Saint John Tours: Book These 15 First

1.Hopewell Rocks Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 343 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Use a two-day admission pass to explore Hopewell Rocks at your own pace. Walk the ocean floor at low tide, follow scenic trails, visit the interpretive centre, and return at high tide to see the Bay of Fundy transform the site. A shuttle, walking tours, café, restaurant, and family facilities add practical ease.

“It is a very interesting place to visit, walking on the ocean floor. If timed correctly for low tide the rock pillars are amazing . I recommend taking the shuttle if a person in your group tires easily”

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2.Pete’s Historic Walking Tour

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

Join Saint John guide Peter Ferguson for a 2.5-hour walk through uptown landmarks, old streets, murals, churches, and waterfront sites. Pete uses rare photographs, personal stories, and local lore to explain the city from 1783 to today. The pace is generally easy, with morning and afternoon departures, small groups, and some use of indoor walkways.

“Not a strenuous walk at all, anyone can do it. Pete was extremely knowledgeable with a great sense of humour. Thoroughly enjoyable!”

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3.Bay of Fundy Tour by Bus

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

Start at Saint John’s cruise terminal for a guided bus tour through the Reversing Falls, Fort Howe, Carleton Martello Tower, City Market, and the Bay of Fundy coast. Guides such as Steve, Abdul, Eddy, and Mohamed add local stories, while tide timing may let you visit the Reversing Falls twice and walk to sea caves near St. Martins.

“This is a great tour for people who want to see as much of the highlights of St. John and the Bay of Fundy as possible. We saw the Reversing Falls twice, once in the morning and then again at sunset. The tour was perfectly timed throughout the day. We walked on the ocean floor at St. Martins, saw lighthouses and covered bridges. We even went to the City Market. Our guide, Abdul, was amazing. So knowledgeable and patient. He even rescued my wind blown hat from a very precarious spot. I highly recommend this tour if you have only one day to see as much as you can.”

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4.Go Fundy Tours

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

Go Fundy Tours takes you from Saint John to the Reversing Rapids, St. Martins Sea Caves, and Fundy Trail Provincial Park in six to seven hours. Guides Alexei, Alex, Jim, Leslie, Donna, and Trevor may lead the day, with scenic stops, short walks, coffee, snacks, water, and close attention to your pace. Lunch is not included.

“Great guides. Very knowledgeable, stopped impromptu to see interesting sights. Hung out with my husband when I wanted to hike ( he has dementia). I enjoyed it so much and they gave us each a memorable small gift bag. Very thoughtful and helpful”

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5.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-carved caves meet the Bay of Fundy. Visit the Reversing Falls and Saint John City Market with a local guide such as Abdul, Jim, or Theresa. Round-trip transport is included, but the pace can feel tight.

“Friendliness, courteousness of the driver and tour guide. Interesting phenomenon of the reverse “falls” / St. John River vs Bay of Fundy from the geographic gradient difference. Sandrock’s caves at the time of low tide and high tide.”

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6.From Saint John: Bay of Fundy Bus Trip for Cruise Passengers

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

From the Marco Polo Cruise Terminal, join an English-speaking guide such as Steve, Abdul, or Eddie for a six-hour bus tour covering the Reversing Falls, Fort Howe, Carleton Martello Tower, Bay of Fundy, and Saint John City Market. Expect local stories, photo stops, and possible detours to beaches and sea caves.

“the tour was excellent. we saw everything and more. our tour guides Steve was not only knowledgeable but fun this was a great tour for adults and children.”

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7.Create your own Stained Glass Masterpiece

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

At Stained Glass Creations by Kim in Saint John, learn the basics of cutting, shaping, fitting, and soldering glass in a small English-language class. Kim and Ava guide beginners through an ornament project, often about 4 by 6 inches. The three-hour session takes place in a private home and ends with your own handmade keepsake.

“This was so much fun! Ava was a great teacher and I am honestly pretty proud of myself for making something that I will actually display in my home. 10/10 would recommend!”

