Newcastle Upon Tyne Private Historic Pub Tour With Free Drinks!

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US$237.81 per guest

Adult x1

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Earliest available date: July 27, 2026

Free cancellation (24 hours notice)

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne

Duration

4 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 15 guests

Language

English

Other

Vegetarian, Pet-friendly, Private Experience

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Dive into Newcastle's vibrant culture on a private pub tour blending history and hospitality. Explore iconic streets, visit 5 historic pubs, and enjoy included drinks with local insights.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Newcastle Uon Tyne is famous around the world for amongst other things, it's great pubs, nightlife and friendly Geordie locals. In fact Newcastle has been voted as having the second best night life and in the rolled behind Rio.... and we're pretty sure they don't have our fantastic pubs!

This tour isn't just a pub tour but a history tour also as we explore some of the most beautiful streets in Britain and some back lanes too and learn the incredible history whilst see some of the best sights in Britain including the castle, cathedral and much more.

Visit 5 of the best pubs in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Each pub with a special and unique history on this private guided tour with drinks included in each pub!

This tour is also very popular for visitors stopping off for a day on a British or European cruise.

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages

A free drink is included in each pub!

Good To Know

18 is the minimum age for alcohol in the U.K. Anyone under 18 will receive soft drinks
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

Newcastle Central Station

Our first pub is here, it would be a shame not to see and learn a little about this grand old famous railway station.

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

The Centurion

Our first pub is one of the finest in the land and with a fascinating history. It may be the most lavish pub too with an interior said to cost tens of millions of pounds.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

The Lit & Phil

As we go around the city we will learn a little about some of the places we see and none are finer than this veritable Tyneside institution.

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Newcastle city walls

See one of the best sections of the city walls that are still standing despite the best efforts of Scottish invaders!

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Newcastle Castle

See the famous castle that gave this city its name all the way back in the 11th century. We might see a few ruins from the Roman (old) castle that date back a thousand or so years earlier nearby,

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Bridge Hotel

A gorgeously atmospheric Victorian pub between the castle and the bridges which also has some fantastic ruins in the garden!

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

High Level Bridge

A stunning old bridge with walkways and a road like many others but with trains going on top. You get amazing views from here too.

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

The Black Gate

An addition to the castle, the Back Gate was built in 1247 and has a history suitably grim given its name!

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Roman Fort (Pons Aelius) Foundations

The current Norman Castle is pretty much built next to and on the old Roman castle but we can still see some of the Roman foundations and ruins here... fitting given Hadrians Wall famously runs through Newcastle.

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Newcastle Cathedral

One of 3 cathedrals in Newcastle (many would say 4 if we include St James Park, home of the legendary Newcastle United) and there only cathedral in Britain named after St Nicholas the inspiration for Santa in the USA though over here we have Father Christmas instead.

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Cloth Market

We will walk through the old cloth market. A street away is the old Groat or wheat market and the famous Bigg Market, originally for Barley. Barley is still much consumed here in its alcoholic form!

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Old George Inn

The oldest pub in Newcastle and with infamous Royal patronage.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

The Duke of Wellington High Bridge.

Slightly off the beaten track from the main city centre, this pub once had a landlord who was the heaviest man in the world!

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Lady Grey's

A fantastic pub near the stage doors to the theatre with a range of over 30 beers and ales.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Theatre Royal

Newcastle’s Theatre Royal is one of only 9 Grade I listed theatre halls in England, the city’s theatre is often regarded as the finest theatre building in the country.

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Grey Street

Often voted the most beautiful street in Britain.

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Grainger Market

If your schedule is permitting we will pass through this place of wander and wonder since 1835. Step inside from the streets of Newcastle and experience generations of preserved history within our magnificent Grade I listed building. Meander through history. Wander past the unique and wonder at the unexpected. Shop the handmade, taste the exotic, smell the fresh and experience the exciting. Our historic alleyways are the result of unique characters, exciting cuisines and vibrant cultures fusing together to create an exceptional melting pot of human energy. This is the Grainger Market, the beating heart of Newcastle Upon Tyne.

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Central Arcade

A hidden jewel in Newcastle, this gorgeous old shopping arcade is like nothing else.

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Grey's Monument

One of the symbols of Newcastle, right in the heart of the City.

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

Northumberland Street

Sometimes said to be the second shopping street in Britain after Londons Oxford Street, once the main A1 road between London and Edinburgh

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

City Tavern

This old pub started life as a stables but don't let that put you off. Modest looking on the outside, inside is another matter and it's a grand place to end our pub tour.

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Pickup Point

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Pickup Details

I can meet you at your hotel and we can walk straight to the first pub!

Meeting Point

Central Station Metro station, Tyne and Wear England, United Kingdom, GB, NE1

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I will meet you at the main exit or even off the train if you're travelling from London or another city.

End Point

City Tavern, Northumberland Road, Tyne and Wear England, United Kingdom, GB, NE1 8JF

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I can take you back to the Central Station or Haymarket Metro/bus station.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

5.0

based on 9 reviews

(Viator)

Pub tour

July 05, 2026

Greatest time. Greatest tour guide Stephen. Highly recommend this tour. Got to learn history while enjoying a couple of local beers.

(Viator)

Newcastle – Historic Pub Tour

June 23, 2026

What a great find! Our tour guide Stephen was excellent. He is extremely knowledgeable about the history of Newcastle and made the tour very interesting and informative. Had a local beer from eac...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Newcastle – Historic Pub Tour

June 23, 2026

What a great find! Our tour guide Stephen was excellent. He is extremely knowledgeable about the history of Newcastle and made the tour very interesting. Had a local beer from each pub we visited...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Si pasas por Newcastle. Tenes que conocer a Stephen

June 18, 2026

Stephen es excelente. Muy interesante y ameno y lindos lugares y rica cerveza y puedo seguir. Les recomiendo este tour. No se lo pierdan

(TripAdvisor)

Historic pub tour of Newcastle

May 24, 2026

Excellent tour with an excellent guide who was very knowledgeable on the subject but also knowledgeable on lots of other topics which came from our many conversations. Stephen was a lovely bloke wh...read more

Newcastle Upon Tyne Private Historic Pub Tour With Free Drinks!

Newcastle Upon Tyne Private Historic Pub Tour With Free Drinks!

Experience Details

What You Get

Good To Know

What You’ll Experience

Newcastle Central Station

The Centurion

The Lit & Phil

Newcastle city walls

Newcastle Castle

Bridge Hotel

High Level Bridge

The Black Gate

Roman Fort (Pons Aelius) Foundations

Newcastle Cathedral

Cloth Market

Old George Inn

The Duke of Wellington High Bridge.

Lady Grey's

Theatre Royal

Grey Street

Grainger Market

Central Arcade

Grey's Monument

Northumberland Street

City Tavern

Meeting & Pickup

Cancellation PolicyCancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.Read more

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
Read more