Tyne and Wear Trip Overview
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!
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
Explore Tyne and Wear Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom
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!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Grainger Town, Grainger Street Newcastle city centre, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5AF England
Venture through Grainger Town and witness some of the dark histories and stories surrounding Newcastle’s most elegant streets!
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Chinatown, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Explore the area around the oldest church in town (St. Andrews) and venture into the churchyard itself – home to some of the most gruesome witch killings in English history.
Stop At: Bigg Market, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1, UK
Not only known for drinking and partying – noooo, also known in history for thieving and bar fights! Discover some of the most famous outbreaks of violence whilst wandering the streets of Bigg Market & places surrounding Newcastle’s oldest pub, The Old George.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Newcastle Castle, The Black Gate Castle Garth Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1RQ England
Walk through the old prison of Newcastle Castle and hear the stories surrounding this medieval masterpiece!
Pass By: Long Stairs, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1, UK
Many little alleys that take you down to the river meander their way from top end to Quayside. None as notorious as the Long Stairs… Your local expert will reveal all!
Stop At: Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne England
Discover some of the dark stories surrounding the historic Quayside – not so beautiful in olden days…
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Sandhill, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1, UK
Sandhill and Akenside Hills… Oh the stories (and the atmosphere to go with them!). Enjoy some fabulous tales of intrigue and murder whilst enjoying the atmosphere, architecture and views form these landmarks.