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8.Best of Saint John Small Group Tour w/Fort La Tour + Martello

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 47 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $100

See Saint John with a local guide in a group of up to six. You’ll visit the City Market, Rockwood Park, Reversing Falls Rapids, Carleton Martello Tower, and Fort La Tour, with downtown pickup and drop-off. Guides such as Russ, Cher, and Gannon are known for adding local stories and adjusting stops to suit the group.

“Russ warms a great tour guide and took us on a nice highlights tour. Only 5 of us on the tour so Russ was able to personalize the tour. Recommended.”

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9.Admission 1 person – Visit of the Acadian Historic Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $18

Walk a 2.2 km route through the Village Historique Acadien in New Brunswick, stopping at historic buildings staffed by French and English interpreters. You set the pace, ask questions, and see how Acadian people lived from 1770 to 1949. Allow four to six hours, especially if you want time in each house.

“Excellente explication de l’histoire De la part des employés Et de savoir que ma famille fesait parti De l’histoire(Ouellet) 😘”

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10.Saint John Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Spend about two hours walking from Saint John’s cruise port through Prince William Street, King Street, King’s Square, and City Market. Guides such as Art, Keith, Mike, and Byron share local history, architecture, and personal stories. The small group is capped at 15, though timing and meeting details can vary with ship arrivals.

“This was one of the best tours we've had in a long time. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable of the area because he grew up and live in the area. Shared his local knowledge and experiences. Very informative as he used to teach Canadian history. During this tour, we had a small group of two.”

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11.Saint John: Guided Kayaking Tour of St. Martins Sea Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 38 reviews · 2 hours · from $74

Set out from St. Martins Harbor with an English-speaking guide and paddle beneath red rock cliffs into the sea caves. You’ll receive a safety briefing, kayaking instruction, equipment, and a dry bag if needed. The small group is limited to 12, and guides such as Mike and Liz add local geology and coastal history to the trip.

“An amazing time! Definitely worth every penny! The guides were so knowledgeable and great for all levels. My two kids were so excited afterwards they wanted to buy their own kayaks! Scenery was beautiful especially at dusk.”

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12.Shore Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.)

From the Marco Polo Cruise Terminal, you’ll visit Reversing Falls, Fort Howe, Carleton Martello Tower, Saint John City Market, and the Bay of Fundy coast. A licensed English-speaking guide handles the driving, with time for sea caves, covered bridges, trails, Lobster Cove, and St. Martins. The private format suits families and small groups, but confirm the vehicle and admission details before booking.

“We had a great time at the seacaves at St. Martins and the harbor. Our driver made our excursion custom made. We saw the historic sides in Saint John.”

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13.New Brunswick Shore Excursion: Bay of Fundy and More Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 31 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $168

Spend about 5.5 hours touring Saint John and the Bay of Fundy with a guide, including the famous Reversing Falls and a coastal stop near St. Martins. Guides such as Keith, Kevin, Jo-Jo, Rod, and Jonathan have led memorable outings, but pickup details have caused confusion, so confirm your meeting time before sailing.

“Tour guide (Rod) was great-informative and interesting. My husband (in wheelchair) was able to enjoy all!”

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

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

See Saint John with a local English-speaking guide in a group capped at six. Visit the City Market, Carleton Martello Tower, Fort La Tour, Rockwood Park, and key viewpoints. Guides such as Russ add local stories and may help with photos. A jetboat upgrade at Reversing Falls is seasonal and weather dependent.

“Our tour guide was very good and shared a wealth of knowledge. We didnt realise that we would be in the back of his car, however there were only 4 of us so it wasn't too bad. We were taken to the park and had several photos taken by our guide, which was his idea. Although part of the tour, we didnt happen to go to the Mortello tower or fort. Over all a pleasant enough tour.”

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15.Hopewell Cape: Hopewell Rocks Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · from $14Best value

Visit Hopewell Rocks in Hopewell Cape with a self-guided admission pass. See Elephant, Bear, and Dinosaur sea stacks, walk forest trails, reach the Ocean Floor at low tide, and use the interpretive centre and lookouts to understand the Bay of Fundy’s remarkable tides.

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