Irish Loop Smartphone Audio Driving Tour
Recommended by 96% of travelers
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St John's, Canada
- 4 to 8 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience Newfoundland's spectacular Irish Loop with a GPS-guided smartphone audio experience that transforms your drive into an immersive storytelling journey. Explore dramatic coastlines, picturesque fishing villages, and hidden viewpoints at your own pace while automatic commentary shares local history and culture exactly when you reach each location. Best of all, the tour is yours to keep, so you can enjoy it whenever you choose.
- Let GPS-triggered commentary guide your journey automatically
- Pause, explore, and continue entirely at your own pace
- Download once and enjoy the tour whenever you like, with the option to share with friends
- Navigate confidently without using mobile data or Wi-Fi on the route
What's Included
- Flexible dates - tour is yours to keep and enjoy anytime on the Tripvia Tours app
- Good mobile or WiFi connection needed for the initial download
- No time constraints, take as long as you like to complete the tour
- No signal required or data used during tour
- Only 1 tour booking needed per vehicle
- Smartphone or tablet
- Transportation (use your own vehicle)
- **Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or reasons beyond our control.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 3 Fort Amherst Rd, St. John's, NL A0A 1J0, Canada
The tour begins and ends on Southside/Fort Amherst Road in St. John’s, Newfoundland, showcasing the breathtaking coastline near the Irish Loop.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours
- 04/19/2024 - 08/30/2027
Monday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Itinerary
Irish Loop (Pass By)
Deadman's Bay Path (Pass By)
Blackhead (Pass By)
Cape Spear (Pass By)
Maddox Cove (Pass By)
Petty Harbour (Pass By)
First Pond (Pass By)
Doyles (Pass By)
Bay Bulls (Pass By)
Witless Bay (Pass By)
Mobile (Pass By)
Tors Cove (Pass By)
La Manche Provincial Park (Pass By)
Avalon Peninsula (Pass By)
La Manche Suspension Bridge Trail (Pass By)
Cape Broyle (Pass By)
Our Lady of The Cape Cemetery (Pass By)
Calvert (Pass By)
Ferryland Lighthouse (Pass By)
Colony of Avalon (Pass By)
Ferryland (Pass By)
Aquaforte (Pass By)
East Coast Trail (Pass By)
Fermeuse (Pass By)
Renews (Pass By)
Chance Cove Provincial Park (Pass By)
Cape Race Lighthouse (Pass By)
Mistaken Point (Pass By)
Portugal Cove South (Pass By)
Biscay Bay (Pass By)
Trepassey (Pass By)
St. Vincent’s Beach (Pass By)
Holyrood (Pass By)
Point La Haye (Pass By)
St. Mary’s (Pass By)
Saint Catherine's (Pass By)
Butter Pot Provincial Park (Pass By)
St. John's (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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
4.5
based on 23 reviews
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Deborah_M, Aug 2026
A wonderful day of exploring the lovely area of Irish History /cultural and communities!
Each coastal town/port had its own history and take time to stop and explore the area
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We’re so happy to hear you had an amazing trip around the Irish Loop! It’s a beautiful drive with so much local history and character, and we love that you took time to explore the coastal towns along the way.
Thanks for the kind words and for taking a moment to leave a review - we really appreciate it.
Bruce_L, Aug 2026
Great way to find out information about all the small villages along the way .. I would definitely use it again if provided . It’s like being on a tour but you can stop where ever you want for as long as you want then carry on.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the positive feedback! We’re glad to hear the tour helped you discover more about the small villages along the Irish Loop and that you enjoyed exploring at your own pace. Our tours are designed to be fully flexible - you can pause, resume, and take detours whenever you like, and they never expire, so you can return to them anytime.
We appreciate your note that you’d use it again, and we’re happy the format worked well for your drive.
Thank you again for taking the time to leave a review.
Safe travels! 🚗
Susan_V, Jul 2026
Absolutely amazing
It was great to have this guided tour and to do it at our own pace.
I would recommend this to everyone. It is a great way to experience the smaller areas of the island and do it at your own pace.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear the Irish Loop made such an impression and that our tour's format added to the experience. It’s a beautiful part of the island, and we’re glad the tour helped you explore those smaller communities in a relaxed, flexible way. We really appreciate your recommendation and are delighted you enjoyed the trip!
Tina_B, Jul 2026
This is a really cool way to do your own thing but also have guidance and a flow of historical information and learn about the land! The tour was about a 6 hour day from us, stopping only twice - once for lunch at the Edge of The Avalon restaurant, and once at St Vincent’s Beach for about 20 minutes.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the 5 ⭐ review!
