St. John's 3 Hour Newfoundland Food Tour
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St John's, Canada
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Due to Canada’s vast size and the diversity of its cultures, the different provinces have some very unique food cultures. Sample local fare such as seafood and wild game on this small-group food tour through downtown St. Johns, while learning the stories behind Newfoundland and Labrador’s culinary scenes. Stopping at six different venues, it’s a good idea you have an empty belly before starting this tour.
- Food tour through St. John’s, with six different stops
- A chance to learn about Newfoundland and Labrador food culture
- Lots of different foods to suit different tastes, from pastries to pub food
- Small-group tour: Plenty of opportunity to ask your guide questions
What's Included
- LunchWhen you combine our 6 food stops, you'll end up with a sizeable lunch so come hungry!
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 99 George St, St. John's, NL A1C 1M4, Canada
We'll meet at the corner of Adelaide St. and George St. underneath the Shamrock City sign. GPS coordinates: 47.561062892573, -52.71118793802893
End point
- Sweet Rock Ice Cream & Aunt Sarah's Chocolate Shop174 Water St, St. John's, NL A1C 1A9, Canada
We'll end our tour at Sweet Rock Ice Cream on Water Street.
Operating hours.2:00 pm
Itinerary
1
George Street
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
St. John's
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not recommended for vegans, vegetarians, or those who require gluten-free options.
- This walking tour covers approximately 2km and includes a few sets of stairs and a hill.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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
based on 164 reviews
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Lorraine_O, Jul 2026
The food tour is great for getting to know the area, meeting nice people and enjoying local food.
Our tour guide Mackenzie was so knowledgeable on the area and the history of Newfoundland.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
So glad the tour ticked all the boxes for you. Thanks for sharing!
Sheryl_M, Jul 2026
We loved the local variety of food (toutons, flakies, moose burger, ice cream, and fish and chips). Our guide, Tyra, was excellent. She provided colourful history of St John’s and wonderful stories about Newfoundlanders.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
So glad Tyra's stories and local colour made it all the more memorable. Thanks for sharing, this one has us hungry just reading it!
Sunnie_M, Jul 2026
Tyra was so knowledgeable about the history of St John’s and Newfoundland! Very enjoyable.
The food stops had variety, a good mix between desserts and small appies.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
So glad the variety hit the spot. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, it really does mean a lot to the whole team!
Jennifer_H, Jul 2026
Tyra was an excellent guide, the food was great and varied, we met people from other places and we left cinched!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Ha, we love that you left "chinched". Sounds like Tyra and the food did their job perfectly! Thanks so much for sharing, this one made us smile!
Nathalie_D, Jun 2026
Melissa made our food tour a great experience.
We visited 6 different restaurants and ate delicious food that was linked to Newfoundland. Melissa explained the origin of each food and told us some of the history along the way. It was very educational and enjoyable.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We're so glad that you enjoyed your tour with Melissa. Thanks for taking a walk with us.
Brittany_C, Jun 2026
Pierre was great, very knowledgeable and tells the best stories! Food was such a fun way to learn about the history of St. John's.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Pierre's stories really do have a way of making history stick - especially when there's delicious food involved! So glad you had a great time, thanks for sharing!
Sarah_T, Jun 2026
Pierre is fabulous, knowledgeable and entertaining! He shared a lot about the fascinating Newfoundland history as well as his worldly perspective.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We're so glad it felt worth every penny, that's always what we're aiming for. Thanks for the kind words!
Janice_L, Jun 2026
it was a great tour. Our guide Tara was really knowledgeable about the places we visited and gave great info about each. The food was really good.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
So happy you had a great time with Tyra! She really does know her stuff and we love that the food delivered too.
Andrea_C, Jun 2026
Pierre was an excellent tour guide. We enjoyed his knowledge of the area and Newfoundland in general. The food was a great array of delicious options. Thank you Pierre!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Pierre will be pleased to hear that you enjoyed the tour so much. Thanks for the kind words.
Lisa_G, Jun 2026
Melissa made us feel like Townies with all her tales of what it’s like to live in St. John’s. We loved all the restaurants and cafes she took us to, many hidden gems. The food was delicious. At the end we were stodged, ie., stuffed.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Lisa, thanks for the awesome review of your tour with Melissa. We are glad that you enjoyed the food. Cheers!
David_B, Jun 2026
Great experience! Come hungry! Guide Pierre was terrific and full of fun facts about St John’s, Newfoundland, and food here.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hey David. Thanks for the great review. We are happy that you enjoyed your tour with Pierre. Cheers!
Victoria_B, Jun 2026
The walking tour had just the right amount of participants (11) to make it friendly but not overcrowded. There was a good balance between walking and stopping to sample! Our guide was very friendly, knowledgable and easygoing and it was lovely to spend time with a real Newfoundlander and hear about this very interesting place 😊. I would definitely go again and it was the right decision not to eat in advance!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thanks for the lovely review. We're glad you enjoyed your tour with us.
Jeannette_J, Jun 2026
It was a nice time strolling the area hearing some history and sampling the food from the area. Guide was very knowledgeable and humorous.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the great review! We are glad that you enjoyed your tour. Cheers!
