





Walking Half Day Tour Hadrian's Wall
Locations: Durham, Newcastle, North East
- Fascinating historical journey
- Expert guides
- See the best of Hadrian’s wall archaeological finds
- For those who love history
- Small groups
- COVID restrictions may apply
Walking half day tour of Hadrian’s Wall, the UNESCO world heritage site is the frontier of the Roman Empire. This tour is great for those who love history.
On the half-day walking tour you focus on the fort at the east end of the wall - Segedunum. The fort is home to fantastic reconstructions of the Roman way of life - such as a section of the wall which can be viewed and walked along. You step into the Roman world and learn about this fantastic, ruthless but creative culture that conquered much of the known world. The tour starts at the fort of Segedunum - now called Wallsend.
You will go to the Great North Museum in Newcastle which has one of the largest collections of Roman artefacts in the North of Britain. Your guide will interpret these and give you an insight into Roman life at the Northern frontier of the Empire.
What's included:
- Half day walking tour
- Booked 9:30 am or 1 pm.
- Professional, knowledgeable and experienced guide
- Focus on the fort at the east end of the wall - Segedunum
- Entry to Segedunum Roman Fort and the Great North Museum
- The option of a Costumed guide in authentic roman clothing at the additional cost of £100.00 (payable locally)
Iles Tours know that the best trips live on in the memories that stay with you. That’s why they don't do ordinary walking tours. Instead, you are taken 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, Iles Tours show you the North East England as you’ve never seen it before!
- Pre-booking is required
- Mobile number is required to contact you on the day of tour to be kept up to-date.
- Please advise at time of booking about any disabilities
- Your guide will contact you with a text message prior to the tour to confirm your attendance