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Saint John Experience: History, Culture, Nature
4.7
34 Ratings
Saint John
Explore Saint John’s rich history, culture, and nature on a thrilling Bay of Fundy car tour. Discover hidden gems and breathtaking views.
Explore Saint John’s rich history, culture, and nature on a thrilling Bay of Fundy car tour. Discover hidden gems and breathtaking views.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- King’s Square - Start your adventure at King’s Square, a historic green space and cultural center in Saint John, featuring tree-lined paths and monuments. Nearby, the Imperial Theatre (1913) boasts elegant architecture and hosts live performances. A short walk away, the Saint John Firefighters’ Museum showcases the city’s firefighting history,…
- King’s Square - Start your adventure at King’s Square, a historic green space and cultural center in Saint John, featuring tree-lined paths and monuments. Nearby, the Imperial Theatre (1913) boasts elegant architecture and hosts live performances. A short walk away, the Saint John Firefighters’ Museum showcases the city’s firefighting history, including the Great Fire of 1877, while the Loyalist Cemetery provides a serene glimpse into the lives of early United Empire Loyalist settlers.
- Saint John City Market - Immerse yourself in Saint John’s heritage at the Saint John City Market, one of Canada’s oldest continuously operating public markets. Stroll through its historic halls, explore local vendors, and be sure to try dulse, a salty-sweet seaweed snack, or savor freshly caught Bay of Fundy lobster.
- Rockwood Park - Enjoy a natural escape at Rockwood Park, one of Canada’s largest urban parks. With scenic trails, freshwater lakes, and tranquil picnic areas, it’s an ideal spot for hiking, birdwatching, or simply enjoying the great outdoors.
- Fort Howe National Historic Site of Canada - Travel back in time at Fort Howe, a historic site offering panoramic views of Saint John’s harbor and skyline. Discover the fort’s significance in Canadian history and enjoy the picturesque surroundings. Admission is free, and it takes about 15 minutes to explore.
- Reversing Falls Rapids - Be amazed as the Saint John River reverses its flow with the powerful Bay of Fundy tides. This rare natural phenomenon, driven by the world’s highest tides, is a spectacular and unforgettable sight, making it a must-see during any visit to the city.
- Three Sisters Lamp - The Three Sisters Lamp is a historic navigational landmark that once guided ships safely into Saint John Harbour, representing the city’s maritime heritage.
- Bay Of Fundy - Experience the world’s highest tides at the Bay of Fundy, offering stunning coastal views, dramatic rock formations, and unique marine life. Explore the Saint Martins Sea Caves, sculpted by the tides, and enjoy a 50-minute scenic coastal drive past covered bridges, historic lighthouses, charming villages, and local eateries serving fresh seafood and chilled craft beer.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
Additional Information
This is more than just a sightseeing tour; it’s a comprehensive Saint John experience that seamlessly combines history, culture, nature, and local charm into one memorable adventure. From exploring the historic King’s Square to being amazed by the Reversing Falls Rapids, the city’s stories will come to life. Savor the local cuisine at Saint John City…
This is more than just a sightseeing tour; it’s a comprehensive Saint John experience that seamlessly combines history, culture, nature, and local charm into one memorable adventure. From exploring the historic King’s Square to being amazed by the Reversing Falls Rapids, the city’s stories will come to life. Savor the local cuisine at Saint John City Market, then enjoy the Saint Martins Sea Caves with a picturesque coastal drive past lighthouses, quaint villages, and local seafood eateries.
Why book? This tour provides exclusive access to hidden treasures, interactive historical experiences, and stunning natural wonders, all in one smooth journey, ideal for travelers seeking more than just a typical city tour.
Location
Diamond Jubilee Cruise Terminal
Water Street
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
4.7
(34 Ratings)
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Mary_l
Jul 13, 2026
Great small group tour but not private - Derrick was very knowledgeable about the area and the sights we were seeing. My husband and I along with our two young adult daughters very much enjoyed this outing. With that being said, it was a little difficult locating Derrick as his identifying logo was the name of his business (VGO) and not the name of the tour as it was listed on Viator. Also, it was a very comfortable shuttle bus with 24 seats and not the private tour I thought I signed up for. I guess that is why it was called a “shared tour” but small group tour would have been more accurate.
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Pancho
Jul 12, 2026
VGO tours. Best of the best!!! - We had an absolutely wonderful tour with VGO around Saint John
and the Bay of Fundy, Canada.
