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St. John's Audio Walking Tour

Self-guided smartphone audio tour of historic St John's 3 km route including Signal Hill and Jellybean Row

4.2
Very good
5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - 2 hours
Service animals welcome

This self‑guided smartphone tour of historic downtown St John’s will let you explore at your own pace while a live GPS map guides you along a roughly 3 km route. Commentary will play automatically as you approach each stop, and you may pause, skip ahead or restart anywhere along the route. The tour is available for use anytime, not only on your booking date, so you’ll avoid crowded groups and fixed schedules.

As you move through the city you’ll laugh, learn and encounter colourful Jellybean Row houses, Signal Hill and the view over the harbour, The Rooms, Government House and the Colonial Building. Along the way you’ll pass military forts, harbours, monuments and centuries‑old churches, and meet lively characters and special guests who bring St John’s stories and hidden gems to life. Trusted by more than 75 tours and 25,000 customers, this experience will give you a flexible, narrated walk through the landmarks and local colour of St John’s.

Why Visit

  • Smartphone audio guide with automatic GPS-triggered commentary
  • Live GPS map showing your location and next route stop
  • Self-paced 3 km route with stop-and-start access anytime
  • Historic highlights including Signal Hill, Jellybean Row and The Rooms
  • 25,000+ happy customers and over 75 tours

What's included

  • self-guided tour available anytime
  • downloadable tour for offline use
  • live GPS map showing route and location
  • audio commentary automatically plays at points of interest

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • Headphones
    • Smartphone or tablet

    Accessibility

    • Accessible to strollers
    • Service animals welcome
    • Public transit links nearby

    Audio guide available in multiple languages

    English

    Additional information

    Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

    Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    **Recommended attractions may be closed/inaccessible due to season or circumstances beyond our control.

    Not wheelchair accessible

    Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Location

    Departure point

    8 Military Rd, Military Rd 8, Downtown, St. John's, A1C 2B8
    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

    King's Beach, Queens Cove, Downtown, St. John's, A1C 1A5
    The tour ends just a few blocks from the start of the tour at King's Beach.

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