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

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| St John's, Canada
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75 to 105 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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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

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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 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 (NST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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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 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 (NST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is 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.
  • 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.
The following is NOT included:
  • Smartphone and headphones.
  • Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour.
  • Food and drink.
  • Transportation.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 6..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Friendly St. John’s: A Newfoundland Port Self-Guided Audio Tour is as follows:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Friendly St. John’s: A Newfoundland Port Self-Guided Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

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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

Additional Info

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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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