The 15 Saint John Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Pete’s Historic Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 321 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33Our pick

Join Saint John local Pete Ferguson for a 2.5-hour English walking tour through Market Square, King’s Square, Trinity Church, Prince William Street, and the waterfront. Expect rare photos, local stories, pub lore, Loyalist history, and an easy route that may use pedways, escalators, and an elevator.

“Small tour size combined with him projecting his voice well makes it very easy to hear him. The tour is well paced, with frequent stops where he would tell us about the history of the place we were in front of. Utilizing the walkway system from one area to another made what could have been a grueling hill climb into an easy walk. Escalators and an elevator does all the hard work. We skipped the last point of interest to eat at a pub. We mentioned our tour with Pete and the waitress said "fish and chips, right?" Everybody seems to know him. The tour was informative, giving insight about…”

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2.Bay of Fundy Tour by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 211 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $99

Travel from Saint John’s cruise terminal to the Reversing Falls, Fort Howe, Martello Tower, City Market, and Bay of Fundy coast. Guides such as Steve, Abdul, and Steady Eddie add local stories, tide timing, and occasional extras such as covered bridges and wading boots for the sea caves.

“This was a great tour with lots to see. Especially interesting was the high and low tides and how they affected the landscape.”

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3.Go Fundy Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $195

Spend 6 to 7 hours with Go Fundy Tours exploring Saint John, St. Martins Sea Caves, and Fundy Trail Provincial Park. Guides such as Alexei, Alex, Jim, Donna, and Trevor mix scenic drives, short hikes, tide-timed views, local stories, coffee, snacks, and personal attention in groups of up to 40.

“I had an amazing time on the Saint John tour! The city is full of charm, history, and stunning coastal scenery. Our guide was knowledgeable and friendly, sharing fascinating stories about Saint John’s past, from its Loyalist roots to its vibrant modern culture. Highlights included the Reversing Falls Rapids, Uptown Saint John’s historic architecture, and the City Market, where we sampled delicious local food and met friendly vendors. Highly recommended!”

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4.Fundy Coast to Fundy Shore Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 82 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $96

Travel from Saint John to St. Martins with a local guide such as Abdul, Jim, Mike, or Penny. See tide-shaped sea caves, covered bridges, fishing boats, Reversing Falls, and Saint John City Market. The five-hour tour includes shared transport, but tide times and traffic can affect what you see.

“Friendliness, courteousness of the driver and tour guide. Interesting phenomenon of the reverse “falls” / St. John River vs Bay of Fundy from the geographic gradient difference. Sandrock’s caves at the time of low tide and high tide.”

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5.Create your own Stained Glass Masterpiece

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours in Saint John learning stained glass with Kim or Ava. You will cut glass, shape pieces to a pattern, and solder your own roughly 4-by-6-inch ornament. The class holds no more than eight people, with plenty of hands-on help.

“Awesome! Can’t say much more than that. Easy peasy to catch a taxi from the ship to Kim’s studio. Kim was super nice and so easy to work with. She broke down every step and did it for us before we tried it on our own. I have never worked with glass before but after this experience, I think it’ll be something I try again. If you ever get to Saint John, look her up!! You’ll have a beautiful piece of art you can tell people you created. :)”

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6.Best of Saint John Small Group Tour w/Fort La Tour + Martello

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 47 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $100

Spend three hours seeing Saint John with a local guide, visiting the City Market, Rockwood Park, Reversing Falls, Carleton Martello Tower, and Fort La Tour. Guides such as Russ, Cher, Gannon, and Russell have led highly personal tours, though pickup and vehicle details need careful confirmation.

“Rus was very knowledgable about the history of the St John area. and extremely friendly and accommodating. We saw many places and things including many of the abundant local deer population. Our connection with Rus was very simple and convenient from the ship and we were dropped off just opposite the enytrance to the pier when the tour was complete A good value for the cost.”

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7.Saint John Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Walk Saint John’s historic center with a local guide such as Art, Keith, Mike Murphy, or Byron, depending on the date. In about two hours, you’ll see Victorian buildings, King’s Square, Trinity Church, the 1877 fire site, and City Market. Cruise passengers should confirm the exact departure time by email.

“We were met just outside our cruise port and directed to Freedom tours. Our tour guide Mike Murphy was Very good and especially knowledgeable about St John history. Thanks for making it a memorable experience!”

