Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour
Overview
Discover Newfoundland, with Newfoundlanders!
Please note that Newfoundland and New Brunswick are different places- there are two towns with similar names- St. John New Brunswick and St. John's Newfoundland. We are in Newfoundland and do not run tours in NB.
Become acquainted with the city of St. John's and its surroundings, including Cape Spear, the most Easterly point in North America. Your local guide will regale you with its steeped history, legends & lore - all flavored with personal anecdotes and good humor for which Newfoundlanders are so famous.
Enjoy the brilliant vistas from Cabot Tower and Signal Hill, one of the most recognizable skylines in Canada. Walk through a cliffside World War II gun battery, watch for whales and seabirds, and visit the oldest standing lighthouse in the province. Other sights include Quidi Vidi Village, Jelly Bean Row, Government House, the Roman Catholic Basilica, and an orientation of the shops and restaurants of the downtown core.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting and Pickup
PICKUP TIMES START PRIOR TO TOUR START TIME. PLEASE LOOK FOR YOUR PICKUP TIME BELOW AND SELECT YOUR PICKUP LOCATION. OTHERWISE WE WILL NOT PICK YOU UPPLEASE NOTE WE ARE IN NEWFOUNDLAND NOT NEW BRUNSWICK. St. John New Brunswick is a different town which is roughly 1000 KM away.If you are travelling on a cruise ship and wish to be picked up at the pier, feel free to check out our Cape Spear, Signal Hill in St. Johns Newfoundland Shore Excursion.Pickup time depends on the location of pickup. We pick up prior to the listed departure time, a set amount of time- see list below.As an example of how this works, for a 9:30 tour, if the hotel listed says "30 minutes prior to departure," that means we should be there to pick you up right around 9:00 am. We will pick you up just outside of the lobby of each of the hotels unless otherwise specified.ALT Hotel – 15 minutes prior to tour departureBannerman Park Suites – 20 minutes prior to tour departureBest Western – 45 minutes prior to tour departureCapital Hotel - 45 minutes prior to tour departureCourtyard by Marriott - 20 minutes prior to tour departureDelta - 10 minutes prior to tour departure *Pickup from Lower Lobby*DoubleTree - 20 minutes prior to tour departure *Pickup from Lower Lobby*Duckworth Hotel – 15 minutes prior to tour departureExtended Stay - 5 minutes prior to tour departureFairfield Inn - 45 minutes prior to tour departureFranklin Hotel - 15 minutes prior to tour departureGower Guest House – 15 minutes prior to tour departureHampton Inn and Suites - 45 minutes prior to tour departureHilton Garden Inn - 10 minutes prior to tour departureHoliday Inn Express - 45 minutes prior to tour departureHoliday Inn Portugal Cove Road - 40 minutes prior to tour departureJag Hotel - 10 minutes prior to tour departureLeaside Manor - 5 minutes prior to tour departureMallard Cottage – 25 minutes prior to tour departureMemorial University (MacPherson College) - 30 minutes prior to tour departureMonastery Spa and Suites – 5 minutes prior to tour departureMurray Premises - 15 minutes prior to tour departureNarrows B&B - 15 minutes prior to tour departurePippy Park (Main Entrance) - 30 minutes prior to tour departureRamada - 45 minutes prior to tour departureSandman Signature – 45 minutes prior to tour departureSheraton Hotel - 20 minutes prior to tour departureSuper 8 Hotel - 40 minutes prior to tour departureThe Roses B&B - 20 minutes prior to tour departureThe Rooms - 30 minutes prior to tour departureVisitor Information Centre - 15 minutes prior to tour departure
What To Expect
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Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Petty Harbour
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Jellybean Row Houses
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Signal Hill
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Quidi Vidi
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Passengers may have to go up and down a couple of steps. We do stop and walk around at the different sites, however if desired they can stay in the vehicle.
- The tour lasts 3.5 hours, which includes the driving time to get to the different sites, as well as pickups. We generally spend around 15 minutes at each stop but the driving time to get to each place adds a significant amount of time to the tour
- The closest pickup to the Cruise Terminal is the Alt Hotel, roughly 300 Meters Away
- Pickup starts prior to tour departure time- please check in the list to see how long before the start time of the tour you should be ready for pickup
- Please ensure that you will be in Newfoundland and not New Brunswick
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We require a minimum of four people total booked on a tour in order for it to proceed, and we reserve the right to cancel the tour if we do not receive sufficient people
- This tour is located in St. John's Newfoundland, not Saint John New Brunswick- they are different towns in different provinces and not close to one another
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Historic St. John's Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Passengers may have to go up and down a couple of steps. We do stop and walk around at the different sites, however if desired they can stay in the vehicle.
- The tour lasts 3.5 hours, which includes the driving time to get to the different sites, as well as pickups. We generally spend around 15 minutes at each stop but the driving time to get to each place adds a significant amount of time to the tour
- The closest pickup to the Cruise Terminal is the Alt Hotel, roughly 300 Meters Away
- Pickup starts prior to tour departure time- please check in the list to see how long before the start time of the tour you should be ready for pickup
- Please ensure that you will be in Newfoundland and not New Brunswick
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Historic St. John’s Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Passengers may have to go up and down a couple of steps. We do stop and walk around at the different sites, however if desired they can stay in the vehicle.
- The tour lasts 3.5 hours, which includes the driving time to get to the different sites, as well as pickups. We generally spend around 15 minutes at each stop but the driving time to get to each place adds a significant amount of time to the tour
- The closest pickup to the Cruise Terminal is the Alt Hotel, roughly 300 Meters Away
- Pickup starts prior to tour departure time- please check in the list to see how long before the start time of the tour you should be ready for pickup
- Please ensure that you will be in Newfoundland and not New Brunswick
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We require a minimum of four people total booked on a tour in order for it to proceed, and we reserve the right to cancel the tour if we do not receive sufficient people
- This tour is located in St. John's Newfoundland, not Saint John New Brunswick- they are different towns in different provinces and not close to one another
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
