Historic St. John's Tour: Downtown, Signal Hill, Cape Spear

Explore Historic Downtown St. John’s, Jelly Bean Row, Quidi Vidi, Signal Hill, Chain Rock, The Battery, Cape Spear, and Petty Harbor.

We travel in a small van, allowing us to access locations that larger vehicles can’t reach, resulting in less waiting time at each site.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Signal Hill - Enjoy the stunning views of the city, Cape Spear, and the Atlantic Ocean. Then, we head towards the Battery to see Chain Rock, where a chain was stretched across the harbor during WWII to prevent German U-boats from entering.

  • Quidi Vidi - Also known as “The Gut,” Quidi Vidi is a charming fishing village located in the eastern part of St. John’s.

  • St. John’s - Visit Jelly Bean Row to see the colorful houses that give the city its unique character. We’ll drive along historic Water Street and Duckworth Street, and see the Terry Fox Memorial, churches, and historic buildings. The driver will point out restaurants and other points of interest along the way.

  • Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site - The easternmost point in North America, featuring a lighthouse, WWII bunkers, and gun barrels.

  • Petty Harbour - A picturesque and active fishing village nestled deep in Motion Bay, offering scenic and breathtaking views.

What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Pickup and drop-off at your Hotel, Airbnb or cruise ship
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
Location
Signal Hill
Signal Hill Road,
Cancellation Policy

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

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Karen_w
Sep 28, 2024
Great tour of St. John!! - The driver was very knowledgeable and took time to explain the region. Very picturesque and the stops were wonderful and well planned.
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Brian_m
Sep 19, 2024
A tour for all to enjoy. - Loved every aspect of this tour. Dave picked us up and dropped us off at our Hotel. He also shared his vast knowledge about the city and the province. The weather started out a little cool and windy but gradually the sun came out and we ended with a lovely 3 hour tour. Signal Hill and Cape Spear provided lots of photo ops along with the fishing village stop. As Dave would say “ You now have a good base from which to go forward to explore further on your own” I think his said lay of the land but I knew what he meant. I highly recommend this tour. Thanks again Dave.
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Gregg_w
Sep 15, 2024
Great way to see sites outside of down town!! - The tour was everything we wanted! Our guide gave us interesting background info and accommodated with flexible timing. We saw so much and got some lovely photos. If you don’t have a car, this tour is perfect to get to sites outside of town. Great tour!
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Sylviajoanne_t
Sep 15, 2024
Great overview of St. John's. - Dave was a wonderful guide. He looked up information for me while we got to check out Signal Hill and the surrounding area. It was a really fun tour.
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644debrae
Sep 14, 2024
Excellent tour - Jeff was terrific! True east coast hospitality. Wonderful tour and beautiful scenery. We highly recommend Jeff and Dave.
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Darrell_l
Sep 12, 2024
Excellent tour of several scenic spots in StJohn’s area. Dave was excellent speaking about the history and background. - Cape Spear and Signal Hill great history and scenic views. Downtown StJohn’s is fun to explore the shops & many restaurants & pubs to choose from.
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Henry
Sep 11, 2024
This tour is recommended - The visit to Cape Spear, Quidi Vidi, and Jellybean Row were all special. Our tour guide’s knowledge of St. John’s history was exceptional.
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Sharon_r
Sep 9, 2024
Amazing tour! - We had an awesome time on this tour. Ken was extremely knowledgeable of the area and took us to some unique places we would not have seen if it wasn’t for this tour. I would highly recommend anyone coming to visit to take this tour. You see so many things and interesting places in a short period of time.
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Audrey_n
Sep 7, 2024
Well worth the trip. - The driver Jeff was so nice and he answered all our questions. He told us so much about the city. Was the best city tour l have been on.
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Ron_d
Sep 4, 2024
Great scenic tour of St John's - The whole trip was memorable. Scenic stops highlighting the history of St John's. Very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide.
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