Rob was so welcoming, friendly and enthusiastic about Newcastle and its history. He's a skilled and knowledgeable researcher and shared engaging stories. The tour was well planned out and very accessible. Included a diverse array of perspectives, topics and historical snapshots from throughout history. Also good for discovering gems such as restaurants in the city to return to later.

We met Rob in the centre of Newcastle today. We learnt about the history, the architecture and the notable people who previously lived in the city from the Romans to Dire Straits. We thoroughly enjoyed Robs tour of the sights which was presented in a fun and informative way. Highly recommend if you've got a spare couple of hours!

I was so pleased to receive a voucher as a present and take the opportunity to spend such a great day this way. I live locally and have been visiting these sites for 40+ years, but my knowledge and insight has certainly expanded after the guide with Kevin today. The 4 hour guide is so worth it, and the highlight is certainly visiting Vindolanda and gaining such an extensive understanding of life on the Hadrian Wall frontier through Kevin's insight and knowledge. It's one of the best museums and sites about the Roman Occupation in England and Kevin's explanations make it 'come alive'. The start at Cawfields, one of my favourite picnic spots, 'sets the scene' and gives an overview of Hadrian's Wall, and it's significance. Opportunities for some great views too! Going by myself, with some local knowledge to places I know well, I beforehand wondered how cheesy this might be, but it's absolutely NOT! What I came away with is an admiration for my heritage, my continued love of Northumberland and Tynedale, deep appreciation for Kevin's insight and a day (one of my favourites this year so far) well spent.

Difficult to pick out the single most memorable part. It was all very good, from the introductory talk through a walk along a stretch of the Wall to fascinating visits to the two forts of Vindulanda and Housesteads where Kevin brought the places to life with his knowledge and explanations.

Super tour. The perfect length of time for us. Very informative and interesting. Lovely guide. She gave us some good tips for places to go for the rest of our weekend which worked well for us.

Amanda (I think it was her name) was amazing. I came to Newcastle from Chile as a solo traveler and this tour was absolutely brilliant in terms of culture, know more about the city and it’s origins and so about the daily geordies activities. If you don’t know much about the city and their highlights, I trurly recommend this tour as part of your visit. 5/5

Good coverage of scenes in the Vera series, with video replays to jog our memories. Also served as a good intro to local Newcastle sites. The coach was also very comfortable.

We had a gift for a half day Vera tour. Our guide was the incredibly enthusiastic Fran and in capable safe hands with driver Bryn. I would say to anyone who hasn't watched Vera this is also a good tour for you as there is lots of information about the locality also not relating to Vera. History of Newcastle, shipyards, first lightbulbs, museums etc. We learnt so much. The coach was on time, immaculate - in fact never seen a coaches windows so clean. Around Newcastle up to Whitley Bay, Tynemouth, pass Seaton Delval Hall, the coast etc. It was just wonderful we enjoyed it immensely. There were people from all over on the tour, America, Australia etc and also all ages. Thank you to Fran, the enthusiasm, the knowledge, the well researched facts. This tour was full and a lot of people going on the full day tour the following day. Absolutely fantastic thank you to all and also for hosting this tour to show the beautiful North East to the world. EXCEPTIONAL. Btw everyone had a great view.

I did the half day tour last year which my children bought me as a Christmas gift the previou year. I thoroughly enjoyed that day so last Christmas they purchased the full day. What an amazing day! Fran is an excellent guide, knowledgeable about Vera and the locations. Plenty of references to scenes in the series gorgeous scenery, renewed my acquaintance with Lindisfarne. Stopped off in Seahouses for fish and chips. If you love Vera this really is the tour for you, even saw Vera's land-rover driving off Lindisfarne as we were going towards it.I'll be booking for next year.

Excellent tour, a must for Vera fans. Plenty of information and facts. Fantastic scenery. Only let down by the coach. It was very hot! Asked the driver to make it cooler and put on the fan for about 30 seconds before turning it off before driving off. Also we had to sit at the back and every time the guide said look to your left all we saw was the toilet! Perhaps change the coach?