Friendly St. John’s: A Newfoundland Port Self-Guided Audio Tour

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75 to 105 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Explore St. John’s, North America’s easternmost city, on this 75-minute walking tour.

Starting at the Convention Centre, stroll lively George Street and historic Water Street, lined with colorful saltbox houses, cafés, and breweries rebuilt after the 1892 fire.

Learn about local customs like the “screech-in” and unique Newfoundland phrases.

Highlights include:

The A TIME statue
Chinese Headtax Monument
Angel’s Corner, War Memorial
and Our Dogs statues in Harbourside Park.

Walk seaside paths through the Battery neighborhood, ending at the Battery Lookout with stunning harbor views. Along the way, discover how the city’s weather and history shaped its culture and experience the warm hospitality that makes St. John’s unforgettable.

What's Included

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
  • Food and drink
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

107 New Gower Street
St. John's, NL A1C 1J5, Canada

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End point

30 Outer Battery Road
St. John's, NL A1A 1A7, Canada

The tour ends at the view point at 30 Outer Battery Rd, St. John's, NL A1A 1A7, Canada.

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Mary Brown's Centre (pass by)

Pass by this large stadium, named after Mary Brown's Chicken, one of Newfoundland's most beloved fast food chains and home to the Newfoundland Rogues basketball team.
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Chinese Headtax Monument (pass by)

Catch a glimpse of this historic monument, commemorating the head tax that once existed for Chinese immigrants to Canada.
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George Street (pass by)

Stroll along this two-block-long stretch that, according to some sources, has the largest concentration of bars and pubs anywhere in North America.
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"A TIME" statue (pass by)

Pass by this iconic statue dedicated to three Newfoundlander musicians: singer-songwriter Ron Hynes, accordion musician Wilf Doyle, and comedian Tommy Sexton.
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Water Street (pass by)

Designated as a pedestrian mall during the summer months, walk along the epicentre of cultural life in St. John's.
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The Ship Pub (pass by)

Peak as you walk past one of St. John's oldest and most beloved watering holes, built well before the invention of the automobile.
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Angel's Corner (pass by)

Pass by this key haunt, meant to honour victims of violence against women. It was designed as part of a larger national project to shed light on the epidemic of gendered violence in Canada
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War Memorial (pass by)

Catch a glimpse of this historic and ornate monument, honouring the service of Newfoundland soldiers in what was once called the "Great War."
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Our Dogs (pass by)

Learn as you walk by these bronze statues, completed in 2003, depicting the two dogs who share names with the province: the Labrador Retriever, and the Newfoundland Dog.
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Bannerman Brewing Co. (pass by)

Refresh your senses as you walk by one of the city's great breweries, named after Bannerman Park.
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The Battery (pass by)

Walk through this delightfully colourful area, once the spot in St. John's where artillery such as mortars, rockets, and missiles were stored.
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Fort Waldegrave (pass by)

As you walk, catch a glimpse at one of the main forts that protected St. John's Harbour during the First and Second World Wars.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Friendly St. John’s: A Newfoundland Port Self-Guided Audio Tour?

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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  • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
  • Food and drink
  • Transportation

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

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

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (NDT).

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