St. John's Audio Walking Tour Discount Tickets

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Historic Downtown St. John's Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour
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Overview

Discover colourful streets, historic churches and a working Atlantic harbour on a self-guided 3 km walk through downtown St. John's. The route takes about 90–120 minutes at an easy pace, with highlights including Government House, the Colonial Building, Jellybean Row, Water Street and the National War Memorial. Signal Hill is featured in the stories and can be visited separately. GPS-triggered audio plays as you approach each mapped point, while a live route map shows where to go next. Download the tour before setting out for offline use, then start, pause or resume whenever you like. Explore outdoors at your own pace; there is no in-person guide, and entry to buildings or attractions is separate.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The start of the tour is at the corner of Military Road and King's Bridge Road. After downloading the app and tour, you'll start the tour here.

End Point

End point

The tour ends just a few blocks from the start of the tour at King's Beach.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. St. Thomas's Anglican Church Monument
Admire one of Newfoundland's oldest Anglican churches from Military Road, a street lined with St. John's civic history.
2. Government House
View the Lieutenant Governor's historic residence and the nearby Frederick Weston Carter obelisk, which recalls a heroic rescue attempt.
3. Colonial Building
See the neoclassical former seat of Newfoundland's government, now a landmark of the province's political past.
4. Bannerman Park
Stroll this leafy Victorian-era gathering place, with gardens and historic landmarks in the heart of the city.
5. Basilica Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Take in the grand stone exterior of this landmark Roman Catholic basilica above downtown St. John's.
6. The Rooms
See the striking museum, gallery and archives above the harbour, on the former Fort Townshend grounds; interior entry is separate.
7. Jellybean Row Houses
Enjoy the bright row houses that give St. John's streets their unmistakable colour and character.
8. Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Admire the Gothic Revival stonework of the city's historic Anglican cathedral from outside.
9. St. John's Court House
Look up at the courthouse's imposing stone façade, a landmark of Newfoundland's legal history.
10. McMurdo's Lane
Wander a narrow old-city lane that reveals a quieter side of downtown St. John's.
11. Water Street Historic District
Follow the old commercial waterfront past the Grace Building and Javelin House, two heritage façades in streets rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1892.
12. Father Walsh Memorial
Pause at the memorial to a priest remembered for his service to the St. John's community.
13. George Street
Feel the energy of the city's music and pub district, from the historic Cornerstone Building to the outdoor stage at Prince Edward Plaza.
14. St. John's City Hall
Pass the centre of city government and the nearby Convention Centre, two anchors of downtown civic life.
15. Mary Brown's Centre
See the downtown arena that brings St. John's together for sports, concerts and major events.
16. The Murray Premises Hotel
Admire the restored Murray Premises warehouses, now home to shops, dining and a hotel.
17. Saint John's Harbour
Watch St. John's working shipping harbour from the public waterfront, with views toward Piers 7 and 11; Iceberg Quest's separately booked boats depart from nearby Pier 6 when operating.
18. Signal Hill
Look toward Signal Hill, where Cabot Tower, coastal views and Marconi's wireless story loom over the harbour; visiting the hill is a separate detour.
19. War Memorial
Pause at the waterfront memorial honouring Newfoundlanders who served and died in war.
20. Harbourside Park
Enjoy harbour views and find the Newfoundland and Labrador dog sculptures and the Sir Humphrey Gilbert memorial in this waterfront park.
21. King's Beach
Stand near the historic King's Beach landing place and take in views across St. John's Harbour.
22. Newman Wine Vaults
See the old stone wine vaults where port was aged; seasonal interior visits require separate admission.
23. James J. O'Mara Pharmacy Museum
View historic Apothecary Hall, home of the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Museum; check current hours for any interior visit.

Inclusion

Self-guided smartphone audio tour with GPS-triggered stories

Offline tour use after downloading in advance

Flexible, self-paced access without a fixed start time

Live GPS route map

Exclusion

Headphones (optional; audio also plays through your device speaker)

Smartphone or tablet (bring your own)

Attraction admission, interior access and separately booked activities such as boat trips

In-person guide and transportation

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

This primarily outdoor, pass-by 3 km walk includes hilly streets and some uneven surfaces. Public transit is nearby. Buildings may be closed, but you can complete the exterior audio route; check weather and temporary street access before setting out.

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