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St. John's Downtown Walking Tour

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Overview

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: this tour is in St. John's, Newfoundland NOT Saint John, New Brunswick.

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    Meeting Location

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    4 George Street
    St. John's, NL A1C 1B8, Canada

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    92 Water Street
    St. John's, NL A1C 1A5, Canada

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    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.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    St. John's (pass by)

    We'll make several short stops on Water Street where we'll tell you some interesting facts and tidbits about the shops and landscape.
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    Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (pass by)

    Just how many people are buried in the cemetery here? We'll never know...and we'll tell you why.
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    Bannerman Park (pass by)

    Find out what makes this park a hub of activity in the summer.
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    Colonial Building

    Learn why our ruling party sits on the left and what happened here in 1932.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    War Memorial

    We'll end the tour near the water and learn about what it was that brought people here in the first place and what keeps them coming back.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the St. John’s Downtown Walking 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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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