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3 hours 30 minutes
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Discover Newfoundland, with Newfoundlanders!
Become acquainted with the city of St. John's and its surroundings, including Cape Spear, the most Easterly point in North America. Your local guide will regale you with its steeped history, legends & lore - all flavored with personal anecdotes and good humor for which Newfoundlanders are so famous.
Enjoy the brilliant vistas from Cabot Tower and Signal Hill, one of the most recognizable skylines in Canada. Walk through a cliffside World War II gun battery, watch for whales and seabirds, and visit the oldest standing lighthouse in the province. Other sights include Quidi Vidi Village, Jelly Bean Row, Government House, the Roman Catholic Basilica, and an orientation of the shops and restaurants of the downtown core.
Please note that Newfoundland and New Brunswick are different places- there are two towns with similar names- St. John New Brunswick and St. John's Newfoundland. We are in Newfoundland and do not run tours in NB.
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 3.5 hours, which includes the driving time to get to the different sites, as well as pickups. 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
The closest pickup to the Cruise Terminal is the Alt Hotel, roughly 300 Meters Away
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Air-conditioned vehicle
Pickup included
108 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Douglas A,
May 30, 2025
- Viator
We did a delightful tour of the highlights of St Johns and were serenaded by our guide Brian. Very nice.
MARTIN J,
May 14, 2025
- Viator
Mark was an excellent guide, friendly, knowledgeable and a safe driver. Really enjoyed seeing the sights of St. John's
Michael S,
Mar 3, 2025
- Viator
An excellent tour of a beautiful city! Larry, a native Newfoundlander, gave an Amazon, history filled tour in a luxurious black Suburban. A must do in St John’s!
Natasha S,
Feb 28, 2025
- Viator
McCarthy tours cancelled on me twice and offered no alternatives- by text at around 10pm the night before. I am very disappointed with this company.
Elena G,
Oct 31, 2024
- Viator
Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our time. It’s a great way to see parts of Newfoundland that you couldn’t do in your own.
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Operated by McCarthy's Party Tours & Convention Services