Hadrian's Wall Guided Walk - Uncover Roman History at the UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Haydon Bridge

Uncover Roman history at Hadrian’s Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk along the wall, explore Roman forts, and learn about the lives of the troops stationed there. Perfect for history lovers and those who enjoy country walks.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian’s Wall - Housesteads is a large Roman fort in the centre of Hadrian’s wall.
  • Vindolanda - One of the longest archaeological digs in Europe - Vindolanda is a fantastic site that tells the story of the northern frontier that is Hadrian’s wall
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Drinks at Lunch time
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Hadrian’s Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage site, marks the frontier of the Roman Empire. Explore the diverse lives of the soldiers stationed along the wall. Starting in Newcastle, the journey follows Hadrian’s Wall to Housesteads, allowing you to see the wall, its milecastles, and the rugged frontier landscape. Housesteads, the most complete Roman fort in…

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Location
Housesteads Roman Fort - Hadrian's Wall
Cancellation Policy

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

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Sp_denver
Sep 25, 2022
You are in good hands with Alex! - Alex makes the Hadrian's wall hike fun and informative. He's really knowledgeable and suits the hiking pace to match the participants. He was extremely patient answering all of the questions I had beforehand. You will be in good hands!
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Kathrync944
Aug 27, 2022
Can't go wrong with Iles Tours - Guides like the one we had for our Hadrian's Wall Day tour are the reason why the money spent on a guided experience is well worth the investment. Yes, we could have walked the wall, seen Vindolanda, stopped at the fort and read the posted signs but Hadrian's Wall came alive with the knowledge and experience that Alex has. When we had questions he had the answers - no waiting for Siri to tell us! It was all we hoped it would be. Start to finish it was a 5 star experience.
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Kristravel808
Aug 7, 2022
Unforgettable Experience walking Hadrian's Wall - This all-day tour with Alex was without a doubt one of the highlights of our visit to the UK and an experience we will never forget. Alex is a veritable fountain of knowledge about Roman and British history and was a thoughtful and considerate guide. The walk through pastures along Hadrian's Wall was both incredibly beautiful and a fantastic way to obtain a greater understanding of the history of the wall and Roman history in Britain. The landscape we hiked through was simply breathtaking. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in Roman or British history, archaeology, and/or who enjoys hiking and physical activity. We had children aged 4, 8, and 10 and a senior aged 78 and the walk was about 7 kilometers and has terrain that goes up and down hills in several parts. The walk probably would take about 2-2.5 hours for an active adult or teen, but understandably took longer for our group. This was fine as we could savor the experience and walk at our own pace. Alex anticipated issues that might arise relating to physical safety and was always on the lookout for us, and he was so patient with the slower pace given our group needs. Despite this, he managed to get it all in the tour, with a slightly shorter visit to one of the Roman forts. Alex's driver, Bert, was just the best. He took care of our other senior who couldn't do the hike along the wall, escorted her to the Roman Fort for an easier visit, and zipped us all to the port in time to make our ship's departure from Newcastle. One suggestion is to wear good shoes for walking, but with treads that are not so grooved so as to retain the cow and sheep droppings that are pretty much everywhere and unavoidable during the walk! We encountered many Brits with their dogs walking the trail and that also made the experience special as we felt we were experiencing part of the local traditions and activities rather than merely being on a touristy day trip.
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Charles
Jun 23, 2021
Excellent - The day tour was beyond excellent.  Not only did Alex bring Hadrian’s Wall to life (especially Housesteads and Vindolanda and the rest of the Wall we visited with him), but also his enthusiasm,  knowledge and readiness to discuss and debate it all in an open manner (not showing up our ignorance), while accommodating and helping disabled me where he could, was all second to none. Can't recommend him and his guidance highly enough.
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Deborahlt1818kf
Sep 4, 2020
Hadrian's Wall - All three of us spent a whole day walking Hadrian’s wall. Alex was very informative and we found him very professional from beginning to the end. He really made the experience come to life. Next time we visit Northumberland we will go straight to Alex for the Newcastle History Tour. Highly recommend him! Thanks Alex!
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Otavaloherewecome
Aug 26, 2019
One of the highlights of our trip! - This day tour with Alex was one of the highlights of our trip. We spent four days in total with Alex and this was incredible. He was flexible and slightly changed the schedule to accommodate a physical limitation of someone in our group. He put together a fantastic day for us. Vindolanda was a true gem. Without Alex they would have just been stones on the ground. He brought it to life and taught us so much we didn't know about the Roman period in Britain. Highly recommended!!
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Durbin
Mar 19, 2018
Hadrian's Walk hike - Alexander is a fantastic tour guide. On short notice, Alexander scheduled a tour and hike of Hadrian's Wall. Although the weather was cold and rainy for our two mile hike next to the wall, Alexander was enthusiastic, polite, and upbeat throughout. We took photos next to the wall and the tree where Robin Hood was filmed. We also toured the two Roman forts, but the highlight was Alexander sharing his knowledge of Roman military history while we drank beer next to the fire at the Twice Brewed Pub. If you want a tour from the quintessential English gentleman, then hire Alexander.
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