About this Event
Meet the Real Kings in the North
Uncover Newcastle's dramatic royal history in this edition of Cake Tails – a new series of guided historic walks by Iles Tours. On this expert led tour of the Toon and its oldest sites, explore the Kings, Queens, and Emperors whose power, ruthlessness, and splendour profoundly shaped it. Discover the city's origins under Roman Emperor Hadrian, its recreation as a base for the brutal Norman military machine introduced by William the Conqueror, a theater for the royal pageantry and display, and much more. With stops at the site where Charles I reportedly played golf during the English Civil War and the quayside location of which produced warships for Edward I, this is an unmissable story of the violence and brilliance of a royal city.
Cake Trails
Step into history with our trained archaeologists and historians this summer, as they guide you through the region’s most fascinating historic sites, events, and people on our new series of walking tours, from ruthless royals to the women persecuted as witches in the chaos of the English Civil War.
Let them eat cake!
With a maximum of ten tickets available per event and complimentary cake and a hot beverage at a local tearoom with your guide concluding each two-hour walk, this is a fantastic event for those wanting to discover history within a more informal, conversational atmosphere.
Booking Information & FAQs
Tour Start: Tours start at 11.30am and finish at approximately 2.00pm, before moving to a nearby tearoom.
Meeting Point: Your guide will meet you in front of Central Station, with more information to be provided in advance of the event.
Duration: The tour is approximately 2 1/2 hours in length followed by cake and a hot beverage.
Inclusions: Access to key sites for each tour, such as Newcastle Castle, and tearoom refreshments are included in the ticket price.
Access: he tour covers large a diverse set of urban terrains and may prove somewhat challenging for wheelchair users. Additionally, some historic sites are only partially wheelchair accessible.
Refund Policy: Due to the nature of the tour, 100% refunds of the ticket price will be given for bookings cancelled 7 or more days before the event. 50% refunds will be given for bookings cancellations made more than 2 days and less than 7 days before the event.
About Iles Tours
Iles Tours is a five-star historic tour group specialising in small-group, guided visits to historic sites in the North East of England and Southern Scotland. Founded by archaeologist and historian Alex Iles, our guides are experts in their fields with formal training in historical and archaeological research, and our tours are consistently rated five-stars on TripAdvisor and Google Reviews. For more, see ilestours.co.uk.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Newcastle Castle, Black Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
GBP 45.00
