Conception Bay Tour: Explore Historic Outports

Explore Conception Bay’s rich history with tales of pirates, WWII, and aviation. Discover charming outport communities and savor authentic Newfoundland cuisine.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Holyrood - Take a leisurely walk along the Holyrood Boardwalk, a picturesque trail that meanders through verdant landscapes and follows the tranquil coastline, providing breathtaking views of the bay, nearby hills, and diverse wildlife.
  • Conception Harbour - Explore the remains of the SS Charcot, a Norwegian whaling ship that sank off…
What's Included
  • Pickup and Dropoff at major hotels and B&Bs
  • Live guide in English
  • 3 Course Lunch
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a scenic drive to explore the charming outport communities along the shores of Conception Bay. This area is rich with fascinating tales of ancient pirates, World War II submarine encounters, the beginnings of transatlantic flight, Arctic expeditions, and North America’s first European settlement. Visitors will truly appreciate this authentic…

Location
Holyrood
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Stacey_w
Aug 7, 2026
I recommend this tour - Billy was a great storyteller. Very engaging and funny and knowledgeable. The tour was what I hoped it would be when I booked my trip to Nfld. Lots of beautiful scenic stops along the way. Some shopping in local stores. And a very tasty local lunch was included.
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214rajanit
Aug 5, 2026
Steve is Awesome! - Our guide, Steve, was absolutely terrific! He was incredibly informative, knowledgeable about the area, and made the tour both enjoyable and memorable. As a local, he shared fascinating stories, history, and insider tips that you simply wouldn't get from a guidebook. His friendly personality and great sense of humor kept everyone engaged throughout the day, making the experience feel personal rather than scripted. If you're looking for a more customized experience, I highly recommend reaching out to Steve. He also offers private tours and can take you to other destinations based on your interests, all at a very reasonable price. Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning to explore more of the region, Steve is an excellent guide who goes above and beyond to ensure you have a fantastic experience. Highly recommended!
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Wednesdayschild84
Jul 27, 2026
Fantastic day tour around Conception Bay - I had the absolute best tour with Dave visiting Conception Bay. Lots of beautiful little fishing villages, wildlife, scenic ocean views and more ! Dave was a truly informative guide who was able to impart of ton of histpry, folklore and laughter to the trip. I HIGHLY recommend it!
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Carolhe5172wk
Jul 26, 2026
Around the Bay…. a Wonderful Day - This tour is a great way to get a taste of Newfoundland’s smaller communities — the outports—that encircle the island. Dave, our guide, did a great job of weaving Newfoundland stories—history, lore and personal anecdotes into the tour. The lunch was outstanding and the scenery beautiful!
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N5265jtbarbaraf
Jul 19, 2026
Great experience! - Our hotel recommended this company and they were right! We had Steve as our guide around the Conception Bay and the experience was top-notch from start to finish!
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Steve_f
Jul 8, 2026
Good view of area around the bay - A great way to get outside of the city of St. John’s and see the surrounding land here. There’s a tremondous amount of history of this area of the country. The guide was good and the bus was overall comfortable. McCarthy is well organized and professional.
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219ralphb
Jun 29, 2026
Great tour of the Bay area - Our guide Steve was terrific - very informative, very knowledgeable about the area. Brought a personal touch (since he is native to the area) and humor along with much information and an enjoyable day around the Bay.
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U8113nwds
Jul 23, 2026
Conception bay - Van was great, guide was awesome, lunch in a little bnb was good, Distillery needed more time to finish our drinks.
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Doreen_f
Jul 5, 2026
Friendly and informative - The guide was entertaining and informative of the stops. The sites were interesting and the lunch was good.
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Peter_k
Jun 8, 2026
The experience is great... - The experience is great and our guide was excellent. The only issue I had with the tour is that it was at a low level of activity. I wish there was more of an opportunity to walk or hike. That’s my issue and not the tour’s fault. Our guide ( Billy) was top notch.
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From $152
up to 20 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).