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Discover Newfoundland your way with this bundle of 3 self-guided, GPS-based audio tours—perfect for curious travelers who love freedom and flexibility. Two Walking Tours: St. John's & Signal Hill. Turn your phone into a personal guide as you wander the colorful streets of North America’s oldest city and explore the legendary Signal Hill. Includes 50+ narrated points of interest filled with local history, culture, and hidden gems. Irish Loop Driving Tour. Cruise along scenic coastlines, through rolling hills and charming villages shaped by Irish heritage, early explorers, and Indigenous history—with over 60 fascinating stops. Just walk or drive—your guide jumps in automatically with stories as you go, using a live GPS map. No data or set schedule needed! Go at your own pace, stop wherever curiosity calls, and enjoy the freedom to explore like a local. Join 25,000+ happy travelers and see why we’re trusted across 75+ tours!

Water Street: Possibly the oldest continuously operating commercial street in North America has been the centre of life and commerce in St. John’s since Europeans first arrived in this harbour. Join us on this “for everyone” fully accessible 90 minute tour (no hills or stairs!) for an entertaining and informative introduction to St. John’s along one of North America’s most historic streets. Explore with us as we uncover the past and reveal the present of the street that was once the centre of one of the world’s largest and most important fisheries. PLEASE NOTE: this tour is in St. John's, Newfoundland NOT Saint John, New Brunswick.

Explore St. John’s, North America’s easternmost city, on this 75-minute walking tour. Starting at the Convention Centre, stroll lively George Street and historic Water Street, lined with colorful saltbox houses, cafés, and breweries rebuilt after the 1892 fire. Learn about local customs like the “screech-in” and unique Newfoundland phrases. Highlights include: The A TIME statue Chinese Headtax Monument Angel’s Corner, War Memorial and Our Dogs statues in Harbourside Park. Walk seaside paths through the Battery neighborhood, ending at the Battery Lookout with stunning harbor views. Along the way, discover how the city’s weather and history shaped its culture and experience the warm hospitality that makes St. John’s unforgettable.

Perched above the Narrows guarding St. John’s Harbour, Signal Hill has witnessed pirate raids, imperial battles, trans-Atlantic breakthroughs, and daily cannon blasts. This GPS-guided audio guide drops those stories—plus panoramic ocean views, as you hike Newfoundland’s most iconic hill. 14 immersive stops reveal how soldiers, scientists, and local legends shaped “the City of Legends,” from the 1762 Battle of Signal Hill to Marconi’s first wireless trans-Atlantic signal in 1901. Keep the professional tour guide experience, ditch crowded tour groups, tight schedules and high prices. Enjoy anytime, not just on your booking date. Stop & start anywhere along route. The number of travelers you select is the number of devices you can download the tour to. Trust the platform with over 75 tours & 25,000+ happy customers.

Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of St. John's. Throughout this crime-solving audio adventure, visit each of the 10 mapped locations. You'll have the option to explore the downtown area using the Walking Map or follow a Driving Map on the city's outskirts. Once you choose, the exact starting point will be revealed. *See images for route. Park or stop at each location, listen to the audio story, and put your detective skills to the test by gathering clues and piecing together the evidence. Finally, make your deductions and issue an arrest warrant. Your overall detective skills will be evaluated, culminating in a Case Performance Score to measure your sleuthing prowess. This game is suitable for solo detectives, dynamic duos, or groups of mystery enthusiasts, offering an immersive audio tale filled with intrigue.

Your small-group tour begins with hotel pick-up in downtown St. John’s before visiting Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site, the oldest lighthouse in the province and the easternmost point in North America. Next, drive through the city, passing notable landmarks including the colourful homes of Jellybean Row, lively George Street, and the charming harbour community of Quidi Vidi Village. You will then visit Signal Hill National Historic Site. While here, explore Cabot Tower and take in panoramic views overlooking the city and harbour. Your experience continues with Iceberg Quest, Newfoundland’s award-winning boat tour. This unforgettable cruise offers the chance to see Cape Spear, Cabot Tower, and Fort Amherst from the sea while searching for humpback whales and massive 12,000-year-old icebergs drifting through the Atlantic. Your tour concludes with hotel drop-off in downtown St. John’s.

If your looking to experience all that St. John's has to offer from the window of a bicycle then Pedego e-Bikes has the perfect outing for you and your group. We offer 3 and 7 hour bike rentals, plus a weekly option when available. We can host groups up to 15 with advanced notice. The e-Bikes can travel from downtown St. John's to Cape Spear (22Km) in about 90 min with anyone in average physical condition. The electric motor in the e-Bike does all the work for you, just pedal and feel the motor kick into gear and assist your ride. You can adjust the power assist from 0% (you do all the work) to 100% (the motor does all the work) Guests travel to all the scenic destinations in St. John's with ease on our e-Bikes. Cape Spear, Signal Hill, Quidi Vidi Village, and numerous dedicated bike trails in St. John's are waiting for you. Put on your helmet and explore!

Get to know St. John's and have some fun along the way. Go on a remote scavenger hunt — all you need is your phone to get familiar with important facts about the city. Perform tasks that get you thinking while you explore and create memories with your loved ones. Take photos at monuments as you compete to see how high you can get on the app's rankings.

Delight in the festive spirit with a Holiday Lights Bus Tour, a three-hour evening adventure from downtown St. John’s to Port de Grave's annual boat lighting. Begin at the Legend Tours gift shop, where you'll receive a complimentary package of Christmas ornaments. Hop on board the cozy bus for a magical journey to see over fifty boats brilliantly adorned with holiday lights. This tour is perfect for locals and visitors alike looking to experience the magic of the holidays. Don't miss your chance to capture beautiful memories along the way. A portion of every ticket sold goes toward a donation to help the Port de Grave Heritage Society to maintain tourism and heritage infrastructure and develop new experiences that make the Peninsula an amazing place for visitors to discover.

Zombie Scavengers in St. John's challenges your team to survive a zombie apocalypse! The game instructs you to find a variety of items to survive the apocalypse anywhere in the city you'd like via an app. Get points for finding survival items (in any order you want) and participating in exciting zombie themed tasks. Plan your survival adventure carefully in order to get the most points to survive! A remote host will be following along (virtually) and help if you need it via chat. Come survive with us in St. John's today!

Ideal for first-time visitors looking to make the most of their trip, you can explore a variety highlight in St. John's during this comprehensive walking tour, led by a professional guide. Discover charming spots while learning fascinating facts and legends about one the oldest cities in North America. From the historic Water Street to tales hidden down small streets, buildings, and corners, have fun while uncovering the local lifestyle.