We came here for my wife's birthday (at the time, fiancé), and it turned out to be an absolute…read moreblast -- easily one of the highlights of our trip! The crew was amazing and so memorable, making the whole experience even better. The views along the coastline and out on the water were stunning, and we even made it all the way down to the beautiful Cape Spear. To top it off, we were lucky enough to spot a couple of whales, puffins and eagles during the trip -- truly unforgettable. If you're in St. John's, this is an absolute must-do experience. Highly recommend!

I loved seeing the icebergs, but the guide made a joke about a huge, majestic iceberg, a planetary…read morewonder, having been ordered from Amazon Prime, and it broke my heart. I have been planning this trip for several years, and to have the moment cheapened with reference to exactly what I was trying to escape about our sad, consumption-bound existence ruined what should have been a transcendent moment. I'm sad. Not the guide's fault, but maybe a little more reverence for what people are seeing and experiencing would elevate the moment.

We did the combination tour while in St. John's which is a 3 hour tour. Most of that time is spent…read moretraveling between the stops we made. We went to Cape Spear, Petty Harbour, downtown St. John's, Signal Hill, Cabot Tower & Quidi Vidi. I appreciated the breadth of Brendan's knowledge about St. John's & Newfoundland in general. During the drive he would tell us interesting historical facts & stories. I do wish we'd had more time at each stop. The longest time we had was at Cape Spear, about 25 minutes. Hubby & I only had enough time to go up to the gift shop, take some pictures of the lighthouse & views. It would have been nice to get a chance to hike around some more. Also the van we were transported in fit 4 couples comfortably but it looked kind of worn. Some of the upholstery on the backs of the seats was fraying & the van smelled a bit musty. There was another tour group shadowing us & their bus looked much larger & newer so I was wishing we'd been in a nice bus like that. Other than that though, I would say the tour was enjoyable. The price of the tour was fair.

Very disappointed in this tour. I went on it to learn about the history of St. John's... cause you…read moreknow it has a long, vivid history. What we got was some guy driving us around in a van - except it wasn't near as creepy as that sentence sounds. We received a few tidbits of information, but a lot more bad jokes. Just avoid it.

We recently had friends visiting from Honduras and decided to immerse them into some local history…read moreby booking a 'Travel Through Twine' walking tour of the Battery in St. John's with Randy Pearcey. I have to say that it is one of the best ways to spend a few hours, especially if you have friends or family visiting from away. Randy is a retired teacher and is a wealth of knowledge of the area with an ability to educate his guests in a very passionate and informative way. Tony Pearcey had the wood stove nicely burning by the time we returned to Pearcey's Twine Store after our walking tour, which was so welcoming. We were able to relax, tell a few stories and enjoy the view of the harbour. This tour is highly recommended. It's a very good experience and will leave you with many good memories. I highly recommend it. Janet Lenover Bay Roberts, NL

From the owner: The guided tour will take you on the breathtaking North Head Trail; watch the waves of the North…read moreAtlantic Ocean roll as Randy gives an authentic account of the area as only he can. Randy was born in St. John’s and raised in the Outer Battery by a family of fishermen – his knowledge of Signal Hill and its history, coupled with his outgoing personality, creates memories that will last a lifetime. No Signal Hill tour would be complete without a visit to the Pearcey Family Twine Store and Stage. Erected in 1890 by Randy’s great grandfather, experience an on-the-water museum while learning about the cultural significance of the cod fishery to Newfoundland and Labrador, the international influence on St. John’s Harbour, and so much more! Want to journey back in time on your next vacation or staycation? Drop us a line — you will not be disappointed!

