7 Newfoundland Tours Worth Booking

1.Newfoundland Puffin and Whale Watch Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 837 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94Our pick

Review the Newfoundland Puffin and Whale Watch Cruise from St. John’s, with wildlife seasons, boat details, pricing, pickup tips, and honest advice.

“The guides were very animated and well informed. Unfortunately I was sea sick , along with my grandson , but the team were so understanding and supportive. I did see the whales and puffins , even while sitting downstairs . Visiting Nfld from the Gaspe Coast , Quebec Canada 🇨🇦”

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2.2 Hours Guided Whale and Bird Boat Tour in Bay Bulls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 557 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Cruise from Bay Bulls to Witless Bay Reserve for puffins, millions of seabirds, whale sightings, local songs, and useful wildlife facts.

“We were accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, Noah, who even sang folk songs. We were blessed to have a sunny day. Too early for whales or Icebergs but just being on the water and observing seabirds in their natural habitat was well worth it!”

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3.2 Hour Award-Winning Whale and Seabird Boat Tour from St. John’s

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 455 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $112

Review of St. John’s two-hour whale and seabird cruise, with Cape Spear views, heated cabin, local history, wildlife tips, and booking advice.

“A welcoming boat tour with snacks, drinks and an Ugly Stick available on board. Interesting facts about St. John's offered while we boated out of the habour. MAGICAL MOMENTS when we saw a humpback whale and her calf. The entire experience was a joy and next time I am in town I will ride with them again.”

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4.Historic St. John’s Newfoundland and Cape Spear Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 248 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

See Cape Spear, Petty Harbour, Signal Hill, Quidi Vidi, and Jellybean Row on a practical half-day tour of St. John’s.

“Wonderful tour to see all the best spots. Larry our tour guide was the best! Cannot recommend this tour enough.”

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5.3 hour City Tour of St. John’s, small group up to ten quests

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 48 reviews · 3 hours · from $65

Review of Jellybean Tours’ 3-hour St. John’s tour, with Signal Hill, Cape Spear, Quidi Vidi, Petty Harbour, and colorful Jellybean Row.

“Great overview of the area and culture. We got a very rainy day and he navigated it all with confidence.”

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6.St. John’s: Guided Walking Tour of the City

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 30 reviews · 2h 30m · from $43Best value

Explore St. John’s on foot, from Duckworth Street and Bannerman Park to Jellybean Row, with local stories and a lively English guide.

“Guide was very informative about the history of the area and held our attention throughout”

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7.Newfoundland Beer Tasting Tour in St. John’s

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 2h 30m · from $62

Taste seven Newfoundland beers across three St. John’s stops while learning local brewing history, Prohibition tales, and craft beer basics.

“Both the beers and the pubs themselves were amazing! Our tour guide (Axel), originally from Quebec, spoke perfect English and had a good background of the places we stopped at. Had an amazing time!”

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