St. John's Downtown Walking Tour

4.8
(219 reviews)

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Our Signature Tour is jam packed with fascinating stories, beautiful Newfoundland scenery, and amazing architecture.

For the most comprehensive tour in town, join us on our Signature Downtown St. John’s Walking Tour. From Water Street and Duckworth Street to Bannerman Park and the Colonial Building, you will be captivated by the oldest city in Newfoundland & Labrador, its fabulous architecture, and warm welcoming people.

Along the way you will be entertained by some great stories. Learn why our government sits on the left, how we turned yarn into nurses, and where the city's bright colours came from.

You’ll learn all of this and a whole lot more when you take a walk with us on our Signature Tour.

PLEASE NOTE: We are located in St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador. If you are looking for a tour in Saint John, New Brunswick we can make some recommendations.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We'll meet at the statue ("A Time") at the east end of George Street next to YellowBelly Brewery. GPS coordinates: 47.56241281892376, -52.70969365294738

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    We'll start our tour on the famous George Street where you'll learn a bit about it's history and what's coming next.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We'll make several short stops on Water Street where we'll tell you some interesting facts and tidbits about the shops and landscape.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Just how many people are buried in the cemetery here? We'll never know...and we'll tell you why.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Find out what makes this park a hub of activity in the summer.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Learn why our ruling party sits on the left and what happened here in 1932.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We'll end the tour near the water and learn about what it was that brought people here in the first place and what keeps them coming back.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
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Cancellation Policy

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

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