Discover St. John’s vibrant history and culture on a 75-minute walking tour, exploring iconic landmarks and breathtaking harbor views.
Discover St. John’s vibrant history and culture on a 75-minute walking tour, exploring iconic landmarks and breathtaking harbor views.
- Mary Brown’s Centre - Walk past this impressive stadium, named after Mary Brown’s Chicken, a cherished fast food chain in Newfoundland, and home to the Newfoundland Rogues basketball team.
- Chinese Headtax Monument - View this significant monument, which honors the head tax once imposed on Chinese immigrants to Canada.
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Mary Brown’s Centre - Walk past this impressive stadium, named after Mary Brown’s Chicken, a cherished fast food chain in Newfoundland, and home to the Newfoundland Rogues basketball team.
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Chinese Headtax Monument - View this significant monument, which honors the head tax once imposed on Chinese immigrants to Canada.
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George Street - Enjoy a stroll along this two-block stretch, reputed to have the highest concentration of bars and pubs in North America.
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“A TIME” statue - Observe this iconic statue dedicated to three Newfoundland musicians: singer-songwriter Ron Hynes, accordionist Wilf Doyle, and comedian Tommy Sexton.
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Water Street - During the summer, walk along this pedestrian mall, the cultural heart of St. John’s.
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The Ship Pub - Glimpse one of St. John’s oldest and most cherished pubs, established long before the automobile.
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Angel’s Corner - Pass by this significant site, created to honor victims of violence against women, as part of a national initiative to highlight gendered violence in Canada.
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War Memorial - See this historic and ornate monument, commemorating the service of Newfoundland soldiers in the “Great War.”
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Our Dogs - Discover these bronze statues, completed in 2003, depicting the two dogs named after the province: the Labrador Retriever and the Newfoundland Dog.
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Bannerman Brewing Co. - Refresh your senses as you pass by one of the city’s renowned breweries, named after Bannerman Park.
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Fort Waldegrave - As you walk, view one of the key forts that defended St. John’s Harbour during the First and Second World Wars.

- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Food and drink
- Transportation
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Discover St. John’s, the easternmost city in North America, with a 75-minute walking tour.
Begin your journey at the Convention Centre and wander through the vibrant George Street and historic Water Street, adorned with colorful saltbox houses, charming cafés, and breweries that were rebuilt after the 1892 fire.
Gain insight into local traditions such as…
Discover St. John’s, the easternmost city in North America, with a 75-minute walking tour.
Begin your journey at the Convention Centre and wander through the vibrant George Street and historic Water Street, adorned with colorful saltbox houses, charming cafés, and breweries that were rebuilt after the 1892 fire.
Gain insight into local traditions such as the “screech-in” and distinctive Newfoundland expressions.
Tour highlights include:
- The A TIME statue
- Chinese Headtax Monument
- Angel’s Corner, War Memorial
- Our Dogs statues in Harbourside Park.
Stroll along the seaside paths of the Battery neighborhood, concluding at the Battery Lookout with breathtaking views of the harbor. Along the route, uncover how the city’s weather and history have influenced its culture and enjoy the warm hospitality that makes St. John’s truly memorable.
- The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
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.