We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your day on the Irish Loop. It’s a beautiful part of Newfoundland, and it’s great to know the tour added some structure and context to the drive while still giving you the freedom to explore the area your own way. We appreciate you sharing your experience and are happy to hear it made for a memorable outing.
Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review - we’re delighted to have been part of your journey around Newfoundland!
Safe travels! 🚗
Benita_S, Jul 2026
Interesting facts and stories for the journey. Following on the map was helpful to keep us on track.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for the kind words We’re glad the stories and facts added to your drive, and it’s great to hear the map helped as you navigated your way around the Irish Loop. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Safe travels 🚗
JoAnn_L, Jun 2026
This was so fun. We did not start at the beginning so had a bit of an issue getting it started but once going it was amazing. Great history. Good directions. One point I might suggest for developers.. the little chime at the end of each segment, their should be a warning one at the beginning of the next. Some starts were very loud and startling while looking at scenery and driving.. Otherwise we absolutely loved this tour. Best money spent in NFLD.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review - we’re so glad to hear you loved the tour and found it such great value. Starting mid‑route can sometimes make the initial setup a bit tricky, but we’re happy it all came together once you got going. We appreciate your suggestion about adding a gentle chime before each new segment; that’s helpful feedback as we continue refining the experience. Thanks again for exploring the Irish Loop with us.
Diane_V, Jun 2026
Perhaps not always the clearest instructions. We tried to find the waterfall at Aqua Forte and got extensive black fly bites, fell in a muddy bog and never did find the waterfall. I can only guess that we were not in the right place but thought we were based on the instructions. Would also have liked to have washroom and eateries identified and the distance to the next available one.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the review and for sharing your experience. We’re glad you enjoyed the tour overall, and we appreciate your note about the Aquaforte waterfall - that area can be a bit tricky to navigate on the ground. We also appreciate your suggestions about washrooms and eateries. While the tour focuses on storytelling and points of interest, your feedback is helpful as we look at ways to enhance the experience. Thanks again for exploring the Irish Loop with us.
Bev_Z, May 2026
I had to have help setting it up. A nice woman from the company stayed with me until it was set up. It was wonderful from then on. I'm 75 and not techy at all.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the Irish Loop tour once everything was set up. Our team is always happy to help, and it was a pleasure making sure you were ready to go.
We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review, and we’re thrilled the tour added to your day on the Loop.
Kelly_H, May 2026
Great drive companion to learn about stops along the Irish loop. Fun narration with facts and fables.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for the 5‑star review! We’re delighted to hear the Irish Loop tour was a great companion for your drive. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed the mix of facts, stories, and fables along the way. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and are glad it added something fun to your trip.
Vera_L, May 2026
You get so much history and it lets you know when to turn on the next road. You decide what stops you would like. It’s a beautiful drive ! So worth it.
You can do the loop but won’t get any info on where you are. I so enjoyed my trip! Highly recommend it
Response from Host, May 2026
We're glad you enjoyed the Irish Loop and found the history, directions, and flexibility along the way. It really is a beautiful drive, and it’s great to hear the tour added to the experience.
Thanks again for taking the time to share your feedback, and for the recommendation. Hope you had a wonderful trip around the Loop.
karenwallaceshawca, Oct 2025
This tour is so informative, and it just makes the trip so much more meaningful. I would recommend it to anybody who is doing a road trip.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review of the Irish Loop tour!
We're so happy to hear that you found the tour informative and that it added so much meaning to your travels—that's the highest compliment we can receive.
We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to helping you make your next road trip meaningful, too!
Jennie_R, Aug 2025
Easy to use and gave us a fun experience with great suggested walks. Loaded easily and was easy to navigate
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thanks for the great 5-star review! We're so glad you found the tour easy to use and that our suggestions for walks helped you have a fun experience. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback!
Lynda_C, Aug 2025
Easy to follow instructions. Fantastic million dollar views. To really have the ability to enjoy the stops and scenery we did the tour over 2 days. Recommended!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thanks for the fantastic 5-star review! We're so thrilled to hear you enjoyed our Irish Loop driving tour and found the instructions easy to follow. It's wonderful that you were able to take your time and enjoy the "million dollar views" over two days. We appreciate your recommendation!
Brigitte_J, May 2026
An extraordinary experience. Spectacular views and interesting guides. Very enriching.
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Response from Host, May 2026
Merci infiniment pour votre commentaire ! Nous sommes ravis que l’expérience, les paysages et les commentaires vous aient plu. Nous sommes très heureux d’avoir pu vous faire découvrir l’Irish Loop !
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