Newcastle upon Tyne: all 22 tours and excursions for your cruise

Begin your excursion with a warm welcome aboard your comfortable, air-conditioned coach. Your local guide will provide an engaging introduction to Newcastle's rich history, thriving harbour, and coastal culture as you depart the port precinct. Enjoy a scenic coastal drive showcasing the city's key highlights, with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, beautiful beaches, and historic architecture. Your journey heads toward Stockton Beach, with live commentary covering Newcastle’s...

Join your guide on a 2.5-hour walking tour of the historic area of Newcastle, visiting four of its historic pubs, bars and hidden gems. Your half-day excursion is packed with great stories of Newcastle's past from its convict settlers to miners and all the miscreants and the occasional drunken 'knights' in between. Newcastle's history is best told over a drink, or two. Newcastle, or 'Newie' as the locals call it, loves a drink. When learning about all the great and terrible...

Hunter Valley has been home to some of Australia's best vineyards since the early 1800s, making it Australia's oldest wine region. Today it is a flourishing wine country with world-famous wineries, acclaimed restaurants and delicious local produce. Helicopter Flight, Hunter Valley, Three-Course Lunch & Wine Tasting at a Local WineryBoard your helicopter in the heart of Newcastle and fly out along the foreshore as your pilot points out some of the local landmarks like the beaches, the ANZAC memorial...

Savor the rich winegrowing history of one of Australia's major wine-producing regions, the Hunter Valley. Hunter ValleyThe region has been home to some of Australia's best vineyards since the early 1800s, making it Australia's oldest wine region. Over 100 wineries are spread across sweeping vine-lined hills where generations of family winemakers are still onsite and inviting you to try their white and red varieties while telling their tales. Tamburlaine (Organic Wines)Tamburlaine...

Roam the streets of Newcastle whilst learning about the history of this harbor city. Revel in the stories about the convict era and the role of convict labor in this area on this sightseeing walking excursion.Transfer to Newcastle City Center, Guided Walking Tour Meet your guide at the pier and transfer to the city center with a Shuttle Bus. Upon arrival, commence your discovery walk and uncover Newcastle's major sights. View the Customs House Hotel, a heritage building designed in the Italianate...

This action-packed adventure will take you to the Stockton Sand Dunes where you will have exclusive access to these privately-owned dunes. Ride your own all-terrain vehicle quad bike through the largest sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere and enjoy un-interrupted views of the beach, dunes and coastline. Stockton Sand Dunes, Quad Bike Adventure, Aboriginal Guide, Spectacular ViewsDepart dockside and transfer by mini bus to receive a safety briefing before getting on your all-terrain quad bike for...

Experience the splendid historic sights and architecture of Newcastle at your leisure during this half-day, self-guided sightseeing excursion. Transfer into NewcastleDepart the pier for the scenic, approximately 45-minute drive to Newcastle, a vibrant and friendly city with a heritage dating back 2,000 years. Upon arrival at Newcastle's city centre, leave the coach by the Laing Art Gallery and begin your self-guided sightseeing excursion. Spend approximately 4.5 hours exploring the landmarks...

Visit the small seaside town of Tynemouth, renowned for its Medieval Priory and Castle that form a striking silhouette against the North Sea. The Priory is believed to have been established in the 8th century with support from the ancient Kings of Northumbria, transforming over the centuries from a monastery to a fortress due to its strategic coastal position after Henry VIII’s dissolution of the monasteries.During a guided tour, discover the rich history of the Priory, learn about its...

In the ancient market town of Barnard Castle, Teesdale, stands the magnificent Bowes Museum, a grand, striking structure, purpose built in French Renaissance style and opened in 1892 to exhibit the Bowes’s collection of valuable treasures. Today it is the perfect edifice to house internationally significant collections of fine and decorative arts. The Bowes Museum is also recognised for its contribution to conservation, and has a team of dedicated conservators working to protect and delay...

Newcastle is a vibrant mix of the contemporary, cultural, stylish and historic and famed across the world for its warm welcome. As the capital of the northeast of England, Newcastle shares 2,000 years of history with its neighbour on the south bank of the River Tyne, the town of Gateshead. This half-day tour will show you just how much Newcastle has to offer in terms of culture and historic places of interest, taking you to some of the sites that give the city its unique appeal. Alight your...

Leaving Port of Tyne, head north during an approximately 75 minute drive to the historic market town of Alnwick, lying on the south bank of the river Aln and dominated by the stunning Alnwick Castle & The Alnwick Garden. Alnwick CastleAlnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in England (after Windsor). It has been home to the Dukes of Northumberland since 1309 and remains a family home today to the 12th Duke and Duchess and their family. The Castle’s origins date back...