ChrisA_C, Jun 2026
Lots of interesting facts about the culture and the city and the history of Newfoundland.Very tasty food choices. Friendly and knowledgeable guides.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the great review! We are happy that you enjoyed your tour and the food. Cheers!
Larry_M, May 2026
This food walking tour is a wonderful way to learn about St.John’s and try a number of different restaurants. The food selection was wonderful and no one left hungry. Pierre was an excellent guide and was very knowledgeable about the history of of Newfoundland.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Larry,
Thank you for the great review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your tour with Pierre. Cheers!
Sandra_K, May 2026
This tour is a great opportunity to become acquainted with St John’s. Local establishments. The food was delicious and plentiful.. Kyra is a wealth of knowledge about the history of St. John’s. We enjoyed our tour even though the weather was bad.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Sandra. Thank you for the great review of your tour with Tyra. We are glad that the weather didn't get you down and you still enjoyed your tour. Cheers!
Charlotte_W, May 2026
Great mix of food, folklore and history.
Pierre was personable and shared his love of ‘the rock’.
Also learned about where to get screeched in and where live music was playing.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Charlotte. Thank you for the great review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your tour with Pierre. Cheers!
JulieAnne_Y, May 2026
Six stops with a variety of tasty samples. Our guide was very informative (female but can’t remember her name).
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks for taking a walk with us. We're glad you enjoyed your tour with Melissa.
Delphine_M, Sep 2025
Dress for the weather as some of the tour is spent with the tour leader explaining history and context outside.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We always say that if you don't like the weather in Newfoundland, just wait a few minutes - it'll change! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your tour.
DOLORES_F, Sep 2025
Food allergies noted were not accommodated- had to walk away from tour. Allergic to bony fish but were told that 2 of the stops included bony fish- no alternates offered- so we just left,
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Let's be very clear. You did not inform us of your allergies in advance of the tour, and I confirmed that when we met when I looked at the booking that we received from you that stated “No” to any special dietary requirements. We can reasonably accommodate most allergies when given advance notice, but you only informed us of your allergies when you arrived for the tour as it was beginning. You next told me that you are especially allergic to bone-fish which we have two servings of on our food tour. This is Newfoundland, whose history and culture developed around the cod fishery so naturally we have cod fish, a bone-fish, on our tour. When I asked you about the severity of your allergies to bone-fish you expressed concerns about cross contamination and I then informed you that in addition to the two restaurants where we would serve bone-fish, 3 others have it on their menu. You then looked to your husband and said, perhaps we should bail. If you cannot even be in a restaurant that serves fish due to possible cross contamination that could activate your allergies, what exactly was I supposed to offer you instead?
Had we been made aware of your fish allergy and its severity ahead of time, we would have recommended that you not book our food tour.
Helen_F, Sep 2025
A nice mix of history and entertaining stories of St John's as well as delicious food. And some useful advice for tourists along the way!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thanks for the lovely review. We’re delighted you enjoyed the flavours and tales.
Kealey_P, Sep 2025
The guide Tira was excellent! Also, come hungry! Loads of food! Interesting history. Loads of yarns, enough to make a sweater. Be prepared for stairs but not a strenuous walk otherwise.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Delighted you came hungry - it’s the best way to do our food tour! Thanks for joining us.
Winston_B, Sep 2025
A vibrant and informative food tour. You should come prepared to sample some good food. Our host/guide was very good.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thanks for coming along on our Newfoundland food tour. We're glad you enjoyed your tour.
Elvera_R, Sep 2025
Great food! Lots of interesting information! Nice variety of restaurants. Great guide! Thanks Mackenzie 👍
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Mackenzie's a star - we're glad you enjoyed your food tour. Thanks for taking a walk with us.
Tammy_C, Aug 2025
Super informative about Newfoundland’s history and just enough local food! Highly recommend. So glad we did this tour!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We love pairing food with local knowledge. Thanks for taking a walk with us.
Janice_T, Aug 2025
Great overview of the downtown fare and the history behind it! Was grateful for Pierre’s experience l.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Pierre will be happy to hear that you enjoyed your tour with us.
teresa_c, Aug 2025
Well worth the price, our tour girl was very informative. Very pleasant person.. and very knowledgeable
Response from Host, Aug 2025
We're glad to hear you enjoyed your tour with Tyra. She certainly knows a lot about St. John's!
Jeni_M, Aug 2025
Great experience. Learned a lot about the history of NFLD and the food culture. Great choices of restaurants!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thanks for taking our Newfoundland food tour. We're so happy you enjoyed it.
Pamela_A, Aug 2025
Fantastic tour! Our guide, Mackenzie, was absolutely wonderful! She had so many interesting stories about St. John’s and Newfoundland, in general. We stopped at 6 restaurants, and the food was great. We ended up going back to 3 of the places later on our trip. I highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
We love that you returned to some of our partners after the tour. Thanks for taking a walk with us. We're so happy that you had a good time.
Jeff_S, Aug 2025
Lots of tasty dishes. Good variety of food. Guide was very informative not only about food but history of the city.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thanks for taking a walk with us. We're really glad you enjoyed your tour.
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