Unlock Newcastle's Secrets: A Historic In-App Audio Tour

Highlights

  • Discover famous monuments in Newcastle

  • Experience Newcastle's architectural grandeur

  • Walk in the footsteps of Newcastle's legends

  • Explore Newcastle's cultural landmarks

  • Engage with Newcastle's vibrant cityscape

Summary

Unlock Newcastle's secrets with the In-App Audio Tour Admire Earl Grey's Monument, a towering beacon of history Discover George Stephenson's locomotive legacy at his monument See the grand Tyne Bridge arching over the flowing river

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
English
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Dive into the rich tapestry of Newcastle with this engaging Self-Guided Audio Tour, perfectly tailored for history buffs and culture enthusiasts. Get ready to be immersed in stories and sights that have shaped this vibrant city. As you embark on this auditory adventure, you'll be walking in the footsteps of kings, architects, and famous authors – all at your own pace, with the city’s echoes as your soundtrack. Starting at the iconic Newcastle Castle, the seed from which the city grew, this journey catapults you back over 800 years to the origins of Newcastle. The route winds through time, taking you next to the spiritual heart at Newcastle Cathedral, before beckoning you to the hallowed halls of the Lit and Phil Society, where the whispers of literary giants linger. As you continue, the architectural grandeur of Grainger Town unfolds, with the notable architecture marking a pause in time. Ascend past Earl Grey, perched atop his Monument, and admire the Laing Art Gallery's exterior, signaling a celebration of local and global creativity. Your final stretch crosses the magnificent Tyne Bridge, a steel colossus that binds Newcastle to Gateshead. This tour promises unforgettable moments, from the clang of cathedral bells to the silent stories of stone and steel. With each step, unlock the allure hidden in Newcastle's streets and structures, and let the city's legacy resonate long after the tour concludes.

What’s included?

  • Downloadable multimedia audio tour on the WeGoTrip app

  • Offline functionality, audio narration, and written text explanations

  • Downloadable self-guided audio tour via the WeGoTrip app

  • Detailed route from stop to stop with live GPS map on your smartphone

  • Live GPS map on your smartphone, route from stop to stop

  • Personal guide — you will get the tour on the mobile app

  • Headphones — bring your own

  • Earphones are not included — please bring your own

  • Tickets to the attractions along the way are not included

Things to know

Before you book

  • After booking, you will receive an email and SMS with a direct download link for the app and audio-guide.

Before you go

  • HOW TO GET THE AUDIO TOUR:

  • 1. Click on the link you received via SMS or email from WeGoTrip after booking and get the tour in the app.

  • 2. Share the link from SMS or email with other travelers so they can get the tour on their devices.

  • 3. Enjoy the tour via the app by own pace even offline.

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

About operator:


  • WeGoTrip improves travelers' experiences by providing instantly available self-guided audio tours with included skip-the-line attraction tickets in one app screen. 

  • Audio tours on your smartphone

  • After purchase, you will receive the link to download the app to take this tour

  • Control your experience

  • With the in-app audio guide, you decide when to start, pause, and finish your tour

  • No internet is required

  • All audio tours and tickets can be downloaded to your device anytime



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