St. John's Downtown Walking Tour
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Ages 0-100, max of 18 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
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Live guide: English
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- "A TIME" statue, 4 George St, St. John's, NL A1C 1B8, CanadaWe'll meet at the statue ("A Time") at the east end of George Street next to YellowBelly Brewery. GPS coordinates: 47.56241281892376, -52.70969365294738
End:- War Memorial, 92 Water St, St. John's, NL A1C 1A5, Canada
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 357188P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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- 4 George St, St. John's, NL A1C 1B8, CanadaWe'll meet at the statue ("A Time") at the east end of George Street next to YellowBelly Brewery. GPS coordinates: 47.56241281892376, -52.70969365294738
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- 92 Water St, St. John's, NL A1C 1A5, Canada
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- leonah9330 contributions10/10 Walking TourWe absolutely loved the walking tour with Pierre! It was so informative and authentic! Thank you for showing us the city!Written August 22, 2024
- Q2849UAwendyh0 contributionsPierre gave us a great tour. We would recommend this viewing of St. John'sPierre was entertaining and informative. He covered battles, fires, commerce, architecture and more. He mixed in local stories with a sense of humour. Great walk.Written July 14, 2022
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Heather
8 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
A truly wonderful 2.5 hours jam packed with local knowledge, stunning scenery and helpful tips to maximize our time in St. John’s. Appreciated your guide Dave’s passion for local arts and culture and how he recited lyrics of some of his faves. We always try a walking tour on our first day in a new city and this tour rivals those we’ve done across Europe. This time we also brought our 10m old son along who loved listening in to the tour too. We did need to carry his stroller up some stairs a few times but nothing we could not handle. If you have any accessibility or mobility needs, I’d reach out to the tour guides in advance to confirm accommodations.
Written August 18, 2023
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Thank you so much for the awesome review. It is great to know our tour will help you with things to do during the rest of your stay. Cheers
Written August 23, 2023
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Judith E
Reading, United States8 contributions
Our tour was originally booked for tomorrow morning, but when today’s regatta was postponed until tomorrow I emailed Pierre to see if we could change the date. He offered me the option of going this afternoon and we jumped at it. We are so glad we did. This was our second visit to St John’s, and although we had walked around the city on our own before, we had such a good time with Pierre. He is so knowledgeable about the city and had so many interesting facts and anecdotes to share with us. We walked from one end of the city to the other and up and down many of the hills - but we were able to stop and rest when we needed to and take the time to hear another story. It was truly a very worthwhile afternoon and we’d recommend it to anyone who wants to really learn about the city and its history.
Written August 3, 2022
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Hi Judy. Thank you for the awesome review. I am so glad you enjoyed the tour. It was great fun hosting you and Andy. Enjoy the rest of your time in St. John's. Cheers!
Written August 4, 2022
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pjnm1061
Kitchener, Canada93 contributions
We did this tour on our first full day in St. John’s. It is a must do if you want to familiarize yourself with the architecture, culture and history of St. John’s and the role it played in the history of Canada as well as its strategic role in world history.
Dave P. Was our guide. We could not have asked for a better host for this experience. He was able to address small details as well as how the details fit into a much larger picture that had an impact on the development of the city and the province. His respect for those who came before was palpable. He had a great sense of humour and was open to sharing family history that further tied the pieces together.
The tour felt like sharing an afternoon with a friend whose easy manner, insightfulness and knowledge made you want to spend more time together. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. We would strongly recommend signing up for this tour.
Dave P. Was our guide. We could not have asked for a better host for this experience. He was able to address small details as well as how the details fit into a much larger picture that had an impact on the development of the city and the province. His respect for those who came before was palpable. He had a great sense of humour and was open to sharing family history that further tied the pieces together.
The tour felt like sharing an afternoon with a friend whose easy manner, insightfulness and knowledge made you want to spend more time together. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity. We would strongly recommend signing up for this tour.
Written July 11, 2023
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Thank you for your awesome review! We are so happy that you enjoyed your tour. Cheers!
Written July 12, 2023
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Maureen M
3 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
For 6 months I planned a trip to Newfoundland, and I signed up and prepaid for about nine different day tours. The first tour was to be wedged in between 2 flights, as I had only 24 hours in St. John's. Worried my flight could be delayed I also signed up for the tour the following morning before flying out. I was happy to pay for both tours, but the operator said he would only charge me for the one I actually took. He understood my situation and seemed eager to assist. We both discussed various options which included my asking if it was at all possible to delay the first tour by some minutes to allow me to arrive in time. I knew it would be a close call. He rejected that as was his right.
My plane arrived about 10 minutes after the tour started so no way could I make it. But I was relieved that I had set up a backup plan. The following morning I arrived early and waited for the tour to begin. Then 4 French speaking guests arrived and a woman who informed me that the tour was to be in French and flippantly said they would return my money. I was very shocked and disappointed. I was also angry. I had received no notification, and they knew it because I clearly did not reply and they sent the woman to intercept before the tour started. At no time was I rude or disrespectful. All that I said was that I didn't want a refund. I wanted the tour. A few minutes later a bilingual male guide arrived, and I assumed it would be a bi-lingual tour as many are. Even if it were primarily in French with a bit of English thrown in I would have been content. But after 15 minutes of solid French and zero eye contact I got the message and just walked away. I do not remember ever having been treated so shabbily. The other 8 tours were fine, as have been scores of other previous tours.
The tour owner replied that I was rude and had a sense of entitlement. He was not present, and I was never rude. But my one day in St. John's was shot.
