Unearth City Legends: Exclusive Historic Walking Tour
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Welcome to Canada’s first City, Saint John, New Brunswick, the only city on the Bay of Fundy, home of the world’s highest tides. Meet at Area 506 Waterfront Container Village entrance, and proceed along historic Water Street to Market Square to access the City’s indoor pedway system. This avoids an uphill walk on King St, the steepest main street in Canada. The tour is flat, with a downhill section near the end. Copies of rare photos are used during the tour. Historical facts are featured, from 1783 until the present day. Your knowledgeable guide will focus on numerous points of interest and hidden gems including the history of Saint John over the last 242 years. The final part of the tour is on Prince William St, once known as the Wall St of Canada.
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Eric_P, 10/22/2025 4:16:19 PM
St. John isn’t filled with iconic sights, but rather lots of small and charming and fascinating ones that Pete brings to absolutely vivid life. He’s a FANTASTIC guide - warm, hilarious, and a truly great storyteller. I highly recommend this tour. What a delight.
Michael_L, 10/16/2025 5:41:55 PM
Pete was funny, informative and extremely knowledgeable. Saint John is a city full of history and culture. We won't hesitate to book another walking tour!
Daydream20981072913, 10/16/2025 12:47:24 PM
Pete was a great guide new a lot about area and locals knew him! Good fun small group so not to busy keeping everyone together
Annette_L, 10/16/2025 8:02:57 AM
This is a great city tour. Pete is a knowledgeable fellow and very personable. We had a small group which made for a nice experience. Thank you Pete!
Jeffrey_S, 10/15/2025 4:19:05 PM
This is an easy walking tour but it doesn’t cover much of the city. Lots of time standing in multiple locations with narrative. Would have liked to had time in the market to look at items for sale. The tour ended near the ship and we did not have time to return to the market. The tour could maybe be shorter with less time spent on a few items. (Marco Polo ship, the theater restoration, or Pete’s old bar). Pete is knowledgeable and has a good sense of humor.
Voyage40101486025, 10/15/2025 6:33:48 AM
Pete was very informative and friendly. He took his time, answered every question and had lots of insight on the history of St. John. I would highly recommend this tour.
Doug_S, 10/13/2025 4:29:39 PM
This was a wonderful way to spend some time in St. John. We got a good overview of the town, and we able to do some exploring on our own afterward. Pete was extremely accommodating to help us when one of the members of our group had some unexpected mobility issues...we didn't miss any of the tour, nor did we hold up the group. Well worth the time and effort.
Jeanne_B, 10/12/2025 8:16:53 AM
Book this tour! Excellent walking tour! Pete is a local who used to own a pub. He greeted many other locals by name while we were walking around town. Very personable! There were 9 of us in the group and it was very easy to hear and understand Pete. Highly recommend!
Thomas_T, 10/11/2025 7:47:18 PM
Pete is knowledgeable about both Saint John history and current events. He is very outgoing, funny, and can answer questions well. He speaks so the whole group can hear. Just the right amount of content. The tour is very reasonably priced for what you get. Pete knows EVERYONE.
Culture57407488889, 10/11/2025 6:16:00 PM
Really enjoyed this walking tour with Pete. He is extremely knowledgeable about his city and it shows that he also loves his city. Highly recommend this tour.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- pet dogs welcome
- special needs cildren are free
Departure point
Go to the corner of Duke and Water, beside the Marco Polo cruise terminalReturn details
Welcome to Canada’s first City, Saint John, New Brunswick, the only city on the Bay of Fundy, home of the world’s highest tides. Meet at Area 506 Waterfront Container Village entrance, and proceed along historic Water Street to Market Square to access the City’s indoor pedway system. This avoids an uphill walk on King St, the steepest main street in Canada. The tour is flat, with a downhill section near the end. Copies of rare photos are used during the tour. Historical facts are featured, from 1783 until the present day. Your knowledgeable guide will focus on numerous points of interest and hidden gems including the history of Saint John over the last 242 years. The final part of the tour is on Prince William St, once known as the Wall St of Canada.Redemption
Look for your guide wearing a Tilley hat with a sign, Pete's Historic Walking Tour, at Area 506 Container Village entrance, Water Street.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
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