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Newcastle Upon Tyne Private Historic Pub Tour With Free Drinks!

17 Reviews 4.88 out of 5 stars Based on 17 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor |
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94% of reviewers gave this experience a rating of 4 or higher.
| Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England
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On average, this is booked 20 (0) days in advance.
4 to 5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Alcoholic beverages A free drink is included in each pub!

    Meeting and Pickup

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    I can meet you at your hotel and we can walk straight to the first pub!

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    Newcastle upon Tyne NE1
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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    10 Northumberland Road
    Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 8JF, UK

    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    What To Expect

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    Newcastle Central Station

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

    The Centurion

    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.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    The Lit & Phil

    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.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Newcastle city walls

    See one of the best sections of the city walls that are still standing despite the best efforts of Scottish invaders!
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Newcastle Castle

    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,
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Bridge Hotel

    A gorgeously atmospheric Victorian pub between the castle and the bridges which also has some fantastic ruins in the garden!
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    High Level Bridge

    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.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    The Black Gate

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

    Roman Fort (Pons Aelius) Foundations

    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.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Newcastle Cathedral

    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.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Cloth Market

    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!
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Old George Inn

    The oldest pub in Newcastle and with infamous Royal patronage.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

    The Duke of Wellington High Bridge.

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

    Lady Greys

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

    Theatre Royal

    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.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Grey Street

    Often voted the most beautiful street in Britain.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Grainger Market

    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.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Central Arcade

    A hidden jewel in Newcastle, this gorgeous old shopping arcade is like nothing else.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Grey's Monument

    One of the symbols of Newcastle, right in the heart of the City.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Northumberland Street

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

    City Tavern

    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.
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    30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • 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

    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Newcastle Upon Tyne Private Historic Pub Tour With Free Drinks!?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-8607P105

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Newcastle Upon Tyne Private Historic Pub Tour With Free Drinks!?
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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
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    The following is included:
    • Alcoholic beverages. A free drink is included in each pub!.
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    The minimum age to participate is 15..

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    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • 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

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