Walking Tour of Newcastle: Explore Stunning Historic Architecture, Street Art and Hidden Secrets
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Newcastle
Embark on a walking tour of Newcastle and uncover its stunning historic architecture, vibrant street art, and hidden secrets. Explore what makes this city unique and learn about the transformation of mural creation from illegal to coveted.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Queens Wharf - Explore the historic sites and learn about recent developments in Newcastle city centre and Queens Wharf area.

  • Hunter River - Walk the Newcastle Harbour Foreshore / Muloobinba. Learn about major Aboriginal sites, watch the shipping traffic, and learn about recent developments of the historic foreshore and train corridor,

  • Newcastle Museum - Learn the techniques that artists used to make the large-scale murals around Newcastle Museum.

  • Newcastle Civic Theatre - Explore the old and new architecture and new public artworks around the Civic Theatre, City Hall, and the University of Newcastle.

  • Cooks Hill - Discover eclectic suburban streets in beautiful Cooks Hill

What's Included
  • Local expert recommendations for cafes, shops, and galleries
Additional Information

The ideal approach to discovering the splendor of this metropolis is by immersing oneself in Newcastle’s urban art, awe-inspiring historical buildings, and the modern public areas that have emerged.

Uncover the distinct qualities that separate Newcastle from the past stereotypes during this city-wide adventure.

Gain access to exclusive anecdotes shared by the coordinator of The Big Picture Fest Newcastle, the most recent grand-scale urban art event in Australia.

Explore the transition of mural art from unlawful beginnings to highly sought-after pieces, and learn the stories behind the formation of some of Newcastle’s most extraordinary street art.

Location
Signal Box Newcastle
Wharf Road
Your tour starts at The Signal Box cafe. We will meet near the water fountain next to The Signal Box, across from the Queens Wharf Light Rail Stop. Look for your guide in a Newcastle Afoot t-shirt - don't worry, we will be easy to find! There is seating available in the area.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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422mrandmrsw
Apr 12, 2024
This tour not only enlightened us but ignited a genuine love for Newcastle - Newcastle Architecture, Street Art & Hidden Secrets was an absolute delight! Our knowledgeable guide Becky taught us so much, unveiling the city's hidden gems and iconic landmarks with passion and enthusiasm. With each step, we discovered a newfound appreciation for our local area. This tour not only enlightened us but ignited a genuine love for Newcastle, leaving us eager to explore even more of its treasures. Highly recommended for anyone seeking to uncover the heart and soul of the city!
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W8403fgjoannel
Feb 11, 2024
The joys of local knowledge - What a fabulous way to be introduced to Newcastle… our walk tour guide, Gemma was knowledgeable, engaging and able to respond to all my many questions about the buildings and public artworks we walked around. She was warm and friendly and made the tour a really enjoyable experience. This was my first visit to Newcastle and I enjoyed this activity so much that i hope to return soon and join another of the Newcastle Afoot walk tours, to further explore this interesting city.
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Belindamo4608ig
Jan 28, 2024
A pleasant and informative walking tour around the streets of inner Newcastle - Gemma was our tour guide on this particular tour. Gemma was very knowledgeable and had lots of information regarding all the places she took us to. My friend has lived in Newcastle for over 40 years now, and Gemma showed her places and street art that she was completely unaware existed. The tour went for two hours and was done at a very pleasant walking pace for a couple of 60+-year-old women. I would strongly recommend this cure for not just tourists but locals as well. I will be booking in for the other tour in the near future. Did you know that Newcastle is the second oldest city in Australia, well now you do!
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Sueanddavida
Jan 11, 2024
Newcastle is amazing. - We went on this tour as a large family group of 11. We all thoroughly enjoyed it. It showcased interesting historical and contemporary aspects of the city. It was well organised and Gemma was a delightful and passionate guide.
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Leaha316
Nov 2, 2023
A tantalising appetiser to the history and culture of Newcastle - Becky is super lovely and knowledgeable. The combination of history, architecture and street art makes for an engaging wander. I particularly appreciated the inclusion of Awabakal, Worimi and white histories. This walk is accessible to just about everyone as it is not too strenuous and is on fairly level surfaces. Highly recommended to visitors to Newcastle and locals alike!
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Adventure442456
Oct 14, 2023
Newcastle History Walking Tour - Really enjoyed the tour. Our guide Gemma was excellent and certainly was very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Newcastle!
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Z6711zfchuckh
Oct 12, 2023
Enjoyable tour of Newcastle - Had a very enjoyable and informative tour with Gemma. She was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the subject matter and paced the group very well. Wouldn't have minded learning a few more hidden secrets, though -- be sure to ask for those.
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Juliap416
Sep 1, 2023
Thank you Newcastle Afoot! Amazing tour. - My partner and I really enjoyed our tour of Newcastle with Becky! She was extremely knowledgeable and passionate, had great recommendations, and enthralled us with her lessons on the history of the city. Well worth the money and would highly recommend. We’re sad that we didn’t have an opportunity to take the Seascapes to Laneways tour before we leave, as we would have happily taken another Newcastle Afoot tour during our time here. Thank you Becky for the fabulous tour and recommendations!
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Dalli221
Aug 29, 2023
NEWIE WALKING TOUR - Jemma was a wonderful guide through the tour. It was very interesting to learn all about Newcastle. Will highly recommended the tour.
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98joany
Aug 9, 2023
Great orientation to a lovely pedestrian-friendly city - What a fabulous introduction to the city centre. We always like to start with an orientation tour of cities we don’t know well, and as central Newcastle is so pedestrian-friendly a walking tour was the obvious choice for us. Becky has a passion for Newcastle that shines through as she shares stories of the history, architecture and street art that have shaped the city. Highly recommended to anyone wanting to experience the city from an insider’s perspective. Thanks Becky.
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