The 15 Best St Johns Tours

1.Newfoundland Puffin and Whale Watch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 837 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94Our pick

Take Gatherall’s catamaran from Bay Bulls into the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. Expect live naturalist commentary, puffins from mid-May to mid-September, icebergs in May and June, and the best whale chances from mid-June to mid-August. Hotel transport from St. John’s is available for an added fee.

“Great day of fun and adventure! New and unique experiences with the added bonus of interacting with enjoyable people..”

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2.2 Hours Guided Whale and Bird Boat Tour in Bay Bulls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 557 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

From Bay Bulls, join a two-hour boat trip through the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve. Naturalist guides explain puffins, murres, petrels, and whales as you cruise past four nesting islands. Bring warm layers, and consider the optional CAD 35 shuttle from St. John’s-area pickup points.

“The puffins and minke whale were amazing to see! The The boat and staff showed us the BEST time! Very knowledgeable and fun crew!”

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3.2 Hour Award-Winning Whale and Seabird Boat Tour from St. John’s

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 455 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $112

Spend two hours with Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours cruising from St. John’s Harbour toward Cape Spear. Expect coastal history, seabirds, sea caves, and possible whales or icebergs, with commentary from crew such as Glen or Tyler. A heated cabin helps when the North Atlantic turns cold.

“Very informative. Staff was great, very friendly. Unfortunately, we did not see whales or puffins based on the time of year. Great to see the Atlantic coast from the water.”

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4.Historic St. John’s Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 248 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Spend about 3.5 hours touring St. John’s and the coast with a local driver-guide such as Larry, Cliff, Steve, or Bill. Visit Cape Spear, Petty Harbour, Signal Hill, Quidi Vidi, and Jellybean Row, with hotel pickup, small-group transport, and plenty of local stories.

“Brilliant mini tour of one of the friendliest places on earth. Dave was a brilliant tour guide, his humour and knowledge of the island made it a joy to be on.”

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5.St. John’s Downtown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44

Walk central St. John’s with guides such as Dave, Pierre, Sam, Bob, Tyra, or David. Expect local stories, colorful Jellybean houses, colonial politics, cemetery lore, steep hills, and a finish at the War Memorial. Morning and afternoon departures are available in English.

“Not sure how the tour was rated but it was definitely strenuous.But all in all was good. Would be nice to have stopped at least once for a bathroom break.”

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6.4 Hour St John’s Tour w Come From Away star (lunch included)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend four to five hours touring St. John’s with George, a Come From Away performer and lively local guide. See Cape Spear, Petty Harbour, Portugal Cove, Signal Hill, and possibly Quidi Vidi. Pickup and drop-off are included, lunch is one piece of fish and chips with a non-alcoholic drink, and groups max out at six.

“George was a blast!! Using humor and education made our 4 hours fly by! Lunch was fabulous …and I don’t eat fish but I did at this place. Love the family vibe and island friendliness. This was the highlight of our trip! Thanks, George!”

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7.St. John’s 3 Hour Newfoundland Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $101

Start on George Street at 2 pm for six food tastings across St. John’s downtown. Guides such as Tyra, Mackenzie, Dave, and David pair cod, moose, pastries, pub food, and ice cream with local stories. Expect about 2 km of walking, hills, stairs, and a full stomach.

“Lots of food from moose burgers, cod cakes, flakies and more! Mackenzie was great.. learnt so much about St. John’s that I didn’t know before X”

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8.3 hour City Tour of St.John’s, small group up to ten guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

Join Jeff, Dave, David, or Geoffrey for a three-and-a-half-hour St. John’s tour in a clean, air-conditioned minivan. See Signal Hill, Cape Spear, Quidi Vidi, Petty Harbour, Jelly Bean Row, and the Terry Fox Monument, with hotel, Airbnb, and cruise-port pickup.

“From the city, to fishing villages, and the most eastern point in North America, this tour really packed a lot of great stops into a short visit. We got interesting history and advice on more places to visit, since our cruise ship was staying late. I highly recommend Jellybean Tours.”

