Newcastle’s city walking tour and exploration game offers a unique way to discover the city’s iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Using the Go Quest Adventures app, participants embark on a self-guided adventure, solving puzzles and completing challenges as they explore. Whether you’re a local or visiting, this flexible tour promises an engaging and personalized experience tailored to your interests and pace. With accessibility features and accommodations for groups, it’s an ideal activity for couples, families, and friends seeking a fun and immersive way to uncover Newcastle’s captivating stories.
Key Points
- A self-guided adventure through Newcastle’s landmarks and hidden gems, using the Go Quest Adventures app to solve puzzles and complete challenges.
- Priced from CZK 863 per group (up to 5 people), with flexible scheduling and free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
- Highlights include a vampire rabbit, ghost stories, and exploration of top landmarks like Castle Keep, St Nicholas’ Cathedral, and railway history.
- Suitable for couples, families, friends, and team-building, with no groups to follow, allowing for an independent experience.
- Wheelchair accessible, with participants required to supply their own smartphones and have English reading proficiency for the app.
Activity Overview and Pricing
The Newcastle Walking Tour offers a self-guided adventure through the city, where participants can explore top landmarks and hidden gems while solving puzzles and completing challenges.
Priced from CZK 863 per group (up to 5 people), the tour provides free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance and a "reserve now, pay later" option. It’s valid for 365 days, allowing for flexible scheduling.
The self-guided nature of the tour means no groups to follow, and a start time of your choice.
With highlights like a vampire rabbit and ghost stories, this tour promises an engaging and customizable experience.
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Tour Features and Experience
With the Go Quest Adventures app, participants embark on a self-guided adventure through Newcastle. Solving puzzles and completing challenges, explorers discover top landmarks and hidden gems, uncovering insider fun facts along the way. The flexible experience is ideal for couples, families, friends, and team-building activities, with no groups to follow.
| Tour Features | Experience |
| — | — |
| Self-guided adventure | Discover top landmarks and hidden gems |
| Solve puzzles and complete challenges | Insider fun facts |
| Flexible start time | Ideal for couples, families, friends, and team-building |
Participants must supply their own smartphone for the app, which is available in English only.
Route and Highlights
The quest starts at Castle Keep, from where explorers embark on a journey through Grainger Town and along the Quayside of the River Tyne.
Key highlights along the 2.2-mile route include a vampire rabbit, railway history, St Nicholas’ Cathedral, and ghost stories.
The tour takes approximately 2.5 to 3.5 hours, depending on breaks, allowing ample time to solve puzzles, complete challenges, and discover top landmarks and hidden gems with insider fun facts.
Ample time to solve puzzles, complete challenges, and uncover top landmarks and hidden gems with insider fun facts.
This self-guided adventure using the Go Quest Adventures app offers a flexible, independent experience perfect for couples, families, friends, and team-building activities.
Group Size and Accessibility
Up to 5 people can participate in the quest for one price, with children under 8 going free.
The tour is wheelchair accessible, making it inclusive for all visitors. Participants must supply their own smartphones to access the app, which is only available in English. Therefore, those taking the tour must be able to read English.
The self-guided nature of the experience allows for flexibility in group size and pace, making it suitable for couples, families, friends, and even team-building activities. This ensures the walking tour caters to a wide range of travelers and their needs.
More Great Tours NearbyPreparation and Requirements
Recommended items for the Newcastle Walking Tour include comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a charged smartphone, and a pen.
The self-guided adventure is best played during daylight hours for optimal clue-solving. Participants must supply their own smartphone and download the required Go Quest Adventures app, which is available in English only. This means players must be able to read and understand English to successfully complete the quest.
The app provides the necessary instructions and guides explorers through the 2.2-mile route, which takes approximately 2.5 to 3.5 hours depending on breaks.
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Getting to the Start Location
Once participants have gathered the recommended items, they can proceed to the starting point of the Newcastle Walking Tour adventure – the iconic Castle Keep.
The journey begins at this historic landmark, where players will enjoy the city’s rich heritage and uncover its hidden gems.
The adventure begins at the historic Castle Keep, where participants enjoy Newcastle’s rich heritage and uncover its hidden gems.
The starting location offers:
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Stunning views of the River Tyne and the city skyline
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Ample space for groups to gather and begin the self-guided exploration
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Convenient access to public transportation and nearby parking options
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A sense of anticipation and excitement as the adventure unfolds.
What to Expect on the Quest
As participants embark on the Newcastle Walking Tour, they’ll find the experience to be an engaging and interactive adventure.
Using the Go Quest Adventures app, they’ll solve puzzles and complete challenges that uncover the city’s top landmarks and hidden gems.
Along the 2.2-mile route, they’ll encounter a vampire rabbit, explore railway history, discover St Nicholas’ Cathedral, and learn ghost stories.
With a flexible start time and no groups to follow, participants can enjoy the quest at their own pace, taking breaks as needed.
The self-guided nature allows for a customized exploration of Newcastle.
Tips for a Memorable Experience
How can participants make the most of their Newcastle Walking Tour? The key is to embrace the self-guided spirit of the experience.
First, make sure your smartphone is charged and the app is downloaded before setting out.
Make sure your smartphone is charged and the app is downloaded before setting out on your self-guided Newcastle Walking Tour.
Second, don a pair of comfortable shoes and dress for the weather – you’ll be on your feet for a few hours.
Third, approach the puzzles and challenges with an open and curious mind.
Finally, don’t forget to pause, soak in the sights, and enjoy the journey.
The Sum Up
The "Newcastle: City Walking Tour & Exploration Game" provides a unique and engaging way to discover the city’s iconic landmarks and hidden gems. With its flexible format, this self-guided adventure is perfect for couples, families, and friends looking to explore Newcastle at their own pace. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, this tour is sure to offer a memorable and personalized experience.
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