Pete's Historic Walking Tour
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Saint John, Canada
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Learn about the history and significance of Saint John, Canada’s first city, in this walking tour. Walk along the waterfront, explore Market Square, and learn about an area that was once known as the Canadian Wall Street. Enjoy a balanced mix of guided time and some free time to explore on your own. You can also get local recommendations from your guide.
- Morning and afternoon tour times are available for convenience
- Enjoy visual aids along the tour, like copies of rare photos
- Learn historical facts about Saint John from 1783 until the present day
- Visit Saint John’s main points of interest and hidden gems
What's Included
- Pete's Historic Walking Tour
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Duke Street & Water StreetDuke St & Water St, Saint John, NB E2L 0B1, Canada
Go to the corner of Duke and Water, beside the Marco Polo cruise terminal
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Water Street
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Market Square
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Saint John City Hall
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Saint John City Market
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Charlotte Street
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
King's Square
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Irving Oil Home Office
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Imperial Theatre
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
Admiral Beatty
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
Trinity Church
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
11
Germain Street
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
12
Princess Street
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
13
Prince William Street
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
14
Three Sisters Lamp
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
15
Marco Polo Cruise Terminal
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- pet dogs welcome
- special needs cildren are free
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 21 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
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Pete knew everyone and everything about his city and its history - fascinating! If you want to tour the city, this is the tour to take!
Pete is very knowledgeable and passionate about St John. I learnt so much about the city - both current and past history. This tour is great value and I would highly
Pete is a wonderful guide. His enthusiasm is contagious, he's responsive to each individual and group (including in terms of substance and pace), and he follows up to address any outstanding questions.
Pete is very knowledgeable of the history of the area. He is a long time resident of St John and provides information that only a local would know.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thanks for the great review, There is a lot of history to share here, we try to keep it fun as well.
We booked this tour last minute, as our ship had diverted to Saint John from a different port. We had a lovely walking tour with Pete. He is a long time local and former pub owner, and seemed to know half the people in town! It was a reminder of why we prefer to book privately instead of through the cruise ship. The advantage of a private or small group tour is that it can be adjusted to suit the preferences of the participants. Pete shared tons of historic and cultural information was a delight to spend the day with!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for your terrific review. I do share my knowledge,according to what my clients are most interested in. Also,we do have a lot of fun together.
Thanks again.
Pete is a professional and gracious guide. He knows the area well! Take this tour! You won’t regret it.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you very much indeed.Really, the best part is meeting all of my wonderful clients.
Very knowledgeable and passionate about all things Saint John. Great tour. We learned a lot and enjoyed the sights.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you, I do love Saint John,and enjoy sharing it's history!
Pete was informative and energetic. He’s local , so he knows a lot of local history. Dress warm during the fall season.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thanks for the nice review. The fall can be chilly on some days,other days much warmer, so it varies. On chillier days,we do a little more of our tour indoors.
We really enjoyed Pete's Historic Walking Tour during our cruise stop in Saint John, New Brunswick!
Pete was knowledgeable, friendly, and shared fascinating stories about the city's history. The tour included the historic streets, City Market, and the unique indoor pedway network. As someone who uses a power wheelchair, I especially appreciated the thoughtfully planned route, which avoided many of Saint John's steep hills and made exploring the city much easier. This tour was recommended by GoFCTA.com — First Choice Travel Agency, and it's one we'd happily recommend to other cruise passengers visiting Saint John. A wonderful way to experience the city's history and charm!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, it was so very nice to meet you both! I try to make all of my customers most comfortable, as Saint John is well known to be friendly. Our tour route is carefully planned, and I love to meet all of my wonderful clients! Please return to see us sometime!
This was a great tour ! Pete was so full of great information and we learned alot about Saint John . We covered a big area of the uptown , really enjoyed it !
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for the great review. We cover all of the major sites, while remaining comfortable. There is also quite a bit of humour injected into the presentation.
Thanks again, Pete.
Pete has an extensive knowledge of saint John history and more current info about city and the residents. Very interesting;only reason for only a GOOD rating is the tour time- 11:00 to 1:30 with no lunch stop. Recommend starting tour at 9:30 or 10:00, and ending it at the city market so people can buy lunch there or at nearby restaurants.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Glad that you enjoyed my tour. The tour's start time is based on the opening hours of certain attractions, and the arrival of cruise ships. There are a number of eateries, and they are near the end point.
The comfort of my customers is paramount, but starting the morning tour at 11a.m. is convenient for most customers. The tour ends at the start point, which my clients also find to be convenient.Again,so glad that you found the tour interesting.
Wonderful 2.5 hr walking tour with a local. Nice pace mostly flat and full of the cities history and recommendations for eating and local day trips. Highly recommend
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks for the great review. We do have a nice, historical uptown,with a wealth of places to eat.Glad that you enjoyed it.!
