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Charlottetown Walking Tour: Explore Island's History with 6th Generation Local
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338 Ratings
Charlottetown
Embark on a captivating Charlottetown Walking Tour with Josh, a 6th Generation Islander, and delve into the rich history of the Island. Discover untold stories and enjoy a VIP experience.
Embark on a captivating Charlottetown Walking Tour with Josh, a 6th Generation Islander, and delve into the rich history of the Island. Discover untold stories and enjoy a VIP experience.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Confederation Landing Park - This location offers insights into the history of PEI and its development. Discussions will include local industries, shipbuilding, and interesting PEI facts, along with nearby attractions.
- St. Dunstan’s Basilica - This stop highlights the fascinating history and significance of this magnificent church to the…
- Confederation Landing Park - This location offers insights into the history of PEI and its development. Discussions will include local industries, shipbuilding, and interesting PEI facts, along with nearby attractions.
- St. Dunstan’s Basilica - This stop highlights the fascinating history and significance of this magnificent church to the city. While the tour does not enter the church, it can be visited independently.
- Great George Street Historic District - This area covers a variety of topics including the Bank of PEI, Bishop’s Palace, the Great Fire, and the Great George Hotel, along with intriguing facts about this historic street and area.
- Province House National Historic Site - This site emphasizes the importance of Province House to both Islanders and Canadians, discussing the 1864 Charlottetown Conference and Queens Square.
- Victoria Row - This area features discussions on Victoria Row, Prohibition, PEI’s car ban, and farming on PEI. A quick bathroom break is available here if needed.
- Charlottetown City Hall - This stop covers the history of city hall and the adjacent buildings, including the Charlottetown Fire Department and the Rodd Charlottetown, along with notable guests who have stayed there.
- Rochford Square - This location shares various stories such as shipwrecks, ghost tales, and hangings on PEI, while also reflecting on the history of the Bog.
- Beaconsfield Historic House - This stop explores the beautiful house, its rich history, and its poignant past, along with nearby attractions like Victoria Park and Fanningbank. Brief discussions on fox farming and erosion on Prince Edward Island are also included. Please note that the tour does not enter the house.
What's Included
- Map
- Map
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
Join Josh, a sixth-generation Islander whose family has resided on the Island since 1806, or connect with Mark, Ken, and Carolyn, who are also multi-generational Islanders. They will share insights about Charlottetown and the Island’s history, offering stories not typically heard on larger tours. The aim is to provide a unique tour and a VIP experience….
Join Josh, a sixth-generation Islander whose family has resided on the Island since 1806, or connect with Mark, Ken, and Carolyn, who are also multi-generational Islanders. They will share insights about Charlottetown and the Island’s history, offering stories not typically heard on larger tours. The aim is to provide a unique tour and a VIP experience. If there is no availability, don’t worry! Explore our Charlottetown Audio Tour Listing.
- Some parts of the tour of slight incline , Total walking is 1.3km
Location
2 Great George St
Great George Street
We will meet at the Confederation Landing Park Gazebo which is located at 2 Great George Street . You can also google Map Tip to Tip Island Tours . The gazebo is located in the green space beside Peakes Quay and the big Canada Flag and big Parking lot . Your guide will be there with a Green flag .
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(338 Ratings)
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E1064ijjennyc
Aug 17, 2026
Wonderful! - Ken was amazing! As a PEI native he was able to also weave in family stories to further enrich the history of the island he was telling us about. Very engaging! Thanks Ken!
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Trishander31
Aug 17, 2026
Wonderful Tour. Carolyn was a great guide - Carolyn was an absolutely wonderful knowledgeable guide. She shared a wealth of historical information that was very interesting. I would highly recommend this tour. It was excellent!
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Keri_a
Aug 15, 2026
Great morning with Ken. - We had a great time on our tour! Our guide Ken was outstanding. A long time Islander, he was extremely knowledgeable about the history of PEI, had lots of personal stories that related to the tour. He was a fantastic story teller and really brought the history of the city to life. I appreciated his pace, his love of his province and city and how engaging he was. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Robertlo458yf
Aug 13, 2026
Stroll through Charlottetown history - Very good walking tour. Guide was very knowledgeable. Good value for the cost. I would recommend this tour.
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Julie_s
Aug 11, 2026
A super fun time! - We had a wonderful experience with our tour guide! Carolyn was very informative, engaging and knowledgable. We learned so much about Charlottetown and all of its charm thanks to her! The walk was a pleasant and quaint stroll around town at a very calm and leisurely pace.
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Sarah143
Aug 11, 2026
Excellent tour - Tour was really excellent; Ruth was very knowledgeable, amiable and considerate- we learned a lot and had a wonderful time. Highly recommended. The tour company was also extremely helpful in facilitating us joining a bit late after our ferry was delayed.
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876dixiep
Jul 29, 2026
Great tour! - Great walking tour with friendly, knowledgeable guide! She created a wonderful atmosphere to ask questions. Ruth’s personal knowledge of PEI made it even better.
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Ryan_r
Jul 25, 2026
Walking Tour - Great information with added personal stories of interest. We enjoyed our experience. He knew a great deal about the city and its history, He answered all our questions thoroughly.
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Tonya_a
Jul 21, 2026
Fun Walkabout - Our guide was an authentic islander having been conceived above high tide. His personal stories added much to the experience.
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Nancy_k
Aug 11, 2026
Nice Walk - We had Ruth as our guide. She was very knowledgeable and informative. I’d recommend this tour - and then you can back track and see places she introduce on the tour.
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