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Travel in an SUV with a maximum of 4 passengers. Visit the historic and cultural sites St Johns & area has to offer with an experienced guide. Unlike many tours 2 to 3 hours which allows only enough time for a picture, guests on this tour get the full experience, climb to the top of Cabot Tower, enter lighthouses, walk to the edge of the continent, interact with local fishermen and view them working their catch. You are not rushed. If you require a tour that is not 6 hours, we can adjust to your schedule as desired.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Travelers can be picked up at the cruise terminal, St Johns Airport, or a hotel or AirBnB within the St Johns area. Please indicate your preference when booking
Itinerary
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1Jellybean Row Houses
We drive pass several jellybean row houses, amazing colors. Hear the story of why houses are so vibrant.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Fort Amherst Lighthouse
Drive through the Southside of St Johns, view the vaults used to store Newman Wines 300 years ago, view the Outer Battery from across the harbour, walk to Fort Amherst Lighthouse.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site
The most easterly point in North America. Stand with your back to the water and the entire continent is in front of you. Visit the gift shop, visitors, center. Enter the lighthouse which is restored to the way it was when it was lived in by the keepers. Visit the war houses. Watch for whales often seen offshore.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Petty Harbour
One of the oldest fishing communities in Newfoundland. Walk the jetty, interact with local fishermen working their catch. Visit the old church, stop for ice cream, view the beauty of the colorful community with houses of red green yellow blue and anything in between.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Step back in time, the narrow roads through Quidi Vidi villiage with its colorful houses which line the edge of the roads. A fishing village dating back to the 1500s. Walk to the edge of the cliffs and view the narrow inlets where fishermen come and go.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Quidi Vidi
Take time out to purchase lunch at one of several vendors, visit the Artisan Studio and watch the making of all kinds of crafts and souveniers
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Signal Hill
The long winding road to Signal Hill. View the narrows, walk to the edge of the earth. Possibly visit with our friendly Newfoundland Dog who is almost always on site. St of the first ever wireless transmission - thus the name.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Enter the tower and climb to the top. Browse the gift store. Read about its military history and the details of being the site of the first ever wireless transmission in 1901.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is suggested you take the following items with you the day of, to make your experience most enjoyable. There is storage space enough for passenger to bring along: * Comfortable walking shoes * Raincoat or Umbrella * Suntan Lotion * Clothing Layers * Sunglasses * Backpack or bag * Mobile Phone & charger. USB port is available in the vehicle. * Camera * Water & Snacks ( you will have time to purchase lunch / snacks at midday.) * Visa, Debit card or cash for souvenier & food / beverage purchases
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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