The Toon Tour is returning for 2026!

1 month ago Mon 11th May 2026

Exciting news - the Toon Tour is returning for 2026! Our award-winning open top sightseeing bus will be back in service from 23 May. 

See the best of Newcastle

The Toon Tour starts at Central Station and there are 16 stops on the route, including the Grainger Market, St James’ Park, Ouseburn, Newcastle Castle and the Quayside. You can hop on or off at any of the stops. 

Toon Tour won't cross the Tyne Bridge this year due to ongoing restoration works. You can use your 2026 ticket for 50% off your tour in 2027 to see the bridge up close.

The open topper is on the way dears! Make like Mrs Doubtfire and hop on the Toon Tour this summer.

Timetable

The timetable is available on our website, please make sure you use the calendar to select the date you attend to travel. View the timetable here.
Due to road closures, the Toon Tour will not be running over Great North Run weekend (12 and 13 September).

Fares and tickets

Tickets can be bought on the bus, cash and contactless payments accepted, and on the Go North East app.

Adult         £10 
GNE Discount
(if you show the Toon Tour driver a valid
Go North East ticket or concessionary pass,
you can travel for the discounted rate)
£8
Concessions
(Students, over 60s and Blue Light Card Holders)
£8
Child£6
Group of up to five passengers£35
Private hire

Our open top buses are also available for private hire. To find out more about private hire, please contact our Customer Service team.