City activities

Newcastle true crime walking tour

Free cancellation

Language: English

Availability: Varied

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

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Guided tour

Local touch

Smaller group size

Private group

Do this because

Discover Newcastle's past associated with true crime
Visit former jails, places of execution, and an actual crime scene
Learn about tales of witchcraft that loom over the city

What to expect

Come along on a guided walking tour in the evening and discover Newcastle's fascinating history of crime, executions and tales of debauchery.

You'll see Newcastle in a new light as you explore legends of witchcraft among the city, the lucrative trade of body-snatchers and pranks gone wrong.

Your tour guide will lead you throughout the city, including Newcastle's former jails, places of execution and courtrooms where you'll learn about the most infamous court cases. Feel shivers run up your spine as you are taken to actual crime scenes of days gone by!

What's included

Tour guide
1.5 hour walking tour

What's not included

Transportation
Tips (optional)

Where

Grey's Monument, 150 Grainger St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5AF

Meeting point:

Meet at Grey's Monument - your guide will be easy to spot wearing "Newcastle Tour Company" apparel and carrying a sign for the tour.

What to remember

Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of the tour

Provider

Newcastle Tour Company

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Anonymous
From United States of America - September 2023

Excellent
Overall rated
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I absolutely love the tour!!

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