Newcastle City Hop-on Hop-off Tour

Explore Newcastle with this 24 hour ticket aboard an open-top double-decker bus. See all the main sights as you hop on and hop off 17 conveniently located stops around the city.

Victorian engineers and builders gave Newcastle an elegance that still survives in this handsome City at the eastern end of Hadrian's Wall. Two centuries ago at the forefront of industrial revolution, Gateshead can now boast Britain's latest state-of-the-art center for contemporary visual arts - the BALTIC. Other sights on the two routes include St. James' Park, The Sage, The Biscuit Factory, Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Eldon Square.

You can hop on and off as many times as you like aboard this open-top double-decker bus. There are 17 stops and the entire route takes approximately 1 hour. The bus departs every 30 to 60 minutes from each stop. Tickets are valid for 24 hours from first use.

Schedule details

Departure Dates:

Red Route
March 15 - December 29
Daily

Blue Route
March 15 - July 20
Saturday and Sunday
July 21 - August 29
Daily
August 30 - October 26
Saturday and Sunday

Departure Point:

Tour starts at the Railway Station, however you may board the bus and exchange your voucher at any one of the 17 stops around the city

Red Route (Newcastle Gateshead Tour)

• Central station
• Clayton St
• Newgate St
• St James's Park
• Claremont Rd
• Haymarket, Barras Bridge
• Percy St
• Blackett St
• John Dobson St
• Quayside, opposite Law Courts
• Quayside, Guildhall
• Baltic Square
• St Mary's Square
• Tyne Bridge
• Market St
• Mosley Street
• St Nicholas St
• East Quayside (weekends only)

Blue Route (Ouseburn Tour)

• Central Station
• Grainger Street
• Newgate Street
• Blackett Street
• John Dobson Street
• Biscuit Factory
• Ouseburn Valley
• Quayside opposite. Law Courts (no stopping here Sundays)
• Quayside Guildhall (no stopping here Sundays)
• Mosley Street
• St Nicholas Street

Departure Time:

Every 30 to 60 minutes between 10:30am and 3:30pm / 2:30pm (Apr-May, Oct-Dec)

Valid from the time of first use, for the duration selected.

Additional information

Inclusions:

• Hop-on hop-off tour
• Recorded commentary

Exclusions:

• Entrance fees
• Gratuities (optional)
• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.