St. John's Newfoundland Hop On Hop Off Tour
Overview
The tour is in St. John's Newfoundland - NOT Saint John New Brunswick. Those are different cities in different provinces, roughly 1000 km apart
Explore the vibrant city of St. John's, Newfoundland, with a flexible Hop On Hop Off tour that allows you to discover the area at your own pace. With 10 convenient stops, including iconic landmarks like Cabot Tower and Cape Spear Lighthouse, you can hop off to explore or stay on the bus and enjoy live commentary from expert storytellers. This 120-minute tour offers a unique way to experience the culture and history of St. John's, making it ideal for travelers seeking both convenience and depth in their exploration.
- Valid for 2 days, giving you plenty of time to explore
- Live guided tours by knowledgeable storytellers
- 10 strategic stops near major attractions and landmarks
- Flexible travel – hop on or off as you please, at your convenience
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bus fare only — attraction admission is extra and paid on site (The Rooms, Geo Centre, some Signal Hill and Cape Spear sites). Going in is optional; the tour works either way.
- Gratuity is not included but is entirely optional
Meeting Location
125 Water Street
St. John's, NL A1C 5X4, Canada
What To Expect
11 Stops | 12 Points of Interest
Duration: 2 hours
Operating Schedule: The tour is in St. John's Newfoundland - NOT Saint John New Brunswick. Those are different cities in different provinces, roughly 1000 km apart Tours depart from the Alt Hotel 125 Water St. from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Contact us for the number of buses running each day Typically we are on a 2 bus rotation: Every 60 minutes 3 bus rotation: Every 40 minutes 4 bus rotation: Every 30 minutes *Please note that in the last two hours of operation (3-5 pm) each bus is terminating their schedule, which means they will finish at the Alt hotel and not continue beyond that: For example, if you get on at The Rooms, you would be able to go through the Delta, Cape Spear, and Iceberg Quest, but would have to get off at the Alt Hotel- it would not continue further* This booking is good for 2 days, starting on the date of the booking (ie a June 1 booking is good for June 1 and 2). While the system says it begins at 5pm on that date, that is simply a limitation of our system and the pass is in fact good for the two days. Departing on the hour at the following stops: Alt Hotel: 9:00 am Signal Hill: 9:09 AM Johnson Geo Centre: 9:15 AM Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland: 9:22 AM Quidi Vidi: 9:34 AM Govt House/Bannerman Park: 9:46 AM The Rooms: 9:54 AM The Delta Hotel: 10:03 AM Cape Spear: 10:25 AM Iceberg Quest, Harbour Drive: 10:47 AM Arrival of the final bus to each stop- please note that in the last two hours of operation (3-5 pm) each bus is terminating their schedule, which means they will finish at the Alt hotel and not continue beyond that: Departing on the Hour at the following stops: Alt Hotel: 3:00 PM Signal Hill: 3:09 PM Johnson Geo Centre: 3:15 PM Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland: 3:22 PM Quidi Vidi: 3:34 PM Govt House/Bannerman Park: 3:46 PM The Rooms: 3:54 PM The Delta Hotel: 4:03 PM Cape Spear: 4:25 PM Iceberg Quest, Harbour Drive: 4:47 PM Final Dropoff at Alt: 5:00 PM
Alt Hotel St. John's
Signal Hill
Johnson Geo Centre
Sheraton Hotel Newfoundland
13 QUIDI VIDI N Shr
Military Rd before Bannerman St
The Rooms
Delta Hotels St. John's Conference Centre
Cape Spear
Iceberg Quest Ocean Tours
Alt Hotel St. John's
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Guests must be able to go up and down 3 steps to get on the busses. We cannot guarantee seating availability- purchase of a ticket serves as access to the transportation, not a guarantee of a seat.
- Tours run with hourly departures from 9am to 3pm, with the last bus finishing their loop at 5pm. Tickets are good for the date of purchase and the following day (despite saying that they begin at 5pm, that is in fact when the tour ends).
- The tour is in St. John's Newfoundland - NOT Saint John New Brunswick. Those are different cities in different provinces, roughly 1000 km apart
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Bus fare only — attraction admission is extra and paid on site (The Rooms, Geo Centre, some Signal Hill and Cape Spear sites). Going in is optional; the tour works either way.
- Gratuity is not included but is entirely optional.
The minimum age to participate is 2. 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 St. John's Newfoundland Hop On Hop Off Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for St. John’s Newfoundland Hop On Hop Off 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
- Bus fare only — attraction admission is extra and paid on site (The Rooms, Geo Centre, some Signal Hill and Cape Spear sites). Going in is optional; the tour works either way.
- Gratuity is not included but is entirely optional
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Guests must be able to go up and down 3 steps to get on the busses. We cannot guarantee seating availability- purchase of a ticket serves as access to the transportation, not a guarantee of a seat.
- Tours run with hourly departures from 9am to 3pm, with the last bus finishing their loop at 5pm. Tickets are good for the date of purchase and the following day (despite saying that they begin at 5pm, that is in fact when the tour ends).
- The tour is in St. John's Newfoundland - NOT Saint John New Brunswick. Those are different cities in different provinces, roughly 1000 km apart
