McCarthy's Party - Day Tours

McCarthy's Party - Day Tours

McCarthy's Party - Day Tours
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City ToursCultural ToursSightseeing ToursPrivate ToursBus Tours
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
About
Since 1982, McCarthy's Party has specialized in delivering tours of Newfoundland and Labrador. Committed to providing you with an authentic experience, we offer a total immersion in the culture - Newfoundland and Labrador style. Visiting people in their homes, chatting with fishermen, enjoying teas and lunches with community groups... whale watching, puffin and iceberg sighting, experiencing the culture... learning about the way of life, the language of the sea and the songs of the ocean Our slogan "Let The Locals Be Your Guide" sums up one of the great qualities of our escorted tours. Our guides grew up in the province and are the best source for information on the culture, history, music and language that make this area so unique. They know off the beaten path locations where our groups see the spectacular scenery and wildlife of Newfoundland. Your local guide will provide you with an authentic Newfoundland experience that will be both educational and thoroughly enjoyable
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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2024

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Thomas J
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
We chose to travel to St Johns Newfoundland for 7 days and added 2 days to the 5 day tour ( accommodations, breakfast, lunch, guided tours provided pickup/drop off at hotel). Accommodations were good but the guides ( Dave Welshman / Bob Johnston) were Great guides. We toured with Dave Welshman the majority of the time who gave our tour group a very close up view of the Avalon peninsula that we would never had experienced had we just drove around on our own. Very knowledgeable person who is native to the area and is passionate with the preservation of Newfoundland/Canadian heritage . Dave introduced us to small townships,different local cuisines, breathe taking hidden views throughout each day, meeting community elders , archaeological digs, new vocabulary specific to each region, war history, Newfoundland History, observed animal life (whales, seals)/ vegetation specific to the area … too much to list everything. Dave Welshman / Bob Johnston were great Guides that my travel partner and myself would 100% recommend to anyone. McCarthy's Party Tours certainly knows what they are doing with the quality of service at an honest price provided.
Written July 14, 2023
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Terri S
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
My three sisters and I joined our tour guide Tony Biles, bus driver Ray, and 30+ new friends for a wonderful 8 day bus tour of Newfoundland.
McCarthy's was helpful and accommodating from the moment of our booking the tour to the drop off at the airport for our flight home.
Tony set up a What'sApp chat a week before the tour and we all started to get to know each other.
8 people had flight delays causing them to miss the beginning of the tour. But Tony, and McCarthy's stepped up to help them find alternate accommodation, transportation from the airport, and to meet up with the tour as soon as possible.
The accommodations were excellent, as was the food that was included in the tour.
When we arrived at each hotel, our rooms and card keys were ready, and our luggage was delivered within minutes.
My one sister is unable to eat any solid food at all, and every hotel, restaurant, and even the Gander Curling Club, where we ate provided pureed meals for her. Tony connected with each establishment to ensure that this was looked after.
We guests were given several choices for each meal. Most meals offered a cod option and although I selected the cod option almost every time, I don't think I got two cod meals prepared the same. There was cod au gratin, pan fried cod, seafood chowder, etc. and there were also plenty of options for those who preferred something other than sea food.
McCarthy's alerted us to the Gros Morne Theatre Festival in Cows Head, and most of us guests opted to take in a show. Ours included Newfoundland folklore, jokes, and traditional music.
We all got Screeched In on our bus tour of Bonne Bay, and enjoyed exploring Gros Morne.
My highlights were the dinner and show at the Gander Curling Club, seeing finally puffins for real at Bonavista and Witless Bay, the traditional music on both boat tours, Cape Spear, Quidi Vidi ... I could go on.
I highly recommend McCarthy's Party Tours. It's really a fun and relaxing way to see Newfoundland.
Written September 26, 2024
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Shawn W
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Business
We did the three hour city tour and I would recommend as a team building event if you are in St.John's and have a free afternoon. Our tour guide, Larry Hann, was very informative and passionate about the city. He has lots of history to share and made it a memorable trip.
Written October 31, 2023
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Nancy J
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Friends
We saw and learned so much on the 12 Day tour with Bridget as our guide. She told us stories and facts, jokes and songs as well as played lots of informative videos. Charles was an amazing driver and was very personable and informative as well. We couldn't have asked for a better guide or driver!
Gros Morne, the boat tour of beautiful Bonne Bay , boat tour to Witless Bay (puffins!) , Twillingate and Trinity were our favourite. While in Rocky Harbour it's well worth it to buy tickets to Anchors Away. We were up and going early everyday but how else could we see so much?! Lots of cod was served ( best was at Whalers in Labrador) and the stuffed chicken dinner in Gander was outstanding. We managed to see a small iceberg in Labrador and one minke whale in Witless bay but June would be a much better time to go. You are pretty well guaranteed to see many humpback whales and large, impressive icebergs then.
Written September 11, 2023
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Susana D
Toronto60 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
We absolutely loved our tours with McCarthy's Party during our stay in St. John's, NL. We participated in 5 of their day tours and I can only say THEY WERE PERFECT!! The first 3 tours, The Irish Loop, Around the Bay and Outports were presented by Dave Welshman. Very organized, informative, fun and engaging. We learned a lot about history, geography, NL's traditions and sayings. We also did the Bird Island tour and we were lucky enough to see lots of whales during our boat trip as well as during the last historical tour on Cape Spears. We can just watch whales all day long. I strongly recommend McCarthy's Tours to anyone interested great information about Newfoundland and Labrador.
Written July 19, 2023
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LucySask
Saskatchewan, Canada102 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Solo
I highly recommend McCarthy’s Party tours. I took 5 separate day tours with them and each one was excellent: Historic St. John’s & Cape Spear with guide Brian, Outports & Lucky Rocks Tour with Ellis, Irish Loop to Ferryland with Steve, Excursion Around the Bay with David, and Bird Island Tour

