11 Tours in Saint John to Build a Day Around

1.Pete’s Historic Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 321 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33Our pick

Walk through uptown Saint John with local guide Pete Ferguson, a former pub owner who connects Loyalist history, fires, immigration, architecture, and local characters. The 2.5-hour route includes Market Square, City Market, King’s Square, Trinity Church, Prince William Street, and the Marco Polo cruise terminal, with morning and afternoon departures.

“It was one of the best walking tours I ever experienced. His knowledge of the city was very impressive.”

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2.Bay of Fundy Tour by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 211 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $99

Travel from Saint John to the Bay of Fundy by bus, with stops at Reversing Falls, Fort Howe, Carleton Martello Tower, the City Market, and St. Martins sea caves. Guides such as Steve, Abdul, Eddie, and Mohamed add local stories, tide timing, and occasional extra stops. Expect light walking, changing weather, and a long day.

“This was a tour full of information and fun facts! It was like everything we wanted to see was added and then some. There was a keen eye kept on time, so that we would make it back to our ship on time. That was much appreciated! I love a little history of the area too, and that was evident and added everywhere we went!”

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3.Go Fundy Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 171 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $195

From Saint John’s Marco Polo Cruise Terminal, Alexei, Alex, Leslie, Jim, Trevor, or Donna may guide you through Reversing Rapids, St. Martins Sea Caves, and Fundy Trail Provincial Park. Expect a six to seven-hour outing with scenic drives, short walks, coffee, snacks, and two chances to see the tides shift.

“Both Alexi & Leslie were very friendly and welcoming hosts. Our group had 8 guests and was able to get to more remote views and locations with the smaller bus. Beautiful scenery and great narrative.”

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4.Fundy Coast to Fundy Shore Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 82 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $96

Travel from Saint John to St. Martins, where fishing boats, covered bridges, lighthouses, and tide-dependent sea caves await. Return to see the Reversing Falls and Saint John City Market with a local guide such as Abdul, Jim, or Penny. Shared transport, guide service, and cruise-port pickup are included.

“Penny was great but we didn’t have as much time as we thought we’d have at places. Leaving very little time for exploring or visiting gift shops. Also we had bus issues that stopped us as well. The AC wouldn’t allow the bus to run for a large part of the trip so we had to ride in a very stuffy van. Then the van door wouldn’t open at our last stop.”

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5.Bay of Fundy Bus Trip for Cruise Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 76 reviews · 6 hours · from $87

Join an English-speaking guide such as Steve, Abdul, or Eddie for a six-hour bus tour from Saint John’s Marco Polo Cruise Terminal. See the Reversing Falls, historic forts, Bay of Fundy scenery, possible sea caves, and Saint John City Market. The route can include extra photo stops, but buses vary in size and age.

“We enjoyed our day trip to Fundy Bay. Abdul was knowledgeable and we were able to get some good photos and see a lot. Would recommend”

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6.Saint John Driving Tour With Skywalk, Martello Tower & Fort

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 29 reviews · 3 hours · from $90

Join a small group of up to six for a three-hour Saint John tour with hotel pickup, a City Market walk, scenic drives, Carleton Martello Tower, Fort La Tour, and local history from an English-speaking guide. Russ often adds thoughtful photo stops. A weather-dependent jetboat ride at Reversing Falls is available as an upgrade.

“Everything we were looking for was provided and more! Our guide is a photographer on the side and took several pictures of us with our phones. A real plus!”

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7.Private Bay of Fundy and City Highlights Tour up to 7

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 10 reviews · 5h 30m

You’ll travel privately from the Marco Polo Cruise Terminal through Saint John’s uptown, King Square, City Market, Rockwood Park, Fort Howe, and Reversing Falls before spending several hours around the Bay of Fundy sea caves. The group price is $600 for up to seven people. English-speaking guides, including Mo, have led some particularly strong tours, but guide quality can vary.

“Great way to see the local highlights when you’re just here for a few hours during a cruise.”

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8.Saint John Night Driving Tour With Skywalk & Martello Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $83

Explore Saint John after dark with an English-speaking guide such as Russ, John, or Cher. Your two-hour tour includes hotel pickup, a narrated city drive, Reversing Falls Rapids, Fort La Tour, the City Market, Carleton Martello Tower’s lookout, and Skywalk admission in a comfortable van.

“H We had a great tour of Saint John. Our tour guide Russ was excellent and very knowledgeable. Picked us up and drove us around to many sights and was great about explaining the background on each site He helped us secure some great pictures of deer in the wild and assisted us in planning a very scenic route for our next stop, Moncton. Would recommend this tour.”

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9.Saint John River: River Relics Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $83

Meet your English-speaking guide at Dominion Park beach for a tandem kayak tour along the Saint John River. Paddle past 850-million-year-old marble, a 17th-century lime quarry, early Precambrian fossils, and an historic lighthouse while watching for eagles, herons, sturgeon, and seals. Guide Darren is known for clear stories and calm help on windy days.

“It was awesome, Darren was really informative and a great guide. Super friendly and kept us right even in the high winds. Loved learning about the history of Saint John from a different perspective”

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10.Saint John Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 7 reviews · 2h 30m · from $50

Join an English-speaking local guide for a 150-minute walk through Saint John, New Brunswick. See the Three Sisters Lamp, Queen and King Squares, Loyalist Burial Ground, City Market, Harbour Passage, and Fort La Tour. The group is limited to 10 people, though past departures have varied in length and guide quality.

“My flight was cancelled and I could not do my booked tour. The company was so supportive and understanding, refunding my payment as the outcome was out of my control. I hope I do someday make it to Saint John so that I can get to do this tour. Thank you so much for making a stressful situation a bit less stressful for me.”

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11.Bay of Fundy Tour by Mini Van

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 5 reviews · 6 hours

From Saint John’s Marco Polo Cruise Terminal, your English-speaking guide takes your private group to the Reversing Falls, two historic military sites, the Bay of Fundy, and Saint John City Market. Guide Myoa has tailored the route for mixed-age groups, though the older six-passenger van may feel cramped.

“Guide Myoa was great! 7 of us (Ages 79-8) for the minivan tour from the cruise ship. Did all the sights listed, plus more. Everyone loved it. Perfect amount of time at each stop. Tour was tailored for our interests which was great. Had a great time and highly recommend.”

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