Iles Tours

Iles Tours

Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
About
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 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. With walking tours across Newcastle, Durham, Northumberland and Tyneside, we’ll show you North East England as you’ve never seen it before. From one-hour walks to full-day trips, each one of our guided walking tours offers an experience to remember.
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England

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Gran585
Huddersfield, UK13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021 • Solo
I enjoyed the historic tour of Durham with Alexander Iles (Iles Tours). He provided a whole raft of information about the city, its buildings, the river..... And even more about the people in history who affected the city, the area, the country.
Sadly the rain prevented me taking photos of interesting items, they are all in my memory.
The tour finished outside Durham Cathedral, so I was in exactly the right place to go in and have a good look round!
Written October 20, 2021
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KrisTravel808
42 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2022
Alex was super responsive to our inquiries and communications via email, provided a ton of information in advance to help us decide whether the tour was right for us, and was an amazing guide. Booking and payment online was simple and easy and Alex was right on time and waiting for us when the tour was set to begin. I highly recommend Iles Tours if you visit Newcastle!
Written August 7, 2022
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Thank you so much! So glad that you had such a wonderful experience! Alex
Written August 8, 2022
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2Tinyhands
9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021 • Family
We did the Northumberland street and Grey’s monument tour. It was wonderful. We took our very young daughters along too and they enjoyed it too. The tour guide: Alex - is so well informed, he shared some wonderful tales and kept us very interested throughout. A must see especially for those residing in Newcastle - it just make it much more meaningful.
Written September 15, 2021
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Emma
25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Friends
I had a tour today of Newcastle Quayside and onto and into the Swing Bridge. Loved it - Alex was sooo knowledgeable and delivered the information in a very personable way. Already booked on another one of his tours.
Written August 14, 2021
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Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed the tour and the Swing Bridge! I am very glad that you enjoy my delivery style it's something I work on a lot. Safe travels and best wishes, Alex
Written August 23, 2021
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Scook84
North Shields, UK82 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021 • Couples
Really great tour hosted by Alex. He is very knowledgeable and friendly and our tour was just the right length, culminating in a trip of Grey’s Monument which is something I’ve always wanted to do for a while. Was nice to learn about Newcastle a bit more and actually find out the history behind some of the things I walk past every day.

Will keep an eye out for more tours hosted by Alex in the future!
Written September 19, 2021
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Thank you! It was great to be able to show you around Newcastle as well and I look forward to seeing you on another tour in the future!
Written October 4, 2021
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Tracey S
25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Solo
Excellent short tour from the Haymarket to Greys Monument, ending in a climb to the top of the Monument. The view from the top was amazing and we had fifteen minutes to enjoy it. The guide was very knowledgable and friendly. He pointed out parts of Northumberland Street that are hidden in plain sight!
Written August 27, 2022
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Jan
Whickham, UK3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Couples
Fantastic walking tour of Northumberland Street culminating in a trip up Grey’s Monument. Alex was outstanding, so knowledgeable and passionate. I saw and heard things I never knew about Newcastle and I have lived here all my life. The jewel in the crown was the trip to the top of the Monument. Stunning views of Newcastle which you just wouldn’t be able to see normally. I can’t wait to book on another tour. Thank you
Written August 28, 2021
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I am so glad you had a great time, I am looking forward to the next tour, Best wishes, Alex
Written October 4, 2021
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Jon M
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
Alex took me and my children on a day trip to Bamburgh and Lindisfarne. We had a wonderful time! He was passionate & well-informed about the history, a good conversationalist, and patient (a key attribute with youngsters in tow).
Thanks, Alex!
Written August 20, 2022
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David P
Portland, Maine, United States4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2018 • Solo
By all means, go with Iles tours over the local city tour, who actually treated us a bit rudely. Iles is very knowledgeable, courteous, and respectful of others. I learned a great deal in two hours, and he was able to tailor the tour to my particular interests very nicely. Highly recommended!
Written June 18, 2018
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Lee
Morpeth, UK206 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2017 • Couples
Went along as a last minute booking last winter and was very impressed with the whole set up. The group was taken out spot on time, the guide was very informative and the walk itself was very atmospheric. Not one of those OTT tours I have been on in other parts of the country, the historical facts about Newcastle's dark history can be checked online and all match up, so there's no made up fiction along the way. Great night, go with an open mind, enjoy.
Written September 19, 2018
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