From Newcastle: Hadrian's Wall Day Tour

Explore Hadrian’s Wall, the UNESCO world heritage site and the location of the Rome's ancient frontier. Discover the varied lives of the troops stationed on the wall with this tour form Newcastle.

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Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Your pickup point is prearranged before the tour.
Small group: Limited to 8 participants

Highlights

Walk along the wall that was the ancient frontier of the Roman Empire
Visit the archeological site Roman Vindolanda
Enjoy local food at Twice Brewed

Full description

Travel to Hadrian's Wall with this tour from Newcastle. Stroll along a piece of history as you learn more about the Roman period. Eat a delicious lunch at Twice Brewed. Choose from group and private options that are with or without pickup and drop-off.

Journey from Newcastle to Hadrian's walk. Start your tour at Steel Rig and walk the 2 1/2 miles to the Roman fort of Housesteads. See milecastles and the wild geography of the region as you walk.

Get a view of what Roman life was like at Hadrian's when you visit the Roman fort of Housesteads. Find out more about the history of this fort, including its old name and how it was fortified by Germanic troops from Belgium and the Netherlands.

Stop for lunch at Twice Brewed for some fantastic local food. Proceed to Vindolanda, an old Roman supply base that has been extensively excavated.

Includes

Lunch
Transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if the option is selected)

Drinks are not included as a part of lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off (depending on option selected)

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Camera
Snacks
Weather-appropriate clothing

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Alex is extremely knowledgeable. We truly enjoyed the sites.

March 25, 2023

This private tour was excellent. Our tourist guide, Alex, was so attentive and addressed to our need. Alex explained thoroughly to us the history of Hadrians Wall with many interesting stories. Thank you so much Alex, you did a great job!

July 9, 2022

From Newcastle: Hadrian's Wall Day Tour

From Newcastle: Hadrian's Wall Day Tour

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