms, Harry Potter filming spots, and wizard-led broom training for a full day out.

“Brilliant day out plenty of things to do for all ages”

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3.The Alnwick Garden: Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 241 reviews · 1 day · from $16

Stroll Alnwick Garden in Northumberland with cherry orchards, poison garden tours, and the 120 jet Grand Cascade. Book restaurant ahead.

“A beautiful, well maintained setting. my favourite part was the central cascade waterfalls. The grounds crew were pleasant and one very kind gentleman took the time to answer my disabled son's questions.”

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4.Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 209 reviews · 9.5 hours · from $129

Day trip from Edinburgh to Kelso, Alnwick Castle, and the Northumberland coast, with castle ticket included and border history.

“It was a really fun and exciting experience! Jim Scott was an amazing tour guide, provided lots of interesting information about Scotland and its culture and history and we generally had a good time. Would definitely do it again! Thank you for the amazing day!”

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5.Best of Newcastle Highlights Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $26

1.5-hour Newcastle highlights walk through Grainger Town, the castle grounds, Grainger Market, Chinatown, Stadium Quarter, and the Quayside.

“Keith our guide was excellent so knowledgeable about Newcastle”

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6.Hadrian’s Wall: 2-Hour Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 2 hours · from $40Top rated

Walk Hadrian’s Wall with a local guide in period costume. See a milecastle, Vallum ditch, and learn Roman Britain in 2 hours.

“We unfortunately had issues with a recalcitrant sat-nav and arrived 10 minutes late so did miss just the beginning. However, soon picked it up and the presentation was first class. A good amount of intro and historicl discussions coupled with a walk along the wall. Really professional yet casual and would highly recommend to others”

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7.Hadrian’s Wall: Housesteads Roman Fort Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 44 reviews · 1 day · from $13Best value

Pre-book entry to Housesteads Roman Fort. Explore barracks, hospital, toilets, mini-cinema, museum finds, and wall views plus a short trail.

“Very helpful staff. Lots of other people walking too.”

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8.Hadrian’s Wall: Birdoswald Roman Fort Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 20 reviews · 1 day · from $13

Walk Hadrian’s Wall at Birdoswald Roman Fort, explore three gates and the Roman Trail, then use the visitor centre periscope for big views.

“It was very good; however, the displays and descriptions were aimed at a younger demographic. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable.”

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9.Hadrian’s Wall: 4.5-Hour Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 4 hours · from $74

Guided walk on Hadrian’s Wall, then Vindolanda museum and fort with a Roman soldier guide and Northumberland National Park views.

“Kevin,our guide, was exceedingly knowledgeable and did an excellent job as guide on our tour. He made the history of Northumberland come alive and shared a wealth of information. We did, however, find it stressful to arrange transportation. We arrived in Haltwhistle by train and planned on taking the AD122 bus or a taxi to Cawfield’s car park for the 10:00 start of the tour, noting that we did not have access to a car. This was mentioned in your GYG tour full description but the bus service does not begin until 10:00, (too late for the tour) and it was impossible to get a taxi as the taxis are…”

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10.Hadrian’s Wall: Chesters Roman Fort and Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 13 reviews · 1 day · from $13

Tour Chesters Roman Fort and Museum on Hadrian’s Wall, with a bathhouse highlight, helpful e-reader, and time to explore at your pace.

“I’m sorry but it’s not worth £23 for two people plus £4 parking, walked in and wanted to walk back out straight away”

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11.Explore Newcastle: 2 hour City Tours in Italian or English

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 2 hours · from $39

A 2-hour bilingual walking tour through Newcastle, from Civic Centre and Grey’s Monument to Grainger Market and St Nicholas Cathedral.

“Laura is a really lovely lady with a gorgeous Italian accent. The tour was very informative and very enjoyable. Highly recommend.”

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12.Hadrian’s Wall Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $350

Walk Hadrian’s Wall from Newcastle to Housesteads, eat at Twice Brewed, and explore Vindolanda with an expert small-group guide.

“Alex is extremely knowledgeable. We truly enjoyed the sites.”

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13.Hexham: Hadrian’s Wall and The Romans Full Day Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 7 hours · from $129

Walk Hadrian's Wall with a Roman-costumed guide in Northumberland National Park, then visit 2 museums. Full day, small group.

“We had a wonderful day with Kevin. Hadrian’s wall and the forts are amazing. Kevin was happy to answer our questions and very informative. We never felt rushed, so we had plenty of time to explore.”

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