St. John's Guided Tour with Come From Away Star, Lunch Included
Walk the easternmost edge of North America, then eat what the fishermen caught
A 4-hour guided tour of St. John's, Newfoundland led by George (a Come From Away cast member), Deneen, or historian Dave Peters, covering Signal Hill, Cape Spear, Petty Harbour and coastal villages with stops at a working fishing village and a seafood lunch in St. Philip's. Groups stay at 12 or fewer, and pickup is included; the guides are rooted in Newfoundland culture and prioritize personal connection over bus-tour logistics.
4h–5h
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore St. John's and nearby coastal towns
- Visit Cape Spear lighthouse
- Explore Petty Harbour fishing village
- Ascend Signal Hill and Cabot Tower
- Drive through Mount Pearl city
- Lunch at By the Beach in St. Philip’s
- Visit Portugal Cove fishing village
- Pass through Goulds farming community
The Experience
The tour starts at Cape Spear, where you'll stand at the easternmost point in North America and watch the North Atlantic break against the rocks. The guides point out the WW2 cannons installed to defend the continent and Newfoundland's first lighthouse, built around 1834. From there, the route moves through Petty Harbour, a working fishing village and home to Alan Doyle of Great Big Sea, before climbing Signal Hill to Cabot Tower. The views from up here reach across St. John's, the harbour, the ocean, Fort Amherst and back out to Cape Spear—the kind of vantage that makes the geography stick.
The drive circles the greater St. John's area through Mount Pearl (Newfoundland's second-largest city) and the farming community of Goulds, then heads to the Conception Bay shore for lunch. You'll eat freshly caught seafood cooked by locals at By the Beach in an off-the-beaten-path coastal town overlooking Bell Island, with a stop through the historic fishing village of Portugal Cove on the way. A non-alcoholic beverage comes with the meal; alcoholic drinks are available to order separately.
All tours are hosted by George, Deneen, or Dave Peters—guides who are deeply rooted in Newfoundland's culture and history. The group size caps at 12, which is deliberate: the operator prioritizes the personal connections that form on the outing over the efficiency of a larger bus. Pickup is included, and the vehicle is air-conditioned. Times are approximate by design—the guides won't rush you through a stop.
What’s included
- Guided tour with a Come From Away cast member or local historian.
- air-conditioned vehicle.
- pickup from your accommodation.
- a piece of fish and chips with a non-alcoholic beverage at lunch.
- stops at Cape Spear, Signal Hill, Petty Harbour, and coastal villages around St. John's.
Operated by George’s Tours
Is this one for you?Your guides are George, Deneen, and historian Dave Peters—all born and raised here, all descended from Newfoundland's earliest families—so you're stepping into the actual story, not following a script.
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Top questions
What is Cape Spear and why does the tour start there?
Cape Spear is the easternmost point in North America, where the North Atlantic crashes against the rocks. The tour begins there to show the raw power of the ocean and the WW2 cannons and 1834 lighthouse that mark this edge of the continent.
Who are the guides on this tour?
All tours are hosted by George (a Come From Away cast member), Deneen (a born-and-raised Newfoundlander), or historian Dave Peters, who descends from one of Newfoundland's earliest settled families. All three are deeply steeped in local culture and traditions.
What kind of lunch is included?
A piece of fish and chips and a non-alcoholic beverage are included. Lunch is served at By the Beach, a local spot on the Conception Bay shore where the seafood is freshly caught and cooked by locals.
How many people go on each tour?
Groups are capped at 12 guests per outing. The operator prioritizes small-group dynamics and personal connection over large bus tours.
Is this tour in St. John's or Saint John?
This tour takes place in St. John's, Newfoundland, not Saint John, New Brunswick. Check your itinerary to confirm the correct location.
Does the tour include pickup from my hotel?
Yes, pickup is included with the tour. Public transportation options are also available nearby if you prefer to meet the group at a specific location.
St. John's Guided Tour with Come From Away Star, Lunch Included
4h–5h · EN · at your hotel
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