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8.Shore Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.)

This 5 to 6 hour private Saint John tour links Reversing Falls, Fort Howe, Carleton Martello Tower, the Bay of Fundy, St. Martins area sights, and Saint John City Market. A licensed guide collects you at the Marco Polo Cruise Terminal. Confirm the vehicle and admission details before booking.

“We had the best tour guide, Mila! She took us to places any big tour bus wouldn’t. We got to see the water going forwards and then she brought us back later to see it going the opposite way. Mila gave us so much great information along the way. The car was super clean. We liked the microphone she used so we could hear in the back seat. She even had water and treats for us.”

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9.New Brunswick Shore Excursion: Bay of Fundy and More Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 31 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $168

Spend about five and a half hours touring Saint John, the Bay of Fundy, and a scenic fishing village near St. Martins. Your guide handles the driving and timing, with stops for coastal views, the Reversing Falls, local food, and possibly the sea caves. Guides have included Keith, Kevin, Jo-Jo, Rod, Steve, and others.

“We had a great tour guide. The highlight was seeing the reversing falls. The fall leaves were beautiful.”

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10.River Relics Kayaking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)

Paddle South Bay in a tandem sea kayak with guides such as Darren, Wanda, Drew, Cal, Dennis, or Kevin. Expect a gentle, scenic outing past eagle nests, sturgeon, seals, fossils, a lighthouse, and the old lime quarry at Green Head Cove.

“Great experience in a beautiful part of the country. Darren the guide was extremely helpful and informative. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone.”

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11.3 different tours to choose from

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $140

Cher’s customizable Saint John tour visits the Reversing Falls Rapids, Rockwood Park, historic forts, Irving Nature Park, the City Market, and possibly Moosehead Brewery. With pickup available and a maximum of four people, you get a flexible 3 to 4-hour outing shaped around your interests and schedule.

“We saw the Fundy tides coming and going. Comfortable ride with excellent host/driver. Very knowledgeable about the area. Visited highlights of this town. Trip out to the caves and great lunch with Fish and Chips.”

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12.Saint John Highlights & History Cycling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $85

Ride hybrid bikes through Saint John with guide Darren, pausing at Rockwood Park, Fort Howe, Reversing Falls, Carleton Martello Tower, Harbour Passage, and Place Fort LaTour. The route includes hills, major views, and a stop at Moosehead Small Batch. Bikes are not electric.

“Darren, our guide was phenomenal. We learned a ton of history about Saint John. Beautiful views of the reversing rapids, forts and waterfront. There are quite a few hills, so your quads will get a great workout! Highly recommend this tour!”

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13.Discover Saint John by Ebike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $67

Ride Saint John with a local guide such as Bill, John, or Dave, using a well-kept e-bike to cover historic Uptown, harbour trails, Tin Can Beach, and Place Fort LaTour. This private, English-language tour lasts about two hours and includes frequent stops for photos and local stories.

“Easy and informative tour. Friendly, local guide. Just the right amount of time on the tour. Would recommend.”

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14.Private Bay of Fundy & City sightseeing (Saint John, NB)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

You’ll tour Saint John in a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide, then head to St. Martins for red sandstone sea caves, fishing boats, covered bridges, and Bay of Fundy scenery. Guides such as Mo and Ali are praised for local stories, tide knowledge, photos, and flexible drop-offs.

“This was a very good tour. We enjoyed Mo very much. It would have been nice to have the observation deck included in the tour fee. It would have greatly enhanced out experience.”

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15.Bay of Fundy Tour Saint John NB

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 5 hours 50 minutes (approx.) · from $169

Spend about 5 hours 50 minutes exploring Saint John with a licensed guide, then head to St. Martins for sea caves and Bay of Fundy views. Guides such as Steve, Keith, and Henry are known for flexible routing and strong local knowledge. Bottled water is included; Fundy Trail entry costs $9 extra.

“We had the best tour! Haidari (Henry) was our your guide, and he was outstanding! We started our your at 9am and it lasted until 5:15pm. It would have lasted longer, but I was afraid we would miss our cruise ship boarding. Haidari did everything he could do to make the tour the best possible. He took us to many places that were not even mentioned in the ad. We got to see the Reversing Falls at high tide and also at low tide. We got to walk the Beach at the Bay of Fundy and see the caves. It was a great day, one that we will never forget.…”

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