The 4 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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