Excellent tour, guide was extremely knowledgeable and fun to listen to. He has perfectly designed the tour to avoid climbing the steep roads in Saint John. Wonderful tour and sn easy walk.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
We do like to have fun. No uphills! Thank you for your patronage,and the wonderful review.
Pete is a local and that much is obvious! He knows everything and everyone. We had so much fun learning about Saint Johns with Pete! There is simply no way we would have had as much fun, knew where to get the best bite, or seen nearly as much without him! Do yourself a favor and skip the commercialized tours and tour the town with Pete. You won’t be sorry and it’ll certainly be worth your time! Trying to see everything on your own won’t be as much fun, trust me!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the fantastic review. We always have fun, and I recommend only the best places.
Loved this tour! Pete was very knowledgeable and truly seemed to enjoy sharing his love for his home town. We really felt like we learned so much about this beautiful town and so glad we were able to see it through Pete's eyes. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
If you could see Saint John as I see it, that is one of my main aims. I love dong this, and sharing my knowledge with others. Thanks.
Pete is very well versed. He made the tour interesting and fun. We started and ended on time. He planned the tour so there is no uphill walking.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Glad that you had fun, and found it interesting. There are no uphills, and we stay on time. Thank you very much indeed, Pete.
Excellent walking tour with Pete. He is a Saint John local who knows the history as well as the current city. He is funny and has an engaging personality. The tour route maneuvered around the hills so it was fairly flat.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
There is a lot happening here at the moment, and our history is extensive. No uphills is a key feature of my tour. Thank you for the great review.
The walk is gentle with stops to sit down and this senior had no issues . The guide Pete is a delightful character
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the lovely description of my tour. The comfort of all of my customers is most important.
Great walk thru uptown with history. Saw the city market, mall, library, Marco Polo model, several parks and he gave lunch recommendations. Sandwiches at Jeremiah's were spot on.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks for the review. There is a lot to see here, and a great variety of lunch places. I am so glad that you enjoyed it.
2 hours of walking. Wear comfortable footwear and clothing. Walk goes through the Market. I would have loved to spend more time there, but we were on a schedule.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your review. We do sit down and relax at one point in the tour, but there is a lot to see. Time spent in the market depends on people's schedules, there is an option to return there,if possible. Also, there are no uphills on my tour.
It was lovely to meet you today,best regards, Pete.
Such an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. Made the walking tour a real pleasure. I highly recommend.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the lovely review. My customers satisfaction is most important.
Pete was a walking encyclopedia of information about Saint John. His tour gave us all the background on history all the way up to current city leaders. He led our small group through the heart of town, pointing out highlights and everyone in Saint John seemed to know him! Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you! I am well known, and I do love my city. The comfort of my amazing customers is of utmost importance to me.
It is not a tour with a guide spewing facts. Oh Mylanta, Peter is anything but.... he is committed to his craft. He is sooo knowledgeable and genuinely concerned with giving a true experience blended with well researched historical facts and levity. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. KUDOS to Peter!!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the spectacular review. An enjoyable experience is my main focus!
Be ready to walk a fair bit however Pete has thoughtfully removed any hill climbs. Get ready to laugh a lot as well - Pete is passionate and proud of his town and had plenty of memorable stories to share.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
We always have lots of fun, there is a lot to see, but we try to not rush anyone. Many thanks for the nice review.
This was a really good historical tour. Pete is very knowledgeable and kept it interesting. He also took a path around the port area that kept us from going up steep steps or hills.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanking you. We do avoid hills, the comfort of my clients is number one. I do also attempt to adjust tour materials, according to everyone's interests.
Highly recommend this tour. Pete was knowledgeable, friendly, spoke loud enough for all of our group to hear, made sure everyone was with the group when he spoke. Knows the city and history really well. And he made sure we did not have to climb any steep streets, an unexpected bonus.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review. The comfort of my clients is of utmost importance, and Saint John has a long and varied history.
Lots of interesting information and presented with humor. All things St John’s covered. A beautiful day to explore
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanking you, we did have a wonderful day. We can deal with just about any sort of conditions, but nice weather certainly helps.
Pete was great! He was very friendly and knowledgable. Definitely was a local who just wanted to share his city. Thanks, Pete!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thanks for the great review. We have great fun on the tour, with my exceptionally nice customers.
Pete was very knowledgeable but I think the best was how kiind he was to all and how he was aware of everyone’s needs. It was a diverse group with varied capabilities and he accommodated them all and made us feel comfortable. The weather was crazy and he made sure we were comfortable- moving us inside at one point but back out then when we could! Thank you again!!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the lovely review. The comfort and safety of my guests is always top priority, love showing off our city!
Pete was an excellent tour guide with an obvious love of his city. Our walking tour was fun and very informative. I highly recommend this specific tour and guide to show you around the lovely city of Saint John.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the great review. I do love Saint John, and appreciate all of my wonderful guests.
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