Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Saint John is famous for being the friendliest city you'll ever visit. History comes to life as your nationally certified expert guide tells vivid stories and takes you to Saint John's famous landmarks on this two hour walking tour. The 2-hour tour covers about 1.5 miles with some hills. Comfortable footwear and warm clothes are recommended. This tour brings you to the historical highlights of this coastal treasure that is Saint John.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please note: all tours depart at local time. Actual time of the tour is dependent on ship arrival times. when you book you will be notified of the actual departure time by email.
At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
What To Expect
Discover nearly 400 years of history in Canada’s oldest incorporated city and experience a unique blend of past and present in one of the friendliest cities that you’ll ever visit. You’ll be fascinated as your tour guide introduces you to personalities, places, and events that have made Saint John “the greatest little city in the east.” Learn the history of the buildings along Prince William Street. Discover why King Street is so interesting. Visit Barbour’s General Store, an authentic 18th century general store. Swing by the King’s Square Bandstand to listen to the local talent or just take in the beauty of the square. Head over to Loyalist Burial Ground, the resting place of several of Saint John’s first British settlers. Before heading back to the ship, take a tour of the majestic Imperial Theater and then stop to explore the sights and smells in the Old City Market. Chat with local folks as they buy fresh produce in an oldest continually operated market in Canada, built in 1876. None of these tour sites are more than a kilometer from the ship. Participants can drop out and walk back to the ship on their own at various points, or stay the whole two hours to learn all about the historical intrigue of Saint John.
Options
Saint John Walking Tour
What‘s Included
Port pickup
Food and drinks
Drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
39 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
St John’s walking tour was active and engaging
Katy L,Oct 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a really comprehensive tour of New Brunswick and we really enjoyed our guide and his insights. Highly recommend if you are in town for the day and want to walk around instead of sitting on a bus to learn about the area.
Bad experience
34JoAnneG34,Oct 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00No time set so had to finally give up waiting at pier and go with a city bus tour for another $35. I waited and kept asking at the street side at end of pier
Worst experience
JoAnne G,Oct 6, 2024
- Review from Viator
1.00There never was anyone at the pier with any notification they were this tour and no time set on my ticket After walking back and forth for an hour I ended up paying the city of St. John bus service another 35$ to tour the city I’ll never use viator again
Average tour good for first time visitors
Keith T,Oct 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
3.00Tour was a bit unorganized. I followed the instructions on where to meet but they were not there. So I tried to contact them and got no response. So we went walking and eventually found them. Seemed like they had a lot more people than they expected. They split us into two groups and we were led by Keith. We were rushed because cruise ships were not docked for long. However I wish we spent more time in City Market. We want to see Trinity Church but that never happened. Keith was nice and corny funny and he did know and explained the architecture and history.
Great walking tour!
psteinik,Oct 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Keith was great. Entertaining and gave us a great overview of St. John. Found out about all kinds of historic buildings, wildlife, and other important sites.
Great walking tour!
John F,Sep 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. Great pace, lots of historical information. Covered lotsa of the city high points. Tour guide was personable and very knowledgeable.
great walking tour of Saint John
Eileen S,Sep 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Art was a great guide and local teacher and coach, so knew the history of the area well. It was fun to see the sights in this old, picturesque city.
Nice tour
Virginia M,Sep 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00Nice tour by a nice knowledgeable guide. It was difficult to hear him at times due to the size of the group and construction noise in some of the areas we visited. We did learn a lot about Saint John.
Really nice walking tour.
Dayna S,Sep 17, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great walk about. Our guide was very informative and we enjoyed the history and side story’s.
A great way to see St John
Joyce Y,Sep 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide. Mr. Dewar was so informative and adejusted the pace to accomodate those with walking issues. He gave us ample time to explore the market and at the end of the tour allowed us to stay in town to enjoy lunch before going back to the ship.
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