Why Choose Coastal Journey NL
We Do Things Differently:
- Local Expertise: All guides are proud to call St. John's home. Each having lived here a minimum of 65 years, we share with you authentic stories coming from true locals. This is something a 15-minute photo op simply can't provide. We ensure you are left with lasting memories.
- Unrushed Exploration: Enjoy 30 to 90 minutes at every stop. There is no rush to fit all of this plus driving time into a 3-hour window.
- Deep Engagement: You won't just see the landmarks—you'll experience them. Wander, talk, listen, explore.
- Truly Private Service: Vehicles are limited to a maximum of 3 guests unless a group of 4 is requested, each with its own dedicated guide.
Featured Tour Highlights
- Jelly Bean Row: Navigate the steep, winding streets to see the world-famous "Jellybean Row"—the iconic, brightly colored Victorian row houses that give our city its vibrant personality.
- Fort Amherst: Walk to the site of our 1st lighthouse, view war barracks, The Battery & our rugged coastline.
- The Outer Battery: View colorful houses built into the cliffs, learn about chain and pancake rock, & how fishermen navigated the battles to fish for survival.
- Cape Spear: Step on the most Easterly point on the Continent. Walk through war tunnels, & tour inside the historic lighthouse. In season see whales, icebergs & seabirds.
- Petty Harbour: Dating back to the 1500s, one of the oldest fishing communities on the continent. Interact with local fishermen inside their stages.
- Quidi Vidi: Stroll the narrow roads of a fishing villages nestled inside the city! View the brewery which uses water from 20,000 year old icebergs to make beer. Amazing phhoto ops at the historic Gut.
- Signal Hill: Site of first transatlantic wireless transmission received by Marconi in 1901. Flag signalling station. View the war battery, amazing view of city
- Cabot Tower: Built for 400th anniversary of John Cabot's landing in 1497 & Queen Victoria's 60 years reign. Climb to the top of the tower & recap our day from a view high above.
- Other Drive-Past Highlights with details include: Fort Pepperill USA Military Base, 4 Sisters Houses, War Memorial (Tomb of the Unknown Soldier), City Hall, Our Churches, location of North Americas oldest sporting event, our winter salt & sand piles & more.
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Duration: 6 Hours Cruise passengers: We schedule your start and end times to work with your time in port.
Capacity: Max 3 (4 on request) per vehicle each with dedicated guide. Larger groups will be allocated over multiple SUVs and tour together.
Operating Hours: 7 Days a week (7am to 8pm) This can be adjusted as needed simply ask.
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