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2 hours 30 minutes
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Our Signature Tour is jam packed with fascinating stories, beautiful Newfoundland scenery, and amazing architecture.
For the most comprehensive tour in town, join us on our Signature Downtown St. John’s Walking Tour. From Water Street and Duckworth Street to Bannerman Park and the Colonial Building, you will be captivated by the oldest city in Newfoundland & Labrador, its fabulous architecture, and warm welcoming people.
Along the way you will be entertained by some great stories. Learn why our government sits on the left, how we turned yarn into nurses, and where the city's bright colours came from.
You’ll learn all of this and a whole lot more when you take a walk with us on our Signature Tour.
PLEASE NOTE: We are located in St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador. If you are looking for a tour in Saint John, New Brunswick we can make some recommendations.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
All Fees and Taxes
George Street
We'll start our tour on the famous George Street where you'll learn a bit about it's history and what's coming next.
St. John's
We'll make several short stops on Water Street where we'll tell you some interesting facts and tidbits about the shops and landscape.
219 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Curious55509696181,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Sam was an excellent tour guide. The tour went for 2 1/2 hours…probably could have been shortened a bit, but overall great stories and history and even some songs! Definitely recommend! It is a 2 1/2 hours tour and some steep hills, so be fit and bring your good walking shoes!



Meadowood2018,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This was a wonderful tour filled with great stops and lots of history. Our guide Tyra was very knowledgeable and fun. A great way to get the feel of downtown St John's so that you can go back to some of the places that looked interesting, or recommended restaurants.



Roving55150189574,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Excellent guide well planned stops Knew her job and well informed Communication was good. Would recommend this tour !!




Michael O,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
This was a fabulous tour. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and we learned many interesting facts about St. John's. There were some expected highlights such as George Street and Jellybean Row Houses that didn't disappoint. Highly recommended.






kartonv,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The walking tour was excellent. Sam, our tour guide, was absolutely awesome! Sam is very knowledgeable and has a way of keeping everyone enticed in what she is saying. She can also sing! Great tour to learn about St. John’s very interesting history. Highly recommended.
Pearlquan,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
A great overview of St. John's and the history. Sam was a great tour guide. Would recommend to anyone who may be short on time in St. John's or want some history.
Carl C,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
David our tour guide kept us so informed and entertained throughout the 2.5 hours of this tour. His knowledge of the history of St John and Newfoundland was incredible and his pride in being a native son is so prevalent. Highly recommended!!
Thaine O,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Sam was an excellent tour guide: funny informative, a great singing voice. She made the time pass quickly and enjoyably.




mossquad,
Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Pierre gave us a great tour of downtown which included key historical sites and the jellybean houses! His pace was excellent and we were never bored.
Z742DJdianar,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Pierre was very informative and gave us an excellent tour of the highlights of St John’s downtown. Would highly recommend.
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