Bay of Fundy Shared Tour Adventure
Description
This isn’t just a sightseeing trip it’s a complete Saint John experience that blends history, culture, nature, and local flavor into one unforgettable adventure. From wandering the historic King’s Square, to marveling at the Reversing Falls Rapids, you’ll see the city’s stories come alive. Taste the local flavor at Saint John City Market, then experience the Saint Martins Sea Caves with a scenic coastal ride past lighthouses, charming villages, and local seafood spots. Why book? Because this tour offers exclusive access to hidden gems, hands on history, and breathtaking natural wonders, all in one seamless journey perfect for travelers who want more than just a standard city tour.
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Begin your journey at King’s Square, a historic green space and cultural hub in Saint John with tree-lined paths and monuments. Nearby, the Imperial Theatre (1913) showcases elegant architecture and live performances. Just a short walk away, the Saint John Firefighters’ Museum highlights the city’s firefighting history, including the Great Fire of 1877, while the Loyalist Cemetery offers a quiet glimpse into the lives of the early United Empire Loyalist settlers.
Step into the heart of Saint John’s heritage at the Saint John City Market, one of Canada’s oldest continuing public markets. Wander through its historic halls, browse local vendors, and don’t miss the chance to try dulse, a salty-sweet seaweed snack, or sample freshly caught Bay of Fundy lobster.
Escape into nature at Rockwood Park, one of Canada’s largest urban parks. With scenic trails, freshwater lakes, and peaceful picnic spots, it’s a perfect retreat for hiking, birdwatching, or simply enjoying the outdoors.
Step back in time at Fort Howe, a historic landmark that offers panoramic views of Saint John’s harbor and skyline. Learn about the fort’s role in Canadian history and take in the picturesque surroundings. 15 minutes, Admission is free
Watch in awe as the Saint John River reverses direction with the powerful Bay of Fundy tides. This rare natural phenomenon, caused by the world’s highest tides, is a spectacular and unforgettable sight, making it a must-see on any visit to the city.
Three Sisters Lamp – Historic navigational landmark that once guided ships safely into Saint John Harbour, symbolizing the city’s maritime heritage.
Witness the world’s highest tides at the Bay of Fundy, featuring breathtaking coastal views, dramatic rock formations, and unique marine life. Explore the Saint Martins Sea Caves, carved by the tides, and take a 50-minute scenic coastal ride past covered bridges, historic lighthouses, charming villages, and local spots serving fresh seafood and chilled craft beer.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(28)
We did the Bay of Fundy tour with VGO Tours and our tour guide was Derick. He was very informative and provided great knowledge of all the sites we visited. We were picked up at our hotel promptly and the tour began. Derick drove us from site to site advising us of the history. He stopped and let us take pictures and answered any of our questions. He also went out of his way to take pictures of us while we were viewing the sites and sent them to us later. It was great to have pictures of the both of us sharing the sites. We enjoyed the tour, had a great time, it was the best. We highly recommend VGO Tours, you won’t be disappointed! Thank you Derick. Donna & Mike from Ontario.
Had a wonderful experience with Yasir. Gave us great information about the island. I’d recommend Yagar tours
This was our first time in St John and it was the best way to get to know the City. Due to a slight miscommunication, we were upgraded to a private tour. What a bonus that was!! Derik was our guide and we could not have been better served. He was friendly, very informative and it was clear he loved this city and passed that along to us. He also took care to make sure that as a person with a mobility issue and a well as a walking aid, I was safe and he aided my husband as needed. It was a perfect way to see Saint John and its attractions, history and the gorgeous geography of the Bay of Fundy, the reversing falls and the caves. A must do for anyone visiting St John NB
Excellent1 Derrick was very knowledgeable, helpful and had great personality. He answered all our questions and went out of his way to give us a great experience. Happy we came to St. John and had such a wonderful day.
Mo was an excellent guide. He showed off his city of St John with such enthusiasm and love for the local sites. He made sure we got to spend time where we wanted and never felt rushed. Highly recommend!
