Pete's Historic Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Welcome to Canada’s first City, Saint John, New Brunswick, the only city on the Bay of Fundy, home of the world’s highest tides. Meet at Area 506 Waterfront Container Village entrance, and proceed along historic Water Street to Market Square to access the City’s indoor pedway system. This avoids an uphill walk on King St, the steepest main street in Canada. The tour is flat, with a downhill section near the end. Copies of rare photos are used during the tour. Historical facts are featured, from 1783 until the present day. Your knowledgeable guide will focus on numerous points of interest and hidden gems including the history of Saint John over the last 242 years. The final part of the tour is on Prince William St, once known as the Wall St of Canada.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

pet dogs welcome

special needs cildren are free

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Pete's Historic Walking Tour

Lunch

What To Expect

On Water Street ,on the way to Market Square, the tour stops at Furlongs liquor store.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

From the exterior area or Market Square, your guide will show where the Loyalist Landing in 1783 occurred, where the Great Fire of Saint John began, and the location of the Prince Charles and Lady Diana walkabout Details and history are provided. Inside Market Square is the Marco Polo sailing ship model; the history of the famous ship is given.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Pete's Historic Walking Tour

Reviews

4.94

321 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

305

Interesting and Fun!
210leannek,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We really enjoyed our walking tour of Saint John with Pete. He knew so much about the city and we found it all really interesting!
Interesting
Jennifer B,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Pete is an interesting and informative local who loves his hometown. The tour was 2.5 hours, which seemed. a bit long.
Pete’s Wonderful Walking Tour
Harry E,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Pete was s very knowledgeable and friendly. This is a very informative tour and very fun. Wonderful.
Highly Recommended.
Carlos71522,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very knowledgeable and friendly tour guide. Would highly recommend for any tourists interested in a very casual, informative and friendly walk around Saint John.
St Johns
Steven D,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was one of the best walking tours I ever experienced. His knowledge of the city was very impressive.
A great historical tour!
Allison C,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Pete is so kind, funny, and knowledgeable! You can tell he really takes pride in his tours. He gives a ton of historical knowledge of the area. If you are a history buff, you will love this tour. The walking is very easy. If you want a light walk around the local area and a knowledge of history, this is the tour you want.
Easy walk
X3470ZFronj,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Pete gave us a great tour even though. It was just my wife and I. Very knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend time with. Was pretty level and I was able to handle it even though I am challenged with uphills.
Pete’s Walking Tour
Troy Z,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Pete was incredible. He knows everyone and everything about area. If he doesn’t, he takes a note, researches the question and gets back to you with the answer.
Excellent
margeb330,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Just 2 of us and Pete was so very informative and fun! Excellent walking tour, we enjoyed it so much and highly recommend him!
A total delight.
Eric P,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
St. John isn’t filled with iconic sights, but rather lots of small and charming ones that Pete brings to absolutely vivid life. He’s a FANTASTIC guide - warm, hilarious, and a truly great storyteller. I highly recommend this tour. What a delight.