Our most recommended things to do in Newcastle

Newcastle: Walking Tour to Grainger Market & Quayside

1. Newcastle: Walking Tour to Grainger Market & Quayside

Discover the rich history of Newcastle on this walking tour. Along with a tour guide, explore local hotspots such as the vibrant Grainger Market, Chinatown, and Stadium Quarter. Immerse yourself in one of the greatest cultural cities in the country, full of markets, museums, and art galleries. Learn more about the city's world-class architecture spanning from the ancient techniques through classical to post-modern! Walk over history on medieval castle grounds and then check out Newcastle's authentic Quayside with its picturesque bridges spanning the River Tyne. On this tour, discover the history, present, and future of the city ─ from Roman times through the industrial revolution to today and beyond.

Newcastle: Self-Guided City Sightseeing Treasure Hunt Game

2. Newcastle: Self-Guided City Sightseeing Treasure Hunt Game

Explore the beauty of the city of Newcastle on a self-guided tour. See the famous landmarks and hidden gems of the city through a mobile-based adventure game. You will receive messages on your phone from Captain Bess, a snarky pirate who is testing out recruits to join her ship. Follow the treasure maps to get to the right place and try to decipher the clue. During the tour, you will get hints if you get stuck in the game. Start the game at the Grey's Monument and walk along the grandest streets to discover the ancient friary. Stroll through the alleys of the city and see the stunning Victorian engineering. Learn some interesting facts and stories about the things you will spot and get a better understanding of the history of Newcastle. Get ready to visit Newcastle in a new way through this fun and interactive treasure hunt game.

Northumberland: Full-Day Tour of Vera Filming Locations

3. Northumberland: Full-Day Tour of Vera Filming Locations

Follow in the footsteps of Ann Cleeves’ no-nonsense Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope on this full-day guided tour of “Vera” film locations in Northumberland by coach. Get an insider perspective of ITV’s best-loved detective drama. Starting and ending in the center of Newcastle, visit coastal locations in Northumberland including Amble, Warkworth, Alnmouth, Bamburgh, and Lindisfarne Island (or Holy Island), the fictional home of Vera. See more than 15 actual locations from episodes all the way through ten years of "Vera." Enjoy time to get on and off the coach and see some locations up close with plenty of opportunities to take photos.

Newcastle: True Crime Guided Tour

4. Newcastle: True Crime Guided Tour

Learn about murder, intrigue, and the dark past of the historical city of Newcastle on this guided tour of the northern English industrial center. Learn about the fames powerhouse of the North and its great inventions such as the railways or the steam turbine among its own. Explore the underbelly of this great city’s past and have a romp through Newcastle’s history of crime, executions, and tales of debauchery. Hear about witchcraft, the lucrative trade of the body-snatchers, or a prank gone badly wrong. Locations include Newcastle’s former jails, places of execution and courtrooms, where you'll hear about the most infamous court cases and revisit actual crime scenes of days gone by.

From Newcastle: 2-Night Return Mini Cruise to Amsterdam

5. From Newcastle: 2-Night Return Mini Cruise to Amsterdam

Take a 2-night cruise from Newcastle to Amsterdam and enjoy an array of amenities on the modern ferry. Relax in the restaurants and bars complete with live entertainment, and make use of the Kid's Club area. Opt for a cabin with beautiful sea views and enjoy a calm journey over the North Sea. Start the tour from North Shields port just outside of Newcastle, and settle into your cabin. Choose between an inside cabin, with beds for up to four people and an ensuite bathroom, or a sea-view cabin, with an ensuite, unbeatable ocean views, and beds for five guests. Enjoy dinner in the onboard restaurant, and spend the evening dancing to live music or relaxing with friends and family. Kids can play in the exciting Kid's Club area, complete with a ball pit and dedicated entertainment. Arrive in IJmuiden in the morning and opt for a bus transfer to Amsterdam city center. Spend an exciting day exploring Amsterdam at your leisure, before returning to the cruise ship in the afternoon and settling in for the final evening of the cruise. The next morning, savor breakfast on board and take in coastline views from the boat's deck. Finishing the tour back at the port in North Shields.

Newcastle: Private Unlimited Drinks Beer Bike Tour

6. Newcastle: Private Unlimited Drinks Beer Bike Tour

See the sights of Newcastle from a different perspective as you pedal around the city on a private beer bike tour. Take your seat, sip on unlimited premium beer, and listen to music through the onboard audio system as you travel through, past the heart of Newcastle Make your way along a set route with the help of your sober driver, drinking as much beer as you like and having fun with your friends. Bring your music to play through the bike's audio system and make several stops along the way to use the bathroom and take photos. Ride most comfortably and paddle easily with the specially designed lightweight beer bike. And if it rains, free raincoats and the bike's roof will help keep you dry.