Enjoy a scenic tour of one of England's most beautiful places. The North Pennines has been designated an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and is a UNESCO Global Park, highlighting its globally important Earth heritage. Pennine Range Scenic Drive Travel inland to the northernmost part of the Pennine Range to experience stunning landscapes of sweeping moorland, cascading waterfalls, colourful hay meadows, and spectacular wildlife. During the approximately 90 minutes' drive, see...

Visit a UK World Heritage Site in the historic university city of Durham, one of the jewels of Northern England. Durham CathedralDurham Cathedral and Durham Castle are among the greatest monuments of the Norman Conquest of Britain and comprise one of the most splendid groups of historic architecture in Europe. For this reason, the Cathedral and Castle were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. Arriving in the city of Durham, walk to Palace Green to see Durham Castle (from the outside)...

Experience the splendid historic sights and architecture of Newcastle at your leisure during this half-day, self-guided sightseeing excursion.Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 45-minute drive to Newcastle, a vibrant and friendly city with a heritage dating back 2,000 years. Upon arrival at Newcastle's city centre, leave the coach by the Laing Art Gallery and begin your self-guided sightseeing excursion. Spend approximately 3 hours exploring the landmarks and shops of Newcastle at your...

Leaving Port of Tyne, head north to the historic market town of Alnwick, lying on the south bank of the river Aln and dominated by the stunning Alnwick Castle & The Alnwick Garden. Alnwick Castle is the second largest inhabited castle in England (after Windsor). It has been home to the Dukes of Northumberland since 1309 and remains a family home today to the 12th Duke and Duchess and their family. The Castle's origins date back to Norman times and having withstood many battles over the course...

Enjoy a scenic tour of one of England's most beautiful places. The North Pennines has been designated an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and is a UNESCO Global Park, highlighting its globally important Earth heritage.Travel inland to the northernmost part of the Pennine Range to experience stunning landscapes of sweeping moorland, cascading waterfalls, colourful hay meadows, and spectacular wildlife. During the approximately 90 minutes' drive, see rolling farmland with fields divided by...

Visit a UK World Heritage Site, in the historic university city of Durham, one of the jewels of Northern England. Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle are among the greatest monuments of the Norman Conquest of Britain and comprise one of the most splendid groups of historic architecture in Europe. For this reason, the Cathedral and Castle were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986. Arriving in the city of Durham after an approximately 45 minutes drive, walk to Palace Green to see Durham Castle...

Today, discover Hadrian's Wall, the most important monument built by the Romans in Britain, designated a World Heritage Site in 1987. It is the best-known frontier in the entire Roman Empire and stands as a reminder of past glories of one of the world's greatest civilizations.Spanning 73 miles (117.5km) from coast to coast over wild landscapes, Hadrian's Wall is a must for anyone visiting the North of England. The Romans built Hadrian's Wall in circa AD122, defining the northernmost limit of the...

Newcastle is a vibrant mix of the contemporary, cultural, stylish and historic, and famed across the world for its warm welcome. As the capital of the north east of England, Newcastle shares 2,000 years of history with its neighbour on the south bank of the River Tyne, the town of Gateshead. The origins of Newcastle can be traced back to Roman times and the city takes its name from the Norman Castle built by Robert Curthose, the eldest son of William the Conqueror. Today, Newcastle is a lively and...

Experience the splendid historic sights and architecture of Newcastle at your leisure during this half-day, self-guided sightseeing excursion.Transfer into NewcastleDepart the pier for the scenic, approximately 45-minute drive to Newcastle, a vibrant and friendly city with a heritage dating back 2,000 years. Upon arrival at Newcastle's city centre, leave the coach by the Laing Art Gallery and begin your self-guided sightseeing excursion. Spend approximately 2.5 hours exploring the landmarks and shops...

Designated a World Heritage Site in 1987, Hadrian's Wall is the most important monument built by the Romans in Britain.  It is the best-known frontier in the entire Roman Empire and stands as a reminder of past glories of one of the world's greatest civilizations. Hadrian's WallSpanning 73 miles (117.5 kms) from coast to coast, over wild landscapes, Hadrian's Wall is one of the most magnificent sites to visit in the North of England. The Romans built Hadrian's Wall in circa...

Newcastle is a vibrant mix of the contemporary, cultural, stylish and historic, and famed across the world for its warm welcome. As the capital of the north east of England, Newcastle shares 2,000 years of history with its neighbour on the south bank of the River Tyne, the town of Gateshead. The origins of Newcastle can be traced back to Roman times and the city takes its name from the Norman Castle built by Robert Curthose, the eldest son of William the Conqueror. Today, Newcastle is a lively...