Derrick was an awesome helpful knowledgeable guide who answered all our questions and shared his passion about the history and heritage with us. It was a great way to see and learn about things in a day that we would have otherwise not seen on our short stay in st john
We booked our Bay of Fundy shared tour with VGO through Viator. Our tour guide, Derick, met us at the entrance of our hotel. To our surprise, he informed us that our shared tour had been upgraded to a private tour at no additional cost, including complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off. Derick, was extremely knowledgeable, courteous, and fluent in English. He made our experience truly memorable. We would recommend VGO Tours and especially Derick for anyone visiting Saint John and the Bay of Fundy area.
We could not find the tour at the dock. Nowhere did it indicate Viatour. The guide was holding a sign saying FGU. Finally he started looking for us and we embarked late. The guide spoke very broken English and was hard to understand. He had no enthusiasm and did not enlighten us with history of the area. He was unaware of what time we needed to be back to this ship so we were very rushed on our return. The windows of the bus were not clean. Worst excursion I have ever taken.
Dear Patricia, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are genuinely sorry that your experience did not meet your expectations. We would like to clarify a few points for future travelers. Your reservation was for the Bay of Fundy Shared Tour Adventure, which is operated by VGO Tour and booked through the Viator marketplace. Viator is the booking platform, while VGO Tour is the local tour operator. Our guide was stationed outside the cruise terminal at the designated meeting location, wearing a VGO Tour uniform, displaying a VGO Tour ID badge, and holding a clearly marked VGO Tour sign. The rest of the guests on the tour located the meeting point without difficulty. Regarding your comments about the guide, Mr. Derick is one of our experienced and highly rated guides, having received numerous 5-star reviews across multiple travel platforms. We recognize that communication styles and accents can be perceived differently by different guests, but he is trained in hospitality and tourism and strives to provide informative and professional service on every tour. Concerning the timing of the excursion, our schedules are coordinated with the official cruise information provided by the Saint John Port Authority. On the day of your visit, your ship’s departure time had been adjusted, and the tour departed at approximately 9:00 a.m. and returned around 2:30 p.m., about one hour before the scheduled 3:30 p.m. sailing time. Our goal is always to return guests with a comfortable margin before their ship departs. With respect to the vehicle, all of our tour vehicles are cleaned and sanitized before each departure. While road dust can occasionally accumulate on exterior windows during travel, we regret if this affected your enjoyment of the scenery. Had this been brought to our attention during the tour, we would have done our best to address it. We value every guest’s feedback, whether positive or critical, as it helps us continue improving our services. While we respectfully disagree with some aspects of your review based on our operational records and the feedback received from other guests on the same tour, we are sorry that your experience did not reflect the standard of service we strive to provide. We wish you safe and enjoyable travels in the future. VGO Tour Management Team Jul 13, 2026 Mary_L Great small group tour but not private Viator review: Bay of Fundy Shared Tour Adventure Derrick was very knowledgeable about the area and the sights we were seeing. My husband and I along with our two young adult daughters very much enjoyed this outing. With that being said, it was a little difficult locating Derrick as his identifying logo was the name of his business (VGO) and not the name of the tour as it was listed on Viator. Also, it was a very comfortable shuttle bus with 24 seats and not the private tour I thought I signed up for. I guess that is why it was called a “shared tour” but small group tour would have been more accurate.
Derrick was very knowledgeable about the area and the sights we were seeing. My husband and I along with our two young adult daughters very much enjoyed this outing. With that being said, it was a little difficult locating Derrick as his identifying logo was the name of his business (VGO) and not the name of the tour as it was listed on Viator. Also, it was a very comfortable shuttle bus with 24 seats and not the private tour I thought I signed up for. I guess that is why it was called a “shared tour” but small group tour would have been more accurate.
We had an absolutely wonderful tour with VGO around Saint John and the Bay of Fundy, Canada. Our guides and drivers, Mo and Fatima were marvelous: very friendly, professional, immensely helpful, patient and informative. This was one of the very best tours we have ever been on through all our travels. We highly recommend VGO to everyone traveling in this area.
