Irish Loop Smartphone Audio Driving Tour

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4 to 8 hours (approx.)
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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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Meeting Location

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3 Fort Amherst Road
St. John's, NL A1C 5H2, Canada

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What To Expect

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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)

Discover how Deadman’s Bay earned its ominous name, with Captain Morgan on hand to reveal stories of pirates, peril, and Atlantic adventures!
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Blackhead (pass by)

Explore Blackhead, a traditional fishing village where Newfoundland’s seafaring history and breathtaking ocean views come together.
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Cape Spear (pass by)

At Cape Spear, you’ll stand at the edge of a continent, staring into the endless Atlantic. We’ll reveal the stories of courage, survival, and discovery.
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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)

Ponds appear and vanish, fairies toy with travelers, and place names hint at stories whispered through the trees.
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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)

Calvert wasn’t always called Calvert—we’ll tell you how and why that changed. From silver fish to supernatural rock formations, this town proves that even the smallest places can have the biggest stories.
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Ferryland Lighthouse (pass by)

At Ferryland Lighthouse, you’ll meet more than sweeping ocean views—Lady Sara Kirke herself might just drop in.
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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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Aquaforte (pass by)

Aquaforte—strong water, not strong drink! We’ll tell you how this quiet harbour earned its name, dodged pirates, and scored Canada’s first .....
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East Coast Trail (pass by)

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Fermeuse (pass by)

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Renews (pass by)

Wonder about the quirky name 'Renews'... we'll tell you how it came to be.
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Chance Cove Provincial Park (pass by)

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Cape Race Lighthouse (pass by)

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Mistaken Point (pass by)

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Portugal Cove South (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)

We'll tell you why it’s one of the strangest—and richest—ponds you'll ever encounter.
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Point La Haye (pass by)

With roots stretching back centuries, Point La Haye is where Irish heritage, ice age geology, and Newfoundland traditions like mummering all come together.
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Saint Marys (pass by)

In St. Mary’s, you’ll hear from a British soldier stationed during the American Revolution, when cannons protected fishing riches—and fired in battle.
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Saint Catherine's (pass by)

St. Catherine’s? Salmonier? Mount Carmel–Mitchell’s Brook–St. Catherine’s? Don’t worry—we’ll sort out the names.
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Butter Pot Provincial Park (pass by)

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St. John'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 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

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

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  • 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
  • No signal required or data used during tour
  • Good mobile or WiFi connection needed for the initial download
  • 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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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
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