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We compared all 16 experiences in St John's so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 16 experiences from CA$ 59 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Newfoundland: Puffin & Whale Watching Cruise Witless Bay
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Most booked
Newfoundland: Puffin & Whale Watching Cruise Witless BayFeel the salt air, spot puffins and whales up close in Witless Bay with a local crew. Includes expert guides, safety gear, and indoor seating. Book your seat early.
1,079 reviews
4.89★
Duration
1h 30m
Next departure: 10 May 2027Live guide EN · DE · AR · ZH +4Pickup optionalFree cancellationfromCA$ 129per person
2-Hour Whale and Bird Boat Tour in Bay Bulls: 40 years of expertise
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★Top rated
2-Hour Whale and Bird Boat Tour in Bay Bulls: 40 years of expertiseSpot whales and seabirds on a 2-hour guided boat tour from Bay Bulls with lifejacket included.
770 reviews
4.92★
Duration
1h 30m–2h
Next departure: 1 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 140per person
St. John's Whale Watching Tour: Humpbacks, Icebergs & Cape Spear
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Best value
St. John's Whale Watching Tour: Humpbacks, Icebergs & Cape SpearWhale watching boat tour from St. John's harbour with humpback whales, 12,000-year-old icebergs, and Cape Spear Lighthouse.
587 reviews
4.52★
Duration
2h
Next departure: 2 May 2027Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 160per person

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St. John's Newfoundland Tour: Cape Spear, Signal Hill & Guide
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Likely to sell out
St. John's Newfoundland Tour: Cape Spear, Signal Hill & Guide
356 reviews
4.87★
Duration
3h 30m
fromCA$ 85per person
St. John's Downtown Walking Tour: 2.5 hours of city history
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Likely to sell out
St. John's Downtown Walking Tour: 2.5 hours of city history
248 reviews
4.85★
Duration
2h 30m
fromCA$ 59per person
St. John's Guided Tour with Come From Away Star, Lunch Included
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Travelers' pick
St. John's Guided Tour with Come From Away Star, Lunch Included
219 reviews
4.91★
Duration
4h–5h
fromCA$ 229per person
St. John's Food Walking Tour: 6 stops, local stories
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Likely to sell out
St. John's Food Walking Tour: 6 stops, local stories
210 reviews
4.85★
Duration
3h
fromCA$ 135per person
St. John's and Cape Spear tour: Small group coastal sightseeing
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Travelers' pick
St. John's and Cape Spear tour: Small group coastal sightseeing
179 reviews
4.92★
Duration
3h 30m
fromCA$ 85per person
St. John's Scenic Bus Tour: Cape Spear & Signal Hill
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Likely to sell out
St. John's Scenic Bus Tour: Cape Spear & Signal Hill
158 reviews
4.87★
Duration
3h
fromCA$ 95per person
Cod Fishing at Quidi Vidi Marina: Catch Your Own
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Likely to sell out
Cod Fishing at Quidi Vidi Marina: Catch Your Own
63 reviews
4.94★
Duration
2h
fromCA$ 269per person

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Witless Bay Puffin Cruise: Late Season Sightings
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Likely to sell out
Witless Bay Puffin Cruise: Late Season SightingsJoin a 90-minute catamaran cruise through Witless Bay Ecological Reserve with a naturalist guide spotting puffins, whales, and seabirds, including hotel pickup.
40 reviews
4.90★
Duration
1h 30m
Next departure: 1 Sep 2027Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromCA$ 115per person
Killick Coast hike from St. John's: Local guide, coastal trail
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Killick Coast hike from St. John's: Local guide, coastal trailHike the Killick Coast outside St. John's with a born-and-raised Newfoundlander guide. Learn foraging and local history on a moderate coastal trail.
28 reviews
4.96★
Duration
3h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromCA$ 149per person
St. John's City and Coastal Private SUV Tour with Guide
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St. John's City and Coastal Private SUV Tour with GuideSix hours exploring St. John's with a private guide who has lived here 65 years, visiting Cape Spear's WWII tunnels and lighthouse.
22 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h–6h
Sun
09:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromCA$ 169per person

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Holiday Lights Bus Tour from St John's to Port de Grave
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Holiday Lights Bus Tour from St John's to Port de GraveThree-hour evening bus tour from downtown St. John's to Port de Grave's annual boat lighting festival, featuring over fifty illuminated boats and festive landmarks.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
3h
Every day
16:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromCA$ 60per person
St. John's Small Group Tour: Cape Spear & Signal Hill Views
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St. John's Small Group Tour: Cape Spear & Signal Hill ViewsThree-hour small-group tour of St. John's with hotel pickup, taking in Cape Spear Lighthouse at North America's easternmost point.
51 reviews
3.75★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromCA$ 129per person

St John's at a glance ✓ 2026-11-07

  • Most booked: Newfoundland: Puffin & Whale Watching Cruise Witless Bay, CA$ 129 (1h 30m, 4.89★ · 1,079).
  • Top rated: 2-Hour Whale and Bird Boat Tour in Bay Bulls: 40 years of expertise, CA$ 140 (1h 30m–2h, 4.92★ · 770).
  • Best value: St. John's Whale Watching Tour: Humpbacks, Icebergs & Cape Spear, CA$ 160 (2h, 4.52★ · 587).

Of the 16 experiences: 16 with free cancellation, 14 with instant confirmation, 8 with hotel pickup and 13 bookable last-minute.

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