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!

I am absolutely disgusted with the person who takes this tour. I'm not able to answer the survey about this event because the tour guide didn't turn up. Myself and my two adult daughters arrived at the meeting point at 7pm only to be left standing in the rain until we went into the bar he asked the bar staff if they knew anything about the it, they didn't. We were supposed to meet at 7.50 but we got lost as we're not from Newcastle. Very unprofessional behaviour

I absolutely love the tour!!

Why you’ll love this…

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

Important to know

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

Cancellation policy

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

What’s included

1.5 hour walking tour
Guided tour
Guided walking tour
Tour guide

What’s not included

Transportation
Tips (optional)

Booking fee

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

Location

Tickets Bar Newcastle, Neville St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5DG, UK

Meeting point:

Meet inside Tickets Bar (near Newcastle Central Station).

Provider

Newcastle Tour Company

What people say about this experience

3/5

All reviews are verified

Based on 2 reviews

Review categories

Staff

1/5

Service

1/5

Value for money

1/5

Safety

1/5

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The sad sacks
Traveled with family
November 9, 2025
1
United States of America
I am absolutely disgusted with the person who takes this tour. I'm not able to answer the survey about this event because the tour guide didn't turn up. Myself and my two adult daughters arrived at the meeting point at 7pm only to be left standing in the rain until we went into the bar he asked the bar staff if they knew anything about the it, they didn't. We were supposed to meet at 7.50 but we got lost as we're not from Newcastle. Very unprofessional behaviour
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TUI Musement Traveler
September 25, 2023
5
United States of America
I absolutely love the tour!!