What You Will Do
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!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
We'll meet you right under the famous Grey's Monument in the heart of the city. Your guide will have a sign with "Newcastle Tour Company" and/or "Newcastle True Crime Tour" written on it. Super easy to spot!
1
Grainger Town
15 minutes
Venture through Grainger Town and witness some of the dark histories and stories surrounding Newcastle's most elegant streets!
2
Chinatown
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.
3
Bigg Market
10 minutes
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.
4
Newcastle Castle
Walk through the old prison of Newcastle Castle and hear the stories surrounding this medieval masterpiece!
5
Long Stairs
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!
6
Quayside
20 minutes
Discover some of the dark stories surrounding the historic Quayside - not so beautiful in olden days...
7
Sandhill
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.
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