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Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

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.

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

What To Expect

1

Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site

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.

15 minutes•Admission Not Applicable
2

Petty Harbour

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!

15 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour

Pickup included

Reviews

4.85

136 reviews

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    Monica D,

    Jun 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great driver and guide and enjoyed it much. Always feel that In Viator does a great job. I was in contact with our guide months beforehand and he was very helpful. Great job

  • Very beautiful and...

    John I,

    Jun 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very beautiful and scenic. Lots to see and do. Bring your friends and family along with your camera.

  • A really good tour👍

    Dolores F,

    Jun 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This tour was great value compared to the cruise ship price, and was available to us, we booked ahead of the cruise. We went to Cape Spear, Petty Harbor, signal Hill/Cabot Tower, Quidi Vidi and around St.John’s in a mini-van. Our driver Steve was also our tour guide and he was most entertaining, informative and he even sang to us! A wonderful 3 hour tour. I highly .recommend.

  • Exceptional Tou!

    Theresa R,

    Jun 24, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide Ellis was wonderful with lots of stories and great information to add to the tour! He was kind and helpful and exceptional at attending to all the guests in our small group! Highly recommend!

  • Excellent guide, informative, funny, learned lotsts.

    George W,

    Jun 16, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was worth the cost. We saw many things. Learned about the"new" language of the newfoundland people. Good times.

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