Essential service when traveling in St. John's for a short trip and with a small group. For just…read more$55 (adult) for two days, you get driven from Downtown to all the key tourist destinations like Signal Hill, the Geo Centre, Quidi Vidi, The Rooms, and Cape Spear Lighthouse. You can hop on and hop off at any point. They make a stop at each of these locations each hour until around 3 pm each day (check their schedule on their site or grab a pamphlet at their booth). You'll find their first pickup stop right in front of the Alt Hotel and that's where you can also buy a ticket. We stumbled across them while walking by, initially considering Ubering to our destinations, but after comparing the prices, this seemed worthwhile. For reference, an Uber ride to Cape Spear from Downtown is $40 one way, so it seems like a no-brainer to use this service for a couple or small group, especially if you're not using a rental car. The driver also acts as a tour guide while driving across town, providing a bit of history. Coincidentally, Bobby was our driver both days; each time we hopped on, it was him, and he was friendly and added to the enjoyment of our ride to the destination.

They cut our tour short even though we paid for a full tour. We didn't get to see much of the city…read more It was a waste of money.

The place has a really nice view, and the beer and food were awesome. We ordered the cod tongues,…read morewhich tasted incredibly fresh and were perfectly cooked. Plus, they have tons of menu options for beer tasting!

Famous for their beer made with water from icebergs, Quidi Vidi Brewery attracts many. Along the…read morewater, its green building reflects off of the crystal water making for amazing photo opps. Walking inside around 7pm on a Monday in July, I got a table for one right away. Within minutes, I was ordering a flight of four different sour ales. (They have six or so on the draft menu.) My favorite was the guava sour ale! To eat, I got the shrimp salad, which was really tasty! It comes with two skewers of shrimp, each with five pieces of grilled shrimp.

In order to see puffins (and sometimes whales), book a tour with this family-owned business for…read moreover 40 years. The day before our tour, we walked in and book the 8:45am tour for the next day. Here's our experience. We arrive 20 minutes before our departure, checking in inside the gift shop. We used the restrooms and lined up to board. The ship itself fits 100 people. There's an outside on the top and inside seats with a bar, restrooms, and warmth. There are views out the windows. The staff are great and teach you about the 2.5M sea birds at Gull Island. After being on the bumpy water for 30 minutes, we arrived and saw tons of puffins and other birds. Afterwards, we tried to spot whales, but were unsuccessful. We arrived back at the dock exactly 1.5 hours from when we left.

Top 3 experiences in my St John's trip! I'm always a litter…read morenervous getting on a boat because I do get sea sick from time to time. But from the moment we were greeted this experience calmed my heart. The greeting was warm and genuine, even by the kind lady who was tending to the restrooms before we got in the boat (which were immaculately clean) The boat itself was spacious and with its two levels gave room for everyone. When we began our sail we were treated with some live music by one of the gentlemen who worked the ship. It was the perfect start to our sail. They took their time looking for whales which we did see, and as we went out further to see the puffin the knowledge they shared about the different birds was incredible, they really know their stuff! They have a small bar on board which is great if you want to become a honorary Newfoundlander by being screeched in! Even on the way back they took time to show us more whales! Amazing experience that I'll Never forget!

(4) ~ very good selection of both raw and polished Labradorite, and Labradorite Jewelry. Takes ALL…read moreCredit Cards too.

From the owner: We are the bright blue gift shop on Water Street across from the alt Hotel & Terre Restaurant. We…read morecarry a wide variety of locally made crafts from across Newfoundland and Labrador, such as traditional carvings, wild berry jams, jewelry, and knitwear, as well as tourist staples such as magnets and post cards.

This iconic monument honours the service of Newfoundlanders and Labradorians during the First World…read moreWar. It was unveiled in 1924 and represents a time well before Newfoundland joined the Canadian Federation. The main statue features a female allegorical sculpture, often referred to as Victory, Liberty, or the Spirit of Newfoundland. It rises above bronze figures of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, Royal Naval Reserve, Merchant Marine, and Forestry Corps. The monument is in Downtown St. John's and was an easy walk from our Hotel. It's located near the harbour where troops departed and returned from the war and it remains an important site of remembrance. Across the street you'll find a monument to the 2 iconic dog breeds named for this Province - Newfoundland and Labrador.