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Irish Loop Smartphone Audio Driving Tour

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St John's, Canada

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Overview

Embark on a captivating coastal adventure with our cutting-edge Smartphone Audio Tour along the majestic Irish Loop. Explore breathtaking scenery, charming fishing villages, and awe-inspiring ocean vistas, all at your own pace.

Turn your smartphone into your personal tour guide, as GPS-triggered audio seamlessly connects to your vehicle's stereo, enriching your journey with fascinating tales of history, culture, and natural wonders.

Special guest narrators breathe life into historical figures, immersing you deeply in the peninsula's rich and colorful past.

Travel stress-free, with unlimited freedom to pause, explore, and enjoy. Automatic commentary ensures effortless navigation with our intuitive live GPS map—no data required!

Join over 25,000 delighted travelers who've experienced more than 75 unforgettable tours!

What's Included

  • Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on the Tripvia Tours app
  • No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
  • Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle
  • Smartphone or tablet
  • Transportation (use your own vehicle)
  • **Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.
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3 Fort Amherst Road
St. John's, NL A1C 5H2, Canada

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Irish Loop (pass by)

Discover Newfoundland’s Irish Loop with a Self-Guided Audio Tour!Set off on a breathtaking coastal journey along the Irish Loop, a scenic drive through Newfoundland’s rugged beauty, historic fishing villages, and stunning ocean views.This tour takes you through rolling green hills, dramatic cliffs, and rich cultural landscapes shaped by Irish heritage, early explorers, and Indigenous traditions.Your GPS-guided tour will transform your drive into an immersive experience, filled with fascinating history, incredible wildlife, and engaging storytelling. Along the way, watch for puffins, whales, and even icebergs drifting past the coast!
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Deadman's Bay Path (pass by)

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Blackhead (pass by)

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Cape Spear (pass by)

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Maddox Cove (pass by)

Maddox Cove may look peaceful today, but beneath its quiet surface lies a history of survival, tragedy, and triumph. We’ll share stories of raids, legendary storms, early innovation—and the local folklore.
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Petty Harbour (pass by)

Petty Harbour’s colorful shores and seafaring spirit have lured fishers and filmmakers. We’ll let a local skipper tell you why.
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First Pond (pass by)

First Pond, Second Pond, Third Pond… and guess what the next one is? We’ll explain why everything’s a "pond" around here, no matter the size.
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Doyles (pass by)

“Now, if anyone can explain this part of the story, it’s someone who lived it firsthand…James Doyle.
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Bay Bulls (pass by)

Bay Bulls may be small, but it’s packed with history, pirate raids, fairy legends, and puffins galore. You’ll hear tales from locals and maybe even dodge a mischievous fairy—or two.
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Witless Bay (pass by)

Witless Bay might sound funny, but trust us—the charm here is no joke. As for the name, don’t worry—we’ll fill you in along the way!
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Mobile (pass by)

Mobile Bay comes alive in summer, with whales, puffins, and soaring eagles all part of the scene. Keep your eyes on the waves—you never know what you’ll spot!
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Tors Cove (pass by)

Hear Nathaniel tell the wild story of a stormy night in Tors Cove—when fear, cannons, and history collided.
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La Manche Provincial Park (pass by)

We’ll explain the name La Manche—but first, get ready for stunning coastal views, hidden beaches, and the chance to see one of Newfoundland’s most dramatic suspension bridges.
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Avalon Peninsula (pass by)

Join Steve, our Aussie wildlife lover, as he shares tales of the creatures that roam Newfoundland’s Avalon Peninsula. Keep your eyes peeled—and your snacks close—because out here, you never know who’s watching!
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La Manche Suspension Bridge Trail (pass by)

In late January 1966, the tiny fishing village of La Manche faced an unthinkable fate.... we'll tell you what it was.
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Cape Broyle (pass by)

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Our Lady of The Cape Cemetery (pass by)

You'll pass a quiet cemetery with flickering lights—but don’t be too quick to spook. We’ll tell you the tale of ghostly legends, glowing graves, and how old folklore found a modern twist.
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Calvert (pass by)

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Ferryland Lighthouse (pass by)

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Colony of Avalon (pass by)

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Ferryland (pass by)

History isn't all noble explorers and fishermen—there be pirates in these parts! We have one here to tell you of his hideaway!
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Renews (pass by)

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Mistaken Point (pass by)

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Biscay Bay (pass by)

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Trepassey (pass by)

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St. Vincent’s Beach (pass by)

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Holyrood (pass by)

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Point La Haye (pass by)

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Saint Marys (pass by)

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Saint Catherine's (pass by)

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Irish Loop Smartphone Audio Driving Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NDT). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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