St. John's Downtown Walking Tour: Exploring Newfoundland Scenery and Architecture
4.9
125 Ratings
St. John's
Discover the captivating stories, stunning scenery, and remarkable architecture of St. John's on our Signature Downtown Walking Tour. Join us to explore Newfoundland's oldest city and learn about its unique history and welcoming people.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- George Street - 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.
- St. John’s - We’ll make several short stops on Water Street where we’ll tell you some interesting facts and tidbits about the shops and landscape.
- Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist - Just how many people are buried in the cemetery here? We’ll never know…and we’ll tell you why.
- Bannerman Park - Find out what makes this park a hub of activity in the summer.
- Colonial Building - Learn why our ruling party sits on the left and what happened here in 1932.
- War Memorial - 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.
What's Included
- All applicable fees and taxes included
Additional Information
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, why we drive on the right, and how the city reacted when a Nazi officer walked through town in full uniform.
You’ll learn all of this and a whole lot more when you take a walk with us on our Signature Tour.
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.
Location
"A TIME" statue
George Street
We'll meet at the statue ("A Time") at the east end of George Street next to YellowBelly Brewery.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(125 Ratings)
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Markmm1102qm
May 10, 2024
Great conversation and tour - Excellent tour by Brandon. Ended up being almost 3 hours because we asked lots of questions and the tour guide was very passionate about his subject not just a tour, but a deep dive into the history and economics of Newfoundland. We ended up talking about and looking at a lot of things which I’m sure we’re not on the usual tour.
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Lenore_k
Oct 7, 2023
Excellent walk about in St John’s NL - Historical and truthful walk about in St. John’s. The journey to becoming the 10th Province of Canada is both insightful and funny albeit a little crazy too.
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Lobaird
Sep 30, 2023
Take This Tour - An utter delight. The weather was cold and rainy but Pierre was warm and welcoming and so knowledgeable about all things St. John’s. One hundred percent recommend.
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782laurieb
Sep 27, 2023
Great tour, lots of fun - My adult son and I did the tour this week. It was a cold rainy day, but despite that the tour was fantastic. Pierre, the guide was extremely knowledgeable on the history of St. John’s. He had a good sense of humour and kept us entertained, while informing us.
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Rob_d
Sep 17, 2023
Really liked learning... - Really liked learning about the history of St Johns. It has a lot going on under the aurface. ........
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Globalgal008
Sep 15, 2023
Great Experience! - I had a great time walking with Pierre and the group through St. John's! We covered a lot of ground at a nice easy space given all the hills and I never felt rushed. Pierre's love for St. John's and the province was felt through his lively and funny story telling (and jokes!), and his deep historical knowledge. We had some great laughs and learned a lot! He also gave suggestions for food and other things to do in the city as we walked so this is a great way to start your time there as an introduction. 10/10 from me for this tour!
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Ln0211
Oct 7, 2023
Pleasant discovery of St John's on foot - Pleasant discovery on foot of downtown St. John's for 2.5 hours, in a small group. Very interesting to know the history of Newfoundland and many anecdotes told with humor. I recommend.
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Room-in-my-suitcase
Sep 23, 2023
Colorful St. Johns. - There is nothing like a walking tour of an unfamiliar metropolis to get the lay of the land. My walking tour of St. John's exposed me to the scenic architecture and culture of the community like the splashy painted houses of jelly bean row as a take on the painted ladies of Frisco. A stroll along Harbor Drive revealed a waterway moored with vehicles of fishing and mercantilism.
I veered off on my own on Water street as it was was chucked with retail outposts, eateries and bars; some unusual. I was captivated by the seal products at the Natural Boutique and the Dildo Brewery and Museum more than caught my eye. St Johns embraces a salt-of-the-earth charm.
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Allan_f
Sep 15, 2023
Too far to walk back to starting point - At my age of 79, I ended up having to turn back before the end of the tour with overstressed knee joints because the guide kept walking farther and farther from the starting point. I suggested to him to design the tour in a way that we would circle back closer to the starting point. VERY GOOD, INFORMATIVE TOUR THOUGH!
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James_v
Sep 15, 2023
Bad local tour operator - It was pouring rain when we started but the guide insisted on continuing the tour. After 10 minutes with soaking shoes and pants I as well as several others left the tour. What bothered me was that the tour operator would not refund our money albeit the tour is advertised as “good weather only” on the site! Albeit, Viator tried to have the company refund our money that’s refused and Viator had to do a courtesy refund.Great service by Viator, but wouldn’t use this tour operator under any circumstances. Choose another tour in St. John’s but make sure you don’t use this operator - they stink!
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