The best of St. John's walking tour: Explore North America's oldest city with a professional guide

Discover the charm and history of North America’s oldest city, St. John’s, on a guided walking tour. Explore hidden stories and iconic landmarks with a knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Bannerman Park - Bannerman Park in St John is a perfect example of 19th-century public park design! Here you will find a well-maintained atmosphere, beautiful surroundings, fantastic greenery, and many more eye-catching views!
  • Colonial Building - The Colonial Building is definitely a must-see! Visit and immerse yourself in very important history, impressive neoclassical architecture, and many interesting facts and stories this building has to offer!
  • War Memorial - Visit the National War Memorial and admire the majestic architecture, impressive details, and remarkable history behind it!
  • Harbourside Park - Harbourside Park is a beautiful place located in downtown St. John! Visit and find a well-maintained atmosphere, two striking statues of a Newfoundland dog and a Labrador Retriever, and many more impressive views!
  • Jelly Beans Row - Jellybean Row Shop & Gallery will paint your mood with a whole pallet of the most beautiful colors! Here you will find a lively row of colorful houses, a unique series of home decor items, and a very interesting history!
  • Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist - Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is one of the best examples of Gothic architecture in North America! Here you will discover beautiful architecture, rich history and many important facts!
  • Water Street Heritage Shop - Visit Water Street and immerse yourself in a vibrant local atmosphere, lovely restaurants, cafes, and unique shops full of artwork, jewelry, woodwork, and many more items that represent the rich history!
What's Included
  • Services of a professional local guide
What's Not Included
  • Transportation
Additional Information

Accompanied by an expert guide, you’ll explore the most captivating sights in the city. Embark on a city adventure while learning intriguing facts and myths. St. John’s holds the title of the oldest city on the North American continent, and Water Street is its most ancient thoroughfare. The famous explorer, John Cabot, first sailed into St. John’s harbor on June 24, 1497. It’s astonishing to discover the stories veiled within the streets, buildings, and nooks of St. John’s. Your delightful guide will share insights about the unique and special aspects of life in this city. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors who desire to fully experience the city!

Location
"A TIME" statue
George Street
Our guide will be waiting for you at the "A Time" statue at 4 George Street.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Fridoc517
Dec 15, 2023
The tour guide enlightened us about the history and culture of St. John - This tour was the best option for me to see St. John and know more about the history of St. John. Since I am fond of history, this walking tour was an ideal tour for me. The tour guide enlightened us about the history and culture of St. John.
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Srodday
Jul 1, 2023
Great Tour of St John's. - Very informative walking tour by Pierre. We had a great time learning about the history of St John's and seeing some of the sites. I would recommend this tour!
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Jill_b
Aug 28, 2022
Disappointed - Mustapha was very nice and an accommodating taxi driver that took us to some very scenic areas. However, he knew little about the history of the city or area. This was a bit disappointing as that was our main Teresa
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