Top North East England Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Instead of randomly choosing restaurants and foods while in Newcastle, ensure you hit its best culinary offerings—and landmark sights—during this private tour. With a guide for navigation and personalized attention; visit some of the top food haunts to taste their wares and meet the people behind them. Dive into Grainger Market, visit independent eateries along the Quayside, and enjoy tastings—and the city views—at the Baltic Centre.

Go deeper into Newcastle’s rich history than on many other tours when you join this guided walk—although you’ll still stroll less than 2.5 miles (4 kilometers). Learn about the city’s history from the Iron Age to the present, alongside colorful characters such as Bessie Surtees. See bridges, monuments, religious buildings, a historic market, the old town wall and, of course, the castle, with plenty of photo opps too.

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.

Immerse yourself in Newcastle’s rich past and handsome architecture on a walking tour around its historical highlights. As you stroll, learn about the city’s Roman, Norman, and mercantile history. Admire Grey’s Monument, Grey Street, the Castle Keep, the Tyne River, and hear about the Victorian entrepreneurs who made Newcastle an Industrial Revolution powerhouse, and discover churches, hidden stairways, and a medieval monastery.

Dare to discover the dark secrets of Newcastle on this spine-chilling walking tour. Hear tales of Newcastle’s ghosts, criminals, and gangsters as you walk along Dean Street, Quayside, and High Bridge Street, and see sights like Earl Grey's Monument, Castle Keep, and Bigg Market.

Immerse in one of the Roman Empire’s last frontiers when you join this fascinating walking tour led by a “Roman” guide, along the Cawfields stretch of the Roman wall. Learn about the rise and fall of this UNESCO World Heritage–listed engineering wonder, why Northumberland has so many castles, and soak up glorious views of moorland, coastline and medieval villages. Numbers are capped at just 12 for an intimate and memorable experience.

This tour is one of a kind - it is not a ghost tour. It takes you on a true crimes journey of Newcastle and explores some of the gruesome dark times in the city's history (all brought to life by your local expert). Your tour also takes you past some of the best-known places in the city but diverts to take you through some of the most hidden streets full of wonderful stories to tell!

Forget hours of independent research and explore Newcastle-upon-Tyne in an easier and more rewarding way: on a small-group guided walk. Follow a time-efficient route that reveals all the must-sees; admiring everything from the handsome Georgian architecture of Grainger Town to the China Garden, Castle Keep, and Quayside. As you walk and talk, learn history and personal insights into Newcastle’s past and present culture you’d likely miss if exploring alone.

Explore Newcastle on foot to discover small details that you might otherwise miss if traveling in a traditional tour vehicle. Get your bearings in the sprawling city with ease and get the inside scoop on local culture and history, as you travel between top city attractions—such as Pink Land, Chinatown, the historic Town Wall, and Grey’s Monument—without having to navigate.

If you’re a lover of fine wine and cheese, pleasure your palate during a cheese-and-wine tour of Newcastle upon Tyne. A perfect introduction for first-time visitors, this tour combines local delicacies with stops at a food market and Newcastle Castle, in order to provide the inside scoop on local culture and history.

Only company with any access to Longstone Island and Grace Darling's Lighthouse. Your skipper and tour guide, George, is current Trinity House Lighthouse Attendant so you will get the best commentary possible. We are a small family run company that genuinely cares about the area.

We are a genuine wholly-owned small family-run business that has been established for a very long time. Our boat, the Golden Gate, was purpose-built in Seahouses for the Farne Islands and in particular, Trinity House duties to the Lighthouses. George, the skipper and lighthouse attendant, has sailed around these islands for a very long time. You will receive unsurpassable commentary and quirky knowledge from him. Seasonal seabirds such as puffins, guillemots, terns etc can only be guaranteed to be seen may-July. Since Covid-19 broke, we don't aim to pack our boat fully to increase customer experience. We aim for ultimate customer satisfaction and strive to meet all customer's expectations before and after the trip.

Save hours of research time and discover the secret parts of Newcastle that only locals know about with this self-guided tour and treasure hunt. Instead of being stuck on a tour bus, get out in the fresh air and explore the city’s highlights independently in your own time. No need to worry about sticking to a strict schedule; start the tour whenever you like.