From Amsterdam: 2-Night Return Cruise to Newcastle

7. From Amsterdam: 2-Night Return Cruise to Newcastle

A mini cruise to Newcastle is a fantastic way to explore this exciting city which offers a brilliant combination of sights to see, shops to visit and restaurants, cafés and bars where you can enjoy a meal or a drink. The vessels operating on this overnight route between Amsterdam and Newcastle are called cruise ferries because of their impressive entertainment and leisure facilities. Sail to Europe on this route and your holiday or break will begin the moment you step onboard! From delicious cuisine to exciting live entertainment, cosy bars to comfy en suite cabins and children's play area, everyone will be spoilt for choice as they sail. 2 Night Mini Cruise: the crossing from Amsterdam to Newcastle docks at the international ferry terminal in North Shields, about 7 miles from the city centre. Your ticket includes 2 nights onboard the cruise ferry in a private ensuite cabin, entertainment on board and upon arrival, via coach transfer, allows for up to 6 hours to explore the city. Newcastle Mini Cruise from Amsterdam Itinerary Day 1 15:00 – 17:00 Check in 17:30 Depart Amsterdam port of Ijmuiden for Newcastle Day 2 09:00 Arrive in Newcastle 09:45 Coaches depart from the port. Spend up to 6 hours in Newcastle (optional) 14:45 – 15:45 Coaches depart from Newcastle Station back to the port (optional) 17:00 Ship departs from Newcastle for Ijmuiden port in Amsterdam. Day 3 09:30 Ship arrives in Amsterdam.

Newcastle: Grainger Town & the Quayside Street Food Tour

8. Newcastle: Grainger Town & the Quayside Street Food Tour

Experience a culinary and historic journey of Newcastle's street food scene. Explore Newcastle's classical surroundings in the Grainger Town district into Old Newcastle and to the riverside, Newcastle's famous Quayside. All whilst tasting some of the amazing foods from local suppliers & innovative foodies. Grab a bite at local, and utterly amazing, Grainger Market, discover some of the quirky food places around the eclectic High Bridge Quarter and sample some amazing desserts along the riverside.

Vera Half Day TV Locations Tour of Newcastle

9. Vera Half Day TV Locations Tour of Newcastle

Join this wonderful tour which takes fans of the show 'Vera' around the heartlands of where it is filmed in Newscastle Upon Tyne and Gateshead in Northumberland. The fully guided coach tour lasts approximately 4 hours and starts and finishes from central Newscastle. For the first part of the tour you will get to visit some of the Vera locations in Newcastle as well as Gateshead on the other side of the River Tyne. For the second and longer part of your tour you will be heading out towards the coast to explore some of the murder scenes and filming locations at Fish Quay in North Shields, Tynemouth and Whitley Bay before heading back into Newcastle. As part of the tour you'll have the opportunity to get out and see up close some of these locations to catch a good view. Sites you'll visit include Castle Keep, Industrial Film sites, The Staiths, The Sage Gateshead concert venue, the seven bridges of Newcastle, and you’ll have 30 minutes time to explore the Sage and surroundings. During the course of the tour you will get to see clips from the TV show to help you recognise the locations that you'll see on the day.

Newcastle: Self-Guided City Walk & Interactive Treasure Hunt

10. Newcastle: Self-Guided City Walk & Interactive Treasure Hunt

Explore the streets of Newcastle and unlock a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles & completing challenges, earning points along the way all self-guided through the Go Quest Adventures app. See the area's highlights, explore it's hidden gems and learn some insider history and fun facts along the way (even locals will discover something new!). Regional capital of the North East and cradle of the Industrial Revolution, Newcastle has a fascinating history that rivals other large UK cities. It is one of the most iconic places in Britain famous for its seven bridges, nut brown ale, popular nightlife and of course its distinct ‘Geordie’ dialect and friendly locals. As the Quest is self guided you can: * Start your Quest whenever you want, get instant access with nothing to print off from home * Go as fast as you want and try to top the leaderboard, or go at your own pace, stopping for rest breaks along the way. Your Toon adventure will start at the Castle Keep which gave Newcastle’s its name then wind you through Grainger Town and down to the Quayside and River Tyne. Along the way, visit a vampire rabbit, learn about Newcastle’s ties to the railways and how a local mayor saved the St Nicholas’ Cathedral, see the first building lit by light bulbs and even hear a ghost story or two. So shout ‘Wey Aye’ put on some comfy shoes and get ready to explore the sights, discover hidden gems and ultimately, conquer your Newcastle Quest. This is an ideal outdoor activity for couples, families, groups of friends, school groups and can be the perfect team building or corporate activity. Customised Quests and group packages are available by emailing hello@goquestadventures.com. Get Questing today!

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based on 72 reviews

We had loads of fun playing Treasure Hunt Newcastle. It took us on a lovely walk around the city and we aw some bits we wouldn't have found on our own. It really made us notice stuff that's hidden in plain sight. I appreciated the recommendations for pub stops at the half way point and we had a cheeky half or two in the Bridge Tavern near the Quayside which was lovely. Great fun, super flexible and a good way to get off the beaten track.

Thoroughly enjoyed exploring newcastle and listening to Amanda re the crimes and murders. There was so much I learned about Newcastle I did not know.. Amanda was so knowledgable and engaging. Some stories very thought provoking and cruel. I noticed more historical sites and wonderful Newcastle architecture. A very informative and enjoyable evening

Both guides were amazing, one of the best tours I’ve ever been on and I’ve been on many. So factual and even threw in a few ghost stories and great guides of city. There is no downside to this tour, I would happily do the same tour again

Did this tour Saturday great friendly guide .. interesting tails of history of crime in Newcastle.. really enjoyed it

Very interesting. Our guide was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Well worth the time and money.