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5. Hadrian’s Wall Full-Day Tour

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More history. But this time, you’re heading out of Newcastle, to visit the most significant and well-known historical site in all of northeast England.

I personally highly recommend this guided tour.

Back in the 2nd century, Emperor Hadrian oversaw the construction of the appropriately-named Hadrian’s Wall—built to stop northern barbarians from entering Roman territory.

So it’s a pretty historical place, dotted with museums, mile castles, ancient stretches of wall, and a load of other stuff. But more importantly than that (well, according to me), it’s all located in one of the most beautiful parts of the region.

If you’re looking for a trip outside of Newcastle, I can’t recommend this one enough. It’s a full 7-hour trip, so you squeeze in plenty of stuff.

There’s only one downside—you have to make your own way to and from the wall, and between all the locations you visit. So you’ll need your own car/transportation, or you’ll need to call a taxi each time you’ll need one.

Difficult to pick out the single most memorable part. It was all very good, from the introductory talk through a walk along a stretch of the Wall to fascinating visits to the two forts of Vindulanda and Housesteads where Kevin brought the places to life with his knowledge and explanations.

— James (Read more reviews)

⭐ Tour highlights: Taking a short walk along some remote hills, visiting the archeological dig site of Vindolanda, hitting Housesteads Fort, seeing the famous sycamore tree, and being guided around by a costumed man.

🗺️ Itinerary: You’ll drive between a hiking area, two museums (Vindolanda and Housesteads), and some hidden en-route spots.


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  • Perks and features: Loads of detailed historical insights (without them, it’s difficult to understand the scope and significance of the wall that was here), and being taken on a nice wander without having to do any map-planning.
  • Group size: Maximum of 12 participants
  • Who it’s for (and isn’t for): It’s for anyone with access to a car—if you don’t have one, you can’t get involved. It’s also unsuitable for people who aren’t relatively fit.
  • What’s included (and what isn’t): Entry to both museums is included, as is all the information from your guide. But you don’t get transport to or from the experience, or between the sites. And no food is included.
  • Top tips: Wear decent walking/hiking shoes, and take some food/snacks and a waterproof. If you want a similar experience in a smaller time frame, here’s an alternative 2-hour tour.

For more information on the region, check out my bumper guide to the multi-day Hadrian’s Wall Walk.

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