Canada · WALKING TOURS IN CHARLOTTETOWN
Prices, running times and what each one is actually like: 9 walking tours in Charlottetown compared, with the strongest of them at the top.
Walk 1.3 km through Charlottetown with a local guide such as Mark, Ken, Carolyn, or Josh. Hear stories about shipbuilding, the 1864 Conference, Prohibition, shipwrecks, and island life while visiting Province House, Victoria Row, Rochford Square, and Beaconsfield Historic House.
“Definitely a must do. Ken gave a great tour He has lived here his whole life. He provided a personal touch which many guides cannot give.”
Walk Charlottetown with local guide Jamie Kelly on a roughly two-hour tour capped at 12 people. See St. Dunstan’s Basilica, Province House, Confederation Centre, All Souls’ Chapel, Victoria Park, and the harbour. Expect local stories, family history, a gentle pace, public washrooms, and a return to the starting point.
“Excellent tour with a great tour guide Jamie. Despite rain for the whole tour Jamie kept us all interested in the history and took us to some beautiful churches along the way and tried to shelter us as much as possible from the weather! Highly recommend this tour and Jamie.”
You’ll explore Charlottetown with an English-speaking guide in a group of up to 12. Expect Georgian and Gothic Revival buildings, Province House, Victoria Row, Beaconsfield Historic House, Government House, and the waterfront. Guides such as Joe, Sheila, Grayson, and Gavin are praised for personal stories and flexible pacing.
“Grayson LaPointe was knowledgeable, kind, respectful and thoughtful throughout the whole tour. He had a good sense of humor too and I had no idea he was famous, as he plays 'Gilbert' in an Ann of Green Gables theatre production. He showed us the where the billboard was and allowed us to take pictures. He was intelligent and allowed us time to enJOY some shops, take pictures and enJOY conversation. It was a wonderful way to see the island I live on as I sometimes feel like a tourist as I do not know the city very well. But I do now, or at least far better than I did…”
See Charlottetown with a local English-speaking guide on a two-hour walk through Great George Street, Province House, Victoria Row, Beaconsfield Historic House, and the waterfront. Guides such as Tatiana, Grayson, Kevin, and Olena have led especially engaging outings, though pace and guide experience can vary.
“Our guide brought Charlotte town to life for us, giving us the opportunity to understand and identify the different types of architecture in the area, and the history that goes along with it. Everything about this area was so special and touched our hearts …thanks to our guide Shallow town was an experience we will always remember.”
Spend two easy-paced hours exploring downtown Charlottetown with Jamie, a sixth-generation local guide. See Province House, St. Dunstan’s Basilica, Confederation Centre, All Souls Chapel, and historic homes while learning how the 1864 meeting shaped Canada. Expect personal stories, local tips, a few steps, and a rain-or-shine walk.
“Jamie is a lovely chap who gave us an excellent overview of his town’s history through many interesting stories, highly recommended”
Spend about three hours walking Charlottetown with guides such as Josh, Mark, Ken, or Caroline. Visit Confederation Landing, Great George Street, Province House, and three food stops for mussels, lobster roll, potato salad, scallops, oysters, and a choice of PEI moonshine, water, or soft drink.
“The tour guide Mark was extremely good. Understood the history and culture and was passionate about the people”
Spend three hours walking central Charlottetown with an English-speaking guide and a maximum of nine other guests. You will taste seafood chowder, oysters, lobster poutine, and ice cream, while passing Confederation Landing, Peake’s Wharf, Province House, St. Dunstan’s Basilica, and the Confederation Centre of the Arts. Guide Sam earns especially warm praise for his local stories.
“Our guide Sam had a good knowledge of charlottetown history which was great. The details here show 5 stops. There is actually only 4 they took out the lobster poutine but does not reflect here and price seems high now for only the 4 items. I also sent a message way prior to the event date requesting an accommodation for someone that doesn’t partially like seafood, I only booked the tour really for my husband who loves it and it was his birthday and also our honeymoon. Stated it was his birthday and our honeymoon aswell and anything they could do to make it extra special would be greatly appreciated.…”
Follow Josh L’s English VoiceMap tour through Charlottetown’s historic core. In about one to two hours, you’ll connect shipbuilding, Confederation, Prohibition, and the former Black community known as the Bog. Pause the audio whenever you like, add your own waterfront stroll, and finish where you began.
“Excellent tour map and narrative are great. Many details and some nice extra things including a side trip. Easily worth the money. I am a cruiser but if visiting by car I’d love to try others.”
Spend about two hours with a local guide exploring Charlottetown’s harbor, Province House, St. Dunstan’s Basilica, and the Confederation Centre. Along the way, enjoy seafood chowder, a lobster roll, Prince Edward Island oysters, and COWS ice cream. Rob has led this route with an easygoing style, and groups are limited to 10 people.
“We were the only participants so had a private tour. good food and good conversation. Didn’t expect to visit the basilica so that was interesting.”
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