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Newfoundland A Coastal Journey Private Tour 3-4 Guests (~6 Hrs) 2
A black dog with a chain leash, sitting on a concrete surface with grass in the background. 3
A coastal town with a river, a person walking on a path, and a boat in the water. 4
A coastal village with colorful houses, a dock, boats, and a hilly backdrop. 5
By Iconic Newfoundland A Coastal Journey

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $169 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • Local Expertise: All guides are proud to call St. John's home. Each having lived here at least 60 years, we share with you authentic stories coming from true locals, something a 15-minute photo op simply can't provide. We ensure you are left with lasting memories.

    Unrushed Exploration: Enjoy 30 to 90 minutes at every stop. There is no rush to fit all of this into a 3-hour window. Your tour at your pace.

    Deep Engagement: You won't just see the landmarks—you'll experience them. Wander, talk, listen, explore. Climb to the top of Cabot Tower, enter the lighthouse at Cape Spear, walk to the edge of the continent, interact with local fishermen. Visit several areas involved in WW1, WW2, 7 years war. See how our strategic location as the entry way to North America played pivotal roles.

    Truly Private Service: Travel in an SUV limited to 3 guests, each with its own dedicated guide. Tour length can be adjusted as needed. Cruise passengers - we start & end on your schedule. It’s your day.

Activity location

  • Fort Amherst Lighthouse
    • 111 Fort Amherst Road,
    • A1C 5H2, St. John's, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Signal Hill Visitor Centre
    • 230 Signal Hill Road
    • A1C 5M9, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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Newfoundland A Coastal Journey

  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h
    6h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
CA $169.00 x 1 AdultCA $169.00
Total
Price is CA $169.00
Until Sat, Sep 19

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Bottled Water
  • Inclusions
    Handmade Souvenier from your guide - yours to keep.
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Exclusions
    Any purchases of food, drink, lunch, souvenirs are at the travellers expense.

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • It is suggested you take the following items with you the day of, to make your experience most enjoyable. There is storage space enough for passenger to bring along: * Comfortable walking shoes * Raincoat or Umbrella * Suntan Lotion * Clothing Layers * Sunglasses * Backpack or bag * Mobile Phone & charger. USB port is available in the vehicle. * Camera * Water & Snacks ( you will have time to purchase lunch / snacks at midday.) * Visa, Debit card or cash for souvenier & food / drink purchases
    • Not recommended for travellers who have walking difficulties. Some stops we walk to lighthouses and some include walking uphill.
    • While most of this tour is wheelchair accessible, there are 2 stops out of 7 that are partially accessible only, with the other areas being viewable but will be difficult to access.

Activity itinerary

Jellybean Row Houses (Pass by)

We drive pass several jellybean terrace houses throughout the day, amazing colours. Hear the storey of why houses are so vibrant.

Fort Amherst Lighthouse

  • 1h
Drive through the Southside of St Johns,, view the Outer Battery, visit the site of Newfoundlands first lighthouse at Fort Amherst. Heart about the military history and how this area helped protect our harbour during the wars. Learn about chain rock, the steel underwater net protecting St Johns Harbour during WW2. View the vaults used to store wartime amunition as well as Newman Wines vaults of 300 years ago. Site of filming series Hudson and Rex

Blackhead

  • 15m
Lookout stop giving a panoramic view of the older part of St Johns, Water Street, and St Johns Harbour.

Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
The most easterly point in North America. Stand with your back to the water and the entire continent is in front of you. Visit the gift shop, visitors, centre. Go inside the lighthouse which has been restored to the way it was when it was lived in by the keepers. Walk through the war tunnels and view the disappearing guns. Visit the scenic viewpoints overlooking the Atlantic ocean where soldiers once scanned for enemy ships Summer months you will most likely see whales, icebergs, birds offshore.

Petty Harbour

  • 1h 30m
One of the oldest fishing communities in North America. Walk the jetty, interact with local fishermen & watch them clean their fish, listen to their stories of how they catch up to 2000 lbs per day, one at a time, no nets. Pass by the old church and the hydro electric generating station in the community since 1901. View the beauty of the colourful community where murals are found on homes, sheds, fences & elsewhere. This is also where we stop for a lunch break.

National War Memorial (Pass by)

The Newfoundland National War Memorial represents the war effort of Newfoundlanders who were not part of Canada Confederation during either of the World Wars. Tomb of the unknown soldier.

St. John's (Pass by)

Four Sisters - View 4 adjoining brick homes connected by an inside tunnel built from scraps in the 1800s for 4 daughters of Mr Garrett who was commissioned to construct Cabot Tower.

Quidi Vidi

  • 1h
Step back in time, the narrow roads through Quidi Vidi villiage with its colourful houses which line the edge of the roads. A fishing village dating back to the 1500s. Walk to the edge of the cliffs and view the narrow inlets where fishermen come and go. Visit the Artisan Studios local arts and crafts. View the processing system of Quidi Vidi Brewery - makers of beer from the water of 20 thousand year old ice bergs. Walk to "the gut"

Quidi Vidi (Pass by)

Quidi Vidi Lake - sight of the longest running annual sporting event in North America

St. John's (Pass by)

Fort Pepperell - American Military Base constructed under the Destroyers for Bases agreement - allowing USA to build bases in return for destroyers. Hear how American Soldiers stayed on site after the end of WW2, and built St Pats Ball Park, at no cost to Newfoundlanders, the largest ball park in the City.

Cabot Tower

  • 45m
Cabot Tower began constrction in 1897 as a monument to John Cabots 1497 voyage to North America, and the 60th anniversary of Queen Victorias reign. Hear why it was a very controversial. Used for signaling functions until 1958, located on Signal Hill - where Marconi received the first ever wireless transmission. Enter the tower and climb to the top for breathtaking views. Browse the gift store.

Location

Activity location

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    Fort Amherst Lighthouse
    • 111 Fort Amherst Road,
    • A1C 5H2, St. John's, Canada

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Signal Hill Visitor Centre
    • 230 Signal Hill Road
    • A1C 5M9, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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