St. John's Downtown Walking Tour of George Street, Water Street, Bannerman Park & Colonial Building
by St. John's Walking Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$118Overview
This walking tour in St. John's lasts about two and a half hours and covers the city’s key downtown spots. The tour begins on George Street, where you will hear about its history and upcoming changes. Then the guide will take you along Water Street, stopping several times to share details about the shops and surroundings. The route includes a stop at the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist cemetery, where you’ll learn about the number of people buried there and the reasons behind it. Bannerman Park is another highlight, with explanations about its role as a summer gathering place. At the Colonial Building, the guide will explain why the government sits on the left side and share the story of events from 1932. The tour finishes near the waterfront with information on what originally attracted people to St. John's and what continues to draw visitors today. All entrance fees and taxes are included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
George Street
The tour starts on George Street, where the guide shares its history and upcoming developments on the street.
10 min
St. John's
Several brief stops are made along Water Street to provide interesting facts about the shops and cityscape.
Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
At the cathedral’s cemetery, the guide discusses the uncertain number of burials and explains why the exact figure is unknown.
Bannerman Park
This park is highlighted as a central spot for summer events and local activity.
Colonial Building
Visitors learn why the ruling party sits on the left side and what significant event occurred at this building in 1932.
5 min
Waterfront Area
The tour concludes near the water, where the guide explains what originally drew settlers to St. John's and why people continue to come.
10 min
Meeting point
We'll meet at the statue ("A Time") at the east end of George Street next to YellowBelly Brewery. GPS coordinates: 47.56241281892376, -52.70969365294738
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
St. John's Downtown Walking Tour of George Street, Water Street, Bannerman Park & Colonial Building
by St. John's Walking Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.C$118Overview
This walking tour in St. John's lasts about two and a half hours and covers the city’s key downtown spots. The tour begins on George Street, where you will hear about its history and upcoming changes. Then the guide will take you along Water Street, stopping several times to share details about the shops and surroundings. The route includes a stop at the Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist cemetery, where you’ll learn about the number of people buried there and the reasons behind it. Bannerman Park is another highlight, with explanations about its role as a summer gathering place. At the Colonial Building, the guide will explain why the government sits on the left side and share the story of events from 1932. The tour finishes near the waterfront with information on what originally attracted people to St. John's and what continues to draw visitors today. All entrance fees and taxes are included in the price.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
George Street
The tour starts on George Street, where the guide shares its history and upcoming developments on the street.
10 min
St. John's
Several brief stops are made along Water Street to provide interesting facts about the shops and cityscape.
Anglican Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
At the cathedral’s cemetery, the guide discusses the uncertain number of burials and explains why the exact figure is unknown.
Bannerman Park
This park is highlighted as a central spot for summer events and local activity.
Colonial Building
Visitors learn why the ruling party sits on the left side and what significant event occurred at this building in 1932.
5 min
Waterfront Area
The tour concludes near the water, where the guide explains what originally drew settlers to St. John's and why people continue to come.
10 min
Meeting point
We'll meet at the statue ("A Time") at the east end of George Street next to YellowBelly Brewery. GPS coordinates: 47.56241281892376, -52.70969365294738
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.