Cape Spear, Signal Hill in St. Johns Newfoundland Shore Excursion
Description
Explore the vibrant city of St. John's, Newfoundland, starting from the cruise terminal. This tour takes you to Cape Spear, the easternmost point in North America, and unveils the rich history of one of the oldest colonized regions in the New World, where you will walk through a historical WWII gun battery, with the chance to spot whales and seabirds. A knowledgeable local guide will share captivating stories filled with legends and personal anecdotes, showcasing the charm of Newfoundland. Enjoy stunning views at Cabot Tower and Signal Hill. Visit Quidi Vidi Village and the colorful Jelly Bean Row, alongside the Roman Catholic Basilica and downtown shops. - Discover the historical highlights of St. John's, including Cape Spear - Enjoy the commentary from a local guide with insider knowledge - Visit iconic sites like Signal Hill and Quidi Vidi Village - Experience the vibrant downtown with shops and restaurants
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Itinerary
The most Easterly Point in North America, this spit of land and famous lighthouses are well known the world over for welcoming travelers from across the seas.
This quaint fishing village provides visitors with a taste of what small-town Newfoundland is like, outside the hustle-bustle of St. John's. In season keep your eyes peeled for fish coming in on the boats!
These iconic houses stand out and help make St. John's the vibrant and colorful town that it is.
We will explore the iconic Signal Hill, with its commanding view of St. John's, the iconic Cabot Tower, and the impressive gun emplacements and history.
This charming village is a perfect last stop on the tour- a perfect representation of the old economy and the new. Fishermen still take their small boats out from the harbour in the "gut," while in the old fish plant, some of the most interesting beer in Newfoundland is brewed.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will have someone in a red vest/coat to meet you at the cruise terminal. They will direct you to the proper bus to board. Your guides also will have your name and phone number, and be looking out for you.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We require a minimum of four people total booked on a tour in order for it to proceed, and we reserve the right to cancel the tour if we do not receive sufficient people
- Passengers may have to go up and down a couple of steps. We do stop and walk around at the different sites, however if desired they can stay in the vehicle.
- The tour lasts 3 hours, which includes the driving time to get to the different sites. We generally spend around 15 minutes at each stop but the driving time to get to each place adds a significant amount of time to the tour
- We are located in St. John's Newfoundland, not Saint John New Brunswick. They are different cities, roughly 1000 km apart
Reviews(34)
Dillon was our tour guide and he delivered a great afternoon. Very knowledgeable on the history of the area and could answer any question. A lot of fun to be spending the afternoon with
Great tour. Mark was great - very informative. Nice van - only 7 on it so lots of room. Highly recommend.
This was a great tour lead by Bryan who was knowledgeable, funny and entertaining! A great way to get a sample of iconic locations in and around St. John's. Makes you want to come back for more !
Interesting places well worth seeing. There were only a few minutes at signal hill and at the cape which did not allow enough time for exploring.
Fantastic tour! Highly recommended.
Firstly, Stephen Gosse was an amazing tour guide : informative, musical, and lots of fun! The tour was wonderful, exposing us to the sights and delights of the Avalon Peninsula. We’ll never forget it AND we’ll be back!
Our engaging guide was Dylan who has a degree in history, which was so helpful in learning about many of the places that we visited! He did not rush us at any of our stops and was happy to extend our time if the group so chose to get in the last site. Be prepared for lots of walking. I highly recommend this tour.
Unfortunately we were unable to take this tour, as our cruise ship was unable to dock because of the weather. However, the company were quick to.let us know that we could ask for a full refund, for which we are grateful, along with great communication along the way.
Nice day exploring the area around St John. Our guide was very knowledgeable. Being in a small bus was nice for the frequent stops.. Only thing I would change is how to find the bus-- we didn't know the name of the company or where to meet them. My husband had to call Viator to find out. Would be nice when you make the reservation to find this out. Or send an email text the day before?
These guys were amazing. Incredible know;edge of local history.
