Tour guide in Newcastle Martin S.

Newcastle, United Kingdom

English

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Since May 24, 2022

7.0

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I'm Martin S., your private tour guide in Newcastle

Guide #54179

4.7 (10)

I successfully completed the Institute of Tourist Guiding North East England Blue Badge Examinations in August 2021 and am now qualified to take tours throughout the North East of England. This includes site tours of Durham Cathedral, the Laing art gallery, Great North Museum Hancock and Shipley Art Gallery and walking tours of Newcastle upon Tyne, Berwick upon Tweed and Barnard Castle. My hobbies include walking, cycling, touring and supporting Bristol Rovers. I moved to Newcastle upon Tyne in 1984 to go to University and study Mechanical Engineering, and I have stayed here ever since. In 2019, I was considering retirement from a career in Engineering and Project management and I saw an advert for the ITG Blue Badge Tourist guide course for North East England. I am passionate about everything in the North East including its industrial heritage. My special interests include Heritage, Engineering, Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham Cathedral and the Great North Museum Hancock. My aim to all travellers is give you an expression of passion for North East England and its future. ITG Blue Badge North East England I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver.

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4.7
  • John M.United States
    1 week ago

    Martin S was a great guide for us. We shared our interests in advance and he suggested an agenda that worked well. Highly recommend!

    Replied from the guide, Martin S.

    September 2026

    I am glad you enjoyed your tour and you are welcomed back for an extended tour of North East England

  • Arthur S.United States
    July 2026

    Well done. He was very flexible and patient with the changes in our schedule. We highly recommend him for a walking tour plus wonderful lunch at a historic building.

    Replied from the guide, Martin S.

    July 2026

    Thank you for your comments. I hope your vacation continues to be good

  • Jane F.United States
    February 2026

    Martin was nice & knowlegeable, but not quite the tour guide personality. Felt a bit rushed.

    Replied from the guide, Martin S.

    February 2026

    I am glad you enjoyed the tour. Thank you for your feedback

  • Larry Y.United States
    September 2025

    Martin was a wonderful guide with a wealth of information both on history and contemporary events in the area. He spent more time than allocated, and that was greatly appreciated.

    Replied from the guide, Martin S.

    September 2025

    Thank you for your review. I hope the remainder of your holiday goes well