My plane arrived about 10 minutes after the tour started so no way could I make it. But I was relieved that I had set up a backup plan. The following morning I arrived early and waited for the tour to begin. Then 4 French speaking guests arrived and a woman who informed me that the tour was to be in French and flippantly said they would return my money. I was very shocked and disappointed. I was also angry. I had received no notification, and they knew it because I clearly did not reply and they sent the woman to intercept before the tour started. At no time was I rude or disrespectful. All that I said was that I didn't want a refund. I wanted the tour. A few minutes later a bilingual male guide arrived, and I assumed it would be a bi-lingual tour as many are. Even if it were primarily in French with a bit of English thrown in I would have been content. But after 15 minutes of solid French and zero eye contact I got the message and just walked away. I do not remember ever having been treated so shabbily. The other 8 tours were fine, as have been scores of other previous tours.
The tour owner replied that I was rude and had a sense of entitlement. He was not present, and I was never rude. But my one day in St. John's was shot.
Written August 15, 2024
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We are sorry that your tour was cancelled, we did our best to provide you with a tour but unfortunately you were the only person booked and that does not meet our required minimum for a tour. You say you didn't receive a notification. Receiving is your responsibility, and had you monitored your correspondence you would have received the email that we sent Saturday afternoon to advise you of the cancellation.
The woman that spoke to you was not sent there to intercept you. She was there to collect payment from the private tour. How could we know that you didn't check your email?
You had no reason to expect the tour to be bilingual and you had absolutely no right to have any expectation that you could join that tour as it was a Private Tour and was in no way related to the tour that you originally booked.
Written August 21, 2024
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cdnhutch
Oakville, Canada23 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Pierre rocks. His educational tour of the St. John’s Downtown area including Jelly Bean Row was insightful and humorous. His historical knowledge of the area is unparalleled and really added to the understanding of how and why St.John’s grew as a city. The pace and distance covered was reasonable as you stop and go throughout the 2.5 hour tour.
Highly recommend this tour especially at the start of your trip as Pierre’s recommendations and insights will enable you to experience much more of St. John’s.
Highly recommend this tour especially at the start of your trip as Pierre’s recommendations and insights will enable you to experience much more of St. John’s.
Written July 13, 2023
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Thank you for your awesome review! We are so happy that you enjoyed your tour. Cheers!
Written July 14, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Wes
Edmonton, Canada1 contribution
Jul 2023 • Solo
I arrived in St. John's late in the evening. After getting situated for the night, I had no solid plan for the next morning. So, I went online and looked up "things to see and do in St. John's.
In doing so, I happened upon this walking tour and decided to give it a try. In short, I was very glad I did. Not only was the tour very informative, but also provided perspective on things to otherwise see and do, while in St. John's.
For example, Pierre recommended getting screeched in @ Christian's, on George St. Later that evening, I did so, and had a blast!
Pierre is a fantastic host, very personable, knowledgeable, witty, and fun. I recommend doing this early during your visit in the city, as it will provide a great launching off point for subsequent activities/experiences to subsequently enjoy.
Keep up the great work, Pierre!
In doing so, I happened upon this walking tour and decided to give it a try. In short, I was very glad I did. Not only was the tour very informative, but also provided perspective on things to otherwise see and do, while in St. John's.
For example, Pierre recommended getting screeched in @ Christian's, on George St. Later that evening, I did so, and had a blast!
Pierre is a fantastic host, very personable, knowledgeable, witty, and fun. I recommend doing this early during your visit in the city, as it will provide a great launching off point for subsequent activities/experiences to subsequently enjoy.
Keep up the great work, Pierre!
Written July 26, 2023
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Thank you for the excellent review and the recommendations for fellow travellers. Cheers
Written July 29, 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
abc
1 contribution
Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. He really knew the history of Newfoundland and was able to convey it without partisan asides. The tour was physically challenging in that St Johns is very hilly and we had to go up several long staircases as we walked along. He kept a steady pace while unobtrusively waiting for participants who lagged behind while climbing.
Written August 27, 2023
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Thank you for the awesome review. We are really glad you enjoyed your tour with our guide and
that it was the introduction to St. John's that we want our tour to be.
Written August 31, 2023
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Mark M
Toronto, Canada16 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Excellent tour by Brandon. Ended up being almost 3 hours because we asked lots of questions and the tour guide was very passionate about his subject not just a tour, but a deep dive into the history and economics of Newfoundland. We ended up talking about and looking at a lot of things which I’m sure we’re not on the usual tour.
Written May 10, 2024
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Thank you for the great review. We are glad you enjoyed your tour. Cheers!
Written May 30, 2024
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Debbie G
Memphis, MO13 contributions
Jul 2023 • Friends
Pierre was a treasure trove of information on the history and people of St John's. We were fortunate to book the tour on his first anniversary in the business. It was obvious how passionate he is about the subject, often bursting into snippets of songs or giving amusing little trivia facts about the characters and businesses that are a part of the area's history. I strongly recommend this tour for anyone wanting a great introduction to the city. Wear comfortable shoes, and be prepared for a treat.
Written July 18, 2023
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Hi, Thanks for your awesome review. We are pleased you enjoyed the tour!
Written July 19, 2023
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Laura Y
Toronto, Canada14 contributions
Sept 2023 • Solo
I had a great time walking with Pierre and the group through St. John's! We covered a lot of ground at a nice easy space given all the hills and I never felt rushed. Pierre's love for St. John's and the province was felt through his lively and funny story telling (and jokes!), and his deep historical knowledge. We had some great laughs and learned a lot! He also gave suggestions for food and other things to do in the city as we walked so this is a great way to start your time there as an introduction. 10/10 from me for this tour!
Written September 15, 2023
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Thank you for the awesome review! I am so glad that you enjoyed the tour and the introduction to St. John's. We love out city and we love sharing it with our guests. Cheers!
Written September 17, 2023
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