Victoria Tunnel Tours, Ouseburn

Victoria Tunnel Tours (Ouseburn Trust) – Guided history tour in Newcastle upon Tyne

Tripadvisor’s #1 thing to do in Newcastle, this guided walk takes you through a Victorian waggonway turned World War Two air raid shelter, complete with recreated air-raid sirens and first-hand memories of wartime Newcastle. You’ll also learn which city landmarks you’re walking beneath, including the chance to pass under Hadrian’s Roman Wall.

The draw: two tour lengths (1¼ or 2 hours), both now covered by an annual pass so you can return for free within 12 months of booking, plus genuinely well-reviewed guides who lean into storytelling as much as history.

Hours: Tour times vary, advance booking required due to strict capacity limits, check the site for the current schedule.

Vibe check: atmospheric and a little eerie in places (constant 12°C, low ceilings, limewashed walls), wear flat shoes and something you don’t mind getting a bit dirty. Note limited wheelchair/pram access beyond the first 50 yards due to WWII blast walls.