Meet your local expert & begin your Hadrian's Wall Hiking Tour at The Sill Visitor Centre in the heart of Northumberland. Experience some of the most iconic stretches of Hadrian’s Wall with fantastic panoramic views of this fabulous UNESCO World Heritage Site including the wonderful Sycamore Gap, made famous by the Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves movie. Enjoy an authentic introduction to the construction and life on Hadrian’s Wall with milecastles and turrets to explore along the way. Your local expert will have stories, anecdotes and historical references to keep you fully entertained and enlightened. The tour finishes at the National Trust’s Housesteads Roman Fort car park from where you can either choose to explore the fort or return to The Sill Visitor Centre via the official AD122 Hadrian’s Wall Bus at your leisure.

Travel back in time on a self-guided tour of Alnwick that helps you navigate more than 1,500 years of history. All you need to enjoy this relaxed tour is your smartphone and headphones, so you can stop to take photos and rest whenever you like.

2000 years ago this was a frontier, a place where two cultures collided. Your guide can happily weave a narrative from both the Roman perspective and the native perspective, providing both viewpoints. The Romans always intended to conquer Britain. Julius Caesar wrote about the riches of the British Isles... and also of giants and monsters. While Caesar made initial contact with the peoples of Britain, a full scale invasion would take another 90 years. Political turmoil in Rome was the catalyst for the new emperor, Claudius to bring his forces to the shores of Britain, changing the country forever. Transport is not included, contact us for taxi details if needed.

If you’re a fan of the hit TV series Vera, no visit to Newcastle would be complete without a tour of the series’ filming locations. Follow in the footsteps of detective Stanhope on a tour that transports you between locations in Newcastle, Gateshead, North Shields, and Whitley Bay in a hassle-free coach.

Visit World Heritage–listed Hadrian’s Wall during a 3-hour walking tour of Arbeia and Segedunum (aka Wallsend), two of the Roman forts at the east end of the wall. Both settlements are excellent reconstructions, and with a guide on hand you’ll gain specialized insight. This tour is ideal for history buffs who want to learn more about the frontier of the Roman Empire, all within close proximity to urban Newcastle.

Opt for a sightseeing tour of Newcastle with a difference on a silent disco tour that leads you through the city streets wearing hi-tech headsets that blast pop music. A large group adds atmosphere as you boogie past attractions such as Grainger Market and Eldon Leisure Centre.

The industrial Newcastle of old has turned into a vibrant metropolis that’s still deeply proud of its history. On this private walking tour, delve deeper into Newcastle and Gateshead—south of the Tyne—and their heritage with a guide for insight you’d miss out on if exploring alone. Pass St. James’ Park football stadium and Grey’s Monument; and admire the futuristic Sage, Baltic, and bridges overlooking the legendary Tyne River.

Find Northumberland’s secret spots and hidden gems that you likely wouldn’t uncover if exploring the city alone with this self-guided tour and treasure hunt. Access the tour via a smartphone app that uses GPS, then solve clues to progress around the city. Conveniently, the tour can be started at any time according to your group’s schedule.

Spend half a day exploring Newcastle's most delicious areas. Start with a private tour of the historic Victoria Tunnels before eating and drinking your way through the Ouseburn Valley. Sample dishes from a Michelin Guide restaurant and dig into local favorites from the likes of a brewery, urban farm and independent spots. This award-winning tour comes with a backdrop of Newcastle's incredible graffiti art, ensuring a feast for all the senses along the way.

See the best of Berwick upon Tweed on a private cycling tour that lets you access parts of the town that traditional tour vehicles can’t reach. Pedal at a gentle pace that’s tailored to your private group, and enjoy the undivided attention of your guide. Plus, you’ll get personalized recommendations to last the rest of your trip.

If you’re a fan of the British TV crime drama “Vera,” there’s now a way to check off the key filming locations around the Northumbria countryside. This day-long tour puts the spotlight on the county’s coastal beauty while giving you all the trivia and gossip related to “Vera.” Sites such as Amble, Alnmouth, Bamburgh, and Warkworth feature on the itinerary along with a visit to Hadrian’s Wall.