All the guides were friendly, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to give us a great experience. Everything was easy, from booking online to the pick-up. For me, the tour was less expensive than renting a car and there’s no replacement for an excellent guide. Two of the tours were full day tours and an excellent lunch was included in the price. I was traveling solo and found these tours to be a great option. There were a few others who were also traveling solo.

For the Bird Island Tour, we were transported to a large group of around 100 people. It was difficult to find a seat on the boat as many people were saving seats for others by the time we got on the boat and then many of the guests stood up around the edge of the boat blocking the view for those of us who were seated. In spite of this, this was still one of my favorite tours.
Written August 15, 2024
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Debi C
Erin, Canada1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Friends
Our Tour Guide Steve Gosse made our trip , He was Knowledgeable, considerate of our needs , Patient ,funny and entertaining, and a great singer !! LOL. The 5 day tour of St Johns area was great ,saw everything we needed to see and more. My only complaint would be the boat tout to see whales and puffins, we were lucky enough to see whales and dolphins , but when we got to the Island the Puffins are sitting face out so you can't see any of their colouring , their orange beeks and feet . I wouldn't have even known it was a puffin. you could see them skipping across the water at break neck speed but that was all,
I would highly recommend this Tour Company, Also something no one tells you , St John's is very hilly !!!! a lot of areas are in walking distance but not for the faint of heart !! Thanks Steve and McCarthys for a great trip !!
"The Gift Shop Girls"
Written July 24, 2023
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Sarah M
10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
Just returned from the most memorable holiday. The 5 day eastern Newfoundland tour well exceeded my expectations. The tour was well organized. Steve Gosse, the tour guide was informative and regaled us with stories and sang songs of his homeland while driving to the villages and bays in the area.
Breath taking scenery, beautiful colourful homes, abundant wildlife, fantastic food, but above all its the friendliness of the people, their humour and music that captured my heart.
This is one of the best holidays I have ever had.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience the true essence of life. Best tonic for heart and soul.
Thank you Steve and to all the wonderful people I met on this trip.
Written June 30, 2023
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Valerie N
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
I can’t say enough positive things about this company! McCarthy tours is extremely well organized and the tour guides are fantastic. Our guide, Steve Gosse, could not do enough each and every day to provide all of us on his bus with the best experiences possible. He went to many interesting places, we met with interesting locals and he would break into the most lovely singing of wonderful Newfoundland songs. He kept us constantly entertained with relevant stories about the area and often incorporated the unique sayings that are commonly used there. We all had an absolutely wonderful time.

We also had a great day with another tour guide, Dave Welshman. He filled our heads with fascinating historical facts about the St.John’s area and Newfoundland itself. Both gentlemen went out of their way to make sure that all were safely accommodated during each activity, regardless of your physical capabilities. They were proud Newfoundlanders and it was evident in their presentations.
Written July 19, 2023
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Amanda T
6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
We ended up booking 3 day trips with McCarthy's on our 10 day trip to St. John's and area. All 3 trips were great! Larry, Dave and Ellis were all skilled drivers, knowledgeable, entertaining and very funny. Can't recommend them enough!
Written June 25, 2023
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