Private Tour

Downtown Charlottetown: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Are you looking for a way to discover Downtown Charlottetown without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour.

• Find out all about the city’s founding, and Canada’s early history and spot a hidden mouse while wandering around

• Hear from producer Raeann, a local history buff

• Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish

• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it

• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, pop in your headphones, and just tap start. The app has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

VoiceMap app for Android and iOS

Lifetime access to this tour in English

Smartphone and headphones

Food/Drink

Transportation

What To Expect

Welcome to Charlottetown, the charming capital city of Prince Edward Island! On this walking tour through Downtown, you’ll explore the historical and cultural treasures that make this city so special.

Admission Not Applicable

Our 75-minute walk starts and ends at Port Charlottetown, you'll hear how Prince Edward Island was discovered by Europeans, and then handed over to British landlords. You’ll find out how the islanders gained their independence, tiptoed on the brink of bankruptcy, and what eventually convinced them to join the Confederation.

Admission Not Applicable

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Downtown Charlottetown: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Reviews

4.44

27 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Nice overview of town. Easy to follow.
594hollya,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The tour was very easy to understand. Quite a bit of walking would have been involved. We were doing the tour in the car as we have mobility challenges. We were able to figure it out in the car though it was a bit challenging with one way streets in the car versus walking. Nice overview. Definitely recommend.
The walking tour was easy...
Matt B,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The walking tour was easy to use and informative. The GPS tracking made it very easy to navigate since the audio would automatically start once you arrive at a stop. The tour took around 2 hours without stopping. There is some construction at the Province House which caused some confusion. You need to cross Grafton and take a left and the tour will resume. Highly recommend if you want a self guided tour option.
Tour historical district
Diana B,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Very interesting historical info. The app was easy to download. It was a bit lengthy for me at one time.
Good audio tour with very...
Susan S,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Good audio tour with very detailed instructions on directions. Make sure you download the Voice Map at home prior to your travels
Had Potential but it was no Google Maps - Patience Required!
Katgator817,
Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
This had potential but I was trying to use it in a limited time to get a little more knowledge about the town. I started using it and it would not match up right with the path. I walked around the entire building where it started and nowhere indicated I was going in the right direction. This was a very frustrating start and waste of my limited time. Then we tried to catch it at a different stop and again had trouble navigating and went the wrong direction. It was no Google Maps...not sure I recommend unless you have some patience to figure it out and do trial and error. Really want a refund since we did not use it but cannot see how to do that easily.
Short in Value
Marilyn H,
Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
The meeting place road was under construction, so Maps was unable to direct us to the starting place. The starting place was on Weymouth Street. I inquired with restaurant staff as to its location, no one was familiar with Weymouth Street in Charlottetown. They used Google Maps to locate this obscure Street. Not a good starting point. The replay 15 minutes did not work, so I could not rewind to listen to the speaker's message over again. Once we got our bearings, we decided to end our use of the audio. We needed a rest stop, washroom, which was in another direction. After our rest stop, we did not want to have to walk all the way where we left off to resume the self-guided audio. So, the benefits were short in value.
Amazing Experience!
O1093UVvictoriah,
Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My husband and I LOVED this app. It’s such a steal for the price. The facts were so interesting and the directions were so clear and perfectly timed. We loved that we didn’t have to rush to meet a “start time” for a group tour as we took the ferry over earlier that morning and could go at our own pace. Just make sure you go the correct way around the circle. We went backwards at first by accident.
Tour waypoints not designed for winterery conditions
David H,
Mar 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Well, it didn't go over very well unfortunately. O ce trying to activate the app when we were ready, I count get it going or find how to start it. Turns out after flipping through link after link, I found out I needd to load a new 2nd app. We did that, and when we started the tour, we couldn't becuase you have to be in the exact spot of the start point. Ours was in canada along the ocean boardwalk and it have 2 ft of snow on it in March. So, we could get to it, then when we struggles to do so, it lost our bearings and after 3 re-attempts, we eventually gave up. Im sure the summer would have been much better
Audio Tour of Charlottetown
rdeblake,
Oct 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The audio tour was easy to use and the information provided was interesting. We were able to go at our own pace, which was nice. I would recommend this audio tour of Charlottetown.
Excellent!
Jet48725586349,
Oct 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent tour and a local woman did the narration. Will get another tour when we get to Qubec City! Highly recommend! Very easy to follow directions!