Trips & Days Out in North East England

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Our top days out in the North East of England

From one-hour walks to full-day trips, each one of our guided North East days out offers an experience to remember. We have too many experiences to list all of them on the homepage, so here are just a few of our top tours for you to sample:

Anglo-Scottish battlefield tour

8 Hours

Availability : All Year Round

See first-hand the sites of bloody conflict between England and Scotland. Find out more and book online.

From£166

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Newcastle upon Tyne Quayside Tour

From£12

1 Hour

Availability : All Year Round

Discover the River Tyne’s central role in Newcastle’s story, taking in the High-Level Bridge, Millennium Bridge and more.

Old Newcastle Walking Tour

From£12

1 Hour

Availability : All Year Round

Discover the historical heart and stories of Newcastle, including St. Nicholas Cathedral and the Bigg Market.

4-Hour Newcastle and Segedunum Roman Fort Tour

From£70

4 Hours

Availability : All Year Round

This tour is great for those who love history and wish to discover more about the Romans in urban Newcastle and Tyneside.

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Step into the Story

We know that the best trips live on in the memories that stay with you. That’s why Iles Tours doesn’t do ordinary walking tours. Instead, we take you on a journey into the fascinating stories that have shaped the North East of England’s unique history, people and culture for over 2,000 years – and are still unfolding today. You’ll have fun, learn new things, and come away with a great story to tell. Our North East trips include a wonderful mixture of locations and activities. Visit the greatest sights in Newcastle, Durham, and Northumberland. We’ll show you North East England as you’ve never seen it before.

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Popular Tours of Durham & Northumberland

With walking tours across Newcastle, Durham, Northumberland and Tyneside, we’ll show you North East England as you’ve never seen it before.

Hadrian’s Wall Day Tour

From£168

8 Hours

Availability : All Year Round

Set in stunning English countryside, you’ll discover how soldiers lived on this iconic frontier of the ancient Roman Empire.

Durham Half-Day Walking Tour

From£60

4 Hours

Availability : All Year Round

Soak in the atmosphere of Durham’s famous medieval city, including its cathedral and locations from blockbuster movies.

Bamburgh and Lindisfarne Day Tour

From£198

8 Hours

Availability : All Year Round

Explore this fortress town and neighbouring island, places of military and religious importance since the 7th century.

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Welcome to Iles Tours

Operating out of the North East of England we offer walking tours, educational workshops and corporate packages.

Download Our Free Guide to North East England

North East England is an incredible place packed with fascinating history and vibrant culture. I do hope we can show you around the place, highlighting some of the amazing facts and stories along the way.

Corporate Tours

Show your clients, employees or guests why England’s vibrant North East is a fantastic place to live, work and do business. A corporate tour with Iles Tours is the ideal team building activity in and around Newcastle.

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Educational Workshops

Give your students an unforgettable learning experience with immersive history workshops based on your school’s curriculum.

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Discover Amazing Places

Whether you’re planning a trip or simply curious about English history, we’ll show you more of what the North East of England has to offer.

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Gift Vouchers

A gift they’ll always remember

Know someone who enjoys getting outdoors, discovering history or exploring new places? Give them an unforgettable experience with an Iles Tours gift voucher.

Our walking tours make a great gift idea for birthdays, Christmas or any other occasion when you want to give somebody something a bit more special. They get to enjoy a free walking tour, and you get the praise!

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Travel Guides

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