Our guides and drivers, Mo and Fatima were marvelous: very friendly, professional, immensely helpful, patient and informative.
This was one of the very best tours we have ever been on
through all our travels. We highly recommend VGO to everyone traveling in this area.
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Adventurer443620
Jul 12, 2026
Highly recommended 👌 - On July11 we have tour with tour guy Derrick, Was absolutely amazing. Pick up from hotel in time.When to places exactly like he promise .Very friendly knowledgeable guy. Top trip.Fantastic experience! Highly recommended.
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Gregory_r
Jul 11, 2026
Amazing tour city and caves - Our full-day tour of the Bay of Fundy, St. John City, and the sea caves with Derick was absolutely incredible from start to finish! Derick is a fantastic tour guide who made our experience truly unforgettable.
* Perfectly Paced Stops: The itinerary features a massive variety of stops throughout the day.
* Never Rushed: We had plenty of time at each location to soak in the views and take gorgeous pictures.
* The Full Tidal Experience: We were lucky enough to see both high and low tides, which is a must-do in this region.
* Fascinating Physics: Derick is incredibly knowledgeable and gave us a mind-blowing explanation of the physics behind these massive tides.
* Wildlife and Wonders: We got to spot seals and witness the stunning phenomenon of the Reversing Falls Rapids—just wow!
* Perfect Ending: We wrapped up our perfect day enjoying delicious food and refreshing drinks right by the beautiful sea caves.
If you want an educational, fun, and seamless tour of St. John and the Bay of Fundy, book with Derick. You won't regret it!
Also you can book this as just 2 people no problem. You get a small van shared with a few others. So fun!
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Patrickhs29kl
Jul 8, 2026
The guide was very knowledgeable and pleasant . - We learned many things about the area that we would have passed by. It was a very relaxed pace. Derrick gave us great directions on our continuing trip to Halifax. I strongly recommend the more personalized tour.
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Mobile255215
Jul 4, 2026
Amazing tour & amazing guide!!!!! - Wow!!!! What an amazing tour!! Firstly, I contacted VGO to confirm time of pick up at my hotel. I was advised that it would be at 9.00 am, for meet up with the rest of the tour. However, the tour bus was full and I was offered instead, get this, a private tour, at no extra cost!!! I couldn't believe my ears!. I was a bit leery at first, but on June 29, I was picked up in front my hotel, on time, by Yasir. This was the name of the person who took me on the tour. It was so much more than what the bus tour had offered. Yasir drove me to all the historic sites, and took his time telling me the history. I could see that he loved what he was doing and his heart was into it. I appreciated this as I myself was very much intrigued by the history. I felt comfortable chatting with him, and was quite appreciative of the fact that he took me to the lighthouse (which is not included in the bus tour), which at first I couldn't see because of the fog, but there it was perched way above the ocean......what a view!
The private tour took perhaps 2-3 hours and I was quite happy that I did it. I truly and favourably recommend that you book with VGO TOUR (and especially with Yasir as your guide). He is certainly really good at his job and you will have no regrets!!!!!
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Jeremy_d
Jun 26, 2026
Enjoyed this tour of the... - Enjoyed this tour of the City of Saint John and Saint Martin's Sea Cave. I booked a group tour and ended up by myself in a private tour. My tour guide, Khusro, was friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating, providing lots of info, answering questions, taking pics. I had a great day, thanks again.
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Cameronkp2
Jun 25, 2026
We had Derrick. Was... - We had Derrick. Was upgraded to private tour. Saw so much more. So very happy. Very knowledgeable. Knows lots of info on area. Extra history given everywhere. I'd certainly recommend. Very friendly, super nice. We had a great time. Learned so much. Thank u
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Sudhir_u
Jun 23, 2026
We had a good time with a... - We had a good time with a private tour guide along with 2 other couples. Special thanks to Yasini, our tour guide for taking us to the important spots and giving us enough time to explore at our pace. All in all, it was a great experience and worth the time spent in St John.
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Patricia_k
Jul 14, 2026
Bad Start, poor guide - We could not find the tour at the dock. Nowhere did it indicate Viatour. The guide was holding a sign saying FGU. Finally he started looking for us and we embarked late. The guide spoke very broken English and was hard to understand. He had no enthusiasm and did not enlighten us with history of the area. He was unaware of what time we needed to be back to this ship so we were very rushed on our return. The windows of the bus were not clean. Worst excursion I have ever taken.
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