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9.Explore St. John’s Scenic Bus Tour to Cape Spear and Quidi Vidi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $71

This three-hour small-group tour from downtown St. John’s visits Cape Spear, Petty Harbour, Signal Hill, Jellybean Row, and Quidi Vidi. Expect an air-conditioned van, English narration, and guides such as Brian, George, and former mayor Denis O’Keefe. Stops are brief but cover the city’s biggest sights.

“Riding in a van with 10-12 others. Cramped seating, as with typical van tours. Great narration by Brian Clancy! For the 3 hours we had in St. John's, I was happy I did it.”

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10.St. John’s, Quidi Vidi Village & Signal Hill Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 34 reviews · from $66

Explore Cape Spear Lighthouse, Signal Hill, Cabot Tower, Quidi Vidi Village, and St. John’s landmarks with a local guide such as Leo or Keith. This small-group outing takes up to six people, includes downtown pickup and drop-off, and offers a quick, scenic introduction to the city.

“I would like to driver but he was basically just a taxi driver he didn't give us any information just took us around”

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11.St. John’s Small Group Tour with Iceberg Quest Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 21 reviews · from $184

Travel with up to six people from downtown St. John’s to Cape Spear, Signal Hill, Quidi Vidi Village, and Jellybean Row, then board Iceberg Quest for a two-hour coastal cruise. Guide Leo has earned praise for clear local history, while whales and icebergs depend on nature and weather.

“I had an awesome time on the St. John’s Small Group Tour with the Iceberg Quest Boat Cruise. The tour was really well organized, and the highlight for me was definitely our guide. They made the whole experience feel super relaxed and fuRead more”

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12.Conception Bay Tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $157

Travel by small-group bus from St. John’s along Conception Bay, stopping at Holyrood, Conception Harbour, Brigus, and Cupids. An English-speaking guide such as Steve, Ellis, Brian, Marc, or Billy leads the day, with a three-course fish-cake lunch included.

“It’s not a boat tour it’s a bus, maybe you have motion sickness like me so I would have been prepared, like I need the front seat”

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13.Late Season Puffin & Scenic Coastal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Cruise from Bay Bulls into the Witless Bay Ecological Reserve aboard a stable catamaran, with local commentary, music, and chances to see puffins, eagles, sunfish, seabirds, and late-season whales. Hotel pickup from St. John’s is available for an extra fee.

“We had a great voyage around the puffin laden island, and saw an ocean sunfish, a humpback whale, zillions of puffins and other sea birds, and sailed through a large school of jellyfish. The guide kept us informed of what and where the creature were, and even sang some songs. Weather was perfect as well. Great investment in time and money.”

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14.Pedego eBike Rental

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Pick up a fully charged Pedego eBike at 172 Water Street and ride St. John’s hills with helmets, locks, and an iPhone case provided. Mike and the team offer route advice and a short practice run. Choose 9 a.m. to noon or 2 to 5 p.m., with stops including Quidi Vidi, Cabot Tower, Cape Spear, and Bannerman Park.

“Awesome experience. We’ve rented e-bikes all over the world and this is one of the best. Climbed signal hill with ease (so glad we had e-bikes otherwise I don’t think we would have made it up on regular bikes) Highly recommend.”

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15.Irish Loop to Ferryland Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $157

Travel south from St. John’s along Newfoundland’s Irish Loop with an English-speaking guide such as Billy or Larry. You’ll visit Bay Bulls, Bauline East, the Colony of Avalon, and Renews, with a pan-fried cod lunch and a local Mug Up included.

“This was a small group tour. The trip itself was very nice. Unfortunately for us it was raining most of the time so couldn't get out in a lot of places. But the sights are amazing. The guide Billy was very friendly and was sharing a lot of information about NL. The food was pan fried cod and veg.. it was nice..over all no complaints would defining recommend it”

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