90 Minute Downtown St. John's Walking Tour Walking on Water
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Water Street: Possibly the oldest continuously operating commercial street in North America has been the centre of life and commerce in St. John’s since Europeans first arrived in this harbour.
Join us on this “for everyone” fully accessible 90 minute tour (no hills or stairs!) for an entertaining and informative introduction to St. John’s along one of North America’s most historic streets.
Explore with us as we uncover the past and reveal the present of the street that was once the centre of one of the world’s largest and most important fisheries.
PLEASE NOTE: this tour is in St. John's, Newfoundland NOT Saint John, New Brunswick.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Harbourside Park
Here you'll learn about how Newfoundland was settled, hear some wartime stories, and learn about our two dog breeds.
Our tour will travel many along Water Street where you'll hear stories from our past and present.
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90 Minute Downtown St. John's Walking Tour Walking on Water
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
St. John’s Newfoundland walking tour
Lori P,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sam was a great comedian/tour guide she is a native of Newfoundland with an abundance of knowledge that she seems to enjoy sharing with all, easy walk from the ship. Enjoyed the detailed history she shared & if you ask she’ll probably even sing for you!
Great introduction to St. John’s
susanrJ2448MC,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent and very interesting tour. Pierre was entertaining and knowledgeable. The tour was a wonderful way to start our holiday in St. John’s and we would highly recommend it.
Water St walkabout
Katy L,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative walking/talking tour. Learned a lot about the history of Newfoundland and Labrador. Guide was very easy to hear and she even sang along the way!
Downtown walking tour, history and lots to see
GFP,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very informative and entertaining experience. We loved the stories and the history. Wonderful tour
Excellent tour with an amazing tour guide
Caroline W,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour with very good local knowledge. The tour guide really went out of her way to make sure that all the tour group throughly enjoyed the tour . She even sang to the group and she had such a beautiful voice. She was very charming and extremely easy to get on with . Highly recommend our tour guide.
Great Guide, Good intro to St.John's
Dennis E,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00the guide, Sam, was entertaining and well informed. She was enthusiastic, on time and had a charming friendly disposition.
definitely a great tour if short on time!
BCJudyg,Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00lovely couple of hours! Great stories about the buildings and their history. Guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining!
Great introduction to st johns and newfoundland
markikaplan,Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great walking tour of water street. Tyra (spelling?) was very knowledgeable and engaging and we learned a lot in just 90 minutes about the history of Newfoundland going back to discovery and also some of the buildings/institutions on present day water st. Walk was very easy but a good orientation for our vacation.
Nice Little Intro to St. John's
peterrL1677UL,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Nice compact tour down Water Street in St. John's. Tyra was wonderful and and entheusiastic guide. She offered a nice history of the area and offered insights on the significance of various spots and buildings along the tour. She also had plenty of recommendations on where we could eat and shop later in the day.
Bringing Life to the History of St. John's
toronto lori 10,Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tyra's enthusiasm for St John's and it's history really shows -- such an animated and energetic tour full of fascinating stories.... I loved it!
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