12 Charlottetown Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Green Gables House & Our Island Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 457 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $89Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned coach from central Charlottetown to Green Gables Heritage Place, Prince Edward Island National Park, North Rustico, and the Preserve Company. Guides such as Joan and Maura add local stories about L.M. Montgomery, island life, lobster fishing, and Charlottetown.

“This tour was excellent in every way!!! The tour guide started on time, informed us all along the way so we knew what to expect. She was very informative and was a great spokesperson for PEI—her pride in her province and country showed through. She tied all of the PEI history together along with the story of Green Gables, the major industries, culture—you name it, she had the information for you. Very pleasant and respectful. I felt like I had been in the classroom of a very polished and professional teacher!”

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2.Prince Edward Island: Guided Tour with Anne of Green Gables

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 288 reviews · 4 hours · from $112

Spend four hours exploring PEI from Charlottetown in a small air-conditioned van with an English-speaking guide. Visit Green Gables, stop at Cavendish Cliffs, see island viewpoints, and wander the gardens at Prince Edward Island Preserve Co. Guides such as Joe, Gavin, Rob, and Madison add local stories.

“We had a bit of confusion to get the tour started but the guides did a great job of sorting things out on the fly and making sure we all still got to see the sights. PEI was beautiful and the guides were very knowledgeable.”

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3.Prince Edward Island Premium Tour With Anne of Green Gables

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 268 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119

Travel from Charlottetown to Cavendish in a small group, with hotel pickup, a local guide, and a visit to Anne of Green Gables Heritage Place. Guides such as Gavin, Rob, Madison, and David bring strong island knowledge, while the Preserve Company adds a tasty regional stop.

“We had a great time. Our tour guide Gavin was very knowledgeable and friendly! Wonderful overview of the island.”

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4.Charlottetown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 244 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $20Best value

Walk 1.3 km through Charlottetown with a local guide such as Ken, Carolyn, Mark, Josh, or another Islander. Hear stories at Confederation Landing, Province House, Victoria Row, Rochford Square, and Beaconsfield Historic House. The tour is in English, capped at 12 people, and costs CA$20.28.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable. He was new to being a tour guide and will develop into an excellent walking tour guide. Two suggestions … 1) Provide opportunities for short sitting breaks. (There WERE some places where we could have had a short sitting break while he talked. However we weren’t invited to do so.) 2) Make the tour a bit more interactive. (We were a small group of just 10 people. However Ken just kept feeding us information as quickly as possible in a lecture style.) All that said, we learned a lot about Charlottetown and were glad we did the tour. Key point … Ken has been a…”

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5.Historic Walking Tour of Charlottetown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $21

Spend about two hours walking Charlottetown with local guide Jamie Kelly, whose Island family roots add personal stories to the city’s Canadian history. Visit St. Dunstan’s Basilica, Confederation Centre, All Souls’ Chapel, Victoria Park, and the harbour. Small groups, free cancellation, English only.

“Charlottetown is a charming city and tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Easy walking tour. Loved the quaint downtown area.”

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6.Prince Edward Island: Small Group Charlottetown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 147 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $43

Join an English-speaking guide such as Grayson, Joe, or Sheila for a two-hour Charlottetown walk limited to 12 people. See Province House, St. Dunstan’s Basilica, Victoria Row, Beaconsfield House, Government House, and the waterfront, with time for shops and photos.

“Grayson LaPointe was knowledgeable, kind, respectful and thoughtful throughout the whole tour. He had a good sense of humor too and I had no idea he was famous, as he plays 'Gilbert' in an Ann of Green Gables theatre production. He showed us the where the billboard was and allowed us to take pictures. He was intelligent and allowed us time to enJOY some shops, take pictures and enJOY conversation. It was a wonderful way to see the island I live on as I sometimes feel like a tourist as I do not know the city very well. But I do now, or at least far better than I did…”

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7.Charlottetown Small Group Walking Tour With Province House

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 123 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Walk Charlottetown with a local English-speaking guide, passing Great George Street, Province House, Victoria Row, Confederation Centre, Beaconsfield Historic House, and the waterfront. Guides such as Grayson, Tatiana, Kevin, and Olena bring different strengths, from local stories to patient help for older walkers.

“That the guide didn’t turn up - we wasted 1hour waiting but there was a no show. Got a msg later asking if we would join the later tour but this didn’t suit as by that time we had made other plans.”

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8.Historical Architecture Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 71 reviews · 2 hours · from $21

Walk Charlottetown’s historic downtown with Jamie, a sixth-generation local who shares stories about Province House, St. Dunstan’s Basilica, All Souls Chapel, and PEI’s role in Canada’s founding. The two-hour English tour is relaxed, affordable, and held rain or shine.

“We absolutely loved our guided walking tour of Charlottetown. Our guide, Jamie, was personable, extremely knowledgeable and engaging. It was obvious that he knew his amazing city well and wanted to share it with us. Our group was very small and we got to cover a lot of territory as he shared interesting stories about his family and life on the island. Thanks to Jamie’s recommendation we were directed to the best lobster rolls on the island. One of the finest tours I’ve ever been on.”

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9.Prince Edward Island: Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 49 reviews · from $23

Ride through historic Charlottetown in a traditional carriage pulled by two horses while an English-speaking local guide shares stories about Province House, downtown buildings, and Prince Edward Island. Meet outside Founders Hall, arrive 15 minutes early, and dress for changing weather.

“Very fun and engaging. Pickup was easy and our guides were friendly and informative right from the start. All the seats on the carriage provided a nice view and the 45 minute tour was the perfect amount of time. Honestly, I thought the cost should be more, time for a price hike!”

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10.Small Group Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours · from $94

Join an English-speaking guide, often Sam or Matthew, for a three-hour, small-group walk through central Charlottetown. You’ll taste seafood chowder, oysters, lobster poutine, and ice cream while passing Province House, St. Dunstan’s Basilica, and the waterfront.

“Our guide Sam had a good knowledge of charlottetown history which was great. The details here show 5 stops. There is actually only 4 they took out the lobster poutine but does not reflect here and price seems high now for only the 4 items. I also sent a message way prior to the event date requesting an accommodation for someone that doesn’t partially like seafood, I only booked the tour really for my husband who loves it and it was his birthday and also our honeymoon. Stated it was his birthday and our honeymoon aswell and anything they could do to make it extra special would be greatly appreciated.…”

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11.Harbour Hopper Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 16 reviews · 55 min · from $54

Join Ambassatours Gray Line at Founders’ Food Hall for a 55-minute land-and-sea tour in a retrofitted military vehicle. Guides such as Lily, Derek, and Glen share Charlottetown stories before the vehicle splashes into the harbor. Expect English commentary, city landmarks, and open water views.

“Glen and captain were very nice and very friendly . Would highly recommend this to other travelers”

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12.Solar Food/Drink Party Bike Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 10 reviews · 2h 30m · from $60

Join Ride Solar for a 150-minute food, drink, and history tour from Founders’ Food Hall. You’ll pedal or let the electric motors do the work, sip drinks from the licensed onboard bar, hear local commentary, visit Charlottetown’s waterfront and Victoria Park, and stop at two restaurant partners.

“It was good. The normal driver wasn't there, so there was a fill in. Because of that we were not able to go to one of the food stops and we didn't get much information about the city. Overall, it was fine, but could have been better.”

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