Top Experiences in Saint John City Market

This tour of Saint John, New Brunswick is the perfect way to view the city’s natural wonders, historical and cultural attractions in just a few hours. On this tour you will visit Canada’s oldest continuously operated farmers market, catch amazing views of the Bay of Fundy (featuring the world’s highest tides!) from the SKYWALK, look out over the city of Saint John from the Carleton Martello Tower viewpoint and learn about the city’s history at Place Fort LaTour. 

This tour is 6+ hours long tour with 3 different sized passenger buses. This is available only for tourists visiting via Cruise ships or privately booked events with a minimum of 10 people. The smallest bus holds 20 passengers, the medium bus holds 24 passengers, and the largest bus holds 33 passengers. There is some easy walking involved on this tour, so please wear comfortable shoes.
Please note that there will be some minor waiting required since passengers need to leave the cruise ship and then get into the bus. We cannot leave until all the passengers in the group have been seated in the bus.

***Please note:
Our season begins March 1st and ends around November 15th.
This tour is only for cruise ship passengers

Embark on an exciting 6 hr tour of southern NB, ideal for groups that fit a 6-passenger van (a 7 passenger vehicle may be available for booking, upon early request - prices may vary). Enjoy some easy walking trails and nature throughout. It is advised to wear sneakers or walking shoes for your comfort.

**Please note that this tour is only for cruise ship passengers

Embark on a 5-6 hr luxury tour around southern New Brunswick, perfect for up to 6 passengers. Always stay in touch with wifi onboard, complimentary snacks, and drinks. This tour includes locations rich with history, such as Fort Howe and the Martello Tower. Witness the phenomenon of the Reversing Rapids at both high and low tide (if time permits). Enjoy some easy walking trails (upon request) and nature throughout.

Embark on an exciting 6 hr tour of southern NB, ideal for groups that fit a 4-passenger van, completely wheelchair accessible. Our guides will assist passengers with wheelchair requirements throughout the tour. Explore the rich history that Saint John has to offer, such as the historic City Market and the Martello Tower. Enjoy some easy walking trails and nature throughout, and witness the phenomena that is the Reversing Rapids. It is advised to wear sneakers or walking shoes for your comfort.

**Please note that this tour is only for cruise ship passengers.

Your Evening in Saint John Tour begins with pick up directly from your hotel in Saint John, New Brunswick before heading out on a narrated driving tour of the city. Your guide will point out interesting landmarks and historical points including the Saint John Port, Uptown Saint John, King’s Square, Fort Howe and the Saint John City Market - Canada’s oldest Farmers Market!

After your driving tour, your guide will take you to the Carleton Martello Tower lookout point for an amazing panoramic view of the city.

At the end of your tour, your guide will bring you back to your hotel in Saint John.

You will meet outside of Container Village. From there, you will head to your first yummy food stop where you will enjoy a perfectly creamy seafood chowder.

Once you have finished with your soup, you will make your way to your next destination for delectable oysters. From there, you will walk to King’s Square, an inviting, beautiful urban park that is shaped in the design of the British Union flag, and honors the city's Loyalist heritage through monuments and plaques. This historical park is a must-visit location in Saint John.

You will then have the opportunity to try an amazing lobster roll along with a refreshing local lemonade to drink.

There is no better way to finish a food tour than with a sweet dessert! You will head to Market Square to have your choice of a tasty dessert.

Saint John is famous for being the friendliest city you'll ever visit. History comes to life as your nationally certified expert guide tells vivid stories and takes you to Saint John's famous landmarks on this two hour walking tour. The 2-hour tour covers about 1.5 miles with some hills. Comfortable footwear and warm clothes are recommended. This tour brings you to the historical highlights of this coastal treasure that is Saint John.

 

Our tour begins with a visit to the seaside community of St. Martins. You'll step back in time and sense the serenity of this area with its wharf, fishing boats, and piled lobster traps. With the ocean as a backdrop, you'll capture memorable photos of many interesting features such as lighthouses and the twin covered bridges. Don't forget to visit the wave-carved sea caves in the sandstone cliff if the tide is low enough to allow access while you're there. Learn about this small community's wooden ship building industry and see some of the highest tides in the world ebb and flow during your visit. You'll also visit the famous Reversing Falls, where the huge tides from the Bay of Fundy force the mighty Saint John River. Before returning to the cruise ship, we'll stop and explore the unique Old City Market in the heart of Saint John and learn why the local folks have loved to buy fresh produce here since 1876. Please note: all tours depart at local time and depend on cruise ship arrival.

Welcome to Canada’s first City, the only city on the Bay of Fundy, home of the world’s highest tides. Meet at Area 506 Waterfront Container Village entrance, and proceed along historic Water Street to Market Square to access the City’s indoor pedway system. This avoids an uphill walk on King St, the steepest main street in Canada. The tour is flat, with a downhill section near the end. Copies of rare photos are used during the tour. Historical facts are featured, from 1783 until the present day. Your knowledgeable guide will focus on numerous points of interest and hidden gems including the history of Saint John over the last 240 years. The final part of the tour is on Prince William St, once known as the Wall St of Canada.

Saint John is hope to a growing craft beer movement, and also the seat of Moosehead Breweries, Canada's oldest independent brewery. Your guide will share the history of Saint John while offering up stories to take home, filled with notable characters and horrifying tragedies.

Take in the sights, sounds, and smells of what Saint John, the Bay of Fundy, and St. Martin's have to offer. During this five hour bus tour you'll experience not only the history of the area but the beautiful scenery and the local food that makes this tourist destination so popular. You'll see where the Loyalist refugees first landed in the city after the War of Independence, the old fortifications that once defended the harbour, the Reversing Falls phenomenon, and so much more. Your costumed tour guide will take you down the coastal route to the village of St. Martin's where you'll see more of the beauty that the Bay of Fundy has to offer - so bring your camera! For the avid shoppers, you'll get to do some shopping at the local shops at the Old City Market along with several local spots along the way. More importantly, if you have an insatiable appetite for seafood then you won't want to miss out on the award winning World Famous Seafood Chowder at the Sea Caves Restaurant.

Take in the architecture, history, and culture of uptown Saint John. During this two hour tour your costumed guide will show you where the Loyalist refugees first landed in the city after the War of Independence, where the infamous Benedict Arnold once lived, and so much more.

Your guide will take you down historic streets filled with architectural wonders from the later part of the 19th century. You'll hear stories of the city's rich ship building heritage and the area's deep Irish and Acadian roots.

If you like local foods and arts and crafts then you'll certainly enjoy your visit to the Old City Market. This is one walking tour you don't want to miss.