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Northumberland tours & tour guides

No matter what your interest, you're sure to find a highly knowledgeable tour guide in Northumberland waiting to show you around.

If you are coming to Northumberland to see our incredible landmarks and beautiful landscapes you will be spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting a tour guide, with everything from qualified Blue Badge Tourist Guides to highly knowledgeable local tour guides with a passion for their Northumberland.

Perhaps you are planning to walk one of our long distance walking routes or just want a day out with a guide to show you some of the finest short walks in Northumberland? If so, we have tour guides and tour companies happy to transport your equipment from the start of your walk to the end, or who want to share with you their love of Northumberland's great outdoors.

Those interested in cycling tours and horse riding treks will also find a good selection of tours and tour guides in Northumberland. Whether you want to join a pre-planned tour or set out on your own steam, Northumberland's cycling and horse riding guides are always happy to help.

When it comes to watersports, we have guides who offer canoeing tours down some of Northumberland's most breath-taking rivers, and for the more adventurous, kayaking trips from Bamburgh beach to the Farne Islands and Holy Island.

Northumberland is home to some of the rarest and most beautiful wildlife in Britain, and it is no surprise that we have tour guides passionate about wildlife and birdwatching. From otter spotting on our rivers to excursions out to the Farne Islands, you'll never have a better chance to see, and learn about, Northumberland's rarest widlife.

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  1. Shepherds Walks

    Shepherds Walks

    Location

    Kirkharle

    The award winning resource for walking guides for Northumberland, Cumbria and The Scottish Borders. The walks that are available from Shepherds Walks, are quite unique, as they have written them all from a shepherd's perspective.

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    Type

    Activity Holidays

  2. Northern Experience Wildlife Tours

    Northern Experience Wildlife Tours

    Location

    Choppington

    Exclusive natural history excursions with an enthusiastic, experienced and friendly leader with an intimate knowledge of Northern Britain

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    Type

    Countryside Tours

  3. Shepherds Walks

    Shepherds Walks

    Location

    Kirkwhelpington

    The award winning resource for walking guides for Northumberland, Cumbria and The Scottish Borders. The walks that are available from Shepherds Walks, are quite unique, as they have written them all from a Shepherds perspective.

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    Type

    Walking

  4. Borders Birdwatching Tours

    Borders Birdwatching Tours

    Location

    Leitholm

    Birdwatching in Northumberland with knowledgeable and experienced guide. Accommodation can be arranged if required. Equipment can be supplied if required - binoculars and telescopes.

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    Type

    Bird Watching

  5. Laura Rhodes (Tourist Guide)

    Location

    Newcastle Upon Tyne

    I am a qualified Blue Badge Guide and have lived and worked in the North East of England for over ten years. I am keen to share my knowledge and enthusiasm for the region with visitors, both individuals and groups.

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    Type

    City Tours

  6. Robert Conlon Professional Touring Services

    Location

    Ponteland

    Offers a full range of tours of the region and will design customised programmes to meet specific needs if required.

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    Type

    City Tours

  7. Guided Tours of North East England

    Specialists in high quality bespoke trips and guided tours in English and German for groups and individuals visiting North East England.

    Persönliche Reisebegleitung auf Deutsch sowie Englisch (zweisprachiger Reiseleiter).

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    Type

    City Tours

  8. Mark O'Keefe North East England Blue Badge Tourist Guide

    Location

    Rowlands Gill

    A fully qualified regional guide offering the highest professional standards of service and knowledge. Mark is a conservationist and outdoor instructor completely addicted to the North East and its unique wild places.

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    Type

    City Tours

  9. Becks Development Training

    Location

    Allendale

    Team building, adventurous outdoor activities for groups of 5-100. Climbing, kite surfing, coasteering, kayaking, mountain biking, caving, canoeing, archery, gorge scrambling, raft building, abseiling and walking. Please ring for details.

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    Type

    Multi Activity

  10. Walter Willcox Blue Badge Guiding

    Location

    North Shields

    I can offer guiding services in North East England on coaches or on foot, in English. This includes guiding of historic sites, churches, museums, art galleries and walking tours in all the main towns and cities of the area.

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    Type

    City Tours

  11. Hadrian's Haul

    Location

    Newcastle upon Tyne

    Let us haul your bag, leaving you free to walk without hassle or worry. Pick ups/drop offs available as required, along the 84 mile route of Hadrian's Wall from Bowness-on-Solway to Wallsend - and beyond!

    Type

    Activity Holidays

  12. Not Entirely Sure Tours

    Location

    Embleton

    Cyclists' services: Cycling breaks in the Northumberland area, baggage transport and accommodation

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    Type

    Cycle Holidays

  13. Puffin Cruises Dave Gray Boat Trips

    Location

    Amble

    Take a boat trip around Coquet Island to see the puffins, terns, ducks and seals. Also a lighthouse, built by monks and ruins of a monastery window is visible.

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    Type

    Attraction

  14. Northumberland Bike Breaks

    Location

    Rothbury

    Come and explore the wonderful Northumberland countryside with us, rides to suit beginners to experienced mountainbikers. Luxury accommodation to meet the needs of bikers and walkers.

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    Type

    Cycle Holidays

  15. Omega Charters

    Location

    Amble

    Omega Charters organise boat trips to the RSPB managed Coquet Island. The island is home to Puffins and Roseate Terns, the UK's rarest seabird.

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    Type

    Boat Trip

  16. Kielder Water Cruises

    Location

    Kielder

    Cruise around Kielder Water in an 80-passenger cruiser with heated seating, light refreshments, toilets and on-board commentary. Full safety equipment.

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    Type

    Attraction

  17. All Your Yesterdays

    Location

    Ulgham

    Bespoke escorted tours around the region looking at antiques, collectables, family ancestry tracing, stately homes and the beautiful Northumbrian coastline and castles.

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    Type

    Walking Tours

  18. Billy Shiel's Farne Island Boat Trip

    Location

    Seahouses

    Boat trips to Farne Islands from Seahouses. Visit the grey seal colonies whilst listening to the commentary. All-day bird-watching trips during the breeding season.

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    Type

    Attraction

  19. Newcastle City Tours

    Location

    Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Newcastle City Tours offer you the safest and most convenient way of exploring the wonderful city of Newcastle and Northumberland Our tours are designed specifically to ensure that on every stop you visit a place of interest.

    Type

    Guiding Company